What is Functional Medicine and How it can Help Me?

Functional Medicine

In this post, we discuss all there is to know about functional medicine. Read on to find out how this approach to healthcare can help you achieve optimal health. What Is Functional Medicine? Functional medicine is an individualized approach to health that is centered on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease instead of…

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What Is All The Hype About MCT Oil?

First of all, what is “MCT?” MCT is short for Medium Chain Triglycerides. A triglyceride is a chemical compound that comes from an  organic or inorganic acid derived from glycerol (a sweet-tasting liquid that is the backbone of lipids) and three fatty acids. Triglycerides are the main constituents of body fat in humans and other…

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5 Foods Boost Male Sexual Stamina

5 foods boost male sexual stamina

Can “specific” foods really help you increase your sexual stamina? Well, in a word: YES! At least 5 Foods Boost Male Sexual Stamina. On the other hand, a very poor and inflammatory diet, can lead to a “decreased” sexual stamina, but, I am not going to go there in this article. Instead, my goal is…

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Cilantro Detox Pesto

This is a great, guiltless snack for any time! Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic 1/3 cup Brazil nuts (contain selenium) 1/3 cup sunflower seeds (contain cysteine) 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (contain zinc, magnesium) 1 bunch (2 cups) cilantro (contains vitamin A) 2/3 cup olive oil (omegas) 4 tablespoons lemon juice (vitamin C) 2 tsp powdered Dulse…

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Homemade Kale Crisps

Get ready for a delicious surprise! These kale crisps are not only nutritious, but they are absolutely delicious. If you don’t believe me, take the reaction of my precious 18-month old granddaughter, Jamie, in the video below. I couldn’t resist! She will eat these, when she won’t touch anything else that is green on her…

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Lemon and Garlic Baked Artichoke

Ingredients: 2 whole artichokes 1 lemon, divided, cut 4 slices and keep remaining half for rubbing on cut artichoke 4 slices onion 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 4 butter pats, about 1 tablespoon total 1/2 cup dry white wine (or use vinegar) Salt and black pepper, to taste Red pepper flakes, to taste Olive oil…

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Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1 teaspoon finely shredded fresh basil 1 tablespoon minced roasted garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallots 1 to 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: In blender,…

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Tuna Salad Coconut Wraps

Ingredients: Salad: 5- oz canned light tuna 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1 small green apple, chopped 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced (or bread and butter pickles) 1/2 cup green or red onions to taste, chopped 1 tsp garlic, minced 2 T avocado mayonnaise Apple cider vinegar to taste Wrap…

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No-Fruit Smoothie

This recipe is adapted from Dr. Mark Hyman. Ingredients: 1/2 cup baked squash blend (1 mini delicata squash and 2 honeynut squashes) 1 cup spinach 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 tablespoon almond butter 1 teaspoon unsweetened shredded coconut 1 scoop whey protein powder 1 tablespoon flaxseed 1 tablespoon chia seed 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon…

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