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Beet, Orange, and Avocado Salad

Adapted From The Whole30 Cookbook, pg. 290

Serves 2

2 medium beets

1 tablespoons of melted coconut oil or ghee

1 tablespoon of olive oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 orange, halved, one half zested and juiced,

one half peeled and cut into segments

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced

  1. 1. There are numerous ways to cook beets. Pre-cooked beets (e.g. Love Beets brand, organic, vacuum packed) are available in many produce sections in grocery stores. Here is a link to one of the best ways to cook them yourself that avoids both the need to peel them first and also the toxic effects of cooking them in aluminum foil, a popular technique on the internet: https://toriavey.com/wprm_print/44696  .  Steaming works well as does an Instapot.  The easiest way to peel a beet is after it is cooked and slightly cooled. Then use a paper towel to gently rub off the skin.  It comes of easily. Use the coconut oil or ghee if oil is needed during cooking.
  2. 2. Dice the cooked beets into about one inch cubes and place in a serving bowl.
  3. 3. In a smaller bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of quality olive oil with the vinegar, orange juice, salt, and pepper and whisk until combined.
  4. 4. Add the orange segments and the avocado to the beets and drizzle the dressing over them. Sprinkle the orange zest, then toss to coat, and serve.

Note: If you decide to double the recipe for leftover purposes, simply avoid adding the avocado until you are ready to serve it, to avoid browning and mushy avocado.  Adding some microgreens such as pea shoots or frisée, or a few pistachio nuts can add some additional flair, flavor, and texture.

By |2020-08-27T17:00:18-06:00September 13th, 2020|General, Recipes|

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By |2020-08-07T12:19:51-06:00August 8th, 2020|General|

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I absolutely love the facilities aura and energy! At every appointment, from the moment I walk in, to the end of my visit, I am greeted and received with the utmost care. I am truly happy and satisfied with my results. I had many symptoms that no doctor could explain or treat. I was always prescribed medicine with no explanation or direction. After years of worry, I decided to search for a homeopathic doctor. Dr. McManus surpassed my expectations, she treats with medicine if needed, but focuses on wholesome nutrition. Exactly what I needed! Dr. McManus is very passionate, patient, great listener, and respectful to the patients needs. She put me on a gut reset protocol that has improved and alleviated many symptoms that I was experiencing and it has only been a month! I feel great now, but I can imagine how much better and brighter my health will look as I continue to follow her advice. I’m very excited to be on a healthy journey with Dr. McManus and her knowledgeable and friendly staff!!!

By |2020-08-05T12:56:02-06:00August 8th, 2020|General, Testimonials|

Foods That Support DNA Repair

The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness

Here is a list of some of the most supportive foods which provide the resources to make the enzymes the body requires to repair DNA and their corresponding phyto-nutrients. These are all healthy foods we should ensure are frequently included in our daily diets. The key is rotation and inclusion of as many as possible over time.

Vitamin D

Salmon, wild

Trout

Cod Liver Oil

Mushrooms, portabella

Tuna, canned, Skipjack

Sardines

Pork, cooked

Egg 

 

Sulforaphane

Broccoli

Rutin

Apples

Black tea

Green tea

Buckwheat

 

Quercetin

Capers

Red onion

Berries

Broccoli

 

Curcumin

Turmeric

 

Fisetin

Strawberries

Green tea

Chamomile tea

Apples

 

Resveratrol

Pistachios

Grapes

Blueberries

Dark Chocolate

 

Epigallocatechin-3-gallate

a.k.a EGCG

Green tea

 

Polyphenols

Apple peel

Pomegranate peel

Purple sweet potato

 

Delta- and Gamma Tocopherols (Vit. E) and

Tocotrienols

Raspberries

Blackberries

Hazelnuts

Olive Oil

 

Astaxanthin

Microalgae

Some seafood such as krill

 

Isothiocyanates

Broccoli

Cabbage

Kale

Arugula

Brussels sprouts

Cauliflower

Bok choy

Collards

Watercress

Radishes

 

Triterpenoids/Terpenes

Apples

Peppermint

Oregano

Thyme

Mango

Lemongrass

Rosemary

 

Sulfur Compounds

Garlic

Onion

Chives

Leeks

 

Carotenoids

Tomato

Watermelon

Guava

 

Magnesium

Halibut, wild

Almonds

Cashews

Spinach

Potato, baked with skin

Peanuts

Avocado

Kidney beans

Banana

By |2020-08-05T13:13:43-06:00August 8th, 2020|Articles, General|

EMF Protection, Part 2

By Mila McManus, M.D.

Last month in our newsletter we wrote about the health crisis that is emerging as a result of electropollution and the magnitude of the 5G implementation around the world.  We provided an extensive list of steps to take in and around your home and workplace to protect your body from electromagnetic pollution.  If you missed it, click here to read it! While reducing exposure is the first and most important step, it is also important to take self-care measures to support your internal chemistry at the cellular level against EMF damage.

Without diving deep into biochemistry, what is important to understand is that the constant barrage of electromagnetic radiation in unusually patterned and high frequencies results in damage at the DNA level and increases oxidative stress. For the human body, this means many critical resources are depleted, preventing the immune system from being able to repair the damage and work effectively for you.  This is problematic for children who have thinner skulls and developing brains, as well as the aging, whose bodies are generally less effective with replenishment of nutrients simply by way of the aging process. Replacing these resources (e.g. vitamins, minerals, enzymes) is another critical piece to living healthfully for young and old alike.  Generally, the older (over 40) we are, the more aggressive our therapy needs to be.

Here are specific ways you can care for yourself and your family:

#1  Read last month’s article and determine to reduce the family’s exposure, especially during sleeping hours.  This gives the body time to repair and reset, away from EMF exposure.

#2  Practice time restricted eating (a.k.a intermittent fasting), limiting your consumption of food to a narrow window of time each day, ideally to a 6-8 hour window.  For example, eating meals only between 9am and 5pm, or  12pm to 6pm.  The alternating fasting period results in production of some of the essential nutrients required to support mitochondrial cleaning and repair at the DNA level. Also, having your last food at least three to four hours before going to bed protects depletion of critical enzymes for repair.

#3  Exercise in some way every day. The most effective options include high intensity exercise, aerobic, and resistance exercises.  When we exercise, the essential repair and signaling enzymes for our DNA are increased.

#4  Be sure your supplementation includes about 25 mg of niacin a day.  Niacin is a necessary precursor in the body for the production of the enzymes for DNA repair. One of the best studies suggests that inexpensive, non-time release niacin is preferred. It is often found in high quality B-Complex and Multi vitamins.  We offer both in our office.

#5  Once again, what we eat remains foundational to disease prevention, strong immunity, and protection from EMFs specifically. Fruits, vegetables, and other plant nutrients such as those found in spices, nuts, and seeds offer some of the most important nutrients for stimulating the action of the enzymes and co-enzymes that protect and correct our DNA.  Anytime we can get our nutrition from food over a supplement, we will be getting the natural, elemental vitamins and minerals needed for good health.  That is why choosing properly grown (i.e., organic, non-GMO, unrefined) minimally processed food is the most sensible first step to good health.  Some of the essential vitamins, minerals, and enzymes for DNA repair, which can be found mostly in plants, include magnesium, vitamin D, fisetin, resveratrol, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), quercetin, isothiocyanates, terpenes, sulfur compounds, carotenoids, and fatty acids. For a specific list of some of the best sources, click here .

#6  Detoxification is an especially important step for staying healthy and providing protection from EMFs.  It involves removing as many toxicants as possible from our diets, environments, and lifestyles while always staying focused on promoting and supporting the body’s detoxification pathways.  One of the most effective ways is through the use of far or near infrared saunas.  Here is an article about detoxification and how to go about it. 

We believe it is important for everyone to begin to take intentional and consistent steps toward protecting yourself against the increasing impacts of EMFs to the human body, especially with the advent of 5G technologies. 

 

[1] Primary resource for this article is from

Mercola, Joseph. EMF*D -5G, Wi-Fi & Cell Phones: Hidden Harms and How to Protect Yourself. New York: Hay House, Inc. 2020

 

 

By |2020-08-07T12:17:33-06:00August 8th, 2020|Articles, General|

The Latest on Avocado Oil

Nancy Mehlert, MS

I have been wondering how long it would take for this news break, and to be honest, I am not surprised at all.  Over this last decade, much has been documented about the fact that most olive oils, are not in fact, pure, fresh pressed, unadulterated oil.  In light of that, it is no surprise that the same has been stated now about avocado oil. 

According to Dr. Mercola[i], and based on a study completed in October of this year published by the journal Food Control (116:107328) a number of similar concerns about olive oil are also true about avocado oil:

  • 22 avocado oil brands were evaluated, 82% of which were found to be rancid, and 3 of which had no avocado oil in them but were mostly soybean oil instead.
  • Countries of origin were California, Mexico, Brazil, and Spain

As with many plant oils, the reasons for concern center around the quality of the source of the oil.  If the avocados used are bruised, overripe, and insect infected, they will not render a quality, fresh and pure oil.  Additionally, oil deteriorates with time by becoming oxidized, so if the time between harvest and  processing is too long, then an oxidized oil will be the outcome.  Finally, and importantly, most oil extraction methods, which are fast and cheap, are accomplished through high heat processing, resulting in damage to these delicate, mono-unsaturated fats. Molecular damage means your body cannot make good use of the nutrient source and it becomes an interfering toxicant or “trash” that must be cleared from the body.

For the time being, I have been able to confirm with Primal Kitchen that their olive and avocado oils are pure, with no other oils added, and have been tested for high quality and purity numerous times throughout every phase of production. Our books and dietary instructions include how to choose a good olive oil. Until then, the best way to benefit from the incredible nutrition in an avocado is to eat the real whole fruit. It remains one of the healthiest foods in the world!

[i] https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2020/07/08/fake-avocado-oil.aspx

By |2020-08-05T13:20:55-06:00August 8th, 2020|General, NANCY’S NUTRITIONAL NUGGET|

Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette

From The Whole30 Cookbook, pg.328

Both raspberries and olive oil offer the important nutrients required for DNA repair and reduction of oxidative stress which makes this a healthy and tasty treat for salad dressing.

Ingredients

½ cup fresh, organic raspberries, finely shopped or mashed

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts

1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro (or ¼ teaspoon dried)

¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix together the raspberries, vinegar, walnuts, and cilantro in a small bowl.
  2. Drizzle in the olive oil and whisk steadily to emulsify.
  3. Adjust taste with salt, pepper, (stevia or monk fruit if desired), and toss into salad.

Ideas: Try this with a grilled chicken salad, over baby spinach or on diced cucumbers.  You can also swap out the raspberries with any other kind of berry.

By |2020-08-05T12:52:42-06:00August 8th, 2020|General, Recipes|

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The following is taken from Tru Niagen’s website:

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In 2004, Dr. Charles Brenner discovered that nicotinamide riboside (NR) could increase levels of a vital cellular resource. This resource is a central regulator in energy metabolism and is believed to play an important role in healthy human aging. Based on Dr. Brenner’s patents and the established techniques of our parent company ChromaDex, NR was exclusively licensed and developed as NIAGEN®.

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By |2020-07-07T09:58:27-06:00July 8th, 2020|Articles, General|

I was a mess at my first appointment…

by L.G.

My neighbor recommended Dr. McManus to me in 2017. I am so happy she did! Dr. McManus and her entire staff are wonderful. Everyone on staff is knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and kind. I was a mess at my first appointment. Suffering from food allergies, inflammation, leaky gut, over weight and just miserable. It didn’t take long for me to start feeling better. Dr. McManus knew where to start. I’m still a work in progress, but I am no longer miserable and feel great most of the time. Thank you Dr. McManus, Sandra, Nancy, Tami, Nina, Kim, Diane! Everyone is awesome……

By |2020-07-07T09:54:52-06:00July 8th, 2020|General, Testimonials|