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Autumn & Acupuncture

September 28, 2023

Acupuncture, Dr SG, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine

In traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we look at seasons and consider them as elements. With each season, there are elements and meridians (channels) that correspond. During each season, we look at the meridians and elements and how they affect or correlate to both the physical and emotional aspects of our lives. One of the basic theories of Eastern Medicine is to look for a balance of the meridians and a balance between Yin and Yang. This is very similar to Western Medicine, where we look for homeostasis in the physiology of the body, like blood pressure and the PH in the blood. We are now going from the high energy and carefree attitudes of summer (Yang in nature) to the more serious and introspective energies (Yin) that are...

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Top Reasons You Should Cook and Eat Indian Food

September 26, 2023

Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine

“Indian cuisine is a treasure trove of ancient wisdom, with its use of spices that not only enhance the taste but also provide health benefits.” – Unknown Cooking and adopting a whole foods diet can be more fun when introducing new cuisines. Traditional cuisines are often based on health formation. Indian cuisine offers some of the most flavorful and nutritious. There are many benefits to consuming common Indian foods, and incorporating these popular dishes into your is an excellent way to support overall health and well-being. Indian recipes often feature a variety of whole grains, legumes, vegetables, and spices that provide a wealth of nutrients to the body. Indian cuisine is well known for its use of spices, which add distinctive flavors to dishes but also provide numerous health...

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The Undeniable Health Benefits of a Plant-based Diet

September 21, 2023

Dr NP, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Nancy's articles, Nutrition, Uncategorized

By Nancy Palermo Lietz, MD “The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will instruct his patient in the care of the human frame in diet and the cause and prevention of diseases. “ Thomas Edison Americans have an obsession with nutrition, diet, and weight loss. Countless books on the subjects hit the bestseller list, only to be replaced by the next publication in print. It should be no surprise that Dr. Colin Campbell’s book, The China Study, quickly hit the bestseller list. His epidemiologic project demonstrated thousands of associations between dietary factors and disease. The most relevant finding, however, was that those individuals who ate the most animal-based foods had the most chronic disease. More importantly, his findings launched thousands of studies in nutrition that...

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What is the InBody 570?

August 22, 2023

Comprehensive Lab & Diagnostic Tests, Fitness, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Weight Management

Go beyond the scale with the InBody Test, a non-invasive, quick, and accurate body composition analysis that provides a detailed breakdown of your weight in terms of Skeletal Muscle Mass, Percent Body Fat, BMR, Total Body Water, Visceral Fat assessment, and other vital measurements. Simply stand on the device and hold the hand electrodes. 45 Second Test Quickly measure fat mass, muscle mass, and body water. Auto-calibrated, user-friendly, and non-invasive, testing is fast and easy—just stand on the device and hold the hand electrodes. No Empirical Estimations No empirical estimations are based on age, sex, ethnicity, or body type. Instead, Direct Segmental Multi-Frequency BIA technology measures body segments separately for an accurate analysis based on your unique body. Advanced Outputs Get essential outputs for evaluating overall health and wellness. Draw more...

Summer Simplified: Optimizing Sleep

July 18, 2023

Health Hints, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine

We have finally reached the dog days of summer. School is out, and the schedules are much less complicated and rigid, but it is important we do not become too relaxed. Sometimes letting down our guard completely and moving to a vacation attitude, we lose track of the lifestyle factors that can maintain health only to find we need a complete reboot in September. Eating is simple and easy, yet sometimes ease can be associated with more calories through excess alcohol, snacks, and treats. Though schedules may be relaxed, this loss of structure, along with travel, can allow unhealthy habits to creep in and persist into the fall. The goal is to keep you on your healthiest track without complicating your summer relaxation goals. Summer needs to be...

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Choose Your Sunscreen Wisely

July 6, 2023

Health, Health Hints, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Organic Skincare

Summer has officially arrived along with more sunshine, increased outdoor activities, and anticipated trips to the beach and pool. The extra vitamin D is loaded with health benefits, but extra summer sunshine can come with the cost of excessive UVA and UVB exposure, skin damage, and hidden dangerous chemicals in sunscreen. While adjusting your time of day outside and staying in the shade are easy solutions, selecting a quality sunscreen that is both safe and effective is a much harder task. There is no perfect sunscreen on the market, but there are certainly better options. Now is a great time to educate yourself on the best options for protecting your skin and your long-term health. The EWG has released its yearly guide to sunscreen (we...

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Summer “Do’s” and “Don’ts

June 14, 2023

Health Hints, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine

We hope you and your families enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating summer. Check out the list of do’s and don’ts we put together below. Our summer here at Thrive is off to a busy start. We are excited for another year of growth and are looking forward to counting to serve you and your families. Don’t Put on Sunscreen… At least for the first twenty minutes, you are in the sun. Vitamin D deficiency is common, with over 80% of Americans being deficient. This is a result of our overreaction to the risk of skin cancer with sun exposure. Vitamin D is important for adequate immune function and control of inflammation, neurological and cardiovascular function, bone-building, fighting depression, and, most importantly, fighting and preventing cancer. The body...

8 Tips for Healthy Grilling

May 30, 2023

Health Hints, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Nutrition

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...

Why Magnesium Matters: FDA Announces New Qualified Health Claim

May 8, 2023

Health Hints, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Nancy's articles, Vitamins

On January 10, 2022, FDA announced in a letter of enforcement discretion a newly qualified health claim for magnesium and reduced risk of high blood pressure. 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 FDA through a petition process. Qualified health claims are supported by less evidence than the “significant scientific agreement” standard that governs unqualified health claims. Therefore, qualified health claims require a disclaimer or other qualifying language to avoid misleading consumers as to 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 benefits with respect to hypertension, but the...

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

April 17, 2023

Dietitian Services, Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Dr NP, Dr TL, Health Coaching, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen, Lifestyle Medicine, Uncategorized, Weight Management

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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Top Reasons You Should Cook and Eat Indian Food

The Undeniable Health Benefits of a Plant-based Diet

What is the InBody 570?

Summer Simplified: Optimizing Sleep

Choose Your Sunscreen Wisely

Summer “Do’s” and “Don’ts

8 Tips for Healthy Grilling

Why Magnesium Matters: FDA Announces New Qualified Health Claim

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

Where is a Patient to Go? Planning Unplanned Medical Care

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