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Weight Management

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Weight Management Testimonials

Dr. Larson, our dedicated Weight Management specialist at Thrive created a proprietary program that is seeing great, natural results for many patients. Click on the videos below to hear from a few satisfied patients. If you're interested in enrolling in our Weight Management program click the link below. [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/dietician-services/weight-management-4/" text="Learn More About Weight Management!" ] Jo Thomas Testimonial - A Motivation To Start https://vimeo.com/383327954   Kat Roy Testimonial - Following A Health Goal https://vimeo.com/383327657   Lisa Testimonial - A Path Towards a Full & Healthy Life https://vimeo.com/383326914      ...

3 Ingredient Chocolate Almond Bark Recipe

3 Ingredient Vegan & Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Bark Recipe is an easy recipe for thick pieces of indulgent chocolate bark packed with crunchy, roasted almonds. Thanks for our friends at Beaming Baker for this yummy recipe INGREDIENTS 1 3/4 cups vegan chocolate chips or chopped paleo chocolate (about 12 oz) 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil 1/2 cup unsalted, roasted almonds Optional Topping 1/4 cup unsalted, roasted almonds INSTRUCTIONS Line a small or medium baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Clear some room in the refrigerator for this sheet. Set aside. To melt the chocolate, use the double boiler method or do the following. Add vegan or paleo chocolate and coconut oil to a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments until melted. Stir in between heating increments, until smooth. Fold in almonds. Pour onto a prepared baking sheet. Using a rubber spatula, spread into...

Brain-Healthy Lentil Soup

Christina Ferrare recently published a book called Food for Thought which contains brain-healthy recipes. We're sharing one of her tasty recipes: South African Red Lentil Soup with Spiced Oil SPICED OIL: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 small garlic clove smashed 2 teaspoons dried mint, crumbled 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro INSTRUCTIONS: Add all of the ingredients into a Mason jar or small glass container with a lid. Shake well and set aside at room temperature until ready to use.   SOUP: 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped fine 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper 1 tablespoon of ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth 2 cups...

Monday Motivation: Perception and Mindset During the Holidays

During the holiday season, it's important to be thankful and grateful for what we have in this life. We now know that mindset and attitude can have direct influences on the successes at work and on the field. It's important to be thankful and grateful for what we have in this life. But we should not forget about the perceptions and mindset that decide how we look at situations and our health aggressions. Learn more from Dr. Fletcher and Palermo in this week's Monday Motivation. https://vimeo.com/375294270 [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!" ]  ...

Chicken-Apple Breakfast Sausage

Looking for something fresh and healthy that the whole family will love this Thanksgiving, give this recipe a try and surprise them all with Chicken Sausage. Ingredients: 1 medium tart apple chopped with the peel!                                            ½ t black pepper ½ small onion, minced                                                                                 1 ½ lb. ground organic chicken 3 T fresh sage leaves, minced                                                                   1 T organic extra virgin olive oil 1 t sea salt Directions: Place apple, onion, sage and salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse a few times to chop well. Add chick and oil and mix well. Form into patties and cook in an oiled pan. Serve hot. [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Chicken-Apple-Breakfast-Sauce.pdf" text="Download Printable Recipe!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become A Thriver!" ]...

Thriver Spotlight: Dawn Hinshaw

Dawn has been in the Charlotte fitness community since 1990. After receiving her BS in Exercise Science from Appalachian State University, she worked with the Charlotte Metro YMCAs as a Fitness Director, then opened her own Yoga Studio, Laughing Buddha Yoga. Her love for Personal training and client evaluation has led her to Thrive where she will be Personal training, teaching yoga, yoga therapy, and meditation and working with clients to establish fitness goals and lifestyle changes. What's your name? Dawn Hinshaw What is your super power at Thrive? Meeting yogis where they are and taking them where they don't want to go...

Monday Motivation: Artificial Sweeteners

Are you curious about artificial sweeteners in your Diet foods? Do you wonder what effects they have on your body? Join Dr. Tracy Larson in this Motivational Monday as she shares her insights and why you might want to stick with natural sugar! https://vimeo.com/363131116 [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!" ]  ...

Chronic Medical Diseases We Treat

At Thrive we take an individualized and personalized approach towards treating our patients. Many people still don't know that Functional Medicine tries to help treat your ill by treating the root cause of the problem. This is a small selection of some of the chronic medical diseases we treat at Thrive.   Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A widespread condition involving recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea or constipation, often associated with stress, depression, anxiety, or previous intestinal infection. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) A disorder that involves chronic inflammation of your digestive tract. Skin Irritations A stimulus or agent which induces the state of irritation. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) An autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Anxiety A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with...

The Power of Movement: Living an Active Lifestyle

Being consistently active helps you to live longer, have a better quality of life, improve your mental health, and improve your self-image. Take charge of your mental and physical health in only a few minutes a day. You can make big improvements to your health and energy levels by making small and deliberate healthy lifestyle choices that involve moving more every day. Emphasize Fun What is something you love? Whether that’s music, birds, friends, trampolines, or books, you can shape your activity plan around the things you love. Walk to and from a spot where you can listen to the birds every day; explore love libraries from top to bottom; take the stairs when you visit friends; take a dance class that incorporates music you love. Make...

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