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Oven Roasted Balsamic Beets

March 21, 2022
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

These Oven-Roasted Balsamic Beets are delicious and can be simply prepared which intensifies their natural sweetness. Toss them in a tart and syrupy balsamic reduction. Beets are a nutritional powerhouse – they cleanse the body, are chock-full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and a great source of energy! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this recipe great for serving as side dishes, snacks, and tossing over salads.   Ingredients: (Servings: 2, Calories: 77) 1 bunch trimmed beets (about 4 beets) 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 pinches sea salt 2 pinches black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Gently scrub beets, and pat dry. Wrap in foil, and roast until tender (about 1 hour). Let cool, then peel and dice. Place beets in a medium...

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What is a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet?

March 15, 2022
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Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine

The whole food plant-based diet is recognized as one of the healthiest in the world. It decreases your chances of certain chronic conditions, facilitates weight loss, and improves your health overall. What exactly is the whole food plant-based diet? How does it impact your health beyond weight loss, and how can you incorporate it into your lifestyle?   What is a whole food plant-based diet?    The word diet might be deceiving because it’s not a diet at all; the whole food plant-based diet is a loose set of guidelines that act as a lifestyle. This diet can vary greatly and can work for vegetarians, vegans, and those who want to keep some meat in their diet.   No matter how you choose to customize it, the whole food plant-based diet has some...

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Are You Metabolically Healthy?

March 1, 2022
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Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine

When Americans are asked if they are metabolically healthy 75% of them will answer yes.   However, a recent study done at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health showed that the metabolic health of Americans is “alarmingly low”. In fact, in the study of over 8700 individuals, the researchers found that only 12% of Americans were metabolically healthy. That means over 1 in 8 or 88% have some degree of cardiometabolic dysfunction. Cardiometabolic dysfunction is based on elevations of blood sugar and insulin, triglycerides, lipids, or blood pressure. The study researchers claimed several reasons for the findings but one of the most remarkable was that less than 37% were aware of their personal findings despite having regular care. Many patients feel...

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Simple Almond Milk Recipe

February 19, 2022
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

  Almond milk is delicious and entirely customizable! This simple recipe is perfect for cereal, baking, and drinking straight alongside baked goods. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing   Ingredients: (Servings: 3, Calories: 60) ½ cup raw almonds 4 cup purified water 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (optional) Pinch of sea salt Directions: Soak almonds and 1 cup purified water in a blender, at room temperature, for about 6 hours. After the almonds have soaked and using a strainer, drain off water and rinse well under running water. Add almonds back to blender with 3 cups purified water, maple syrup (optional), and sea salt. Blend on high for 2-3 minutes. Strain with cheesecloth or strainer with fine holes, and pour into a container, squeezing...

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Why Your Diet Should Include Magnesium for Your Heart Health

February 16, 2022
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Health Hints, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Vitamins

We often discuss how calcium makes our bones stronger or that vitamin C improves our immune system. But magnesium is just as vital and important to add to your diet. Magnesium promotes good cardiovascular health and keeps your heart beating right.   Magnesium is a mineral that is responsible for many functions in the body. It helps keep nerves and muscles working, keeps bones strong, and helps control blood sugar. It also is necessary for maintaining normal blood pressure and a steady heartbeat.   In a 2019 review in Cardiology Research and Practice, researchers found those who have low levels of magnesium in their blood have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. In particular, the researchers found low levels of magnesium were present in those with a higher risk...

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Who Would Benefit from the Thrive Cardiometabolic Program?

February 15, 2022
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Healthy Life

Who Would Benefit from the Thrive Cardiometabolic Program?   Individuals who have been told they have elevated cholesterol and are trying to navigate how to address it. Individuals who have been told they have elevated metabolic markers like insulin or glucose levels Individuals with insulin resistance or pre-diabetes Individuals with a strong family history of heart or metabolic disorders who want to be proactive with their health and risk factors Individuals who would love to come off their statins or diabetes medications but need help formulating a plan Individuals interested in taking a deeper dive into their health. Individuals who are trying to lose weight and are unsure of their metabolic health. You do not need to be a patient at Thrive to enroll in this program. [mkdf_button size="" type=""...

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Why Magnesium Matters: FDA Announces New Qualified Health Claim

February 8, 2022
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Health Hints, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 On January 10, 2022, the FDA announced a newly qualified health claim for magnesium and reduced risk of high blood pressure in a letter of enforcement discretion. Both health claims and qualified health claims characterize the relationship between a substance and a reduction in risk of contracting a particular disease or health-related condition and are reviewed by the FDA through a petition process. Qualified health claims are supported by less evidence than the "significant scientific agreement" standard governing unqualified health claims. Therefore, eligible health claims require a disclaimer or other qualifying language to avoid misleading consumers regarding the strength of the scientific evidence supporting the claim. In January, the FDA reviewed health claims related to magnesium. A review of multiple studies did show some...

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The End of Resolutions

January 11, 2022
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Dr NP, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine

Great things do not just happen by impulse but as a succession of small great things linked together. - Vincent Van Gogh, painter   By Nancy Palermo, MD Every year millions of Americans make New Year’s Resolutions and usually by February most have already failed. Setting general, unrealistic goals are impossible to sustain and when we fail it can have a negative effect on our emotional health and our overall wellness. The key to success is to set small attainable commitments. Placed in succession these small commitments to ourselves become large victories with tremendous results. Make Commitments to Yourself When we set small achievable commitments, we are more likely to succeed. When we succeed, even if it was a small achievement, we are more likely to build on it....

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Suggestions for Better Sleep

January 10, 2022
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Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Dr NP, Dr TL, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine

To help prepare for Daylight Saving time, let's look back at a great resource.  Suggestions for Better Sleep Courtesy of the Institute of Functional Medicine  MINIMIZE OR AVOID STIMULANTS Avoid alcohol within 3 hours of bedtime. Avoid caffeine-containing beverages or foods after 2 pm; if sensitive to caffeine, avoid it after 12 noon. Avoid Sudafed or other decongestant cold medicines at night. Some medications may have stimulating effects. Complete any aerobic exercise before 6 pm.   NIGHTTIME TENSION AND ANXIETY Avoid anxiety-provoking activities close to bedtime. Avoid watching the news before going to bed. Avoid reading stimulating, exciting materials in bed. Avoid paying bills before bed. Avoid checking your financial reports or the stock market before bedtime. Avoid arguments before bedtime. Try to achieve some action plan or resolution...

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The Hidden Cost of Healthcare and What Your Insurance is Really Getting You

December 23, 2021
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Blog, Healthy Life

It’s no secret that the American healthcare system has issues.   With over 63% of Americans disapproving of how health insurance currently works. But beyond the general frustration, how can you tell what your insurance covers and if you’re getting what you’re paying for?   The confusing language in healthcare insurance policies and a lack of education on what is and isn’t included means many Americans don’t know what their health insurance covers. While all health insurance plans are different and you should read your plan thoroughly, there are some basic costs most patients must pay:   Copay A copay is a small fee you pay for certain healthcare services while your insurance pays the rest of the cost. This usually covers general doctor visits, emergency room visits, and prescription drugs, though...

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