Please explain why you came to our office.
“Very bad back pain from my job of dog grooming.”
Please describe your response to treatment.
“I have had much less pain which has made me able to get back to exercise and hiking.”
`41 year-old female
Chocolate Cardamom Squares
Chocolate and cardamom–this is an interesting combination! These squares are gluten-free, dairy-free, and not too sweet—but still very yummy for a snack or light dessert. If you don’t have the tigernut flour, my favorite GF flour, use almond flour or rice flour. The chocolate chips are optional.
Spread in an 8 X 8 baking dish for about 9 squares
1/2 cup tigernut flour, or brown rice or almond flour
1/2 cup dry, finely shredded coconut
1/4 cup ground flax seed
2 Tbsp. arrowroot flour
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp orange extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup chocolate chipsand/ or chopped nuts, optional
Mix first 8 dry ingredients in a food processor. Add maple syrup and the extracts and blend well. Add eggs and blend well again. Stir in the chocolate chips if desired. Spread in a baking dish and bake at 350 F until just baked through–10 15 minutes. Do not overbake or they will be dry. As soon as you can smell them pierce with a knife and remove from the oven when the knife comes out clean.
Coconut-Peppermint Patties
It’s easy to make your own candy with very good ingredients. I like these coconut-peppermint patties because there is no cooking involved except for melting the chocolate chips. I bought a mold made of silicone and it works like a charm when removing the patties after they have set. And because the coconut filling is not cooked, I can use honey as the sweetener–I never heat honey as it will lose valuable properties if heated. As for the chocolate chips, use whichever type you like as long as they are organic. Really, this recipe could be considered low in sugars if you use chocolate chips that are not super sweet.
Makes 6, 2-inch round patties
Filling:
1-1/2 cups finely shredded organic dried coconut
1 tsp. vanilla extract
peppermint extract or essential oil to taste ( I used a few drops of the essential oil.)
2 Tbsp. melted ghee
1 Tbsp. honey
Chocolate :
1-1/2 cups chocolate chips, melted on a double boiler
Place all filling ingredients in a food processor and mix well. Taste to adjust peppermint extract. (Start with a few drops so you don’t overpower your candy.) Use a spoon to place enough melted chocolate in the bottom of your molds. Use the spoon to spread it evenly over the bottom and up the sides of each mold. Let cool and harden but keep the rest of the melted chocolate over the double boiler so it does not harden. Fill each mold with the coconut filling and press down flat evenly with the sides of the mold using a spoon. Spoon more melted chocolate over the top of each mold making sure you add enough that you seal the filling. Place in the refrigerator to fully harden. Remove from the mold and enjoy! Will keep in the refrigerator for as long as you resist finishing them off!
Time for a Coffee Break?
If you are feeling overworked, fatigued, or depleted and have muscle strain/tightness, hot flashes, and or slow healing of injuries it is time to take a hard look at your caffeine consumption. Besides being a diuretic (which depletes water soluble vitamins and minerals leading to fatigue), caffeine blocks a receptor (adenosine) which prevents adenosine from relaxing muscles leading to muscle tightness/injuries. Finally, consider that the frequent urination from the diuretic effect of caffeine can lead to kidney weakness according to Traditional Chinese Medicine which can weaken the back and knees. If you are having low back and knee problems, it is worth taking a break from caffeine and observing how any of these problems respond. It’s not just coffee and tea that are contributing to your caffeine consumption–be sure to check ingredient lists on any energy product you consume. Want some help? Schedule a nutrition consult today!
GF Chicken Noodle Soup
An old favorite, great for when you are feeling under the weather and simple to make, chicken noodle soup is best when homemade with your own flavorful chicken stock. I use rice noodles in this recipe–buy the organic ones available both brown rice and white rice. Field Day brand has fettuccini organic brown rice noodles that are available in health food stores and natural food co-ops. Vary the amount of noodles you put in the soup based on how much carbohydrate you want in the meal–with a salad this soup makes a great winter lunch or dinner. Make enough for leftovers!
Serves 2-4
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 cup of chopped carrot
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
2 Tbsp ghee
1 tsp. turmeric powder (optional)
1 cup water
3 cups of chicken broth
2 cups chicken meat, chopped
1-2 cups cooked rice noodles
Miso Master chickpea miso, 1 Tbsp (optional)
salt to taste
In a soup pot, melt the ghee and sauté the onions over medium heat for a few minutes. Add the carrot and celery and stir well while continuing to sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the crushed garlic and turmeric and then add water. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat and cover with the lid cracked to keep the mixture simmering. Simmer until the carrots are tender (taste one to be sure). Add the chicken broth and chopped chicken meat. Once the mixture comes to a simmer over medium heat, add the cooked noodles. Stir well. If adding miso, dissolve the miso in a 1/4 cup of water and add to the soup. Salt to taste.
Bye-bye Pregnancy Pain
Please explain why you came to our office.
“I came here because of neck, back, and pregnancy pain. I heard amazing reviews about this place so I wanted to give it a try!”
Please describe your response to treatment.
“I have never felt as good as I do now! The treatment has helped extremely with all my pain and especially my carpal tunnel! He is an amazing man and great at what he does!”
~24 year-old female
Help For My Baby
Please explain why you came to our office.
“My son was born with no connection between his stomach and intestine. He had surgery at a week old. After a long NICU stay, we came home with severe reflux. We tried everything–from breast milk, many different formulas, sitting up for long periods of time–nothing worked! My son was constantly uncomfortable and spitting up. I was desperate to help him and sought out chiropractic care!”
Please describe your response to treatment.
“Chiropractic care from Dr Burgoon made a world of difference for my son! Within 2 visits he was a different baby. He spit up less, was more relaxed and was a happier baby!”
~Mom of a 3 1/2 month old baby boy
You Can Look Forward to No Pain
Please explain why you came to our office.
“Knee pain, trouble going up and down stairs, squats, lunges”
Please describe your response to treatment.
“Started with adjustments the first few weeks, then added acupuncture twice a week. After the second treatment of acupuncture I noticed less pain. By the 4th treatment I haven’t had any pain. I look forward to my appointments with Dr. B weekly.”
`37 year-old female
Better after Every Treatment
Please explain why you came to our office.
“I have long-term back pain from an injury.”
Please describe your response to treatment.
“I feel less pain and more strength after every treatment.”
~40 year-old male
Do you have a Fatty Liver?
Thirty percent of Americans have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and don’t know it. It is asymptomatic until it has progressed to hepatitis (NASH) and mostly doctors are not looking for it. Before 1990, liver disease was rare and confined primarily to alcoholics or drug abusers. The recent upsurge coincides with the increase in obesity and metabolic syndrome (high blood pressure, high fasting blood sugar, low LDL, high triglycerides, and belly fat). Even children are being diagnosed with NAFLD. The good news is that it is reversible because the liver can regenerate.
If you are overweight, tired, have low HDL and high triglycerides and high VLDL, with elevated liver enzymes you may have NAFLD. The cause for concern is that it can lead to NASH with the eventual need for a liver transplant. The sad part is that most people would make the necessary diet and lifestyle changes to reverse the NAFLD if they knew they had it–and there is the added benefit of dropping weight!
Simple, routine blood work (metabolic panel and a cholesterol panel) are very useful for assessing the risk of NAFLD. Bring your blood results to us for a nutrition consult and we will help you with dietary and lifestyle recommendations for getting your liver back into good working condition.
