Chocolate Raspberry Treat made with Coconut Oil

Are you in the mood for a chocolate treat & want to eat some AMAZING coconut oil in the process?  Try the recipe below!

• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup cocoa (Or even better cacao)
• 2 TBS honey (Or sweetener of choice.  I personally love honey the best but another favorite is coconut palm sugar or pure maple syrup.  For those on candida clear use xylitol.)
• Optional: A couple handfuls of raspberries (This really should be mandatory because it tasted so good.)

Mix everything together.  You can leave the raspberries in whole or mash them up like I did so they blend in better.

Put your mixture in the freezer for about 3 to 5 minutes for a fudge like texture or 10 to 15 minutes for a hard chocolate bar like texture.  (NOTE: Coconut oil changes from a solid state to liquid around 76 degrees.  To make it liquid you can warm it up or it may already be in that form like mine because my house is much warmer in the summer.  You can also make it really solid by putting it in the freezer for 15 minutes or more.  You get the 'softened' texture by not leaving it in the freezer to completely harden up.)

Tips: It's not easy to eat out of a bowl when you keep it in the freezer for 15 minutes but best when it has only been in there for 5 minutes or so.  You can also make this mixture and put in a muffin tins with liners.  Then when it freezes it is in a nice single serving formation and easy to eat!  Enjoy!

Before I wrote this post

Mixed up the coconut oil, cocoa & honey

Added in the raspberries and mashed them up

It was gone before I even finished typing this post!  

And guess what?  I don't even feel bad about it.

For the original post I made on it click here.

New Essential Oils Blends by Nature Sunshine

Over the past few months Nature Sunshine has come out with some amazing new essential oil blends.  Read more on them below & stop by the office to smell or try them out! My personal favorite is Core!

Blends

• Breathe Deep. Take a deep breath and exhale. This clearing blend will have you breathing deep and clear in no time.
• Rub on your chest and put on the tip of your nose when having trouble breathing or during a chest cold.
• Changes. Women's Health Blend. Changes helps women ease the symptoms that are traditionally associated with PMS or the transitional phase of menopause.
• Core. Balancing Blend. Always remember to BE YOURSELF. Achieve a natural balance and sense of purpose with this supportive and unique blend.
• My personal favorite.  Very balancing.
• Essential Shield. Shield yourself against the changing seasons with this protective formula.
• GREAT FOR KIDS: Put on the bottom of their feet during cold/flu season.
• Inspire. Uplifting Blend. Inspire greatness in yourself and those around you with this uplifting and fresh blend.
• Recover. Soothing Blend. Apply this deep, cool and penetrating blend to muscles after workout.
• Refuge. Calming Blend. Allow REFUGE to be your daily safe haven. As daily stresses and worries accrue, REFUGE will be your beacon for peace and serenity.
• Tei-Fu. Soothing Blend. Invigorate the mind and ease the body with this soft and refreshing blend. This blend is like yoga to your soul.
• When I smell this blend I just feel more uplifted & energized.  You can use daily or rub on your chest for colds or trouble breathing.  Rub on your forehead, back of your neck and behind your ears for headaches.

Essential oils can be rubbed on the bottom of your feet because they are very easily absorbed there due to the large amount of pores.  When I personally like the smell of the oils I rub them on my chest and on the side of my neck below my ear so I can smell them throughout the day.  You can also get a diffuser to make your whole house smell good!  A personal favorite for my home lately is lemon & lavender and lemon & peppermint.

For a complete list of all their single oils and blends click here.  

For Nature Sunshine ordering instructions click here.

Stop by our office to test them out!

Skillet Cookie Recipe

Everyone loves desserts during the summer, especially ones that involve ice cream!  After eating grain and dairy free for many years, I miss how great homemade chocolate chip cookies taste.  One of my favorite ways to eat chocolate chip cookies is in the form of a skillet cookie.  It's my family's favorite indulgence.  This recipe is very simple and adapted from a favorite blogger of mine.  You can make cookies out of this or do the full skillet cookie.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, preferably grassfed, softened (you can use solid coconut oil)
2 cup almond flour
1 cup arrowroot
1/2 cup coconut palm sugar
4 tablespoons maple syrup
2 large egg, preferably pasture raised
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup Enjoy Life chocolate chips
1 pint vanilla ice cream- (The brand we indulge in is Luna and Larry's Organic Coconut Bliss.  Available at Whole Food's and some Krogers)
Almond Slivers to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In either a food processor or with beaters, cream the butter, coconut palm sugar, egg, maple syrup and vanilla for about 30 seconds. You might need to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula to get it all mixed in.
• Add the almond flour, arrowroot, baking soda and salt and mix until combined.
• Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.

Here is where the recipe differs from the original:
 
For Cookies...

• Drop by tablespoons on a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Transfer to a wire rack to cool, or at least as long as you can stand it.

For a skillet cookie...

• Pour batter into a 10-12 inch cast iron pan
• Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown, but still soft
• Take out of the oven and immediately top with ice cream and almond slivers

Enjoy!

Becca Potter

BeccaPotterNRT@gmail.com

To schedule online with Becca click the link below

 https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/home?studioid=213814 

Warts

If you or anyone you know suffers from warts (anywhere from 1 to multiple) here is a simple protocol we recommend to patients that can make a big difference!  We have to kill or knock out the virus from the inside out, which is what VS-C TCM is for!

VS-C TCM (Comes in both capsule and liquid form for kids. Stock number 949-2 or 3167-6 for the liquid)

• Adults can take anywhere from 3 to 4 per day and children can take 1 to 2 per day
• VS-C TCM is also great for shingles, mono, cold/canker sores and other tough viruses!

Black Ointment (Use topically- Stock number 1696-9)

• Simply apply this to the area over the wart and it will help pull out the 'seed' and promote healing.  It is black so you will have to apply a band aid over the area so you don't get it all over your clothes!

To learn about how to order products from Nature Sunshine click here.

168 Chemicals per Day

As consumers we use many personal care products from shampoo, lotion, makeup, toothpaste, etc.  On average a woman puts on over 168 chemicals DAILY (not monthly or yearly) but DAILY. 

Many of these chemicals are known to wreak havoc on our hormones which cause many problems, symptoms or issues to occur as a result.

Think about what you put IN and ON your body (and your children’s body).  This is why we fully support and promote Beautycounter for their clean products, constant research and promise to not compromise their integrity along the way. 

For beauty products ranging from shampoos, face wash, sunscreen, makeup, kids body wash, etc. click here. 

New Weight Loss Program at MTCAM!

Lori Doyle (our office manager) is going to be starting a new 13 week guided weight loss program at our office!  We couldn't be more excited about it!  You do not have to be a patient at our office to join (all are welcome).  Below is a quick outline of the program and what to expect.  

What is IN.FORM?

IN.FORM is a different kind of weight loss program. This 13-week program is unique, using support and enthusiasm coupled with a small group setting. It brings to life all the elements of health, beginning with weight loss, and progressing to lifelong health. IN.FORM offers a truly holistic approach to weight management and overall well-being. It offers:

• Socializing. A fun group setting allows you to quickly tap into a powerful social network. Statistically this is the most successful way to succeed in changing lifelong habits. Change is always easier with friends!
• Accountability.  Weekly weigh-ins and measurements will track your success and assess your needs. You will be a part of a team based on encouragement, sharing your accomplishments and creating goals.
• IN.FORM BioTracker.  Measures weight, body fat, hydration levels, lean muscle mass, bone mass, metabolic age and more so that you will gain understanding of your body's unique needs.
• Health Education.  Lori will teach you how to take realistic baby steps that will lead to unbelievable results and aid in maintaining life-long eating habits. You will learn how your body works, how your thyroid and hormones affect metabolism, and what to do about it.
• Emotional Support. Emotions play a key role in any weight-loss journey. She will provide knowledge to guide you in customizing a program to support your emotional well-being and balance your stress responses.
• IN.FORM Heath Assessments.  Lori will recommend supplementation to personally fit your needs and help accelerate your success. You will learn specific protocols and remedies customized for your needs.
• Exercise. She will teach you to be more aware of your daily activity and how it impacts your success with weight-loss. You will learn how to form attainable habits that fit your lifestyle.

Date: July 7, 2015-September 29, 2015

Time: Every Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Middle Tennessee Center for Alternative Medicine

7123 Crossroads Blvd. Brentwood, TN 37027 

13 Week Coaching Fee: $249

Please email informlori@gmail.com to RSVP or if you have any questions.

Refreshing Drink!

Bored with water or need a way to spruce it up?  Try this!

Fill your glass with water, juice of 1/4 to 1/2 lemon and 1 TBS of Chlorophyll ES (by Nature Sunshine).  The chlorophyll has a minty flavor which is great on its own... and tastes great with lemon too!  It is green and will make your drink green, so don't panic when it changes color! 

Chlorophyll is very healing and alkalizing to the body- as well as a natural deodorizer.  It greatly reduces body odor in all places as well as makes your bowel moments less smelly.  Just a fyi- your bowel movements really should NOT smell terrible.  If they do you are having trouble digesting your foods and not absorbing all the nutrients like you should and/or you are toxic.  Chlorophyll ES is a great place to start!

For more info on Cholorphyll ES click here (and remember the cholorphyll needs to stay in the fridge after you open it).