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Community Highlight: Photographer Heather Goodbread

30 Thursday Jan 2014

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A good friend of mine is a talented photographer and post-partum doula Heather Goodbread and is currently booking wonderful Boudoir sessions!

Check out the packages she has available right now!

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This is a great opportunity to give yourself a day of pampering and also serve as a great flirty gift!

boudoir minis heathergoodbreadphotographyThe mini-session works great, just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Want to book a session?

Call Heather at (678) 653-1502 or email her at heather@heathergoodbread.com.

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

Recipe: Carrot Cake Smoothie

29 Wednesday Jan 2014

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So today is what we like to call the “Snowpocalypse” in Atlanta, as it has been snowing all day on Tuesday with ice overnight. So while staying cuddled and warm, I’ve tried a new smoothie recipe that I wanted to share with you all. It is loaded with carotenoids, antioxidants (beta-carotene), vitamin A, biotin, omega-3 fats, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.

Carrot Cake Smoothie:
Almond milk
2 Bananas
4 Carrots, 2 large and 2 small
2 tbsp of Flaxseed meal
2 tbsp of Coconut flakes
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Ground ginger
Vanilla extract

Put the bananas, peeled carrots, flaxseed, coconut flakes, spices to take, and splash of almond milk, in a blender and combine it all. Continue adding almond milk until the right consistency and fluid content for your taste. Add a little honey or raw coconut sugar if needed. Top with walnuts and extra coconut. 

The end result is definitely filling and very YUMMY!

Share in the comments below and let us know what you think of this recipe or if you have one of your own to share!

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

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!

 

Recipe: Oven-Roasted Chickpeas

27 Monday Jan 2014

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I am always on a search for a healthy snack to have on hand both at home and on the go. So after chatting with Dr. Robin, I decided to try out roasted chickpeas. I looked around the internet for some suggestions and tried it myself.

Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) are also high in nutritional value: manganese, folate, copper, phosphorus, protein, iron, zinc, and dietary fiber for blood fat regulation, digestive support, and control of blood sugar and insulin secretion.

This recipe is so simple and delicious that it’s sort of unbelievable. I encourage you to try it today for a little healthy snacking yumminess!

Ingredients: 

1 can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
any combination of spices

Preheat the over to 400°F and place the rack in the middle. Rinse and drain the chickpeas, place them on a cutting board on top of a paper towel and pat them very dry with another paper towel. Once the chickpeas are very dry, toss them with oil, salt and spices. I used a little bit of cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, and nutmeg, but you can choose either sweet (cinnamon and little brown sugar) or spicy (curry or a variety of peppers). Place the coated chickpeas on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes. I rotated them a bit after 15 minutes and let them finished roasting. Once done, they should be crunchy on the outside, but still soft on the inside, and yummy all around!

Share in the comments below and let us know what you think of this recipe or if you have one of your own to share!

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

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!

Bright Start with Warm Water & Lemon

22 Wednesday Jan 2014

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Starting your day off with a bang brings awesomeness to it! Morning rituals are a great way to jump start your day and align yourself for the remainder of your daily activities. In the last couple months, I have shifted my morning routine a bit, and have started drinking warm water with fresh lemon juice before I start on anything else. And if you have been following along, you can see that I am a big fan of all things lemon.

So not only is warm water and lemon a great way to nourish your body, but it is also gives you an opportunity to center yourself before the day starts in full force. So let’s see how we can combine the physical, chemical, and emotional benefits to improve your overall health with a simple morning ritual by being:

Vitamin boost: Lemon juice is high in vitamin C and potassium, as well as calcium and copper. These vitamins help boost your immune system to fight colds and potassium stimulates nervous system function.

pH equalizer: Even though, lemon on their own are acidic, once they are ingested and metabolized, they become alkaline. As discussed before, our bodies thrive in an alkaline environment and our health depends on it.

Digestion aid: The combination of warm water and lemon helps stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and peristalsis (that helps move things in the intestines), which promotes regular bowel movements that are important for good health in order to rid the body of toxins. In addition, the warm water with lemon helps flush out the body system by increasing urination and removing toxins through urine.

Deep hydration: Starting your day with a hydration boost helps your body perform all of its appropriate functions. Deep hydration removes toxins from inside through the gut and outside through the skin; helps reduce the stress on the body with healthy and non-fatigued adrenal glands, and even promotes weight loss by fighting off hunger cravings.

So try it for a month, just squeeze a juice from half a lemon and mix it with a cup of warm water (not hot or boiling water!).

Share in the comments below which morning rituals you already practice, and if you already do the lemon water, what benefits have you noticed?

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

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 Household Uses for Lemons

09 Thursday Jan 2014

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Lemons are one of those household items that serve a multitude of purposes, especially with anything health related, but they go way beyond that. Besides their refreshing smell and zesty flavor, they can be utilized in many different ways beyond their traditional uses.

So here are some suggestions on how to use them in your kitchen and laundry room:

In the Kitchen:

1. Freshen Up the Fridge: Remove the odors from the refrigerator easily by dabbing lemon juice on a cotton ball or sponge and leave it in the fridge for several hours. Also, make sure to check the fridge for anything that may be causing the bad smell and get rid of it.

2. Fruit and Vegetable Wash: To naturally remove the pesticides and dirt that may be on the skin of your fruits and vegetables, slice a lemon and squeeze out one tablespoon of lemon juice into your spray bottle, because lemon serves as a natural disinfectant.

3. Keep Your Produce from Turning Colors: When preparing certain vegetables and fruits, they may start changing colors once they are cut, especially evident with avocados, apples, cauliflower, and other white vegetables. To combat that, sprinkle some fresh lemon juice over your produce once they are cut to preserve their freshness and color. Lemon compliments fruits and vegetables, so you’ll enjoy the extra freshness in your dishes.

4. Refresh Cutting Boards: If you use your cutting boards to chop onions and garlic, and prepare meat and fish, they may pick up a smell. To get rid of the smell and help sanitize the cutting board, cut the lemon in half and rub the cut side all over the board. You can also use undiluted juice straight from the bottle.

5. Keep Insects Out of the Kitchen: Using insecticides and pesticides in your home, especially the kitchen, may not be something you want to do at the possibility of exposure to your family, small children, and even pets. So to address any issue with insects, you can squirt some lemon juice on door thresholds, windowsills, and into any holes or cracks where they may be getting in. You can also place small slices of lemon peel around the outdoor enterence. In addition, you can mix the juice of 4 lemons (along with the rinds) with 1/2 gallon (2 liters) of water and wash your floors with it.

6. Deodorize Your Garbage : Toss leftover lemon and orange peels at the base of your trash can under the bag and repeat every couple of weeks to keep it smelling fresh.

7. Clean Tarnished Brass and Polish Chrome: Make a paste of lemon juice and baking soda, coat any tarnished brass, copper, or stainless steel, and leave it on for 5 minutes. Afterwards, gently scrub if necessary, wash the item in warm water, rinse, and polish dry. You will be able to remove mineral deposits even on metal stainless steel sinks. For chrome faucets, refrigerators and other accents, rub lemon rind over the chrome metal, rinse, and dry with soft cloth. You will see the sparkle and shine!

In the Laundry Room:

8. Boost Laundry Detergent: Pour 1 cup of lemon juice into the washer during the wash cycle for natural bleaching action, stain removal, and discoloration removal on T-shirts and underwear. The clothes will be brighter and smelling fresh.
For your delicates, soak them in a mixture of lemon juice and baking sod for a minimum of 30 minutes before washing to remove stains without the use of harsh chlorine bleach.

9. Rid Clothes of Mildew: For mildew stained clothes, make a paste of lemon juice and salt, rub it on an affected area, and leave them in the sunlight to dry. You can repeat the process until the stain is gone.

10. Replace Your Dry Cleaner: To remove the yellow stains in the armpits, combine equal parts lemon juice and water and gently scrub them on the stained area, which will allow you to avoid harsh chemicals and expensive bills at the dry cleaners.

Have you tried any of these?! Share and let us know what you think! Feel free to share other suggestions in the comments below!

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

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!

Recipe: Cold and Flu Remedy

06 Monday Jan 2014

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The winter months are only getting chillier and more people are battling a cold or a flu. A few weeks ago, I shared some helpful tips on taking care of yourself or your children throughout the uncomfortable time. Here’s another Essential Oil remedy to help stay as comfortable as possible while you heal and your system is back to a normal state of function.

For this and other Essential Oils recipes I share, I personally use Young Living Essential Oils and highly recommend them,especially since a lot of them can be ingested. But you can also use others and make sure that they are from reputable sources and are organic.

Personally, I have tried this recipe and it works wonderfully.

Cold & Flu Remedy

For one serving, combine:
4 Drops of Lemon
4 Drops of Thieves
3 Drops of Oregano
2 Drops of Melaleuca Alternifolia
2 Drops of Frankincense
4 Drops of V-6 Oil or olive oil or coconut oil

I multiplied the recipe several times, put it in an empty essential oil bottle with a roller ball on top, and applied it to my feet, which works great for adults and children.

Try it out and share what you think! Also, share your remedies in the comments below!

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Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

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!

Happy New Year!

03 Friday Jan 2014

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Happy New Year, everyone! 

It’s 2014 and we’re off to a chilly start in most of Eastern US. So as you are staying warm and cuddly, let use this opportunity and the time to create an awesome beginning to the New Year and set some goals of what you are yearning for. I’ve never been a huge fan of resolutions, but setting goals is a whole another game.

So as I was setting myself up to dig deep and set personal and professional goals, I came across this video about how to focus your goals on experiences, growth, and contribution! And it was a great way to focus on your passion and the juiciness you want in life! So check it out here!

For myself in 2014: I am looking forward to educating my community, bringing health and wellness to children and their families, and advocating for women and children. I am also looking forward to doing more travelling, taking a vacation, and enjoying some downtime.

What are some of your goals that you want to share?!

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

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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!

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