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What is the InBody 570?

August 22, 2023

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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...

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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Looking for a Valentine’s Aphrodisiac?

February 7, 2023

Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Weight Management

[caption id="attachment_8086" align="alignleft" width="227"] Nancy A. Palermo MD[/caption] If you are looking to heat things up in the bedroom, you might want to consider these overlooked aphrodisiacs. Scientific studies published over the past several years have found that lifestyle and dietary changes that promote heart health also promote sexual health. So basically, what is good for the heart is also good for the penis and clitoris. A 2011 study from the Mayo Clinic reviewing clinical trials of 740 men showed that men with ED (Erectile Dysfunction), even on medications, were 2.5Xs more likely to show improvements in sexual function when exercising more and eating a heart-healthy diet. So why is it? Well, it’s all related to blood flow, of course. Poor habits like eating the Standard American Diet (SAD),...

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Akkermansia Mucinophila: Your New Best Gut Friend

April 19, 2022

Dr NP, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Nancy's articles, Vitamins, Weight Management

[caption id="attachment_4067" align="alignleft" width="251"] Dr. Nancy Palermo[/caption] In the past 15 years, there has been a great deal of attention on the gut microbiome. In fact, since 2013 there have been over 19,000 published papers on this topic. If you search PubMed you can see that numerous studies have shown associations of the microbiome with disorders like obesity, diabetes mellitus, autoimmune disorders, cancers, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and even neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Recent genetic tools like DNA sequencing have helped researchers further characterize the composition of microbes in the gut and successfully delineated their specific roles. In 2004 researchers first isolated a gram-negative anaerobe called Akkermansia mucinophila in the Netherlands. They now know a great deal more about this gut bacteria and what they have learned...

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Mindful Holiday Health Tips

November 30, 2021

Dr NP, Healthy Life, Nancy's articles, Weight Management

[caption id="attachment_4832" align="alignleft" width="300"] Nancy A. Palermo MD[/caption] By: Nancy A. Palermo MD The holiday season can be difficult for anyone trying to make healthy choices. With the added time constraints, many of us struggle with getting in exercise, maintaining healthy sleep habits, or limiting the intake of processed and sugary foods that abound at this time of the year. The added burdens of 2020-2021 - COVID, political and social stressors-have cracked our resolve and discipline even more. Many will be entering the holiday season with some extra padding. The pandemic lockdown has introduced bad habits into our everyday life. Many of us are entering the 2021 holiday season with an extra 10-20 pounds and still blaming it on COVID. Americans already gain an average of 5 -10 pounds...

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The Science Behind an Apple a Day

February 16, 2021

Dr NP, Healthy Eating, Lifestyle Medicine, Nancy's articles, Weight Management

Nancy A. Palermo MD Everyone knows the saying” An apple a day keeps the doctor away” but current research into the power of food shows there are real reasons this powerful fruit might just reduce your doctor visits. Apples are nutritional powerhouses providing 4 gm of fiber, Vitamin C, and K but more importantly, one apple can provide 22% of the phenolic antioxidants. Antioxidants are compounds that help to neutralize free radicals in the body which can lead to tissue damage. Getting sufficient antioxidants is associated with a reduction in cancer cell proliferation, reduction in damage to our DNA, reduction of lipid oxidation, and cholesterol reduction leading to a reduction in cancer and heart disease. One medium-sized apple contains less than 100 calories and up to 4 gm...

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Monday Motivation: Weight Gain & Obesity During the Pandemic

February 9, 2021

Dr TL, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Monday Motivation, Weight Management

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Rainbow Nourish Bowl

January 21, 2021

Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen, Weight Management

Recipe Courtesy of Pharmacy in your Kitchen These colorful bowls are such an easy and fun way to eat well. All the chopping can be done ahead of time and everyone makes their own bowl according to their individual taste. Perfect for a busy day or a picky eater! Here is what was in my 🌈bowl: Rice Black Beans Avocado Cilantro Carrot Corn Scallion Beets Pineapple . Here is my simple dressing to bring everything together: 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp salt pepper 1/4 cup olive oil [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Rainbow-Nourish-Bowl.pdf" text="Download Printable Recipe!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become A Thriver!" ]...

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Turmeric and Tahini Roasted Cauliflower

January 14, 2021

Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen, Uncategorized, Weight Management

(This powerful cruciferous vegetable will get your detox system going. Adding the medicinal power of turmeric and sesame add another punch. Nutritional yeast is a great flavoring and provides B vitamins.) INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 – 2 T tahini paste 2 t extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ t turmeric 1 t Himalayan salt 1 T nutritional yeast 2 T water 1 large cauliflower head, chopped into florets DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl whisk together tahini, olive oil turmeric, salt, yeast, and water. Add cauliflower florets and use hands to coat with mixture. Turn florets onto a baking dish. Roast for 30 minutes or until golden brown on the edges. Can drizzle with hot sauce or sriracha if you want to add...

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Yellow Rice and Black Beans with Broccoli

January 7, 2021

Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Weight Management

Yellow Rice and Black Beans with Broccoli 1 large shallot, minced 1 cup long-grain brown rice 1 t minced ginger 2 ½ cups vegetable broth 2 t miso paste 3 cups broccoli florets 2 T nutritional yeast 1 ½ cups cooked black beans ( 1 15.5 oz can) 1 ¼ in turmeric root, grated or ¼ tsp ground Avocado oil ½ t coriander¼ t cumin 1/8 t cayenne pepper Heat 2 T avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Add miso, nutritional yeast, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cayenne and rice. Mix well. Still in 2 cups broth slowly. Bring to a boil then lower heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add...

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What is the InBody 570?

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

Looking for a Valentine’s Aphrodisiac?

Akkermansia Mucinophila: Your New Best Gut Friend

Mindful Holiday Health Tips

The Science Behind an Apple a Day

Monday Motivation: Weight Gain & Obesity During the Pandemic

Rainbow Nourish Bowl

Turmeric and Tahini Roasted Cauliflower

Yellow Rice and Black Beans with Broccoli

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