In this week's Motivation, Dr. Larson talks about the benefits of eating locally-grown seasonal produce. Produce that is grown locally has better nutritional value and flavor. Food picked from the vine immediately starts to lose its nutrient value - particularly when it travels across the country during distribution or sits on store shelves. Learn more and plan on shopping at your local farmers' markets this summer! ...
Summer ☀️ is here, and that means schedules are a little less structured. Dr. Palermo wants to remind us that while less structure can be great, sometimes that can be why we may let healthy habits go. Over the next 10 weeks, we will share healthy summertime tips you can incorporate while enjoying the slower season! ...
In this week's Motivation, Dr. Fletcher talks about thyroid hormones, hypothyroidism, and the interplay with stress. If you’d like to learn more, join us for a Yoga + Learn class to find out how your thyroid levels affect your energy and easy ways to fight thyroid fatigue. We’ll begin with a 55-minute yoga class with Suzanne Bergen and end with a discussion with Dr. Fletcher. All levels are welcome, and modifications will be offered. Wear your yoga clothes and bring your mat! Details: Cost: $30 FREE for Thrivers! Date: June 12th, 2023 Time: 6:00pm– 7:30pm Signup on Mindbody, or call the office at 704-390-7150 ...
May is Mental Health 💚Awareness Month. Dr. Fletcher discusses depression and how different supplements and herbs - such as saffron and St. John’s Wort can help. Learn more in today’s video, and contact your physician if you need more information. ...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚 We can’t consider mental health without talking about our neurotransmitters. Our neurotransmitters are the chemicals that help connect different neurons and different parts of our brain and other areas in our body to help regulate things like our mood and flight or fight. Dr. Palermo talks about one of these calming neurotransmitters - GABA, in today’s Motivation ...
In today’s Motivation, Dr. Palermo talks about why you should practice gratitude, mindfulness + meditation daily. Want to learn more? Join Dr. Palermo on May 8th for a Yoga + Learn class that will focus on meditation. You’ll explore several breathing techniques and guided meditations to practice sitting in stillness. We’ll begin with a 55-minute yoga class with Suzanne Bergen and end with a short discussion and meditation with mindfulness teacher Isabel Shankle. All levels are welcome, and modifications will be offered. Wear your yoga clothes and bring your mat! Details: Cost: $30 FREE for Thrivers! Date: May 8th, 2023 Time: 6:00 p – 7:30 p Signup on Mindbody, or call the office at 704-390-7150...
Dr. Palermo talks about the importance of sleep in this week's Motivation! Did you know that growth hormones and testosterone are produced while you sleep? It is also essential for brain clean-up and immunity. If you aren’t getting enough rest (less than 5 hours of sleep), insulin resistance can increase due to the rise of insulin levels the following day. Learn more about why you should get at least 7 hours of sleep each night and why those sleeping pills may not be the quick fix you are looking for! ...
In this week's Motivation, Dr. Fletcher shares the importance of hydration + electrolytes. With the warmer temps, we need to focus on staying properly hydrated! Dr. Fletcher also talks about our upcoming yoga + learn class on nutrition and exercise performance on April 3rd. Want to learn more? Join us for this informative yoga + learn class with Dr. Fletcher + yoga instructor Suzanne Bergen. Details: Cost: $30, FREE for Thrivers! Date: April 3rd, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Signup on Mindbody, or call the office 704-390-7150 ...
In this Motivation, Harlee Palmer, PA, talks about fructose metabolism and the polyol pathway. Learn more + pay a little more attention to those labels! ...
In this week's Motivation Annette talks about our upcoming Gluten Free Lecture + Cooking Class. Join Thrive Dietitian Annette Habecker, RD, LDN, and Chef Jane Moncayo to review new gluten information. They will also offer some healthy and tasty gluten-free options for your favorite foods! Lecture and Tastings included! Date: March 21st, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Cost: $25 for lectures, handouts, tastings, and recipes. Thrivers receive their 15% membership discount. Register on the Mindbody app, or call 704-390-7150, ext. 2. ...