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The Health Benefits of Napping

April 25, 2019
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Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine

“No day is so bad it can’t be fixed with a nap.” – Carrie Snow  According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults typically need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night in order to function at their very best.  Getting less than 7 to 9 hours for a few nights in a row can have the same effect as staying awake for 24 hours straight.  One way to battle the effects of sleep deprivation is to incorporate daytime napping into your daily schedule.  In fact, the length of the nap and the type of sleep that you get during that nap will help determine its potential health benefits. Here are the Potential Health Benefits that come with a certain Nap Duration. 10-20 minutes: Reduces sleepiness;...

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The Power of Rest in Creating Optimal Health & Wellness

April 25, 2019
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Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine

Rest is one of the most important factors for creating wellness. Restorative activities can include mental, physical, and/or emotional activities that help to promote resilience.  If you are under chronic stress, restful activities can break the cycle of stress and assist you on the path to health.  By getting unstuck from bad habits you can learn how to be healthier, happier, and more connected.  If you focus on the process of restoration, rather than current complaints or states, it allows you to take charge of your own health and wellness. Some Restorative Activities are Meditation Gratitude Journaling Deep breathing/breathing techniques Activities that are assisted by Restoration Therapies Anxiety, depression, and mood disorders Cancer Asthma Many people turn to television, alcohol, or other semi-harmful activities to counteract stress.  Restoration activities...

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Avoiding Toxins in Oral Health Products

April 25, 2019
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Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life

In our everyday personal care products, our bodies are exposed to a wide variety of toxins & chemicals. Regrettably, some of these ingredients are commonly found in products that are used for oral health such as toothpaste and mouthwashes. The mouth and gums are specifically prone to absorbing and transporting substances quickly into the bloodstream. Some ingredients that should be avoided are… Triclosan: used as an antibacterial/antifungal agent which can contribute to making bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Sodium lauryl sulfate: can cause canker sores, and cracking at the corners of the mouth. Plastic abrasives or microbeads made of polyethylene and similar plastics are added to many kinds of toothpaste. Microbeads are able to trap bacteria in the gums which can then lead to gingivitis and periodontal disease. ...

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Rachel’s Eat to Beat Brownies

April 24, 2019
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

These delicious brownies are vegan (with the exception of honey) AND gluten free! Thanks to Thrive’s friends at Eat To Beat for sharing this easy to make recipe!   Ingredients: (Serving size: Choose wisely. Note: Stick to one small brownie as a serving, one square of dark chocolate, or a few teaspoons of cacao powder per day.) ¾ cup gluten free oats (you can put in a food processor- however, I like mine chewy so I keep them whole) ½ cup Justin’s Vanilla Almond Butter (personal favorite) ½ cup dark chocolate chips (I use Lily’s dark chocolate baking chips which are vegan, fair-trade, organic and have no sugar added) ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (non-alkalized) ½ cup unsweetened apple cinnamon applesauce ¼ cup honey 1 ½ cup shredded...

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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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Are You Suffering From Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?

April 11, 2019
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Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Traditional Medical Care

Are You Suffering From RA? Rheumatoid arthritis, commonly known as RA, is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation in your joints. As an autoimmune disorder, it is due to your bodies immune system mistakenly attacking its own tissue. Compared to osteoarthritis, which is usually due to normal wear-and-tear on your body, RA directly affects the lining of your joints, causing swelling that can become painful and even result in deformity and erosion of bone. Despite its significant effect on, and therefore association with, joints, RA can also affect multiple other body systems. These alternatively involved systems can cause symptoms that may not generally be associated with RA. ​Other Involved Body Systems and Associated Symptoms​ Skin - Rheumatoid nodules (small lumps under the skin over bony areas) ...

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IBD vs IBS

April 11, 2019
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Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Traditional Medical Care

IBD vs IBS Despite many people suffering from either IBD or IBS, there is some confusion between the two. Irritable bowel syndrome, IBS, is the less severe of the two conditions, affecting the mainly the colon or rectum. It is non-life-threatening and does not increase one's risk of other more serious conditions such as colitis, Crohn's disease, or colon cancer. It is important to note that bleeding or black stool is not a symptom of IBS. Irritable bowel disease, IBD, is generally considered to be more severe and refers to a variety of bowel-related diseases including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and others. ​IBD Diseases​ Crohn's disease Ulcerative colitis Enteritis Ileitis Proctitis Crohn's Disease ​Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammation of the bowel that can even cause ulceration. Crohn's...

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What is IBS?

April 11, 2019
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Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Traditional Medical Care

What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome, more commonly known as IBS, is an illness that gets thrown around a lot nowadays, but it's not something that is well understood. IBS affects the large intestine and, while fairly common, does not always present with significant symptoms. This, combined with the fact that symptoms can often be managed with changes in diet, lifestyle, and stress, is good news for the 10%-15% of the global population that suffers from the disease. IBS Symptoms​ Abdominal pain/cramping/bloating that is typically relieved with a bowel movement Increased gas passing Alternating constipation and diarrhea Mucusy stool Luckily, while these symptoms are obviously never fun, having IBS does not affect the tissue of the bowel or increase one's risk for colon cancer.​ Diagnosing IBS While there is...

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Chia Seed Applesauce Bread

April 8, 2019
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

This Chia Seed Applesauce Bread recipe is a quick solution to breakfast and will give you all the energy needed while keeping up with your winter activities! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this tasty recipe.   Ingredients: (Servings: 16 {1 serving = one 2 ¼ inch by 2 ¼ inch square}, Calories: 179) 1 cup teff flour 1 cup rice flour 3 tablespoons chia seed 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted ½ cup brown rice syrup 3 ½ tablespoons apple butter 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped Egg replacer: 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon ground flax seed   Directions: Prepare the egg...

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