Did you know that heart disease is preventable? We can reverse many of the effects of heart disease through lifestyle changes. In most instances, the best change you can make is your diet. Learn more about healing your heart in this Monday Motivation https://vimeo.com/391969075...
Did you miss Dr. Fletcher's Facebook Live chat about Intermittent Fasting? Now is your chance to check it out if you did, it's full of great tips on how to control your hunger as well as plenty of information to motivate you towards a successful intermittent fast! https://www.facebook.com/thrivecarolinas/videos/1239393839732890/ ...
This man-made sweetener is a staple of the American diet and can cause many problems for our long term health care. Learn more from Dr. Tracy Larson in this Monday Motivation https://vimeo.com/388590537 [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/category/monday-motivation/" text="Catch Up On Motivation!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become A Thriver!" ] ...
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, red cabbage, and cauliflower are packed full of health benefits. These superfoods are high in fiber, antioxidants, and promote your body's ability to detox. Studies also show that they help decrease the risk of certain cancers. Learn more from Dr. Fletcher in this Monday Motivation https://vimeo.com/385283660 [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/category/monday-motivation/" text="Catch Up On Motivation!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become A Thriver!" ] ...
Magnesium is vital during any detox program to maximize your body's ability to eliminate toxins. We often have a hard time getting enough magnesium into our diets. Dr. Palermo discusses ways to boost your levels and the benefits of each option in this Monday Motivation. https://vimeo.com/385268869 [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 Motivation!" ] ...
WINTER: STAYING HEALTHY WITH ACUPUNCTURE AND THE ELEMENTS [caption id="attachment_2447" align="alignleft" width="269"] Scott Greenapple D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.A.M.A.[/caption] In winter, nature seems to be at rest. Within the darkness and hibernation, we can rest and recharge. Slowing down, conserving our energy and working on our internal balance or more “Yin” energy. 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 (Yin) and the bladder (Yang). 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. In western medicine the kidney’s control and stabilize blood pressure, filter and eliminate fluid waste. With aging, we tend to lose water. Our bodies...
If you're like most Americans, the time after the Holiday season is an ideal time to detoxify your body. The toxic load you typically take on during the holidays is usually higher than usual. January is a perfect time to lower this load by eating healthier, taking care of your body, exercising, and understanding how to remove toxic habits out of your life. Learn more about your Post-holiday detoxification in this Monday Motivation. https://vimeo.com/382923870 [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 Motivation!" ] ...
Can you believe it, another year down and 2020 is almost here. This is the time of year we set goals and resolutions to do something better. In the coming months, think about how you can heal yourself and set realistic goals by listening to your body. https://vimeo.com/381232396 [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 Motivation!" ]...
The holiday season can be stressful, we're running around to Holiday parties and fighting crowds. There are tools to deal with this stress, and many of us often forget about them. Dr. Palermo & Dr. Fletcher want to share some of their best tools to deal with Holiday stress in this Monday Motivation. https://vimeo.com/381041995 [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 Motivation!" ] ...
Choline is an essential nutrient that is naturally present in some foods and available as a dietary supplement. Choline is a source of methyl groups needed for many steps in metabolism. The body needs choline to synthesize phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin, two major phospholipids vital for cell membranes.We don't often get enough Choline in our diets, Thrive's registered Dietitian Annette Habecker, RD, LDN shares more reasons why it is essential and how you can naturally get more Choline in your diet https://vimeo.com/379046345 [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 Motivation!" ]...