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Recipe: Carrot Cake Smoothie

29 Wednesday Jan 2014

Posted by Dr. Tijana S., D.C. -- healthy.BEing family wellness in Chiropractic, DIY, Family Health, Family Wellness, Nutrition, Recipes, Wellness

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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!

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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!

 

Sun Safety and Natural SPF

11 Thursday Jul 2013

Posted by Dr. Tijana S., D.C. -- healthy.BEing family wellness in Chiropractic, Diet, Family Health, Nutrition, Safe Environment, Safe Home, Supplementation, Wellness

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GUEST POST from Dr. Robin’s Corner

We are in the middle of wonderful-summer. This is a time of year that I personally look forward to during the cold, wet months of November and February.  To be out in the world, not bundled up against the elements, to enjoy the health benefits of the sunshine, and the fresh air, road trips and of course, watermelon for dinner.

There is quite a bit of misinformation about how sunlight works with our bodies, perpetuated by the misled medical community.  The latest research is showing that sunscreen is loaded with toxic chemicals that do more harm to our systems than good, and that sunlight is REQUIRED for a health immune system, not the Big Bad Wolf.  So let me begin by telling you that your dermatologist will get angry with my point of view, but that this point of view is based on how our physiology ACTUALLY works, and has been tried and tested by many, and published in peer-reviewed journals over the past several years.

I am not about to tell you that getting sunburned is a good idea, or without side effects.  Indeed, repeated burns ARE an indication that we are at higher risk for developing skin cancer.  BUT!  Our bodies need VASTLY more than 20 minutes of sun exposure a day to make enough vitamin D, especially in the northeast, where the sunlight is weak 70% of the year.  Vitamin D levels exceed 10,000 i.u.’s a day when we are in the sun enough, and this is a GOOD thing.  Besides storing it for winter months, the extra vitamin D fights cancer, keeps us healthy now, balances brain chemistry and more!  This is big stuff, guys.  We need sunlight.

Sunscreen actually blocks the weaker rays of the sun that will lay down a protective “base tan” and prevent burned skin.  The stronger rays can still penetrate the sunscreen (and do), thus moving right through the superficial layers of the skin, to the deeper layers, where there is less cell turn over, and more room for cell mutation (cancer) to occur.  The chemicals from the sunscreen seep into your skin, and cause inflammation in your system as well.  All the buzz in the health world is about inflammation these days.  Essentially, inflammatory chemicals, when numerous in the blood for a long period of time, make a nice environment for things like cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and strokes.  When we decrease inflammation, we decrease risk for ALL disease and pain. Bottom line: tan safely, over time, and you’re safer than if you only get a slight tan because you’re always slathered in SPF 30. 

There are plenty of ways to do it SAFELY so we don’t burn, and we don’t need to use the toxic junk found in ordinary sunscreens.

Here’s how:

Take extra calcium lactate 30 minutes prior to sun exposure, and then every 1-2 hours again, while out in the sun.  Why? Our bodies need calcium to USE that lovely sunlight and activate vitamin D. When we burn, it’s actually our bodies telling us we are too low on blood levels of calcium to continue to function and feel good at the same time. Ever been sick, or exhausted after too much sun? That’s one of the main reasons, along with dehydration. Oh, and yes, the type of calcium matters.  Calcium lactate has an extremely high rate of absorption, so you know that when you take it, it works.  If you can’t find it, call the office, as I stock it in large bottles during summer months.

Take extra fish oil before you go out. It’s great for supporting skin health, and is amazing at preventing burns even in the most sensitive skins.

Don’t go out during “peak sun hours” if you have NO base tan, or are very fair, for more than 45 minutes to an hour without extra calcium and water.  

Bring sleeves and shade, so that if you feel that slight painful start of a burn, you can immediately cover up.  Toss some aloe in your bag, too, and rub it in along with an oil listed below, to help protect your skin.

Eat bunches of antioxidants: brightly colored vegetables, leafy greens, dark berries, and dark chocolate just to name a few.  All antioxidants help in proper cell health (and programmed cell death, or apoptosis), thus preventing cancerous changes at the cellular level.

Use natural sunscreens if you are fair-skinned, and worried about over-exposure. The picture below will help you find some suitable ingredients, or you can shop at your local health food store (in Leominster: Roots Natural Foods) and find a good one.

See your chiropractor regularly to ensure that your immune system is functioning properly  and your body can heal as fast as possible if you do get a burn of some sort.

And of course, treat your skin with respect.  Your skin is your largest organ, and is a major player in detoxification and your body’s defense system.  Don’t abuse it, and if any of this information is confusing to you, call the office to schedule some time to have your questions answered.

Here are some natural sunscreens, and you can look online for recipes to make your own:

Most of these oils can be found at the health food store, or certainly online at sites like frontiercoop.com or bulkapothecary.com.

Use your common sense, stay healthy, stay well,

Dr. R

 

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Foods for Sun Protection

30 Wednesday May 2012

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The SPF, sun protective factor, is a hot topic as the summer is upon us. There are a number of common foods that offer protection to skin from the sun’s potentially damaging effects with the presence of antioxidant compounds. The natural antioxidant provide the protection to the cells of the body from premature destruction, due to exposure to heat, light, air, moisture and time. Brightly-colored foods tend to help reduce damage to skin cells caused by UVA and UVB radiation.

Here are some sun protective foods to consider:

Colored peppers: Red, yellow and orange peppers contained natural pigments called carotenoids. These antioxidants convert to vitamin A  and aid in protecting skin cells by inhibiting the destruction of the thin lipid (fat) layer that surrounds skin cells in the body.

Yellow summer squash: Also contains protective carotenoids. It can used in dishes or eaten fresh.

Turmeric root: The yellow root contains a profoundly beneficial compound called curcumin that possesses superior anti-inflammatory activity, aids the immune system, enhances the brain, and protects your skin. It can be used in cooking or in supplements.

Ripe red tomatoes: The characteristic red color in tomatoes is from the natural antioxidant pigment and phytochemical lycopene. This antioxidant is well known for providing protection to the prostate gland. It also protects skin cells from exposure to the sun.

Watermelon: Also contains lycopene for its red pigment. Watermelon is also very refreshing keeping you and your skin cells cool and hydrated.

Blue and purple berries: Blueberries, black currants, acai, cranberries, blackberries and elderberries are rich in the potent purple pigments known as anthocyanins. These contain protective compounds, helping to reduce the risk of many chronic and degenerative diseases, and providing excellent SPF protection.

Green tea: Antioxidant compounds called polyphenol catechins provide super-powerful defenses that enhances cardiovascular function, demonstrates anti-cancer activity, supports the immune system, detoxifies the body, aids weight control, and also protects skin cells from exposure to UVA and UVB rays.

Cocoa: The ultimate super-food, containing 712 compounds, including potent antioxidant and skin-protective flavanols provide also profound protection for the heart and blood pressure. Eating the organic dark chocolate and whole cocoa is the best source.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Provides excellent protection for the heart as well as  protection to skin. These agents are essential to overall health and well being, and also help skin cells to stay healthy.

These foods offer have the protective activity of nature’s antioxidants that  protect the body from the inside out. Being in the sun safely should be responsibly observed with appropriate sunscreen protection year round.

Have questions? Contact me here, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com, Facebook, or Twitter!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

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