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Carrot Cake Baked Oats

This Baked Oat recipe from our friend Mindfully Murphy is a favorite around the kitchen. It has a hint of fall with it and perfect to try this weekend! INGREDIENTS: - 1/4 cup oats - 1/4 cup almond milk - tiny splash of vanilla extract - 2 tbsp shredded carrots - 1 tbsp shredded coconut - dash of sea salt - small shake of cinnamon - 1 tsp maple syrup - 1 egg white - small shake of nutmeg DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. Mix all of the ingredients into a small oven-safe dish and stir. 3. Place in the oven and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until slightly brown on top. 4. Top with more coconut, nutmeg, or whatever you want and enjoy!! Makes 1 serving...

Carrot Hummus

Here is a carrot hummus recipe I made over the weekend. It was a win with my family and I want to share it with you! Ingredients 2 cups of baby carrots or 8-9 medium organic carrots peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces and halved to make 2 cups. 1 BPA free can of chickpeas, water drained, and saved ¼ cup olive oil separated into approximate 1/8 cup portions 3 rounded tablespoons tahini 2-3 garlic cloves 1 T lemon juice 1 t cumin 1 t turmeric + additional to sprinkle on carrots prior to roasting 1 t miso paste ¼ cup chopped cilantro Salt and Pepper to taste Pumpkin seeds, roasted Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss carrot sticks with some of the olive oil (about ½...

Motivation: Autoimmune Disease Testing

In this Motivation - Dr. Fletcher wraps up our autoimmune disease series with a discussion on testing. Testing is important because there are over 100 types of autoimmune diseases that affect 50 million Americans today. Learn more in today’s motivational video + don’t forget to download our podcast for an in-depth discussion on autoimmune disease. https://vimeo.com/596561058  ...

WATERMELON PIZZA

If you are looking for a fun end-of-the-summer watermelon idea this is for you! Just like summer, seasonal watermelon will soon be gone so slice one in wedges, add some berries, stone fruit, and mint, and enjoy! Recipe Courtesy Pharmacy In Your Kitchen Ingredients Farm Fresh Watermelon Fresh Berries Fresh Fruit (stone fruit, oranges, green apples) Mint Salt / Sugar / Feta (optional) Directions Cut watermelon in wedge about 1' in width Add favorite berries, fruit to top of watermelon slices. Tear mint and sprinkle on top. Cut watermelon wedge into 6 pieces (like a pizza) and enjoy! Optional - some people like a touch of salt or sugar. We've found Feta cheese is a nice touch with the mint! Enjoy!  ...

Prioritizing Your Mitochondria

Mitochondria are considered the “powerhouses” of the cell. These organelles, which have their own set of DNA, are believed to be derived from bacteria that took up residence in our cells and provided a symbiotic relationship. Every cell has large numbers of mitochondria however, the cells which produce the greatest energy, like your brain and heart, have the highest concentration. Mitochondria convert food and oxygen to energy in the form of ATP, or adenosine triphosphate. This is the energy source your body uses to fuel almost every biochemical process. During the process of ATP production free radicals or reactive oxygen species are made. This is a normal process and when we are healthy, we can remove these potentially damaging products before significant damage occurs. As we age,...

Paleo Pumpkin Pie Smoothie (Dairy Free)

This Paleo Pumpkin Pie Smoothie is a delicious seasonal breakfast or snack that is packed with nutrients! It is dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and there is a nut-free option! Recipe Courtesy our Friend - Mary's Whole Life   Ingredients 1 frozen banana 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 1 tbsp almond butter, sub sunflower butter for nut-free 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup dairy-free milk of choice 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, or cinnamon 1 scoop Collagen Peptides Instructions Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend on high for 30 seconds. Pour into a glass, garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy! [mkdf_button size="" type="" text="Download Printable Recipe" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.maryswholelife.com/wprm_print/4639" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""] ...

Homemade Granola

This recipe is SUPER easy, and feel free to add or take away some ingredients (like vanilla extract, chocolate chips, etc.)! I just topped some vanilla Chobani with this and it was Yummy! Thanks to our friend Mindfully Murphy for this great recipe! Ingredients: Rolled oats Coconut oil Honey Cacao nibs Pecans Coconut Salt Cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to 300*F Add ~1/3 cup of coconut oil and ~1/3 cup of honey to a bowl and microwave for 15-30 seconds Add that mixture to a large bowl with oats, coconut, and pecans. Toss/stir. Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until oats are golden brown (**the granola will get crunchier as it cools so don’t worry if it’s not really crunchy yet**) Toss in...

Emily Roush

Emily is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in pelvic floor therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, and orthopedic issues. She is an Ohio native who grew up in a family-owned PT practice where she saw firsthand what it took to provide quality care. She believes this starts with a good patient/therapist relationship that is achieved through one on one uninterrupted sessions. It was during her doctoral studies at Pacific University that her interest in pelvic floor therapy and vestibular rehabilitation grew. Upon completing her degree she attended further education within these specialties. Knowing firsthand how life can be altered by experiencing dysfunction she strives to bring control back to the patient and increase their quality of life. ​When not working you can find Dr. Emily outside either on the...

Paras Mehta, MD

Paras Mehta, MD is a physiatrist in Charlotte, NC who is board-certified in PM&R and board-certified in integrative medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Michigan, completed a residency at Atrium Medical Center (formerly Carolinas Medical Center) in Charlotte, NC, and designed an integrative medicine fellowship combining regenerative medicine and acupuncture-related techniques in conjunction with the two-year University of Arizona integrative medicine fellowship. His clinical and research interests lie at the intersection of approaching MSK pain in a novel way by addressing both central pain components (in particular with scalp acupuncture) and local pathology with regenerative medicine techniques. With experience performing acupuncture in settings as varied as places without electricity to ICUs (and everything in between), he has helped facilitate many successful outcomes...

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