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DU20 Holistic Oasis: Heal and Connect Within

August 14, 2013/in Local, Primary Foods, Review /by phiggins

DU20 in Delray Beach is truly a Holistic Oasis, they offer Eastern Medicine treatments including acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, and float-meditation. I have been going there for a few months and decided to share my experience with you all because I truly feel amazing after every visit and I get more connected and a better understanding of how to best serve myself body-mind-spirit.

My personal acupuncture physician is Dr. Stephanie Pierre, she is loving, knowledgeable, and an amazing healer. Dr. Nick Kusturic is co-owner with his sister Natalie Kusturic and also an acupuncture physician. Dr. Nick is highly skilled and professional in his craft and equally as warm and kind. I can’t say enough goods things about each of them, they are wonderful!

Located at the corner of NE 2nd Avenue and NE 1st Street across from the Hyatt Place hotel in the heart of Pineapple Grove in Delray Beach. You will walk into a serene and welcoming environment and be greeted by a friendly face and offered tea or water prior to your treatment.

The tea bar is beautifully decorated, grab a seat and settle in, you can come anytime to enjoy some tea – hot or cold, no treatment required. This is a great place to enjoy happy hour any night of the week!

To the right of the tea bar is the studio where live classes are taught and seminars are held. Check the schedule for classes of Tai Chi or Qigong, both are taught by Dr. Nick Kusturic. I haven’t taken one of these classes, but I know Dr. Nick and he confident as he is gentle, so I‘m sure his classes are enjoyable and worthwhile.

For acupuncture and massage treatments you will be led to a comfortable room with soft lighting and a massage table to lay upon. Meditative music gently fills the room. I am led to the room to wait for Dr. Stephanie or she greets me at the tea bar to take me back for my session. I am instantly relaxed. We go over how I am feeling that day, any issues that came up that week, she checks my tongue, and checks my pulses. Looking at the tongue is a practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), you can tell a lot about a person’s state of health just by looking at their tongue. Next she checks my pulses on each wrist which are related to different organs in the body, this tells her the strength and condition of them. Based upon those points and what we discussed she chooses which points on my body to treat.

I began going to Dr. Stephanie for fertility enhancement, this is one of the specialties that both she and Dr. Nick treat. After a few visits with a reproductive endocrinologist to get diagnosed and tested, I decided to go to acupuncture to heal my body and balance it out to get ready for conception. I have read a great deal about this subject and learned through my research the power of acupuncture to increase fertility. Acupuncture can be used alone or alongside western medical fertility treatments by reproductive endocrinologists to increase chances of conception.

Acupuncture can be used to for treatment of several conditions or concerns, including:

Sports Medicine
Pain Management
Fertility Enhancement
Sexual Disorders
Pediatric Care
Anxiety, Depression
Skin Inflammation: acne, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis
Allergies
Sleep Disorders
Chronic Fatigue

Post treatment time, the tea bar is a great place to enjoy tea, chat with the staff, and say good bye until next time.

Come to DU20 to heal and connect within with the love and support of professionals!

Amazing staff and healing treatments for your body-mind-spirit.

Dr. Stephanie Pierre hand-made chocolate with love. I enjoyed one after my treatment seated at the tea bar then had another at home with my favorite “Tea for Her” from DU20’s tea bar.

DU20 Holistic Oasis – Acupuncture in Delray Beach

103 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444

Tel: 561-455-2147
Fax: 561-455-2762

Holiday Schedule: We will be closed Monday,
December 24th through Tuesday, January
1st in Observance of the Holidays.

Normal Hours of Operation:
Mon 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Closed on Sunday

Disclaimer:

This post is based upon my personal experience. The materials and content contained on this website are for general health information only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Drink Your Vitamins? Benefits of Liquid Vitamins vs Tablet + Pills

August 9, 2013/2 Comments/in Guest Post, Tips /by phiggins

Ever wonder whether your vitamins of choice are really the best choice? Here is an informative guest post to help you decide. Thank you Sarah Brimhall for this wealth of information!!

The store shelves are packed with tons of different multivitamins. You can find vitamins in pill, tablet, gel cap, powder and even liquid form. It can be hard to know which vitamin to choose with so many options on the market. There are lots of things to consider when picking a multivitamin, including delivery method and absorption rate.

There are many people who have a hard time swallowing pills. It’s no wonder when you see the size of some of the multivitamins on the market today. The other problem with pills is the effect they can have on your digestive system. It’s not uncommon for people to experience an upset stomach when taking too many pills everyday. Big pills can be incredibly hard for your body to digest.

When your body can’t properly digest the vitamins you’re taking it can also affect how much of the vitamin you’re able to absorb. The label of your multivitamin will tell you how much of each vitamin, mineral and nutrient is in each dose, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that’s how much you’re body is able to utilize. When your body isn’t absorbing the full amount of the vitamins, you aren’t getting all the benefits you may be looking for. Different delivery methods for vitamins offer different absorption rates.

Delivery System / Rate of Absorption*
Pill or tablet – 10%
Capsule – 20%
Gel Cap – 30%
Transdermal Patch – 45%
Sublingual Liquid – 50%
Intramuscular Injection – 90%
Intraoral or Sublingual Spray – 95%
Intravenous Injection – 100%
*Source: Physicians’ Desk Reference, NPPDR No. 18:676, 1997

There’s lots to think about when deciding which multivitamin to add to your daily health routine. While any vitamin may be better than no vitamin, there are certainly options that are better than others. Make sure you do your research because taking a good multivitamin can go a long way to maintaining your overall health and well-being, so it’s important to make sure you pick a good one.

About the Author:

Sarah Brimhall is a blogger for Liquid Health, Inc. , http://nextstepnutrition.com/ She graduated from Wartburg College in 2002 with a degree in Communications and has worked for Liquid Health, Inc. for 8 years. As a mother of two, Sarah is particularly interested in learning how to live a healthy lifestyle and helping her family to do the same with liquid vitamins and liquid supplements.

Mango Chicken Featuring Mom and Me Jams {Mango Jam}

August 8, 2013/in Local, Product, Recipe, Review /by phiggins

Ever since I heard about the new West Boca Raton Green Market, I’ve made it there almost every week to seek out delicious foodie finds. I spotted Katrina, the owner of Mom and Me Jams with her wide selection of colorful and homemade jams. Chatting with Katrina about the jams, I learned that everything is tripled sterilized and made fresh on a weekly basis – take that Welch’s grape! She had me at homemade, preservative free, family recipe. Now that’s made with love and doesn’t food made that way taste so much better!

I sampled a few flavors by the spoon and was thrilled by the idea of mango jam, who would have thought to make this? I’m so glad she did!

I could have put in on toast or oatmeal, but I craved something savory for this sweet delight. A sweet and savory dish was born.

Mango Chicken and Sweet Potatoes over Spinach

This one pan dish pleases a crowd. I made it for my mother-in-law and her mother when they came into town then I made it again tonight. It’s delicious and satisfying, I even took my mother-in-law to the green market last Sunday and she picked up a jar of her own. Now she can recreate this back home in her kitchen too.

All Mom and Me Jams come in this adorable jar sealed with pretty cloth and a ribbon!

Ingredients:

1-2 Tablespoons coconut oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 large sweet potato or garnet yam, chopped

1#-1.5# chicken breast, cut into cubes

3 Tablespoons Mom and Me Jams {Mango Jam}

sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

2 cups fresh spinach per plate, optional to enjoy with cooked dish

Method:

1. Chop onion and sweet potatoes.

2. Heat pan to medium then add 1 Tablespoon coconut oil. Coat pan with coconut oil then add onion and potatoes.

3. Stir onion and sweet potatoes in pan to coat with oil, then turn down heat to medium-low and cover.

4. Cook veggies 10-12 minutes until fork goes through easily, you want the veggies al dente at this point.

5. Turn heat up to medium again. Push veggies to outside of pan then add cut up chicken breast to middle of pan and top with mango jam.

6. Turn chicken over and cook all sides, stir to distribute mango jam over chicken. Add 1 Tablespoon coconut oil to pan, if needed.

7. Turn heat down to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes with cover on pan.

8. Check to ensure chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, juices will run clear from chicken.

9. Turn heat back to medium for final sear and toss chicken, onions, sweet potatoes with mango jam. Add sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste.

10. Serve hot over a bed of fresh spinach.

11. Enjoy!!

Find Mom and Me Jams locally at the West Boca Green Market Sundays year-round 8:30am – 2pm.

Katrina currently makes 12 varieties of jams and jellies. A few are made specifically for grilling as well.

http://www.momandmejams.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MomAndMeJams

Twitter: http://twitter.com/momandmejams

Phone: 561.287.6058

E-mail: momandmejams@gmail.com

Guest Post: 5 More Do It Yourself Beauty Tips

August 2, 2013/in Guest Post, Tips /by phiggins

A few weeks ago my friend Stuart sent me a guest post with 5 DIY Beauty Tips. I loved it so much, he sent me another 5 to share with you from his client Medical Supply 123! I’m happy to share these amazing tips with you! Thanks again Stuart and Medical Supply 123 Smile

All the creams and sticks and powders and shimmers that claim to make us our most beautiful all come with a price and chemicals. These can start running into lots of money. All these tips below you should have most of the products if not all in your house already. All these tips are simple little tricks that can make you look beautiful and save some money while doing so, what’s better than that

1. Want to know how to remove makeup and are unhappy with the makeup remover you are using now? Try this, almond or sesame oil. Take the oil and apply it with a cotton ball or soft cloth. Almond and sesame oil will remove all traces of makeup, including waterproof mascara quickly and easily. Simple.

2. Here is an oldie but goodie do you have puffy eyes? All you have to do is place thin, cool slices of cucumber on your eyes. Leave the cucumber slices on your eyes for 15 minutes and remove. The puffiness will be gone….magically. You can also use the cucumber to tone your face. Use either the slices or the juice. Leave on your face for 10 to 20 minutes and then rinse thoroughly. If you do not like cucumber you can try grated potato will also remove puffiness from your eyes.

3. A great one reminds me when I was a kid. Do you use those pore strips? Expensive aren’t they? Well all you need to do is use a thin layer of non-toxic white Elmer’s Glue. As a kid we all peeled it off our hands. Now as an adult, spread a thin layer on your face, let it dry, and peel off and there you have your own pore strips. Keep well clear of eyes.

4. Do you have apple cider vinegar in your house? If so you can mix 1/4 cup organic apple cider vinegar with 1 cup water to use as clarifying shampoo, then use your usual conditioner.

5. Ever wonder how to get those yellow stains off your nails? Well you can use whitening toothpaste, scrub nails if you like you can add lemon juice for extra bleaching power.

These are just some Do It Yourself beauty tips for you. Simple Easy as 1..2…3

This article has been provided by www.medicalsupply123.com. Online Medical Supplies and Health Supplies at discounted prices. They offers essentials for your medical needs to home therapy to vitamins and supplements. MedicalSupply123.com is not affiliated with this blog and isn’t responsible for content outside of this article.

How My Dog Cooled Off in This Summer Heat!

August 1, 2013/in Recipe, Tips, Weight Loss /by phiggins

This is my dog Cali, if you follow me on Facebook, you’ll see that I capture photos of her often. What can I say, she’s my baby girl. So cute and friendly!

This weekend she woke me up at 6am, my furry alarm clock 🙂

Being a busy working women, wife, and furmom, I’m often on the go. The other day, I had to drop Cali off at the vet for a checkup and I brought a healthy smoothie with me. Nothing complicated and I even made it the night before. Remember being busy means you have to take time to pre-prep your food.

My tips for pre-prepping food are:

Make your Smoothie the night before (like I did when I had to take Cali to the vet)

Make fresh Salads and put them in BPA free or glass Pyrex containers in the fridge so when preparing your lunch the next day – it will only take 5 minutes

Pre-make your protein on Sunday (animal or non-animal based meals such as chicken, beef, fish, a bean stew or a nice tofu or tempeh dish)

Make sure you have prepared your snacks for the week. Having snacks ready to go and keeping them in your car, in your bag or at works will keep you from eating junk.

Snacking can be delicious and it does not have to cost $4.00. Do you ever notice that every bar at Whole Foods (healthy or not healthy costs about $4.00)?

When I’m out and about for hours on end, I like to bring a snack. Instead of grabbing a Larabar or Think Thin bar, I have my trusty protein balls on hand. These babies are handy to stash in my purse and give me extra energy when I’m on the go. They are nut free, since as you know, I don’t tolerate nuts very well. I’m a sensitive foodie!

So here’s my secret weapon when I’m out and about and need some delicious fuel.

Recipe:

¾ cup pumpkin seeds

2 Tablespoon flax meal or ground chia seeds

2 Tablespoons coconut oil

2 Tablespoon raw honey

2 Tablespoons dried goji berries

¼ cup coconut flakes, optional

Combine all ingredients (except for coconut flakes) in a food processor. Use a tablespoon to scoop out batter then form into balls, you can use 2 tablespoons if you like and form balls about the size of a golf ball. Tip: wet hands with water then press balls and roll to form in a ball so they stay together. Optionally, roll each ball in the coconut flakes until coated and refrigerate until chilled.

Enjoy on the go or with a bowl of fresh berries to supercharge your day!

If you wanna learn the exact way I survive my busy day, even the days when I have to be on-the-go every second, then click here and you can access 89 recipes that lighten the load, reboot you, diminish the bloating feeling, then check out my Summer Reboot: https://www.totalhealthcounseling.com/summer-reboot/

This plan is how I live my life. Thank goodness for having a plan when you are a busy furmom ;).

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XOXO,

Pam

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