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Your Health is Your Most Valuable Asset

June 24, 2019
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Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Dr NP, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Uncategorized

Your Health is Your Most Valuable Asset   You can expect to spend a lot more time when you visit a Functional Medicine practitioner than you would with a conventional provider.  You can also expect to do a lot of talking, as a large part of Functional Medicine is exploring your detailed personal and family history, the circumstances around your first symptoms, and the experiences you have had with other healthcare providers.  What the Institute for Functional Medicine teaches practitioners is how to uncover the underlying causes of your health problems through careful history taking, physical examination, and laboratory testing.   People may find that working with an IFM-trained provider helps them get to the bottom of perplexing problems that have eluded other clinicians for years. Patient Tips for Working...

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Monday Motivation: The Case Against Cola

June 13, 2019
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Blog, Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Dr NP, Dr TL, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Monday Motivation

A 20 oz Cola has 17 tsp of sugar and is associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.   [embed]https://vimeo.com/342080072[/embed]   The caramel coloring is linked to cancer and vascular abnormalities. Drinking diet Cola can cause a 2-fold reduction in kidney function. If that is not enough maybe hearing some other uses for Cola will make you think twice before cracking open a can…. Remove Rust You can use Cola to take rust off wheel spokes or other outdoor equipment ladened with rust. The phosphoric acid in the cola is responsible for this process. You can also use to loosen rusted bolts. Bring an old battery to life… If your car battery is dead you can use cola to clear oxidized terminals on the battery. It is...

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More Than Weight Management

May 7, 2019
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Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Weight Management

More Than Weight Management Many people who struggle to lose weight no matter what they are doing often find out that they have a problem with their thyroid not producing enough hormone. T3 and T4 are both produced by the thyroid and have significant effects on overall health. However, hypothyroidism does not always present with difficulty losing weight and often, the thyroid can be having problems long before symptoms start to develop. ​Thyroid Symptoms​ Fatigue Increased sensitivity to cold Dry skin Weight gain Constipation Muscle weakness/stiffness/tenderness Depression Impaired memory Thinning hair Enlarged thyroid (goiter) Many, many others People always associate hypothyroidism with weight gain, but most do not realize how large of a role the thyroid plays in so many bodily functions. The above-listed are only a...

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Monday Motivation | Dr. Fletcher's Best Reads for Personal Health

April 23, 2019
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Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Monday Motivation

Dr. Fletcher shares her top reads for personal health [embed]https://vimeo.com/331994549[/embed]   [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become a Thriver!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/category/monday-motivation" text="Catch Up On Motivation" ]...

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The Many Benefits of Eggs

April 11, 2019
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Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen, Monday Motivation

Dr. Amy Fletcher discusses the many benefits of including Eggs in your diet! [embed]https://vimeo.com/329871860[/embed] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become a Thriver!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/category/monday-motivation/" text="Catch Up on Monday Motivation" ]...

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Monday Motivation | Homocysteine and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

March 4, 2019
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Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Healthy Life, Monday Motivation

Dr. Fletcher highlights Homocysteine and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention. [embed]https://vimeo.com/321246925[/embed] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/category/monday-motivation/" text="Catch up on Monday Motivation Videos" ]         [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become A Thriver!" ]...

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Do you know what you are putting on your skin?

January 28, 2019
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Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Healthy Life, Monday Motivation, Organic Skincare

Dr. Fletcher talks about the importance of being aware of what it is you are putting on your skin! Did you know the average woman applies 15 - 30 skin care products per day and within those products are over 170 chemicals!   [embed]https://vimeo.com/313806899[/embed] The problem with these products is that many of the chemicals in them are not regulated and we now know that there is a link between some of these chemicals and certain cancers autoimmune diseases other health issues (drying/cracking of skin) Listen to Dr. Fletcher explain the importance of eliminating these chemicals from your lives and in turn living a healthier life! [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/category/monday-motivation/" text="Catch up on Monday Motivation Videos" ]...

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Detoxification after quarantine: Monday Motivation

January 7, 2019
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Dietitian Services, Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Dr NP, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Monday Motivation, Weight Management

Our body is full of toxins, especially after quarantine. We are what we eat, drink, breathe, touch and cannot eliminate. What better time than now to begin the detoxification process! The goal of a detox program is to Reduce toxins in our food and environment Increase the body's ability to detoxify and break down toxins Support the elimination of toxins in our skin, kidneys and GI tract   [embed]https://vimeo.com/309863946[/embed] Join Drs. Nancy Palermo and Amy Fletcher as they discuss how to get on the right track in 2019 and introduce the Thrive Detox program. Sign Up For Online Detox Program! ...

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