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3 Natural Sleep Aids for Better Sleep

July 6, 2021
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Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Safe & Effective Supplements, Uncategorized

Getting 7-9 hours of sleep at night is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Sleeping enough boosts the immune systems, improves mood and memory, and lowers the risk of serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. According to the CDC 1 in 3 Americans don’t get enough sleep. While many Americans turn to sleeping pills, there is a healthier solution — natural sleep aids. Here are three natural sleep aids that can improve your sleep, and your overall health, naturally. 1) Melatonin THRIVE’s Melatonin PR 3 mg supplement provides a natural dose of melatonin to make your sleep quality better. Melatonin is one of the most common sleeping supplements and for a good reason. Best taken 90 minutes before bedtime,...

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Mexican Mango and White Fish Ceviche

June 24, 2021
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In The Kitchen

Fresh and delicious, this Mexican ceviche will add punch to your next party. An easy no-cook, make-ahead starter, or nibble. Serve with tortilla chips, avocado, lime wedges, and salt to garnish. Recipe courtesy of All Recipes Ingredients 2 pounds white fish, cut into small cubes 4 limes, juiced ½ orange, juiced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 green chile pepper, chopped 2 mangoes, cut into cubes 5 green onions, chopped 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions Step 1: Combine white fish, lime juice, orange juice, oil, and chile pepper in a glass or ceramic bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 90 minutes. Step 2: Mix in mangoes and green onions, cover, and chill for 10...

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Introduction to Meditation Series

June 22, 2021
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Lifestyle Medicine, Uncategorized

Discover how meditation can be a powerful tool for managing stress and showing up for life. It’s one of the keys to keeping your immune system high and finding calm in your body & mind. Also, meditation helps develop compassion for yourself and others. Teaching you to walk through life grounded. This series is perfect for anyone who’s interested in integrating meditation into daily life. During this series, you'll learn and practice several different meditation techniques. This gives you the opportunity to explore & learn what works best for you. Each session will include a combination of lecture, discussion, and practice. Dress comfortably and bring a journal if you like to take notes. [mkdf_button size="" type="" text="Sign Up for Series" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://thrivecarolinas.com/event/introduction-to-meditation-series-full-series/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color=""...

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The ULTIMATE No-Bake Raw Vegan Summer Brownie

June 21, 2021
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These Brownies are creamy, delicious, and even dad-approved Thick, fudgy, nutrient-dense brownies made with superfoods that balance your blood sugar and keep you satisfied without the sugar crash (No-bake-raw vegan, refined sugar-free!) Recipe Courtesy: LauraLiveWell Brownie layer: 9 dates 1 c walnuts 1/4 c cacao powder 1/2 t vanilla extract dash of salt Frosting: 2 avocados 1/4 c cacao powder 1/4 c honey, date syrup, or maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract dash of salt Optional for frosting: 2 scoops of unflavored or chocolate collagen peptides or 1 scoop of chocolate protein and or you can add 1/4 c peanut flour Getting healthy doesn’t mean any treats and restricting your favorite foods. You CAN learn to have treats in moderation and teach your goals. These brownies are the perfect freezer treat...

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Summer Vegetable & Herb Soup w/Turmeric Broth

June 18, 2021
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In The Kitchen

Recipe Courtesy of Pharmacy in your Kitchen This recipe says “Welcome Summer” like no other! Packed with seasonal summer veggies in a rainbow of colors and seasoned with fresh herbs from the garden. It starts with a wonderful turmeric broth that simmers for 30 minutes before adding a bounty of fresh vegetables. Add in a healthy grain and a bit more protein, finish off with fresh herbs and lime juice and you are going to thank me! Here is the recipe for the turmeric broth and a list of what we used. Use what you have, be creative and enjoy! Turmeric Broth 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp minced garlic 1 onion finely diced Salt + Pepper (to taste) 8 cups stock 1 Tbsp peeled and grated fresh turmeric Vegetables ...

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Exercise and Brain Health

June 18, 2021
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Blog, Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Exercise, Healthy Life, Running

[caption id="attachment_4816" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dr. Amy Fletcher[/caption] As we age maintaining a sharp mind gains increasing priority. We devote a lot of time focusing on optimal nutrition, gut health, immune support, and chronic disease prevention. Over the past several decades, our understanding of the brain and neurocognitive health has dramatically expanded. We are becoming more aware of the key factors that help determine the health of the brain. One of the most important factors for optimal brain health is a compound known as BDNF. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF, is a primary brain protein or neurotrophin that directly influences brain function as well as peripheral nerve function and mental health. One way to think about BDNF is as a “brain fertilizer”. It helps to optimize how your brain works...

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How Sleep Apnea Impacts Cognitive function

June 10, 2021
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Blog, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine

[caption id="attachment_4826" align="alignleft" width="300"] Article by Harlee Palmer, PA-C[/caption] Sleep Apnea is a much more serious health issue that has major effects on metabolic health and brain function. Sleep apnea occurs when the muscles in the throat intermittently relax and block the airway. This causes snoring and a pause in breathing. The frequency of sleep apnea increases with age, obesity, alcohol use, male gender, cigarette smoking, hypertension, and diabetes. Sleep disorders do more than make one feel tired the next day. Studies show that when oxygen levels decrease, our brain takes a big hit—executive function declines, as well as our deductive reasoning skills. Brain imaging shows decreased volume in a part of the brain called the hippocampus and reduces gray matter. This can lead to hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and...

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Why essential fatty acids are important to brain health

June 1, 2021
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Health, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Most commonly found in fish, essential fatty acids play an important role in brain health and are the building blocks necessary for your body to function properly.   Many experts discuss the positive impact of these fats on the cardiovascular and immune systems, but essential fatty acids impact neurocognitive health as well.   Essential Fatty Acids and Brain Health Essential Fatty Acids are vital to brain health from conception into old age. The addition of this fat in the diets of pregnant women led to higher IQ and cognitive abilities in infants. It also was found to improve the vision of newborns. But the benefits don’t apply only to pregnancy.   Essential Fatty Acids can slow cognitive decline, improve vision, and are essential to normal brain functioning at any age. A 2018...

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Breath Practice: Mental Health Awareness

May 25, 2021
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Lifestyle

    [caption id="attachment_4834" align="alignleft" width="300"] By: Dr. Scott Greenapple[/caption] Some of the most chronic and debilitating diseases that affect most North Americans if not all populations can be greatly helped with something as simple as the breath. By changing the pattern of your breath, you can get almost instantaneous changes in your physical and emotional well-being. With deep breaths and longer exhalations. Your body starts to increase and decrease certain neurotransmitters and hormones that have positive effects on your overall well-being.  In the most basic sense, just by changing your breath to one that involves more of the diaphragm, a large muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen, we can shift the body into more of the parasympathetic response of the autonomic nervous system.  The parasympathetic system is...

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