We all like things that make us high on life — that feel-good rush after exercising, a good belly laugh, playful activities with friends, meditation, a good massage, or a loved one’s touch. These are examples of things that release endorphins, the body’s chemicals that give us a natural high. But endorphins do more that…
Do you always feel tired in the afternoon, wake up groggy, or feel flattened by exercise? You might suffer from a common condition called adrenal fatigue, in which the body can’t respond properly to life’s stresses. Some other signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue include: Overwhelming fatigue Insomnia, especially between 2 and 4 a.m. The afternoon…
When the body hurts, people reach for over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers to ease their suffering; they are the most frequently used medications in the United States. Although they offer easy-access pain relief, they have been linked to hearing loss and you may want to be careful about using them on a regular basis. A Harvard-affiliated study published in…
The digestive tract is home to more than 100 trillion microorganisms. That’s ten times the number of cells in the human body! Although humans can survive without these tiny guests, they perform a host of useful functions, such as fermenting unused food, preventing growth of harmful bacteria, producing vitamins, and training the immune system. But…
Recent health headlines proclaimed gluten sensitivity doesn’t exist, fueling a backlash against the gluten-free diet as a baseless fad. These stories point to a recent study questioning the relationship between non-celiac gluten sensitivity and digestive symptoms. Sadly, they mislead the public by glossing over major points of research and cherry-picking information to debunk gluten sensitivity. The study looked at…
When most people hear the term “coffee enema” they think, “Oh, gross!” But before you click the back button, consider the following; coffee enemas have been known to: greatly relieve chronic pain help boost energy levels relieve depression improve mental clarity and sluggishness ease die-off symptoms during cleanse regimens aid elimination of parasites and sludgy…
So you’re officially gluten-free. You have your kitchen and shopping lists dialed in and you know how to look for hidden gluten in packaged foods. Ready to go! But wait — did you know that some body products and household items, as well as over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications contain hidden gluten? These items can be the…
Congratulations, you’ve gone gluten free to improve your health! Perhaps you have celiac disease, or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, both of which require avoidance of gluten for optimal health. You know to avoid wheat, barley, rye, triticale, einkorn, farro, kamut, spelt, farina, emmer, durum, and semolina, plus most oats because they are commonly cross-contaminated with gluten grains in…
Anyone with diabetes knows it’s important to manage insulin levels. Functional medicine offers unique tools to manage insulin and blood sugar — including diet, exercise, stress management, detoxification, and maximizing essential nutrients. To understand how all these tools apply, it’s helpful to know how insulin works. Insulin and Blood Sugar: A Balancing Act Insulin helps…
Ingredients 1 large spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds). halved lengthwise, seeds scooped out 1 small red onion, halved and very thinly sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon thinly sliced lime zest 1/4 cup lime juice (from 3 limes) 1 1/4 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4 equal pieces Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees.…
1/2 can coconut milk
1/2 cup coconut water or filtered water
1/8 tsp each: cinnamon, allspice, ground nutmeg and ground cloves
1 scoop RepairVite®
1 scoop Nourishing Greens®
1 scoop Pea Protein®
1/2 cup blueberries
Mix in blender and enjoy!
1 Spaghetti Squash 1 lb ground lamb or grass fed ground beef 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped 1 Tbsp mint, chopped 1 garlic clove chopped 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp coconut oil Cut squash in half, lengthwise. Place cut side down on rimmed cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 30 –…
This is a fantastic lunch or side dish. 1 – 1/2 lbs of brussels sprouts or 1 bag of shredded brussels sprouts 3 Tbls coconut oil 2 strips Turkey bacon 1 Tbls spoon poppy seeds 1 large shallot (optional) Sea salt and pepper to taste If using whole brussels sprouts, use food processor with a…
This dish is great as a side dish or a topping for a salad.
1 bag (8 – 12 oz) fresh, organic cranberries
1 Organic Granny Smith apple
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsely or 2 Tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp grated organic orange zest
Sea Salt and pepper to taste
3 -4 Chicken breasts or 4 -6 chicken thighs 1 can coconut Milk 1/4 tsp curry 1/4 cumin 1/4 – 1/2 tsp Chinese 5 Seasoning 2 small heads of broccoli or 16 oz bag frozen brocolli Cocnut Oil 1/4 tsp ginger minced 3 garlic cloves minced 2 basil leaves 1/2 yellow onion, chopped In a…
This is great alone or on a salad. It is also fantastic with left over chicken. Just cut up the chicken and stir it in! 1 cup finely chopped celery 2 cups diced asparagus 2 cups artichoke hearts, diced 1 cup black or Kalamata olives 1 Tbsp chopped pickles (I use homemade fermented pickles or…
Chicken Stock In our office we see many patients that have intestinal issues, food allergies, autism, depression, nutrient deficiencies and toxicity. Many of our patients are on the GAPS diet or a similar nutrition plan. High quality broth is a main ingredient for these folks! Stocks are an amazing addition to any diet. Our ancestors…
Everyone loves Italian Food, myself included. I can still remember years ago, when my husband and I began eating “clean”. We cut out all processed food, bad fats, grains, preservatives, additives, etc. My first thought was that I would starve. My second thought was, “this food is going to taste AWEFUL!!!! ” What…
This past Monday we had our most successful Patient Appreciation Day ever! A big thank you to all of our wonderful patients that joined us. You are the reason we keep doing what we do! I would like to offer up 2 very special thank you’s: First, LaVida Massage in Ballantyne for providing free chair…
Let’s face it, environmental toxins are everywhere! It is impossible to avoid all of the chemicals, all of the time. However, it is possible to decrease our exposures, little by little, day by day. The toxins listed below are specific to the Thyroid. There are plenty of other dangerous chemicals associated with hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism,…
