CURIOUS ABOUT FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE? COME TO A PATIENT INFORMATION SESSION!
In recent years, the medical paradigm has shifted. Today, people understand more than ever that, ultimately, they’re responsible for their own health. Gone are the days when everything was fine until your doctor diagnosed you with a disease or prescribed a “take one and call me in the morning” pill. While medication-focused treatment works fine for acute care — one-and-done issues like catching an infection or breaking a bone — when it comes to chronic diseases, a single, blanket solution like a drug won’t work. In these cases, there are underlying processes that slowly and persistently get off track, allowing the body to slip into dysfunction over time, leading to disease. This idea forms the crux of functional medicine. It’s “root cause medicine,” striving to uncover the underlying “why” of the patient’s current state of health, whatever that may be. Think of it this way: If a train went off the rails, the solution wouldn’t be to build a brand-new track, off course from the original destination. It would be to get the train back on the original, correct path. It’s the same with our health — when we find our bodies off track, we need to
take the steps to get it back on course, and, vitally, continue to stay on track after treatment. At The Livewell Clinic, we pride ourselves in empowering people toward their optimal health. The means to this end is the important detective work we call functional medicine. People often want to learn more about what we do, how we do it, and whether our methods work. That’s why one of our cornerstone services is our Introductory Patient Info Sessions! These sessions are the perfect opportunity to learn more about functional medicine, the state of health care today, and how our clinic can work alongside you to help you achieve optimal health, prevent disease, and even reverse potentially debilitating problems. Call our office to reserve a spot for yourself, a family member, or even a friend at one of our upcoming sessions. With the new year approaching, it’s the perfect time to learn how you can make 2018 the best year for your health!
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THAI SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH PEANUT SAUCE
Recipe inspired by Leelalicious.com.
Ingredients
Directions • 1 garlic clove, minced • ¼ cup chopped parsley • 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts Peanut sauce: • 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk • 1 medium spaghetti squash • Olive oil • Salt
• ¾ cup unsweetened peanut butter • ¼ cup coconut sugar • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • 2 tablespoons white vinegar • 2 teaspoons sesame oil • 2 teaspoons red curry paste
New patient information sessions: Saturday, Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m.
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1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Halve squash and scoop out seeds. 2. Drizzle inside of squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place squash on baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes. 3. Let cool. Using a fork, scrape out spaghetti squash strands. 4. Place sauce ingredients in saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. 5. Heat skillet over mediumheat. Add garlic, parsley, and 1/4 of the peanut sauce and combine. 6. Add spaghetti squash and crushed peanuts. Stir to combine until heated through, about 2 minutes. Once served, drizzle withmore peanut sauce.
Come and learn applicable information for you and your family’s health! Call our office to register for free. Next Livewell Chats Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m. - Female Hormone Health Tuesday, Jan. 9, 5 p.m. - Significance of IVTherapy
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