Inspire Health Magazine April 30, 2017

INSPIRE April 30, 2017

A Supplement to

Empowering Natural Living

Happy Feet RUN, JOG OR WALK WITH THE RIGHT SHOES

Boost Macronutrients with

Fresh Microgreens GEOCACHING The Perfect Blend of Technology & Nature

l u a P a r Alexand ACTRESS, WELLNESS COACH, ENVIRONMENTALIST inspirehealthmag.com ยง #inspirehealthmag

INSPIRE HEALTH

1

2

INSPIRE HEALTH

April 30, 2017

RECLAIM. RESTORE. REVIVE. We know that your feminine health is of utmost concern to you: especially when it affects the most intimate part of your life. The secret is out! ThermiVa treatments use radio frequency energy to gently heat tissue and let you reclaim your feminine wellness without discomfort or downtime.

Rejuvenation for Women, the only practice in Gwinnett County offering ThermiVA is pleased to offer this in-office procedure for women who want results without surgery.

RSVP FOR OUR WOMEN ONLY

FREE SEMINAR! melissarfw@yahoo.com or 404-644-8771

CAN TREAT > Loss of sexual confidence and desire > Lack of orgasm > Painful intercourse > Cosmetic look of labia > Vaginal dryness > Vaginal looseness > Urinary incontinence

MAY 24, 2017

JUNE 14, 2017

6:30PM- 8:00PM

6:30PM- 8:00PM

NORTH ATLANTA DERMATOLOGY

Preferred Women’s’ Healthcare

1230 Bald Ridge Marina Rd. Suite 300

500 Medical Center Blvd. Suite 310

Cumming, GA 30041

Lawrenceville, GA 30046

www.rejuvenationforwomen.com Make an appointment: Weekdays, Monday nights or Saturdays 404-644-8771 or melissarfw@yahoo.com E-mail for a courtesy phone consultation and list best times for a return phone call. aronarfw@yahoo.com or elainerfw@yahoo.com inspirehealthmag.com § #inspirehealthmag INSPIRE HEALTH Attend one of our Events or have a phone Consultation and receive a 15% discount!

3

contents April 30, 2017

6

HEALTHY DESTINATIONS

REJUVINATION IN THE RED MOUNTAINS Red Mountain Resort, St. George, Utah

5 FEATURE Happy Feet

6 HEALTHY DESTINATIONS Rejuvination in The Red Mountains

7 FASHION

Stripes For Spring

8 EXERCISE

Ditch the Bar and Handle the Resistance!

10 PETS

Carbon Paw Prints

11 NATURAL BEAUTY Calendula

14 DISCOVER

All-Natural Alternatives to Eggs

15 COVER

Alexandra Paul Actress, Wellness Coach, Environmentalist

18 EAT FRESH

Fresh Microgreens

20 MIGHTY KIDS Geocaching

21 RECIPE

Living Green Guacamole

22 RECIPE

Ginger Bee Tea Smoothie

23 FEATURE

Heartburn Causes Cancer

18 EAT FRESH

4

INSPIRE HEALTH

April 30, 2017

Boost Macronutrients with Fresh Microgreens

ON OUR COVER

Alexandra Paul

Actress, Wellness Coach, Environmentalist

15

W

Happy Feet

RUN, JOG OR WALK WITH THE RIGHT SHOES hoes

By Tami Charbonnet Top SF t for Flat ee $72.38 $120.00

5

Asics Gel-Kayano 23

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 17

New Balance 1260v6

$124.95

Mizuno Wave Inspire 13

Asics GEL-DS Trainer 21

$119.95

$120.00

TOP 5 RUNNING SHOES Asics GEL-Nimbus 18

$89.99

feature

for flat, neutral, and high arched feet:

Brooks Glycerin 14

$150.00

hether you are an avid runner who pounds the pavement training for competitive events, a couple-miler-a-week jogger, or even a walker, the right running shoes can make all the difference in both comfort and injury prevention.

According to researchers at Runner's World, "Selecting running shoes is akin to purchasing a house or a car; you’re going to spend a lot of time in them, so you want something you really like. In addition to a comfortable ride, shoes can play a major role in keeping your running strong."

How do you find the best shoes?

First, consider the shape of your foot and arch. There are three main shapes: flat, neutral, and high arches.

"Flat feet tend to have fallen arches, making them flexible and prone to overpronation, an inward rolling motion," the researchers say. "Neutral feet are the most biomechanically sound variety, putting them somewhere in the middle. High-arched feet are essentially the polar opposite of flat feet. When the arches are particularly defined, the feet end up being rigid, leading to supination, or landing on the outside edges of the feet."

It is important to keep your body safe from injury during exercise. If you have an injury, or if you feel aches or pain from running, jogging, or walking, you should consult a physician. Many athletes, running enthusiasts, and walkers have custom arch supports or inserts created for their running shoes to aid in injury prevention.

Altra The Torin 2.0

ASICS Gel Kinsei 6.

Nike Free 5.0

$79.00

$75.00

$119.00

New Balance 860v7

$120.00

Nike Air Pegasus+ 33.

Top 5 Shoeset: Neutral Fe

for

$84.00

Saucony Ride 8

$47.97

ASICS Gel Venture 5

5

es Top Shorches for High A

$46.99

Saucony Ride 9

$109.00

healthy destinations

Rejuvination in The Red Mountains RED MOUNTAIN RESORT, ST. GEORGE, UTAH

F

By Tami Charbonnet

rom morning walks in Snow Canyon to all day hikes through Zion National Park to relaxing mornings in Sagestone spa and salon, Red Mountain Resort in St. George, Utah, is a perfect balance for a healthy destination. Red Mountain resort offers packages for guests with a variety of interests, encouraging guests to be "as adventurous or as relaxed" as they desire.

Guests awake in luxury to breathtaking views of the Red Mountains, a delicious healthy breakfast buffet, and a

6

INSPIRE HEALTH

April 30, 2017

pre-planned itinerary for their day. Regardless of whether you are in search of outdoor adventures, spa packages, fitness classes, or even retreat packages, itineraries are customized for the needs of each guest or group. Guests have plenty of opportunities to exercise at the resort with world class fitness instructors.

Classes offered include yoga, meditation, stretching, dance, weight training, and even water workouts. Outdoor adventures are also popular as guests enjoy hiking, golf, and excursions into surrounding Zion National Park.

Red Mountain has also been recognized as "a leading choice in wellness resorts."

The environment is designed to empower and inspire every guest, and even those who are tattering the edge to discover a healthy lifestyle: The resort boasts, "Each of our wellness professionals is a passionate, experienced specialist in his or her area of expertise, here to empower your physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual health."

Red Mountain also offers nutritional programs, personal discovery, wellness programs, and wellness retreats to add to their appeal.

Consider it for a relaxing, yet transformative healthy destination in 2017.

â??

Guests awake in luxury to breathtaking views of the Red Mountains, a delicious healthy breakfast buffet and a preplanned itinerary for their day

Stylist: Whitney Alexandra www.whitneyalexandra.com | Photos: Bri Johnson www.brijohnson.com | Model: Marcelle & Anya Lesun (Q Model Management) | Hair & Makeup: LB Charles www.lbcharles.com

fashion

STRIPES

S

g n i r p ForS

By Whitney Alexandra

tripes have been around for years. Whether they served as the main focus of an outfit or as an accent piece, we are no stranger to these fashion trends. The nice thing about stripes is that this super trend seems to have a twist to them each season and this spring is no different.

This year, it’s all about bold, bigger, and more prominent stripes. It’s about trendy, chic pinstripes, and it’s about stripes with a lot of comfort involved.

For years they were the classic attire for business women. You’d find them in pantsuits, button-ups, and tailored blazers, but now they are so much more. One of the biggest trends for stripes this spring is big, bold stripes on maxi or calf-length dresses. It’s easy and comfortable and it looks chic and effortless. This also applies to wearing wide-leg pants with stripes. Pair them with a cotton tee or an oversized button-up, which is also big for spring this year, and you have the perfect

outfit for running errands.

Don’t fret if you don’t like the bold and edgy look–pinstripes are still in, but this year they’re a little more fun. These pinstripes have more of a textured look, and they are great to wear as tops, pants and our favorite, jumpsuits - because who doesn’t love a great jumpsuit? 70’s anyone!

This leads us to another blastfrom-the-past: cutouts. Yup, the cutout is back, but you can keep it subdued and classy by wearing it in the neckline of a striped shirt, giving you the look of the season.

Now let’s be honest, it’s easy to find these latest spring fashion trends in all the department stores and up-scale boutiques, but most of those don’t use organic, sustainable fabrics. As much as the runway shows promote the latest and greatest trends, they often forget the biggest trend of all, supporting our environment. Luckily, there are some amazing stores offering the season's must-haves that are super

Be sure to check out Study NY online to shop this seasons organic / sustainable clothing. www. study-ny.com

fashionable, while helping our world, all at the same time. One of my personal favorites is Study NY, which utilizes sustainable techniques and materials, while educating the consumer. They offer a variety of trendy, chic looks that cater to everyone, making it easier than ever to shop your favorite looks in a sustainable fashion.

I Know Medicare

If you have questions about Medicare, give me a call – I’ve got answers!

Work with an agent who lives in your area!

Laura Chastain

770-884-8121

exercise

DITCH THE BAR & HANDLE THE

RESISTANCE! By: Tami Charbonnet | Model: Leslie Thomas Chimento, M.D. | Photographer: Richard Vallon

Resistance band exercises are a perfect way to get a full body workout as an alternative to purchasing expensive equipment. Resistance bands are inexpensive, travel friendly, and they are available in different strengths. To get the most from your strength training using resistance bands, you should have at least 3 different strengths – easy, medium, and difficult.

1

2.

STANDING SHOULDER ISOLATION PLUS HIP/GLUTEUS ADDUCTION • Stand with the middle of the resistance band beneath your feet and an end in each hand.

• Bend the elbows and pull the handles out and up until the elbows are almost even with the shoulders.

• Tighten the core and kick the right leg away and out toward the right side.

• For hip adduction, tighten the core and kick the heel backward squeezing the glutes. 2 sets / 15-20 repetitions

1.

SLEEK SHOULDER T-RAISE OR LATERAL RAISE • To begin, stand on resistance band so the tension begins at arm's length.

Grasp the handles with palms facing your thighs with a grip slightly less than shoulder width apart. Handles must be resting alongside the outer leg.

• Extend arms with a slight bend at the elbows and keep back straight. This will be your starting position.

• Use your side shoulders to lift the handles to the sides as you exhale.

Continue to lift handles until they are parallel to floor. Keep your core braced and pause for a few seconds at the top of the movement. Lower the handles back to the starting postion. 2 sets / 10 repetitions

3 8

3.

SIMPLE BAND BICEP CURL • Stand with the middle of the resistance band beneath your feet and an end in each hand.

• Start with the arms straight by your sides and the band held taught.

• Bend the arms at the elbows HIP ADDUCTION exercise will to lift the hands towards the strengthen the muscles shoulders. Be sure to keep the on the outside of the elbows close to the ribs. hip. Take the leg out • Do not allow the elbows to to the side as far as flare away from the body. possible. Slowly 2 sets / 15-20 repetitions bring it back to the center.

2

4

4.

RUSSIAN TWIST: • Wrap resistance band around feet and grab handles, and keep them together.

• With heels on the floor (or elevated for more of a challenge) rotate handles from side-to-side tapping the floor.

• Works abs and obliques.

2 sets / 10-20 repetitions

*Bands used in photographs are resistance tubes with handles and handleless bands. Both were purchased for under $15.00

5

5.

BENT ROWS AND TRICEP KICK BACKS WITH HANDLELESS BANDS • Stand with the middle of the resistance band beneath your feet and an end in each hand • Hold the band in front of you and lean forward slightly while keeping the spine long (chest towards the floor). Step on your band in a slightly squatted position.

Keep your lower back tight and straight as you pull your elbows back behind you. Concentrate on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of each contraction.

• Pull arms back with palms facing each other. Slowly bring palms back to sides bending mostly from the elbows.

2 sets / 10-20 repetitions

inspirehealthmag.com § #inspirehealthmag

INSPIRE HEALTH

9

pets

Carbon s t n i r P Paw

By Dr. Mark Cousins, DVM, DABVP

ARE PETS GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT? OR, DO THEY LEAVE AN UNNECESSARY CARBON FOOTPRINT? he point could be made that pets contribute to a negative macroscopic ecologic balance. Much energy has to be funneled into the processing plants that manufacture pet foods, and the process of extrusion (the manufacture of pelleted rations) is an energy consuming process. Since most of us prefer a dry type of food to feed our dogs, cats, rabbits, or hamsters, this necessarily means the production of a carbon footprint. We could, of course, turn our pets loose in a feral arrangement and let them scavenge and procure food the way their genetics are programmed to perform. It would certainly shrink their carbon

T

10

INSPIRE HEALTH

April 30, 2017

footprint if we didn't have to buy food, but that would be cruel, irresponsible, and would defeat the purpose of having pets.

Besides food, other pet products (plastic for pet toys, litter boxes, and bowls; nylon for leashes and collars; polystyrene for everything else) is obviously also an energy-demanding

activity which wouldn’t be necessary if we didn’t have pets. Should we stop buying pet supplies and things we need to manage our pets and make their life more interesting and fun?

It's hard for animal lovers to be objective on this topic. Does anyone take carbon footprints into consideration with a

purring cat in their lap, or when excitedly greeted by their dog at the end of a tough day?

Perhaps the solution is to do our best to seek out green manufacturers and eco-friendly pet products that allow us to be both loving pet owners and responsible custodians of the planet.

natural beauty e et ar e f s w , If cro e for you ly u s ct an is perfe d s i a dul roun calen o apply a t safe our eyes. y

a l u d n e l a C A FLOWER YOUR SKIN WILL LOVE

By Whitney Alexandra

AS LADIES, WE TEND TO HAVE A NATURAL LOVE FOR FLOWERS. They make for the perfect gift, have a way of saying I love you or I’m sorry, and they brighten up any room simply just by being.

More than just aesthetically pleasing flowers, calendula, in particular, are also a fantastic alternative to some of your store-bought beauty products, and is considered the newest trend in natural remedies.

WHAT IS CALENDULA? Calendula, also known as a Marigold, is a plant that is native to Asia and the northern Mediterranean countries. The Egyptians considered it to have rejuvenating properties, and in the Hindu world, it is used as a colorant in food, fabrics, and cosmetics. Calendula is also used to heal cuts, burns, rashes, bites, and sunburns.

CALENDULA FOR BEAUTY Using natural, organic products is critical in your overall health. When it comes

to your beauty routine, you want to use products that don’t contain harsh chemicals that can irritate your skin, which is where calendula comes into play. It is an anti-inflammatory, which aids greatly in problematic skin, like acne, since it helps remove the bacteria and swelling.

There are even more ways to incorporate calendula into your natural beauty regimen.

Calendula contains antioxidants, which fight free radicals, providing strength, protection and more damage to the skin. This process is fantastic for helping with the anti-aging process.

If crows feet are an issue for you, calendula is perfectly safe to apply around your eyes to help prevent and heal the skin. Since it is a natural moisturizer, it helps with dryness and splitting of the skin, so calendula oil can be used on all areas of the face and body to help sooth and repair it, giving your skin a healthy, natural glow.

If you have problems with thinning hair, calendula can help! When applied to a

damaged scalp, it heals the hair follicles, bringing circulation back into them, producing healthy hair growth for a thicker and fuller set of locks.

Calendula also helps with

scars and varicose veins. It can heal and diminish the appearance of those unwanted imperfections, while soothing the skin. This can help make your skin look years younger, and who wouldn’t want that ?

inspirehealthmag.com § #inspirehealthmag

INSPIRE HEALTH

11

One family of providers.

PruittH patient care. W From s and ind veteran we offe every l or (855

12

INSPIRE HEALTH

April 30, 2017

Everything you need.

tHealth touches the lives of more than 24,000 ents each day through patient-centered quality . We call it our PruittHealth Model of Care. m skilled nursing centers, assisted living centers independent living communities to hospice, ran services, adult day services and more, ffer comprehensive, streamlined solutions for y level of care. Learn more at pruitthealth.com 55) 3 PRUITT.

inspirehealthmag.com ยง #inspirehealthmag

INSPIRE HEALTH

13

discover

OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES INGREDIENTS § ½ cup unsweetened

applesauce* § 1 cup brown sugar § 1 egg (see substitutes) § ½ tbsp. vanilla § 1 tsp. baking powder § ½ tsp. cinnamon § 1 pinch salt § 1 cup + 2 tbsp. flour § 1 cup raisins § 1 ½ c. rolled oats

INSTRUCTIONS  Preheat oven to 350°. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.  Blend applesauce (or butter), sugar, egg, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.  Add flour.  Gently fold in raisins and oats.  Drop in rounded spoonfuls and bake 12-15 minutes, depending on size.  Cool completely. * The recipe calls for 1 stick (½ c.) butter but I substituted applesauce. Reluctant? Trade out only half the butter.

Then, I picked four egg alternatives: olive oil, chia seeds, pumpkin purée, nut butter. Here’s how it went.

ALL-NATURAL ALTERNATIVES TO

s g g E

By Michele Robert Poche

Allergies, cholesterol, salmonella, lifestyle… there are many reasons a person may elect to remove eggs from his diet, but it’s not always easy. Eggs are a staple in the production of many dishes and baked goods. So finding a substitute would be tricky, right?

That’s what I thought until

I took on this eggs-ceptional challenge. There are literally dozens of alternatives for eggs. Because they offer many different properties (cohesion, moisture, leavening), the substitute you use may depend largely on your recipe.

I opted to make cookies.

(My family just loves my “food experiment” articles.)

If your brown sugar has hardened into a solid mass, place it in a baking dish covered with a wet paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds or bake in a 300° oven for 5 minutes. Keep it soft for future use by storing it with a slice of bread.

14

INSPIRE HEALTH

April 30, 2017

OLIVE OIL Usage: Pour from bottle Ratio: ¼ c. = 1 egg Cost: $5/bottle Regular supermarket: Yes

CHIA SEEDS Usage:

Soak 1 tbsp. seeds in 2 tbsp. water for 3 minutes Ratio: 1 tbsp. = 1 egg Cost: $15.99/lb.

Regular supermarket: Likely

PUMPKIN PURÈE Usage: Scoop from can (or homemade) Ratio: 1/3 c. = 1 egg Cost: $2/can Regular supermarket: Yes

NUT BUTTER Usage: Scoop from jar Ratio: 3 tbsp. = 1 egg Cost: $2.50/jar Regular supermarket: Yes

Which was best? Honestly, they all performed well and the results were pretty consistent. The olive oil was easiest to use but yielded the least flavor. The chia seeds created a chewier cookie with more of a granola bar texture. And the pumpkin and nut butter were the fan favorites with the most (somewhat discernible) flavor.

Now, I just need to figure out what to do with the six dozen cookies that remain. Sigh.

cover story

Alexandra Paul’s captivating smile is a genuine reflection of a woman constantly moving forward on a path she loves to travel, literally and figuratively.

l u a P a r Alexand ACTRESS, WELLNESS COACH, ENVIRONMENTALIST

By Patricia Danflous

inspirehealthmag.com § #inspirehealthmag

INSPIRE HEALTH

15

IN A RECENT INTERVIEW WITH INSPIRE HEALTH FROM HER HOME IN LOS ANGELES, THE ACTRESS AND LONG-TIME ENVIRONMENTALIST ALEXANDRA PAUL HIKED AS SHE TALKED WITH ENTHUSIASM ABOUT HER GLOBAL CAREER AS A CERTIFIED WELLNESS COACH. “I’ve always been interested in health and fitness,” she explains. “I wanted to help people, especially women, feel better about themselves. I understand so well the pain that comes from not feeling good about yourself.”

Having struggled with an eating disorder as a 16-year-old, the life lessons she learned in recovery, as well as the wisdom gained in a successful acting career and commitment to the environment, contribute to her empathy for others. As a wellness professional who seriously pursues continuing education, her emphasis is guiding others in the long-term benefits of living longer and better.

“On the short term, it is about helping someone to make the changes necessary to feel better and be more productive,” she says.

Even with health coaching as her major focus today, Paul still focuses on her passions for the environment and an acting career, which has included roles in more than 100 feature films and television shows. She entered the environmentalist arena early as president of the energy committee of her high school, which she has helped become more energy efficient. Honored by several organizations for commitment to the environment, including the ACLU, the United Nations, and Green Cross International, she has owned electric cars for more than 20 years, she uses a second-hand cellphone, iPad, and computer, and her home is furnished with used products including her dishes, glasses, napkins and silverware. Catching water and rain water are also part of her daily pledge to Mother Nature.

Look to the red carpet and you will recognize Paul her from her five years as Lt. Stephanie Holden in the TV series Baywatch and such films as Dragnet, American Flyers, and Sharknado 4.

16

INSPIRE HEALTH

April 30, 2017

"I really love acting and always will but it was not melding with my compassion for others. Acting has given me a platform to focus on health, fitness and the environment, but you know, I don’t think people need platforms to make a change in the world.

“I am lucky to have saved money from acting to develop another career,” she continues, adding that the luxury of not having to work nine to five while building a new business is another fortunate advantage. She has issues of time and balance well under control.

“I don’t have children, I don’t watch a lot of television and I am good at multitasking. For example, I am taking an advanced coaching course right now, so I listen to lectures while I stretch and do yoga. I read non-fiction, educational books when I ride the stationary bike.

I'm walking on a trail as I talk to you

Paul emphasizes that each person comes in with diverse circumstances and expectations. “It’s never too late to change life’s habits,” she says. “If you have never cooked for yourself, you can learn how to buy and eat more whole foods instead of eating in restaurants every day. If you are someone who moves from one place to another for your career, use that new place as a jumpstart to incorporate new habits into your life. You won’t have a restaurant list. Even a vacation is a good time to change habits because you don’t have the same influences around you."

“It makes your life better to start early, however,” she states. “I just started working with a college student which is a really good thing for her. As she starts building her life, she is also building it around health, fitness, and good eating habits. We are living in the 21st century

It’s never too late to change life’s habits” right now!”

Although she recognizes that her wellness coaching instructors would not approve of multitasking, because it interferes with self-awareness, Paul knows what works for her. She passes that philosophy on to her clients, never deterring them from multi-tasking if that’s what it takes to add health and fitness into their lifestyles.

“I think that time is a huge issue with my clients,” Paul says, demonstrating a refreshing appreciation for individual needs and circumstances.

“One of the reasons people think they can’t exercise or prepare healthy meals is because they think they don’t have the time. It is hard to find that time and people do have to decide what their priorities are. I wake up early and when you are awake at 6 a.m. there is not a lot that gets in the way – meetings usually don’t take place that time of the day. So, I am more likely to get my workouts in then.”

Coaching sessions by phone, with motivating texts and emails in between,

with sedentary lifestyles, packaged foods, and frequently dining out. I don’t know how people can maintain their weight if they eat out all the time. It has to be a struggle.”

Emphasizing that she is not a nutritionist, Paul does not dictate certain diets or advise calorie counting, unless a client does better with such guidelines.

She does not approach wellness with a list of “do nots.”

"One of the things I love about coaching is that it is based on positive psychology,” she says. “When I was in therapy for eating disorders, I had to talk about what was wrong with me.

Coaching talks about what are you good at and that has a motivating effect in itself.”

Paul defines wellness coaching as helping people find their own way to health and fitness by focusing on strengths and building on what is going right. “I don’t tell people what to do, I listen and help them figure out how to achieve their goals. If I simply tell people what to do, then I am not doing my job

right. I would never force anyone to count calories if that is not their thing. I measure my food and bring my own food when I travel, but that is what is best for me. When you are vegan, you don’t want to get caught starving if there are no options around,” she laughs.

A vegetarian since she was 14, Paul chose an ethical vegan lifestyle six years ago, which extends beyond food choices to the products she uses and the clothes she wears.

“I became a vegan for the animals,” she states,” but it is really helping me more.

When I gave up dairy, it became easier because my values were aligned with my diet. My heart just opened

up and I feel like I look at the world differently in terms of justice, and speciesism and racism."

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and following her passion as a wellness coach has brought a new dimension to Paul’s life. “Getting trained as a health coach is about listening, empathizing, guiding, planning and supporting. It has helped me Alexandra helps at a Plug In America booth to promote electric cars, 2007. improve my relationships with others, as well as my husband.

Married to fitness coach Ian Murray, Paul’s voice sparkles as she says, “I am so lucky. My husband is so amazing, so wonderful. I am deeply, deeply in love with him.”

Alexandra on a panel on the benefits That’s another reason of electric cars, 2009. for her smile!

Alexandra speaking at the induction

For more information about Alexandra Paul’s wellness coaching & to schedule a free, 20-minute consultation, visit alexandrapaul.com.

of new electric car chargers at Malibu Creek State Park 2013

May is Better Sleep Month

Wesley Head, MD Medical Director of Sleep Medicine NGDC Pulmonologist

A good night's rest is necessary to your mental, physical, and emotional health. We encourage you to take action to improve the quality of your sleep.

Dr. Wes Head, NGDC pulmonologist and Sleep Center Medical Director, leads a team of professionals who can help you with your sleep problems. To learn more, or to set up an appointment, please call 678-450-3625.

1276 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, SE • Suite C • Gainesville, GA 30501 • www.ngdc.com • 678-450-3625

eat fresh

Boost Macronutrients with Fresh s n e e r g o r Mic

By Tami Charbonnet

Microgreens: Baby Greens, Lettuces, Sprouts and Seedlings

18

INSPIRE HEALTH

April 30, 2017

M

YOUR SOUL

icrogreens are commonly used on salads, soups, appetizers, and as artistic garnishes in fine dining restaurants. While they are often considered merely aesthetic, there are significant health benefits found within these tiny super food delicacies. Scientific research proves these seedlings are nutrient dense and contain important antioxidants.

Microgreens are edible seedlings harvested at the cotyledon leaf stage. According to studies at the University of Maryland and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, microgreen cotyledon leaves have considerably higher nutritional densities than mature leaves. Researchers discovered health-promoting benefits from consumption of microgreens, including a high antioxidant capacity and an abundance of vitamin C to help protect your body from the harmful effects of free radicals.

MISO

FIND & REVIEW HEALTHY PLACES AROUND THE WORLD

Trying to find a healthy place while in a new city?

Say goodbye to endless research! With MISO, you can easily see what’s around you and all the information you need is within one app. MISO simplifies searching for healthy places for busy, health conscious travelers and locals. Use MISO to find and read reviews of healthy food places, fitness studios, and gyms near you and around the world!

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture report that red cabbage microgreens had the highest levels of vitamin C among the tested varieties, with a 100-gram portion providing 147 milligrams of this vital nutrient. For comparison, an equal-sized serving of mature raw red cabbage contains 57 milligrams of vitamin C. Microgreens are also rich in the carotenoid, beta-carotene, which may help reduce risk of disease, such as cancer and eye disease. Many microgreens contain more beta-carotene than carrots12 milligrams per 100 grams compared with 8 milligrams in boiled carrots. Researchers who analyzed the beta-carotene content of microgreens found these super-nutritious greens also provide carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin.

Researchers at Yale University found that microgreens are a great source of vitamin E. According to scientists, “The recommended daily allowance for vitamin E is 15 milligrams of alphatocopherol, meaning that eating just a small amount of daikon radish microgreens would cover your daily requirement for this important antioxidant vitamin.”

Although microgreens are small, they pack an impressive punch of condensed nutrient density. Vitamin K is also found in abundance among these tiny seedlings, offering health benefits by “promoting normal blood clotting and preventing excessive bruising. Vitamin K also plays an important role in maintaining strong and healthy bones."

NUTRIENT DENSE MACRO-SALAD  4 cups of your favorite microgreens ½ cup strawberries  ½ cup thinly sliced granny smith apples  2 tablespoons sunflower seeds  1 tbsps chopped walnuts

 Drizzle your favorite vinaigrette dressing lightly over the salad or simplify with a splash of good balsamic vinegar and touch of extra virgin olive oil.

 Combine microgreen mixture in a large deep bowl Add strawberries, apples, sunflower seeds, and walnuts to mixture

MICROGREENS: Tatsoi Baby and Microgreens Purslane Microgreens Baby Bok Choy (Pak Choi) Broccoli Microgreens (Baby) Dandelion Greens Baby Romaine (Cos) Lettuce Kohlrabi Microgreens Radish Microgreens Snow Pea Shoots Daikon Microgreens (Kaiware) Sunflower Shoots (Sunnies)

Baby Swiss Chard Celery Microgreens Chervil Microgreens Green/Red Orach Microgreens Baby Beet Greens Cilantro Microgreens Baby Garland Chrysanthemum Fennel Microgreens Parsley Microgreens Basil Microgreens Beet Microgreens

Knotted up inside?

Relax. Call your digestive experts.

We can help.

Braselton | 678.987.1480 Gainesville | 678.987.1499 www.atlantagastro.com AGA, LLC and its affiliates are participating providers for Medicare, Medicaid, and most healthcare plans offered in Georgia. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn.§ #inspirehealthmag inspirehealthmag.com

INSPIRE HEALTH

19

mighty kids

Ge caching

FINDING AND LOGGING A GEOCACHE:

THE PERFECT BLEND OF TECHNOLOGY & THE GREAT OUTDOORS

1.

Click on the desired geocache to get information such as size, terrain, level of difficulty, description, hints and comments from other geocachers who have come and gone. (Beware: Some hints give away the farm.)

By Michele Robert Poche BILLED AS THE WORLD’S LARGEST TREASURE HUNT, GEOCACHING IS A REAL-WORLD OUTDOOR GAME, USING GPS-ENABLED DEVICES LIKE SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS. It gets its name from geo (earth) and cache (a hiding place). First appearing around the year 2000, geocache locations are now estimated at more than 2 million worldwide.

That means you and your family are never far away from starting your own hunt!

GETTING SET UP:

1.

Download the free app. (A premium level featuring more locations is also available.)

2.

3.

Create an account.

Use the map to locate geocaches near you.

2.

3.

Use this information to locate the geocache.

Sign the log sheet within it (most containers screw open) and log your find on the app, leaving comments for the next visitors if you wish.

4.

Leave the geocache exactly as you found it!

THINGS TO REMEMBER: • Geocaches come in all

shapes, sizes, and difficulties.

One might hang from a tree at eye level, and the next might be magnetized to a pole only a foot off the ground.

P

• Some contain a little trinket within them, such as a button, a coin, etc. Feel free to take the item and replace it with something comparable of your own.

E

• It’s best (and more fun!) to hunt in pairs or even small groups. If you’re ever uncomfortable with the location of a geocache, move on to the next one.

20

INSPIRE HEALTH

April 30, 2017

“Not all who st. Some wander are lo ing.” ch are just geoca - Unknown

recipe

Delivering

Tender Loving Care for generations

Gainesville | Braselton

Living GREEN

GUACAMOLE

By Lauren Amerson INGREDIENTS:  1 avocado  Juice from ½ lime  ¼ cup tomato (diced)  2 Tbsps. sauerkraut or pink sauerkraut  1 inch jalapeno, minced, no seeds  ¼ cup onion (diced)  1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro (chopped)  ¼ tsp. salt (optional)  ¼ tsp. black pepper  Garnish: ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

PREPARATION: 1. Cut avocado in half.

Discard pit. Scoop flesh out with a spoon and add to mixing bowl.

2. Squeeze the juice from the lime. Add to the mixing bowl.

3. Chop the tomato, onion, and cilantro. Add to mixing bowl.

4. Mince the jalapeño, then add to mixing bowl.

5. Measure and add all remaining ingredients (sauerkraut, salt, pepper).

Add to mixing bowl.

DIRECTIONS: 1. Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl, stir together until well mixed.

2. Transfer to a serving dish.

3. Garnish, serve and enjoy!

longstreetclinic.com • 770-718-1122 inspirehealthmag.com § #inspirehealthmag

YIELDS: 1.5 CUPS

INSPIRE HEALTH

21

recipe

Bee GINGER Bee TEA SMOOTHIE

By Tami Charbonnet

INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp local bee pollen l 1 tbsp local honey l (1) 6-inch piece of ginger, peeled l 1 cup green tea, cooled l 1 cup frozen fruit (peaches, strawberries, bananas, etc.) l 1 cup spinach l Blueberries, kiwi and coconut l

DIRECTIONS Add all ingredients to blender, process until smooth, top with a sprinkle of bee pollen for a “candy” crunch and enjoy! Garnish with blueberries, kiwi and coconut. 

The Latest Advances in

TREATING PAIN

Relieve Pain • Restore Function • Renew Life

Innovative procedures using your own body’s ability to heal...

• Stem Cell Therapy with Your Own Cells • Platelet Rich Plasma • Prolotherapy

Treatment for...

• Discs • Tendons • Ligaments • Joints

Dr. Givogre has more than 20 years experience in Regenerative Medicine techniques and injection treatments.

Lanier Interventional Pain Center

John L. Givogre, M.D.

2335 Limestone Overlook Gainesville, GA 30501 Just off Limestone Parkway at Windward

770-297-0356 • lanierpain.com

feature

HEARTBURN CAUSES

CANCER

By Casey Graybeal, MD -- Surgeon at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group To read the full article, please visit ngpg.org/heartburn-causes-cancer Esophageal cancer isn't common. It doesn't rank in the top 10 cancers in frequency. You probably can't name a celebrity who has had esophageal cancer, unless you remember the Smothers Brothers. It does have some distinctions, however, that make it worthy of recognition. Only pancreatic cancer kills a higher percentage of those it affects, and, in recent years, esophageal cancer has been increasing at a rate higher than any other cancer. Why? It's simple— heartburn causes esophageal cancer, and lots of people get heartburn.

Since April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, my goal is to make heartburn sufferers in northeast Georgia aware that "heartburn causes cancer.” Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) results in chronic exposure to refluxed stomach acid and can result in pre-cancerous damage to the esophagus’ tissue. Less than one percent of GERD sufferers in the US are referred for treatment beyond acid production reducing drugs, despite evidence that surgery improves quality of life and reduces the risk of progressing to cancer.

Esophageal cancer is a heartbreaking disease. I commonly see esophageal cancer patients in their 40s and 50s – most of whom knew they had GERD and were being treated by a physician with medication, but were not evaluated for cancer risk. If this risk is identified early, we often can intervene with extensive treatment that may include surgery.

If you or someone you know has these symptoms, please visit ngpg.org/ heartburn or call 770-219-9200, to schedule an appointment.

inspirehealthmag.com § #inspirehealthmag

INSPIRE HEALTH

23

ENJOY YOUR DINNER AND FORGET ABOUT HEARTBURN now eating food I haven’t been able to eat in 30 years. And, after decades of “ I’m taking medications, I now take none! ” – Real Patient

If you have heartburn twice a week or more, you may have acid reflux disease – but you don’t have to suffer.

Surgery can offer permanent relief for acid reflux, also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Our surgeons are experts in the management of GERD and can provide complete evaluation and treatment.

Casey Graybeal, MD

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 770-219-9200 or visit ngpg.org/heartburn

Heartburn & Swallowing Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center