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Tropical Carrot + Ginger + Turmeric Smoothie

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SPINAL CARE 101

With green smoothies being all the rage lately, we thought you might appreciate something a little more…orange!

This delicious and nutrient-packed smoothie delivers a hefty dose of anti-oxidants, natural anti-inflammatories, and essential fatty acids that serve to assist your body’s recovery from Structural Shifts in the spine.

Here are some of the incredible benefits from the main ingredients:

  • Carrot // Beta carotene-packed, antioxidant- and Vitamin A-rich, vision booster, free radical fighter (source)
  • Turmeric // Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich, battles conditions from bruises to IBD to toothaches, free radical-fighter, lowers cholesterol (source)
  • Ginger // stomach soother, immune booster, infection fighter, anti-inflammatory powerhouse (source)

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Try out this great recipe that we found from Bon Appetite

Tropical Carrot, Ginger, And Turmeric Smoothie

(A pinch of salt makes everything taste better, including savory smoothies)

SERVINGS: MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS

1 blood or navel orange, peel and white pith removed
1 large carrot, scrubbed, coarsely chopped
½ cup frozen mango chunks
⅔ cup coconut water
1 tablespoon shelled raw hemp seeds
¾ teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
1½ teaspoons finely grated peeled turmeric
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Pinch of kosher salt

Using smoothie or ice crush setting, purée orange, carrot, mango, coconut water, hemp seeds, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and ½ cup ice in a blender until smooth.

ENJOY!

Ever Have A Gut Feeling?

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Your Gut & Your Nervous SystemThe nervous system is a complex and intricate network of wires that coordinates all of the functions in the body. Our nervous system is protected by a bony structure that we know as the spine. Within the spine there are multiple sections that work together to provide structural support, protection for the central nervous system, and flexibility for day to day physical activity.

When there is a Structural Abnormality within the spine, instead of protection of the nervous there is obstruction of and friction on the wires that coordinate the functions of our body.

The digestive system has so many of these wire connections that some researchers call the gut our second brain. This is why Structural Abnormalities within the spine can cause secondary effects in our stomachs. Similar to the USB wires that charge our smartphones and tablets, the wires in our body provide a source of power as well as an avenue for information exchange.

So what happens to the gut when the wires that feed into the area are obstructed?

  • decreased motility
  • damage to intestinal linings
  • bloating
  • gut flora imbalance

Common secondary conditions include:

  • chronic fatigue
  • suppressed immunity
  • diarrhea/constipation
  • irritable bowel syndrome

While there are many other factors involved with gut health (sorry, you shouldn’t eat a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts every day!), without a healthy connection between your gut and your nervous system your gut health will be severely limited.

Call our office and come to one of our introductory presentations or schedule a Complimentary Consultation to find out more about Structural Abnormalities and how they might be affecting your health.

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