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Motivation: Ozempic or Wegovy

February 21, 2023
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Monday Motivation, Motivation

In this week's Motivation, Dr. Larson talks about TikTok’s very popular weight loss drug - Ozempic or Wegovy. These drugs are not quick fixes - learn more about who these drugs are for in today’s video. If you are interested in losing weight, Thrive has resources for you. We have a dietitian, health coaches, exercise classes, and weight loss programs. We are here to help!   ...

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Super Seven Salad with Chickpeas and Avocado Dressing

February 21, 2023
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In The Kitchen

A Thrive original recipe that gets rave reviews. The chickpea addition is optional. It can also be topped with cooked chicken or shrimp. Packed with all the good stuff. The avocado dressing is a perfect match, but the Annie’s Poppy Seed dressing was great too. Ingredients: 3 cups green kale cut up 1 cup red cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup walnuts, chopped 1 cup dried organic cranberries ½ cup pumpkin seeds 2 cups broccoli florets 1 15.5 oz can chickpeas or 1 ½ cups cooked Add-On: Add chopped cooked shrimp or chicken to the salad. Be mindful of portions aiming for no more than 2-3 oz Avocado Dressing 1 avocado 2 garlic cloves ¼ cup cilantro or basil Juice of 1 lime ¼ cup water...

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Motivation: Sleep Quality & Heart Health

February 14, 2023
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Monday Motivation, Motivation

Did you know that our sleep quality can affect a healthy heart? Thrive’s health coach, Amy Carroll, discusses ways to improve sleep quality in this week's Motivation! Please call our office if you would like to learn more about our health coaching + packages, and don't forget to read this article defining Health Coaching and why you might benefit from signing up for a session! ...

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Anti-Inflammatory Root Veggie Hummus

February 14, 2023
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In The Kitchen

Ingredients: 3⁄4 cup sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 in 1⁄2 cup beets, peeled and cubed 1 in 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 3⁄4 t sea salt 1 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed 1⁄4 cup tahini paste 2 T nutritional yeast 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil Directions: Place sweet potatoes and beets in a small pot of water filled up enough to cover vegetables by 1 to 2 inches. Boil for 10 minutes or until vegetables can be pierced with a knife. Drain and rinse. Allow cooling for 10 minutes. After cooled, combine all ingredients, except olive oil, in a food processor. Slowly drizzle in olive oil and blend. Scraping down sides as needed. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Serve with cut-up...

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What is a Health Coach, and Would I Benefit from Working with One?

February 14, 2023
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Functional and Integrative Medicine, Health Coaching, Lifestyle Medicine, Uncategorized

Health coaches can support patients in creating specific action steps in foundational domains, including nutrition, stress management, sleep optimization, and the creation of optimal physical activity programs. Coaches can be essential members of your medical team, especially when they work closely with your doctor. At Thrive, our health coaches work with the doctors to help create positive change. They do this by working with the doctors in implementing and supporting the recommendations. You can think of health coaching as sitting at the intersection of health information, recommendations, and successful behavior change. They can also understand the personal contributors to a patient’s health and how they might affect the body. They can understand and empathize with each patient’s health challenges by providing one-on-one personalized care. Although there have only been a...

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Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Canapes

February 14, 2023
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In The Kitchen

This hors d'oeuvre swapped the traditional crostini for cucumber and topped it with some savory smoked salmon. It's sure to be one healthy bite you soon won't forget!   Ingredients: English cucumber, cut into 20-22 1⁄4 inch slices. 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1 T whole milk Greek yogurt 1 t Dijon mustard 2 T dill finely chopped 1 green onion finely chopped 3-4 ounces of smoked salmon Additional dill strands to garnish Directions: Combine cream cheese, yogurt, mustard, chopped dill, and onion in a small bowl and mix well. Place a small dollop of cream cheese on a cucumber slice, top with salmon the dill garnish. Refrigerate before serving. ...

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Motivation: Qi Gong

February 7, 2023
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Dr SG, Monday Motivation, Motivation

Dr. Scott Greenapple talks about his upcoming Qi Gong workshop in this Motivation Sign up now; only a few spots left! This 4-part series with Dr. Scott Greenapple will delve into the nine phases of cultivating and mastering Qi. Known as The 9 Phases of Personal Cultivation. The classes will include Qi Gong (movement meditation), breathwork, eastern philosophy, and mindfulness meditations. The nine phases are broken up into 3 categories: The first class will be on the first phase, “Jing,” or the Earth Phase. This will focus on 3 specific Qi Gong movements focused on the physical body. The second class will focus on the heart/mind, emotions, breath, and life force. These movements target the nervous system, thoughts, and emotions and help to create calm in the midst of life’s...

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Looking for a Valentine’s Aphrodisiac?

February 7, 2023
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Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Weight Management

  [caption id="attachment_8086" align="alignleft" width="227"] Nancy A. Palermo MD[/caption] If you are looking to heat things up in the bedroom, you might want to consider these overlooked aphrodisiacs. Scientific studies published over the past several years have found that lifestyle and dietary changes that promote heart health also promote sexual health. So basically, what is good for the heart is also good for the penis and clitoris. A 2011 study from the Mayo Clinic reviewing clinical trials of 740 men showed that men with ED (Erectile Dysfunction), even on medications, were 2.5Xs more likely to show improvements in sexual function when exercising more and eating a heart-healthy diet. So why is it? Well, it’s all related to blood flow, of course. Poor habits like eating the Standard American Diet (SAD),...

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Roasted Red Pepper Sauce with Linguine

February 7, 2023
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In The Kitchen

Looking for a yummy recipe to impress your significant other this Valentine's Day? Then this Linguine with red pepper sauce is the hit you've been missing. Give it a try, and don't forget to tag Thrive with the final product images! Ingredients: 8 ounces of whole wheat linguine 1 12-ounce jar of roasted red peppers, drained 3 garlic cloves 1 cup cashew milk ½ cup vegetable broth ¼ cup dry sherry ½ t red pepper flakes ¼ cup Italian Parsley Freshly grated parmesan cheese Directions: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to the directions on the package. In the meantime, add all ingredients except cashew milk, parsley, and cheese to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth. Add sauce to the pan...

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