Are you an Active Older Adult (55+) and want to understand all the health benefits of the food you put in your body? Well then Join Dr. Nancy Palermo on Friday, January 19th at 12pm at the Harris YMCA for a 1 hour "Let Food By Thy Medicine" seminar and Q&A follow up. ...
In winter, nature seems to be at rest. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the element associated with winter is water and the two meridians and organs associated with the water element are the kidneys and the bladder. The kidneys and the bladder control water metabolism and maintain homeostasis. Earth is made up of 75% water and approximately 60% of our body weight is water. With aging, we tend to lose water. Our bodies become less flexible, our skin loses it elasticity, and bones become more brittle as does our hair. Even our minds become less flexible. With traditional Chinese medicine, we have many physical, mental and nutritional tools to help restore and replenish the water we lose. Our Kidneys The kidney’s control and stabilize blood pressure, filter and eliminate fluid...
Feed a crowd with this delicious blueberry oatmeal. If pressed for time, prepare this dish the night before - it holds well and is still just at yummy the next day. Courtesy: Marla Meridith Ingredients For Oatmeal 1 1/2 cups steel cut Irish oats 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk 2 cups light unsweetened coconut milk 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (frozen are OK, too) 1/4 cup unsweetened dried blueberries 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes Pure maple syrup, honey or any natural sweetener to taste Blueberry Sauce 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries Directions Oatmeal Preheat oven to 350 degrees with the rack in the center. Lightly coat a 13x9x2' inch baking dish with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl adding blueberries and coconut last. Sweeten to taste. Bake for about one...
[caption id="attachment_1628" align="aligncenter" width="494"] Photo Courtesy of Kraft Canada[/caption] Baked Pears with Gluten Free Oat Crumbles and Coconut Milk Whipped Cream Are you looking for a naturally sweet gluten free vegan dessert to add to your Holiday Menu? Then give these Baked Pears with Oat Crumbles and Coconut Milk Whipped Cream. It is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more! Ingredients 4 D'Anjou Pears, rinsed and patted dry 2tsp melted coconut oil, plus extra for greasing 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 cup almond flour 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon sea salt Coconut whipped cream, for topping Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with coconut oil. Slice each pear in half. Using a cookie scoop or melon baller, scoop out the seeds of each pear half. Add...
Why Should I Care if My Functional Medicine Provider is Certified? Many providers practice elements of functional medicine. However, it is important to recognize that there is a difference from a functional medicine practice and a CERTIFIED Functional Medicine Practice. Let’s explain. Becoming a Certified Functional Medicine provider requires training and education from The Institute for Functional Medicine. The IFM is the global leader in Functional Medicine education. They offer physicians and healthcare professionals a holistic systems-based approach to prevention, diagnosis, and comprehensive management of complex chronic disease. Why Should I Care if my Functional Medicine provider is Certified? IFM’s Certification Program (IFMCP) has been developed by the foremost thought leaders in the field. IFM’s educators have a depth of experience and knowledge honed by years of practice expanding...
Who says you can’t have cookies for breakfast? These gluten-free, vegan delights are packed with protein and are delicious, too. These cookies are great for busy mornings or as a nutritious snack! Ingredients 2/3 cup almond butter ¼ cup coconut oil ¼ cup maple syrup 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup gluten-free oats ½ cup gluten-free oat flour (or ground oats) ¼ cup almond meal 2 Tablespoons flaxseeds 2 Tablespoons raw, shelled hemp seeds 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup raisins ½ cup crushed walnuts Cooking Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F). In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the almond butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, and applesauce until fully combined and melted – about 3 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, whisk...
Melt-in-your-mouth chicken thighs prepared in the crock pot with artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes. Author Katerina | Diethood This is the easiest eeeeeasy-recipe of all! Easy like Sunday mornin’! Throw it all in the crock pot and let it do it’s thang. These chicken thighs are going to make ya wanna jump. This will literally melt in your mouth. There’s so much texture and flavor going on in here, and you can never go wrong with the Cara Mia Grilled Artichokes Hearts. #sogood Not to mention the sun-dried tomatoes stirred in for some extra excitement. But let me tell you, this is what’s so great; this is a meal that practically makes itself. This is why I am so in LOVE with my crock pot. Or is it a slow cooker? What do YOU call it?! All we’re doing here...
Dr. Scott Greenapple Joins Thrive! Dr. Greenapple’s extensive experience practicing traditional acupuncture and Neuropuncture alongside his continued passion for eastern medicine and philosophies will surely help you achieve your personal desires for health, balance and overall wellbeing at Thrive! What is Neuropuncture? Neuropuncture is a highly effective acupuncture system bridging western medical science and traditional Chinese medicine. It focuses on the treatment of pain management, orthopedic conditions, internal medicine and emotional issues such as anxiety, depression and insomnia. Dr. Greenapple is continuously improving upon and adding many Qi Gong classes and certifications. He is looking to incorporate his most recent training in Awareness Training to add to mindfulness with his Qi Gong practices for his patients. Dr. Greenapple will be going to China in May for one month on a spiritual...
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE BAKED HONEY GARLIC SALMON IN FOIL 1 pound (450g) side of salmon 1/2 cup (125ml) honey 4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed though a garlic press 1/2 cup whole-grain Dijon mustard Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika Coarse salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, for garnish 1 lemon, sliced, for garnish Recipe Courtesy of EatWell101 1. Position a rack in the middle of you oven. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with a large piece of foil to fold over and seal to create a packet. 2. In a bowl, combine honey, mustard, lemon juice, oil, paprika, red pepper flakes, Cayenne pepper and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine and set aside. 3. Place the salmon...
Functional Medicine has a few names, some call it Integrative others might call it Holistic. However, the root Functional medicine is the medical practice that focuses on having your body and organs function at an optimal level usually incorporating multiple systems to solve the root cause of your health problems. You do not necessarily need to have a disease to benefit from incorporating functional medicine in your daily routine. Here are a few focal points of Functional Medicine Functional Medicine is Aims to get to the root cause of disease by identifying what is contributing to the problem Treats the whole individual, not just the organ system. Teaches individuals how to eat, think and be healthy by engaging them in their own healthcare. Integrates the best of traditional...