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The Fall Season is in full swing and so is everything else pumpkin-flavored. I love pumpkin and pumpkin pie! So here are some healthy, on-the-go options weve tried during our Healthy Foodies event and it was a hit with the moms and kiddos!
Pumpkin Pie SmoothieIngredients:
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup Greek yogurt, flavored if you prefer1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and/or more cinnamon)
1/2 cup milk of choice (we tried coconut cream that was delish!)
2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
2/3 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
1 cup ice
Directions:
Add all of the ingredients to the blender in the order listed. Blend on high for at least 3 minutes or until smooth this may take longer if your blender isnt very strong. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
Add more milk to thin out if it is too thick. Add a couple more ice cubes for a thicker texture, if desired. Add more spices to taste, if desired.
Pumpkin Pie MousseIngredients:
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1 tablespoon honey
Directions:
Mix it all together top with cinnamon and additional spices to your taste, such as nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and cardamom.
If you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!
31 Friday Oct 2014
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Every month I run a meeting with one of my local mom groups, C.O.B.B. Moms, called Holistic Foodies. Holistic Foodies is an interactive workshop to help educate and inspire healthy cooking for the whole family while staying on a budget. Our goal is to teach the components of healthy nutrition as well as practical skills and suggestions on meal preparation, food combinations, and adventurous cuisine that is delicious, mindful, and affordable.
So heres one of the delicious recipes we demo-ed yesterday that got the thumbs up approval from both busy moms and picky kiddos.
Spaghetti Squash BoatsIngredients:
1-2 large spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 head garlic
1 pounds spicy italian chicken sausage (or 1 pound ground chicken/turkey or half roundc hicken half sausage)
1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon fresh sage (1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 tablespoon fresh basil ( 2 teaspoons dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes or prepared tomato pasta sauce
1 cup water, if necessary
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
fried sage or fresh basil, for garnish
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Roasting the squash: Slice the squash lengthwise and rub a drizzle of oil all over the cut side of both squash halves and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a baking sheet and bake about 30 to 45 minutes, or until the squash is just tender enough to scrape into strands. You want it to be barely tender, it will continue cooking later. Remove from the oven and scrape the squash into strands. Reduce the oven to 350 degrees F.
While the squash bakes, make the sauce. In a large skillet, cook 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion, bay leaf, thyme and sage and cook, stirring until the veggies are softened, about 5 minutes. Push to the veggies to the side of the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the center of the pan and crumble in the chicken sausage and cook without stirring for 3 minutes. Break up the meat and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until well browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes or pasta sauce, basil and water if necessary to the skillet. Simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
To assemble the boat: Remove a little of the squash strands. Then place a layer of the meat sauce on top of the remaining strands, then layer the removed squash strands and add another layer of the meat sauce. Lastly, top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Place the squash on a baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes at 350, or until the squash are warm throughout and the cheese is browning. Remove from the oven and let sit 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs!
Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!BE HEALTHY HAPPY, DR. TIJANAIf you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!
17 Friday Oct 2014
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Dr. Tijana DC, Dr. Tijana Sefic DC, fall season, healthful cooking, healthy cooking, healthy eating, healthy.BEing family wellness, overnight oatmeal, quinoa, recipes, Recipes: Quinoa Salad Overnight Breakfast
The Fall Season is upon us and in Georgia that means that the weather is yo-yoing temperature-wise, from chilly mornings to very pleasant sunny days and crisp evenings! Currently Im adjusting my cooking to fit the mood of the season. So in the process, I get an opportunity to try new recipes and tweak the old ones. Here are a couple examples of such. I love quinoa because its a complete protein, gluten free seed that you can prepare to fit any occasion. In addition, Im adding a very simple oatmeal recipe that does not require any cooking and turns out delicious.
Fresh Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
1 cup of quinoa
2 cups of water
1 can of chickpeas
5 oz. greens of choice (spinach, baby kale, arugula)
½ cup of grape tomatoes
2 medium grated carrots
2 stalks of celery diced
½ red onion
½ avocado
¼ cup of sliced almonds
¼ cup of blueberries, raisins (optional for a little sweetness)
2 oz. of feta cheese
1 tbsp of chopped parsley
Dressing:
2 tbs lemon juice
4 tbs olive oil
1 clove of garlic (optional)
1 squeeze of honey about 1 tsp
Salt pepper to taste
Directions:
Rinse quinoa vigorously in a fine sieve until the water goes clear. Put the rinsed quinoa in a saucepan, add water (1
cup of quinoa + 2 cups of water = 3 cups of cooked quinoa), turn the heat to medium-high, and wait for the boil.
Once it’s boiling, cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium, and cook for about 12 minutes or until fully cooked and
fluffy. Add salt to taste.
While the quinoa is cooking, prep the rest of the fresh ingredients:
Wash dry greens; chop if necessary to make it easier to eat.
Grate carrots; mince celery; chop onion; cut tomatoes in halves; cut avocado in cubes. Place it all in a large bowl.
Add sliced almonds.
Drain and wash chickpeas; peel the skins off, if you like, by lightly rubbing them with a paper towel. Add to the
large bowl.
Dice feta and set aside.
Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, and spices.
Toss cooled quinoa with ingredients in the large bowl. Add dressing and toss to combine. Add feta last and lightly
toss.
Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
1 cup of rolled oats
2 cups of unsweetened coconut/almond milk (or other milk of choice)
or 1 cup of milk 1 cup of yoghurt
2 tablespoons of whole chia seeds
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup of fruit (berries, banana
2 tablespoons of sliced nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc).
2 tablespoons of unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon of cacao nibs (or carob or chocolate chips for added sweetness)
Pinch of cinnamon, cardamom, cocoa, or nutmeg
Directions:
Pour the oats, milk, chia seeds, and salt into a jar with an air-tight lid. Shake the contents very well to prevent the
seeds from clumping and then put the jar in the fridge overnight to set.
In the morning, shake some more. Pour into a bowl and top with fruit, nuts, coconut, and spices.
Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!
Be healthy happy, Dr. TijanaIf you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!
25 Monday Aug 2014
Posted in Babywearing, Breastfeeding, C.O.B.B. Moms, Children, Chiropractic, Cloth Diapering, Community, Community Highlight, Essential Oils, Events, Exercise, Family Health, Family Wellness, Meditation, Natural Lifestyle, Natural Parenting, Nutrition, Pediatric Chiropractic, Pregnancy, Reiki, Relaxation, Stress Management, Wellness, Yoga
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We are excited to share all of our monthly events at the healthy.BEing family wellness office and in our community!We love offering FREE classes in the community to bring you a variety of options for a natural lifestyle, including yoga, pregnancy and postpartum support, cloth diapering, babywearing, and much more.
Weve teamed up with C.O.B.B. Moms to offer some of their local monthly meetings at our office, so we just want to make sure that you dont miss any of the excitement.
Our regular monthly events:
1st Tuesday of each month: Emerge Into Light meeting
2nd Wednesday of each month: Simply Blossoming: Prenatal Series (September Preconception; October Pregnancy; November Birth; December Postpartum)
2nd Friday of each month: BWI (Babywearubg International) Cobb Chapter @ Champion Kids
2nd 4th Tuesday of each month: Mommy Me YogaPlay @ Carl Harrison Park in Marietta
3rd Wednesday of each month: For the Love of Cloth for all things cloth diapers
We will also be scheduling more classes on essential oils, healthy nutrition, meditation, and more soon, so stay tuned and watch our Event Calendar regularly or sign up for the Newsletter!
Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!
Be healthy happy, Dr. TijanaIf you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!
15 Friday Aug 2014
Posted in Breastfeeding, Children, Chiropractic, Community, Community Business, Events, Family Health, Family Wellness, Infants, Nutrition, Pediatric Chiropractic, Postnatal Care, Pregnancy, Wellness, Women's Health
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August is National Breastfeeding Month, big latch on marietta, breastfeeding, Community Events, Dr. Tijana DC, Dr. Tijana Sefic DC, healthy.BEing family wellness, west georgia breastfeeding coalition
August kicks off all things #breastfeeding, which means that we have been center stage for some of the wonderful local events to support and normalize breastfeeding.It goes without saying that breast milk is the perfect nutrition for the baby! Breast milk provides the ideal natural nutrition with significant immunologic, psychological, social, economic, and environmental benefits.
We kicked off World Breastfeeding Week on Saturday, August 2nd with The Big Latch On Marietta, a local event organized by C.O.B.B. Moms that supports breastfeeding. We had over 50 moms that participated with their babes in the official count of latched moms, plus an additional 100 participants and vendors! Dr. Tijana shared some nutritional tips for healthy breastfeeding to benefit both mom baby. We had a great showing of community support in the Greater Atlanta area! Were deeply appreciative of everyone who came out and supported breastfeeding moms their families! There were other locations taking place all around Atlanta! Were certainly very excited about helping to organize next years #BLOmarietta event!
In continued support, we will be a part of this Saturdays event, A Day In The Park, with the mission of Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal For Life to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. The event is organized by the Cobb Douglas Public Health WIC Breastfeeding Program with the West Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition. Come out and show your support by participating with many local and national vendors! Stop by our table for some FREE giveaways!
We are very passionate about helping breastfeeding moms and babies through chiropractic, nutritional, and emotional support. But not all breastfeeding is as easily achieved as it is often assumed for many different reasons. Our goals is to provide you with educational and practical applications in order for you to make the best choice for you, your baby, and family. We are here to help and offer support in whatever capacity we can and without judgement, so feel free to ask questions and ask for help. If we cant help you, we have a great number of resources that we can share with you and direct you to other breastfeeding support specialists!
Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!
Be healthy happy, Dr. TijanaIf you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!
25 Friday Jul 2014 Posted in Exercise, Family Health, Family Wellness, Guest Post, Meditation, Reflexology, Reiki, Relaxation, Stress Management, Wellness, Women's Health, Yoga 1 Comment
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Guest Post by Christine Case-Lo for HealthlineIf you suffer from fibromyalgia (FM), you’ve probably had to deal with disbelief and dismissal for years. The widespread pain, fatigue, depression and sleep disturbances make everyday living a challenge. Conventional medicine is finally recognizing FM and offering options for treatment. But there is still no cure and no consistent treatment that works for everybody. It is often up to the patient to find their own best treatment plan.
Natural treatments may offer relief. There are a variety of exercise and relaxation techniques, complementary medical treatments, and dietary supplements that have an impact on the symptoms of FM.
Exercise and Relaxation – Retraining the Brain
Researchers believe that faulty signaling inside the brain causes FM. Though the “why” is not completely understood, some people process pain differently. This flawed pain processing often begins after an illness or a traumatic physical or emotional event.
Using relaxation and exercise techniques, it may be possible to re-train the brain to process these pain signals in a different way. By retraining the brain, FM symptoms may decrease.
Biofeedback is a technique to train your brain to control your responses. It uses a computer and surface electrodes. The feedback from monitoring helps you understand your body’s responses. A 2007 study in India showed that biofeedback could successfully treat FM.
Tai chi is a gentle form of movement and meditation originating in China, but practiced by millions around the world. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that participation in a tai chi program was effective at improving quality of life for FM patients.
Yoga is another popular form of gentle exercise and meditation. A 2011 study found that 8 weeks of yoga resulted in decreased pain and reduced levels of the stress hormone cortisol in women with FM.
Exercise really does improve pain and quality of life in those the FM. Aquatic exercise routines have been shown to help. Aerobic and stretching exercises are also beneficial.
Complementary Medicine
Complementary medicine is made up of treatment methods from non-standard medical traditions. These include massage, acupuncture, meditation, Pilates, hypnotherapy, chiropractic and much more.
Acupuncture, especially electro-acupuncture where electrical stimulation is added to the needles during treatment, may help some people with FM pain. A 2013 review suggests that acupuncture may be beneficial, but the benefits of acupuncture over a “sham” acupuncture session were not that big. Surprisingly, both types seemed to help!
A 2008 study showed that massage and the more specific manual lymph drainage therapy (MLDT) could significantly improve pain and quality of life in women with FM.
Dietary Supplements
Conventional medicine uses pain relievers like NSAIDs (Motrin, Advil, Aleve) and prescription painkillers like tramadol as FM treatment.
Antidepressants have also become important medications for FM. Anti-seizure medications are also used to reduce the firing of certain nerves. Both of these classes of drugs work to change how the brain functions. They may help the out-of-whack pain signaling by changing the levels of neurotransmitters. Certain dietary supplements try to do the same thing.
Capsaicin is the chemical that makes hot peppers hot. Spreading it on the skin depletes the local supply of a messaging chemical called Substance P. That results in pain relief. There may be some relief at a tender spot if capsaicin cream is used.
5-HTP is a popular supplement for FM. 5-HTP is a “precursor” molecule to the neurotransmitter serotonin. Taking it may increase your levels of serotonin. But it may not work as well as a prescription antidepressant. It should not be taken at the same time as a prescription antidepressant.
Similarly, the supplement SAMe may also act as an antidepressant. According to NYU Langone Medical Center, SAMe did show some positive effects in people with FM. More studies are needed. There’s no evidence that SAMe is as effective and safe as taking a prescription antidepressant.
FM patients often have low levels of magnesium. Magnesium is an important electrolyte used by muscles. A 2013 study showed that taking magnesium citrate could decrease the intensity of pain and reduce the number of tender areas.
There’s hope!
You can change how you feel! Find a doctor who knows and understands FM. Work with that doctor to combine conventional and alternative treatments. You and your doctor can develop a plan that works to treat you and your unique FM.
Christine Case-Lo loves helping people understand more about health and science issues that impact their lives. Christine is a work-at-home mom, a writer and a special needs advocate. She has degrees in medical coding, bioengineering and pharmaceutical chemistry. Educational writing has been a passion of hers since childhood. Shes been contributing to Healthline for two years.
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• Fibromyalgia. (August 2012) National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Retrieved June 15, 2014 from http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Fibromyalgia/
• Fibromyalgia: Treatments and Drugs. (February 2014) The Mayo Clinic. Retrieved June 15, 2014 from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fibromyalgia/basics/treatment/con-20019243
• Babu, A et al. (2007) Management of patients with fibromyalgia using biofeedback: a randomized controlled trial. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences. 61(8):455-461. Retrieved June 16, 2014 from http://www.indianjmedsci.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5359;year=2007;volume=61;issue=8;spage=455;epage=461;aulast=Babu
• Wang, C. et al. (2010) A randomized trial of tai chi for fibromyalgia. New England Journal of Medicine. 363:743-754. Retrieved June 15, 2014 from http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa0912611
• Curtis, K. et al. (2011) An eight-week yoga intervention is associated with improvements in pain, psychological functioning and mindfulness, and changes in cortisol levels in women with fibromyalgia. Journal of Pain Research. 2011(4):189-201. Retrieved June 15, 2014 from http://www.dovepress.com/an-eight-week-yoga-intervention-is-associated-with-improvements-in-pai-peer-reviewed-article-JPR
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27 Friday Jun 2014
Posted in Breastfeeding, Children, Chiropractic, Diet, Family Health, Family Wellness, Infants, Nutrition, Pediatric Chiropractic, Spinal Health, Supplementation, Wellness
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One of the most common problems in the pediatric population are ear infections (otitis media). Middle ear inflammation is the accurate description as there is no actual infection present, in most cases. Almost half of all children will have at least one middle ear infection during their first year, and by age three, over two-thirds of all children will have had at least one middle ear infection.
Symptoms include more obvious and some more subtle signs:
Ear painFeverIrritabilityDizziness, in older childrenLow appetiteLess than normal activityShaking the headPulling on the earCryingCauses of ear infections can be complex and multifaceted, including allergy, infection,mechanical obstruction, and nutritional deficiency.
Allergy
Many cases of chronic ear infections are due to food or airborne allergies or hypersensitivity reactions. Allergies can cause significant pressure changes within the middle ear, as well as obstruction of the Eustachian tube. The most common allergens implicated in ear infection are cow’s milk and dairy products, wheat, eggs, chocolate, citrus, corn, soy, peanuts or other nuts, shellfish, sugar, and yeast. Dairy is the number one contributor to childhood ear problems. Proper allergy management, such as elimination and rotation diets, can produce dramatic recovery in allergic children with chronic ear infections.
Infection
If immune function is lowered for any reason, bacteria or viruses from the nose or throat can find their way into the middle ear and contribute to an ear infection. When these germs multiply, pus builds up behind the eardrum and increases the pressure, which leads to pain and swelling in the ear. Often a common cold with a stuffy, runny nose or a cough precedes the ear infection.
Mechanical Obstruction
The obstruction of the Eustachian tube can be due to a mechanical misalignment. This blockage is due to problems of the structural components around the ear and eustachian tube, including the bones of the jaw, skull and neck, which move gently in synchronization with one another. The movement of these bones allows for the proper movement of the fluids in the head, including the fluids connecting between the sinuses, Eustachian tubes and ears. Many things can change the proper movement of the bones in the head, including falls, recurrent infections, and the trauma of birth (especially if tools were used).
Since an ear infection contains fluid that accumulates behind the ear drum, gentle movement of the bones of the head to allow drainage of the fluid can prevent and cure such an infection. Craniosacral work is the gentle movement of the bones of a child’s head and sacrum. Using craniosacral work for treatment and prevention of ear infections is especially helpful. Seek out a pediatric chiropractor, who specialize in cranial work for your child.
Nutritional Deficiencies
An organic, unprocessed, whole foods diet, low in sugar, is essential for creating good health with high immune function. Dietary fats, such as Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), are essential to normal immune and nervous system function, while reducing the predisposition to recurrent infections and inflammatory conditions. Essential fatty acids are found in flax oil, evening primrose oil, borage seed oil, krill oil, and fish oil. This should ideally be started by the mother while she is pregnant and during breast-feeding. One or two teaspoons per day of flax oil, depending on age, may be all the child needs.
Deficiency of certain vitamins or minerals can weaken a child’s immunity. It is valuable to give children a good multivitamin and mineral supplement. Vitamin C, vitamin A, and zinc are essential to the immune system, protecting against ear infection, and the conversion of fatty acids, respectively.
Supplementation of the diet with intestinal bacteria is important to healthy immunity, especially if a child has been on antibiotics. L. acidophilus is recommended for children over age seven, and B. bifidus for children under seven.
Breastfeeding is important to ensure that a child has a healthy immune system. Mother’s milk contains all the immune protecting complexes the child needs. Also, the sucking action required to breastfeed also helps the Eustachian tubes open and close, which makes a difference in the frequency that a child is likely to get ear infections.
Antibiotics and Other Medications
Ear infections are rarely an emergency and usually will get better without antibiotic treatment, which is what is typically prescribed. A reasonable approach in treating a child with an ear infection, who is otherwise healthy, is to wait four days and see if the body will recover without antibiotics. If after four days, the infection has not gone away, antibiotics may make a difference. Keep in mind that if an allergic child continues to be exposed to an allergen, or if the main cause is not resolved, recurrent infections are likely.
From the perspective of the whole person, giving medications to block and suppress an illness can push the illness further into the body. Anti-inflammatory drugs block the formation of some chemicals that promote inflammation, while also blocking chemicals that naturally prevent inflammation, as well as trigger the release of substances that make inflammation worse.
Prevention Options
Lifestyle habits make a significant difference in recurrent ear infections:
Allergens: Remove food allergies and hypersensitivities.Positioning: A child should not lie down on his or her back to drink a bottle or feed, to be less likely to push fluids into the Eustachian tube.Breastfeed as much as you can, even more during a symptomatic period of earaches.Utilize nutritional supplements: EFAs, vitamin C A, zinc.Probiotics to promote healthy intestinal bioflora.Consult with your holistic physician about use of antibiotics.Consult your pediatric chiropractor about gentle craniosacral work.Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!
Be healthy happy, Dr. TijanaIf you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!
08 Thursday May 2014
Posted in Chiropractic, Family Health, Family Wellness, Nutrition, Recipes, Wellness
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Leafy greens are getting a lot of great recognition recently for their abundance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Typically, the greener the vegetable the more nutrient density is packed within the green goodness. This does not necessarily mean that you always need to eat only salad. So lets look at these super-saturated, nutrient-dense, green-leafed supermarket all-stars:
1. Kale: Packed with a powerful antioxidant nutrients from vitamin C, beta-carotene, and lutein. In addition, it contains a phytonutrient sulforaphane, along with brocolli and Brussels sprouts, which have shown cancer-fighting properties. You can eat kale in salads, steamed, sauteed, in juices and smoothies, as well as in delicious kale chips.
2. Spinach: Rich in folate and potassium for protection against cancer and proper muscle function, respectively. Spinach contains glycoclycerolipids, the main fat-related molecules in the membranes of light-sensitive organs where photosynthesis is carried out by plants. These molecules serve as protection for the lining of the digestive tract from damage, such as systemic inflammation. Also, rich in vitamins C/E/K/A, beta-carotene, iron, manganese, zinc, and selenium.
3. Microgreens: Underdeveloped combination of greens (kale, arugula, and broccoli) are harvested just one to two weeks after planting and are packed with vital nutrients, such as vitamins (C E), minerals, and antioxidants that are needed to support the growth of developing plants. Harvesting not-yet-mature plants ensures that they will be still packed with more of the healthy nutrients. Ranging in flavor from peppery to tangy, microgreens can be used in salads, soups, and sandwiches.4. Arugula: A pungent, peppery flavor works in a variety of recipes and it is an excellent source of calcium to support bone-building. Additionally, arugula has high levels of natural nitrates that the body utilizes to increase muscle blood flow for efficient muscle function during exercise.5. Collard Greens: Packed with vitamin K, vitamin C, beta-carotene, and higher amounts of dietary fiber than other leafy greens. The collards have large, leathery leaves and a mild flavor, but take longer to cook due to high fiber content, which has protective benefits against heart disease. 6. Mustard Greens: Full of beta-carotene that converts to vitamin A for eye and bone health, and phytonutrients / glucosinolates that can rev up detoxification enzymes against free-radical damage in liver and other organs.7. Swiss Chard: Packed with loads of vitamin K that is responsible for blood clotting, fortifying bone strength, and reducing the risk for type 2 diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity.8. Boston/Butterhead Lettuce: Full of a good dose of vitamin K and manganese, a mineral necessary for proper carbohydrate and protein metabolism. Try using the large pliable raw leaves for making wraps as a lower calorie option. It is also a hydrating fresh summery choice!9. Romaine Lettuce: Include nutrients of beta-carotene, folate, potassium, and vitamin C. Store in the refrigerator wrapped in a damp paper towel for up to 3 days to preserve the head of romaine.10. Iceberg Lettuce: Made up mostly of water, it helps keep hydrated and enjoy the crunch in sandwiches, tacos, and mixed green salads.Creative recipe ideas:A power-packed creamy smoothieCombine the following ingredients and blend until smooth:1 1/2 cups coconut water
1 ripe avocado
4 kale leaves
1 celery stalk
1 cup mango cubes
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon fresh gingerBreakfast tacos
Mash together and stir together in a large bowl:3 hard-boiled eggs
1 cup black beans
1 diced plum tomato
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt.Mash together in a separate bowl:1/2 ripe avocado
Juice of 1/2 lime.
Spread avocado mixture on small corn or whole-wheat tortillas and top with egg mixture and shredded iceberg lettuce.A microgreen sauce for a lean protein
Place the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until combined:
1 packed cup microgreens
1 chopped shallot
1 minced garlic cloveZest and juice of 1/2 lemon1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepperWith the machine running, pour in 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil through the feed tube and blend until just slightly chunky.Arugula pesto
Place first 4 ingredients in a food processor and pulse a few times, until coarsely minced:
2 cups arugula
1/2 cup basil
3 chopped garlic cloves
1/3 cup walnuts
Add next 3 ingredients and process until combined:1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Parmigiano ReggianoJuice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 teaspoon salt
With machine running, pour in 1/4 cup olive or walnut oil and mix until fully combined.
Swiss chard or kale chip snacks
Preheat oven to 350 degress.
Tear 1 bunch Swiss chard leaves into fairly large pieces.
Toss with 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Place leaves on two baking sheets (or prepare in batches) and bake until crispy, about 15 minutes, being careful not to burn leaves.
If you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!
10 Thursday Apr 2014
Posted in Chiropractic, Community, Events, Family Wellness, Pediatric Chiropractic, Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Wellness, Women's Health
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Are you pregnant or know someone who is? Come mingle with Georgia Birth Network birth professionals over some yummy desserts.Meet doulas, prenatal chiropractors, child birth educators, lactation consultants massage therapist and birth photographers.Drop by anytime between 7-9pm. RSVP if you can!Admission is FREE.Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, via Email, Website, Facebook, or Twitter?!
Be healthy happy, Dr. Tijana
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31 Monday Mar 2014
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I have had the distinct pleasure of working with a little girl named Eliora, Rora as many know her, her brother Asher, and her family, at my healthy.BEing office. She is a sweet loving baby girl who constantly spreads sunshine. She also happens to have spina bifida along with other related and unrelated conditions.
So in an effort to to help support Roras current medical needs, there is a brand new, amazing campaign to help raise funds for this wonderful little girl (and her friends) her ability to stand! There are tons of benefits to being upright cognitive development, social development, bowel/bladder benefits, and so much more. All of these are applicable to Eliora and we know that standing will do so much for her. And imagine how walking, no matter how assisted, will help her with various areas of development.
Have you all heard of the Upsee by Firefly? This would be an amazing way to help Rora stand and make strides physically and cognitively. The Upsee is going to cost around $500 and its going to be released in the US on April 7th,only a week away. The special needs community in the US is so excited and very thankful that a mama turned her dream into a reality. The goal is to raise $1000: one for Eliora and one for another child, or multiple children, that could really benefit from this super awesome equipment.
One of the ways to help raise the funds is to be a part of a special mini photo-session with two lovely friends, Heather Goodbread of Heather Goodbread / Photographer and Doula and Lovereen Moore of Lovely Portraits Fine Art have collaborated and put together a little local shindig to help raise funds for the Upsees. Your participation of $100 gets you a mini session (themed around Elioras favorite things: babywearing, playing, dressing up) that includes digital files AND a custom silhouette portrait painting. Only 10 slots available. Happening this Thursday, April 3rd in Kennesaw, GA!
The value of this is over $150, so you save some money and 100% of the funds go directly toward the Upsees.
So please help in this effort by participating in this mini-session or giving generous through donating via PayPal at raising4rora@gmail.com! If nothing else, please share this post (or series of posts) as a big help with much appreciation.
We are a community of families walking each other toward #healthyBEing!Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, via Email, Website, Facebook, or Twitter?!
Be healthy happy, Dr. Tijana
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