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What is Functional Medicine?

November 27, 2017
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Blog, Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Dr NP, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life

Functional Medicine has a few names, some call it Integrative others might call it Holistic. However, the root Functional medicine is the medical practice that focuses on having your body and organs function at an optimal level usually incorporating multiple systems to solve the root cause of your health problems. You do not necessarily need to have a disease to benefit from incorporating functional medicine in your daily routine. Here are a few focal points of Functional Medicine Functional Medicine is Aims to get to the root cause of disease by identifying what is contributing to the problem Treats the whole individual, not just the organ system. Teaches individuals how to eat, think and be healthy by engaging them in their own healthcare. Integrates the best of traditional...

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Garlicky Farro with Roasted Veggies

November 7, 2017
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Blog, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

Farro is a Mediterranean grain of certain wheat species, sold dried, and prepared by cooking in water until soft. People eat it plain, and often use it as an ingredient in salads, soups, and other dishes. it was a mainstay in the diets of Ancient Romans.  We think it has a similar texture and taste to Barley and is a great food to add to your diet. The recipe we're sharing is simple, quick and heats well (so prepare for leftovers)! We like cooking it on a Sunday and adding the remaining vegetables in our fridge into the mix for an impactful and flavorful kick to this super dish! Ingredients: Farro 6 Cloves Garlic Minced 2 Tablespoons EVOO 1 cup organic Farro 3 cups water, stock or wine Salt & Pepper to taste Roasted Veggies: Leftover...

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Shrimp Pasta with Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

November 1, 2017
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

  Shrimp. Pasta. Tomatoes. Basil. Cream. Such a delicious combination of ingredients to spice up a Saturday night dinner! But dishes like this often carry a heavy (no pun intended) stereotype that they are full of calories. This recipe does it's best to redefine that perception and make pasta healthy! Follow the simple directions below and add this dish to your routine. Ingredients: 3 cups of tubular pasta (penne), gluten free if desired 1 lb medium shrimp 1 Tbsp EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) Salt and Pepper to taste   For Sauce: 1/4 cup unsalted butter or ghee 4 cloves of garlic 2 Tbsp rice flour 1 cup vegetable broth 20-24 fresh basil leaves ( or 1 tsp dries basil) 1/2 cup cashew cream (or thick cashew milk) 1/2 - 1/2 cup of oven dried tomatoes (or can substitute for sun...

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What is a Health Coach?

October 31, 2017
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Blog, Health Coaching, Healthy Life

by Shelley Butler, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Thrive offers Health Coaching as one of its many wellness services. Many people wonder what a Health Coaching appointment looks like, and how it could help them on their journey towards true health and wellness.  A Thrive health coach is someone with experience and knowledge that can help get you to a greater achievement level than you could on your own.  Health coaching is about taking recommendations given by a practitioner or other professional, and helping the client to implement them into their day-to-day life. The process allows each client's individual story to unfold. The Health Coach will help them see their uniqueness, and help address the issues at hand - such as weight loss (or weight gain in some cases), digestive issues, sleep...

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Gargle Your Way to Good Health

October 11, 2017
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Blog, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine

by Shelley Butler, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach I have a self care tip for you that you may want to add to your daily routine, and it's basically free! Try gargling!  It may be something you do when you feel like you are coming down with a sore throat, but gargling has other health benefits you may not know about. Gargling stimulates the vagus nerve, which is the nerve that connects the brain to the gut.  It sits right next to the jugular vein.  The vagus nerve is responsible for motility in the intestines, which helps "move" your bowels.  If you suffer from constipation or poor digestion, you may want to consider stimulating the vagus nerve.  The vagus nerve also helps release stomach acid and digestive enzymes, helps...

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Garlicky Farro with Sauteed Mushrooms and Brussel Sprouts

October 4, 2017
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Blog, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

Warm the heart and help your joints with this dish full of anti-inflammatory goodness! Farro, barley like grain makes this dish filling enough to eat on its own or pair with a nice piece of Salmon or Chicken.     Ingredients:  1 cup of Farro, rinsed and drained 3 cups of water 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 2 cups Brussel Sprouts cut into halves 6 ounces baby Bella mushrooms, sliced 4 ounces shitake mushrooms, destemmed and sliced 6 cloves garlic 1/4 cup chopped Italian Parsley 1/4 tsp sea salt Freshly ground black pepper (to taste) Instructions: Add the rinsed Farro and water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until tender stirring occasionally. Drain excess water if needed. While the Farro is cooking, add 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil...

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30 Minute Pesto Pasta

September 14, 2017
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

This quick and easy pesto pasta recipe is a great addition to any kitchen Have you ever Craved fresh Pesto Pasta but settled for store bought sauce? If you have a blender or food processor you can make this recipe in under 30 minutes. An added bonus, this pesto freezes very well! Ingredients 5 Garlic Cloves (Minced) 2 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese + 1/8 Cup (Hold out of recipe if you're freezing) 4 Cups Fresh Basil 1/3 Cup Toasted Pine Nuts Salt + Pepper to Taste 1 Box Whole Wheat Angel Hair Pasta Directions Put large pot of water on stove and bring to a boil. While the water is starting to heat up, set up your blender or food processor and puree garlic, fresh lemon juice and...

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Preventative Management of High Blood Pressure

August 22, 2017
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Blog, Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Dr NP, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Nancy's articles, Traditional Medical Care

Reducing High Blood Pressure With Potassium, Magnesium and L-Arginine You have high blood pressure and need to monitor these levels closely. As a result you Google “Hypertension” “High Blood Pressure problems” to discover high blood pressure can lead to things such as a heart attack, kidney & heart disease, sexual dysfunction, vision loss or worse… a stroke. Your provider suggest changing your diet as the first step in fighting HBP. They know the Standard American Diet is high in processed foods and refine. So, what’s the first step? First, working towards eating a whole foods plant based or Paleo diet will reduce these contributions. We know that potassium reduces blood pressure and your average American does not eat enough. Furthermore, a result of increasing the amount of potassium in your...

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