Colds and Flus
Dr. James R. Conway, ND discussing the differences between a common cold and the flu.
Dr. Conway, ND also shares his top five tips to combat colds and the flu. 🤧
Dr. James R. Conway, ND discussing the differences between a common cold and the flu.
Dr. Conway, ND also shares his top five tips to combat colds and the flu. 🤧
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Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Trim brussels sprouts and remove any yellow outer leaves. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add brussels sprouts, cover, and steam until tender (about 10 minutes.) Drain well. Toss brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Spread out evenly on baking sheet. Use a mason jar or other heavy object to press brussels sprouts into flat patties. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Cover with Parmesan cheese and broil until cheese starts to brown; about 2 minutes. Yum!
Recipe sourced from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/268429/smashed-brussels-sprouts/
We all face stress in our day to day lives, from small annoyances like traffic jams, to major concerns like health problems. Regardless of the cause, stress can flood your body with hormones. This can increase heart rate, breathing, and tense muscles. The “Stress Response” is a normal bodily reaction to uncomfortable and threatening situations, honed in our history to help us survive threats like animal attacks or floods. In present day, we rarely face these threats, but challenging situations in daily life can still set off the stress response. We’ve provided some healthy ways to respond to stress, based on the “Relaxation Response.”
The Relaxation Response technique was first developed in the 1970’s at Harvard Medical School by Cardiologist, Dr. Herbert Benson. This response is the opposite of the stress response. It’s a state of profound rest that can be elicited in a number of different ways. With regular practice, you create a well of calm to dip into as the need arises.
Rather than choosing just one technique, experts recommend sampling several to see which one works best for you. Try to practice for at least 20 minutes a day, although even just a few minutes can help. The longer and the more often you practice these relaxation techniques, the greater the benefits and the more you can reduce stress.
Information sourced from: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/six-relaxation-techniques-to-reduce-stress
We approve of eating apples and celery alone, but combining them with this dip will give you a major vitamin-A boost. And let’s be real, if a snack is healthy and tastes like dessert, we’re going to eat it again (and again and again!)
Ingredients:
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy. Keep refrigerated and serve chilled. Serve with apple slices or eat alone.
Recipe courtesy of: https://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/snacks/healthy/fall-snack-recipes/