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Baby Bok Choy with Miso Ginger Dressing

Ingredients: 5-6 Baby Bok Choy heads, split into quarters 1 T avocado oil 3 garlic cloves minced 1 tsp minced fresh ginger Salt and pepper to taste Dressing 2 T toasted sesame oil 2 T rice vinegar 1 T white miso 1 T fresh lime juice 2 t coconut amines 1 tsp minced ginger 1 t minced garlic Toasted sesame seeds Directions: Combine dressing ingredients in a bowl, whisk together well until emulsified, and set aside. Add oil, ginger, and garlic to a wide skillet. Cook over medium heat until fragrant, mixing well but not allowing to brown. Toss in bok choy quarters—season with salt and pepper. Cook using tongs and often flipping until slightly browned. You want the leaves to wilt but the stems to still have...

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Motivation: Talking about GABA Neurotransmitters

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚 We can’t consider mental health without talking about our neurotransmitters. Our neurotransmitters are the chemicals that help connect different neurons and different parts of our brain and other areas in our body to help regulate things like our mood and flight or fight. Dr. Palermo talks about one of these calming neurotransmitters - GABA, in today’s Motivation ...

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Greek Gyro Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients (For Gyro Meatballs): 1 lb ground lamb (can substitute beef) 2 T minced red onion Two garlic cloves, minced ½ t salt ½ t rosemary ½ t pepper 1 t dried oregano 1 T avocado or coconut oil ½ t ground cumin ½ t dried marjoram ½ t dried thyme   Directions: Place meat and all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Knead to combine. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Heat oil in a skillet. Add meatballs—brown meatballs on all sides. Turn to low heat until cooked throughout. Drain on a paper towel. Can place in oven to heat. Serve with Tzatziki or a pita with lettuce, tomato, and onion as a Gyro.   Ingredients (For Tzatziki): One cucumber. Pared and cubed ¼ t dill week 1 t salt ...

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Motivation: Connected Conversations

Did you know that the more loving and connected conversations you have with yourself + others can help suppress inflammation? Learn more with Erika Shepherd, RN in this week's Motivation. If you need help taking control of your mind and positive thoughts, book a free discovery call with Erika! Call our office at 704-390-7150 to get on her schedule! ...

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Why Magnesium Matters: FDA Announces New Qualified Health Claim

On January 10, 2022, FDA announced in a letter of enforcement discretion a newly qualified health claim for magnesium and reduced risk of high blood pressure. Both health claims and qualified health claims characterize the relationship between a substance and a reduction in risk of contracting a particular disease or health-related condition and are reviewed by FDA through a petition process. Qualified health claims are supported by less evidence than the “significant scientific agreement” standard that governs unqualified health claims. Therefore, qualified health claims require a disclaimer or other qualifying language to avoid misleading consumers as to the strength of the scientific evidence supporting the claim. In January, the FDA reviewed health claims related to magnesium. A review of multiple studies did show some benefits with respect to hypertension, but the...

Motivation: Gratitude, Mindfulness + Meditation

In today’s Motivation, Dr. Palermo talks about why you should practice gratitude, mindfulness + meditation daily. Want to learn more? Join Dr. Palermo on May 8th for a Yoga + Learn class that will focus on meditation. You’ll explore several breathing techniques and guided meditations to practice sitting in stillness. We’ll begin with a 55-minute yoga class with Suzanne Bergen and end with a short discussion and meditation with mindfulness teacher Isabel Shankle. All levels are welcome, and modifications will be offered. Wear your yoga clothes and bring your mat! Details: Cost: $30 FREE for Thrivers! Date: May 8th, 2023 Time: 6:00 p – 7:30 p Signup on Mindbody, or call the office at 704-390-7150...

Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Get a taste of summer with our mouthwatering shrimp tacos topped with sweet and tangy pineapple salsa! 🌮🍤🍍 Ingredients: For Shrimp 1 lb. Shrimp (tails off, deveined and peeled) 8 corn or gluten-free tortillas like Siete ¼ t ground cumin 1/8 t chipotle chili powder 1/3 t sea salt 1/8 t ground black pepper 2 T avocado oil 1 large avocado, ripe Salt and Pepper to taste Salsa Mix 1 fresh pineapple ½ c jicama ¼ c diced red onion 1-2 jalapenos, seeded and diced Juice of 1 lime ¼ c fresh cilantro, chopped 1 T chopped mint leaves Directions: Combine dry ingredients in a bowl with avocado oil and stir well to make a paste. Add shrimp and toss, coating well. If planning to grill shrimp, thread on to...

Sleep Must Be a Priority

[caption id="attachment_4832" align="alignleft" width="300"] Nancy A. Palermo MD[/caption] Getting quality sleep is foundational for optimal health yet one out of every three Americans is not getting sufficient sleep. This reduction in sleep quantity and quality is leading to an array of health issues including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and mental disease. The conventional approach to sleep issues is a pill but this is not without side effects. Prescription sleep aids are associated with reduced sleep quality and even worse they pose a 5 times greater risk of memory and concentration problems, 2 times increased risk of falls and fractures, and 2 times the great risk of motor vehicle accidents. Long-term use is also associated with parasomnias-abnormal behaviors like sleepwalking, sleep eating, and sleep-driving. Recent data has shown...

This is Stress on Your Brain

[caption id="attachment_4832" align="alignleft" width="300"] Nancy Palermo, MD[/caption] Have you ever been in a stressful situation where you were so overwhelmed you could not think straight? More than likely it was related to your cortisol levels. Cortisol, which is produced by the adrenal glands in times of stress, plays an important role in aiding the body’s response to a stressful situation. When we are in an acute period of stress the body and mind need to be hyper-focused on survival. We remember details about the situation are not important, but when we are constantly stressed and cortisol levels remain high for long periods of time, it can wreak havoc on many organs, including the brain. When the brain is under prolonged stress the limbic system which is composed of the amygdala...

Pan-Roasted Shrimp 

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled ¼ cup dry white wine, good quality 4 large garlic cloves 2 T chopped fresh leaf parsley Pinch red pepper flakes Directions: Peel shrimp and remove veins. Cut a deep butterfly into each shrimp so they can be opened like a book. Rinse thoroughly and place on a towel to dry. In a large skillet, warm oil and add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until softened but not browned. Add shrimp and cook until opaque – turning once. ( about 2 minutes) Add wine and allow alcohol to evaporate ( approximately 30 seconds). Remove from heat and top with pepper and parsley. Serve immediately. ...

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