We hope you and your families enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating summer. Check out the list of do's and don'ts I put together below. Our summer here at Thrive is off to a busy start-last month marked our 1 year opening. We are excited for another year of growth and are looking forward to counting to serve you and your families. -Dr. Nancy Palermo Summertime Do's and Don'ts...
Do you suffer from chronic upper body pain or tightness? Or in need of a daily back massage from stress? If you are using your smartphone, tablet, or hunched over a keyboard all day (whoops, like I am now writing this) you may have “tech” neck with related stress and pain running from your neck down your back to your hamstrings. Time to straighten up. [caption id="attachment_2590" align="alignleft" width="250"] Wrong - Bent Spine + Poor Posture[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2591" align="alignright" width="258"] Right! Great Posture + Straight Spine[/caption] Years ago my 5th-grade English teacher told our class over and over to bring the books up to our eyes rather than hunch over our desks to read. Now in 2018, we have books and technology. She was clearly on to something. Stand and sit...
Get Lean By: Amy Peacock Want to look good in that bathing suit and look better naked? Lifting weights along with your cardio and clean eating is the secret key we can steal from the body building world to sculpt our bodies perfect and lean out. Resistance training is a natural way to change the shape of your body, and counteract that age related muscle atrophy (aka creepy skin and loss of strength) that starts much younger than you imagine. Bonus? The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn…even at rest. Make a commitment to getting back to fit today. Who doesn’t want a strong, lean and healthy body for this life? Try this simple program to get started. You will just do 20 mins of interval training for your...
8 Goals of a Weight Loss Program Dr. Tracy Larson We as Americans are gaining weight, it’s a fact. Since the 1980’s, the average American adult has gained 15 pounds. More times than none this is not healthy kind. The Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) promotes a diet rich in fat, salts, refined sugars and processed meats. As a result, Americans are seeing a several point rise in body mass index (BMI), which indicates the amount of body fat and is linked to risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. What can you do? A great first step is to look into a Weight Loss Program. When you're looking for a program, it's wise to look for one that will meet your needs and set you up...
This tasty Green Guaco-Chicken Salad recipe is a Paleo-friendly option for when you're needing a boost! The avocado dressing is a nice replacement for the typical mayonnaise. Bring this salad with you and Go Green this weekend!This is an extra-creamy version of chicken salad. The avocado 'mayo' is the perfect thick dressing for the chicken salad. If your normal Paleo mayo turns out runny, tastes weird, or the ideas of raw egg grosses you out, this recipe is for you! It is a fairly simple chicken salad recipe that is perfect for picky eaters.Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 20 minutesServes: 4-6 Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts4 green onions¼ of a white onion3 stalks celeryslivered almonds (optional)Dressing1 large avocado¼ cup water1 teaspoon olive oil1 teaspoon mustard2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar¼...
Just say no to the paper receipt. By: Shelley Butler The last time you went to the mall, did the salesclerk ask you if you wanted your receipt handed to you, in the bag, or emailed to you? Your first thought may be to grab the receipt and shove it in your purse or pocket. Think twice before doing this again. There is an important reason to forgo the printed receipt altogether, unless absolutely necessary. Thermal Paper Thermal papers used to print cash register, airline, restaurant, gas station and ATM receipts contain a potentially dangerous chemical called bisphenol A (BPA). In fact, 40% of all retail receipts are coated in BPA. BPA You may have heard of BPA in plastics, baby bottles (which has recently been banned by the FDA), and as...
We shared this delicious banana walnut muffin recipe at our first Thrive 30 Day Detox seminar. Give they a try this weekend! Best of all, they are not only delicious They're Gluten and Dairy Free too! Ingredients: 1 1/2 c almond flour 1/2 c coconut flour 2 t aluminum free baking powder 1 1/2 t ground cinnamon 1/2 t sea salt 1 1/2 vanilla 3 large organic eggs 1 1/2 t vanilla 3 ripe bananas 1/3 cup coconut sugar 1/4 c full fat coconut milk 1 c raw walnuts Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Toast walnuts in 350 degree oven for 12 minutes. Allow to cool then chop into small pieces. While nuts are toasting combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside. In a mixer combine bananas, eggs, coconut sugar, vanilla and coconut milk and mix until smooth. Add dry...
Almond Cocoa Smoothie It's that time of the year. We're all trying to lose those pounds we put on during the holidays. Some of you might be in our 30 Day Detox program, other's still working on those New Year Resolutions. Regardless, this Almond Cocoa Smoothie is the healthy, filling, sweet and ever so yummy way to fix that sweet tooth while staying on track! Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 T cacao nibs or cocoa powder 1 scoop vegan protein powder 1 small avocado 1 teaspoon of almond extract 1⁄2 cup of ice cubes 1-2 cups loosely packed chopped kale or spinach Directions: Put all ingredients in a blender in order listed. Blend all the ingredients together in a blender on low speed and work up to a higher speed until smooth. Add more or less ice to...
Pizza Night!! A staple around many family dinner tables. This Pizza uses a Cauliflower Pizza crust to cut down on those carbs while providing a tasty dinner everyone (even the kids) will eat! Give it a try next time. So Good. So Simple. So needed needed in your life. Arugula Pesto Cauliflower Pizza For the Pesto: 1 cup extra virgin olive oil ½ cup toasted pine nuts (or walnuts) 1 large garlic clove 4 cups fresh arugula 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice ½ cup parmesan cheese (optional) sea salt to taste In a blender or food processor(I used my Vitamix), layer ½ cup olive oil, nuts, parmesan cheese (if using), lemon and arugula. Blend until it is chopped very fine. Slowly add the remaining ½ cup of olive oil through the hole at the top...
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...