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8 Tips for Healthy Grilling

May 30, 2023

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Take your cooking outdoors this summer and grill delicious meals with fewer health risks. By Camille Berry | Experience Life |May 12, 2023 I'm firing up the grill as soon as it is warm enough for shorts and sandals. I love to hear the sweet song of sizzling brats and burgers, to smell the air rich with hickory, and to watch the licks of flame leap up. Sure, it makes a hot day even hotter, but that’s part of the fun of this time-honored summer tradition. Maybe you can’t get enough carne asada, boast of your barbecue skills, or are committed to an annual Fourth of July cookout. Whatever your menu, a summertime grill session is a glorious way to celebrate the season. But it’s not all sunshine and fun when it...

Sleep Must Be a Priority

May 1, 2023

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[caption id="attachment_4832" align="alignleft" width="300"] Nancy A. Palermo MD[/caption] Getting quality sleep is foundational for optimal health yet one out of every three Americans is not getting sufficient sleep. This reduction in sleep quantity and quality is leading to an array of health issues including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and mental disease. The conventional approach to sleep issues is a pill but this is not without side effects. Prescription sleep aids are associated with reduced sleep quality and even worse they pose a 5 times greater risk of memory and concentration problems, 2 times increased risk of falls and fractures, and 2 times the great risk of motor vehicle accidents. Long-term use is also associated with parasomnias-abnormal behaviors like sleepwalking, sleep eating, and sleep-driving. Recent data has shown...

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Our Diets Are Killing Us And Doctors Aren’t Trained To Help

April 17, 2023

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This article was first featured in The Hill. It was written by Emily M. Broad Lieb, Drs. Stephen DeVries and Walter Willet What if your doctor failed to talk to you about the most important threat to your health? Wouldn't you worry about the quality of your health care? A poor quality diet is a leading cause of death in the United States, but it is unlikely that your doctor has the knowledge even to begin a meaningful conversation about your nutrition or to make an appropriate dietary referral. Most doctors lack the knowledge necessary to offer patients nutrition advice; fewer than 14 percent of physicians report feeling equipped to advise on a diet or the connection between food and health. This is unsurprising given that, for example,...

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Mindfulness & Meditation

April 16, 2023

Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Uncategorized, Yoga

Below is a list of Exercises and Practices to Start at Home Cultivate Self-Awareness and Mindfulness “Self-awareness is the ability to take an honest look at your life without any attachment to it being right or wrong, good or bad “ -- Debbie Ford. Take a quiet moment and pay attention to your emotions. Are you feeling happy, angry, or sad? Are your emotions reflected in or caused by the state of your body? Pay attention to your shoulders and neck; Can you relax them? As you relax, take a few deep breaths and consider what might be causing your stress, anxiety, tension, or negative thoughts. Reflect on your recent interactions, then bring your attention back to the present moment. Think about your toes and how they feel...

Getting to know Dee Iraca, RDN, LDN, Professionally Trained Chef

April 6, 2023

Healthy Life, Nutrition, Providers, Thriver Spotlight

Dee Iraca is a licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, a professionally trained Chef, and the founder of Eat Well Chef. Her specialty is cooking classes. However, she also does private chef work and small-group catering and occasionally does wellness retreats focused on health and wellness. She also works with individuals to help sift through the “noise” of food and nutrition. Her mission is to help people live their best and healthiest lives by way of nutrition and food, and her superpower is teaching cooking techniques and inspiring with nutritious, delicious recipes. Dee has worked in a variety of settings, including a nutrition private practice where she helped people improve their health using motivation techniques, education, where she taught culinary and nutrition classes at Johnson & Wales University and the...

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Heart Healthy Foods

March 14, 2023

Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine

A recent study (August 1, 2022) in The American Journal of Cardiology shared some grim outlooks with respect to cardiovascular diseases in the U.S. Based on current trends; the journal article predicted the four biggest contributors to heart disease would all increase significantly by 2060 with a prediction of diabetes to rise by 39.3%, dyslipidemia, (elevated lipids) by 27.6%, hypertension by 25% and obesity by 18%. The biggest increases were seen in predicted elevations in stroke, heart failure, and heart attack; all predicted to be at levels over 30%. The increases were seen mostly in the female and ethnic/minority populations. While equitable access to healthcare is involved in the equation to tackle these increases, the primary focus needs to be on prevention with education on the...

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Looking for a Valentine’s Aphrodisiac?

February 7, 2023

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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Do You Need A Detox? Assessing Your Toxic Load

January 24, 2023

Health Hints, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine

We are all living in an exceedingly toxic world. Every day we are exposed to literally hundreds of chemicals, many of which have the potential to affect our health negatively. Toxic chemical exposures have been linked to various chronic health conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, infertility, mood disorders, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, memory impairment, and cancer. While avoidance is always the best, escaping exposure is nearly impossible. This constant exposure is resulting in an ever-increasing body burden or toxic load of chemicals. Some toxins, such as smoking and plastics, are rather obvious, but others are lurking in our food, water, and skin care products. The Centers for Disease Control began monitoring human exposure to chemicals in 1976. Unfortunately, no one knows how many chemicals are in use today. ...

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Inflammation Fighters

January 17, 2023

Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine

These foods contain Omega-3s and properties which help to disrupt the production of inflammatory compounds. Walnuts: These are 1 of the only foods that provide alpha-linolenic acid, a very important omega-3 fatty acid that reduces inflammation. Spices: Turmeric, nutmeg, peppercorns, ginger, and cinnamon are all spices with potent anti-inflammatory benefits. Herbs: Many herbs, including Rosemary, thyme, and irregular no, offer strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Papaya: This fruit has significant amounts of vitamins A, C, and E, all known to reduce inflammation. This fruit also contains the enzyme papain, which improves digestion. Coldwater fish: Such as black caught, salmon, sardines, and anchovies show these are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Wild caught the same and contains abundant carotid nodes, which also have anti-inflammatory properties. Shiitake Mushrooms:...

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Antioxidant Powerhouses

January 10, 2023

Health Hints, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine

Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules linked to a host of chronic illnesses that cause oxidative stress in the body, which can lead to inflammation. Free radical damage is like rust on the inside of her body and in the cells themselves. Antioxidants are foods that are high in vitamin C and E beta-carotene in Flavonoids which helped to neutralize free radicals which contribute to the onset of aging and disease. Try to include these powerful antioxidants in your diet during the 30-day detox and beyond. Dark beans: like red beans, pinto beans in kidney beans. Pecans: These tree nuts are high in vitamin E, and antioxidant thickened help prevent cell damage Red grapes: The skin of this fruit is high in resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant Apple:...

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8 Tips for Healthy Grilling

Sleep Must Be a Priority

Our Diets Are Killing Us And Doctors Aren’t Trained To Help

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Getting to know Dee Iraca, RDN, LDN, Professionally Trained Chef

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Looking for a Valentine’s Aphrodisiac?

Do You Need A Detox? Assessing Your Toxic Load

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