Dr. George Gauthier

07/10/2022

Who wouldn't want a bigger brain? 😬

It's well-known that certain nutrients help support cognitive health and brain longevity, but a recent study makes the case that anti-inflammatory foods also have a positive impact on brain volume.

The Framingham Heart Study is a population-based study of heart-health outcomes in several generations of participants dating back to 1948. After analyzing the data, researchers have found those who ate higher quantities of pro-inflammatory foods over time had a smaller total brain volume and smaller grey matter volume (the stuff that fires processes in the brain). 🔥

These findings indicate that anti-inflammatory foods can help promote not only cognitive function and overall brain health, but longevity outcomes as well. ❤️

Try to focus on whole, organic foods and avoid things like:

- Dairy
- Gluten
- Processed foods and sugars
- Alcohol
- Trans fats

🌟 Ready to learn more about lowering inflammation and building cognitive function? Our office is here to help!

07/09/2022

If you're down for a slightly more complicated recipe, this dish certainly delivers in flavor! 🥘

- 1-½ pounds wild-caught salmon, fresh or frozen
- 1 bunch green onions, whites and greens separated
- ¼ c olive oil
- 2 to 3 inch nub fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
- 2 Tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ¼ tsp sea salt

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a casserole dish that fits the size of your salmon and any additional veggies you're cooking.

In the blender combine whites of onions, oil, ginger, garlic, coconut aminos, lime juice, zest, honey, and sea salt. Pulse to combine, until whites are cut into small pieces, but not fully pureed.

🐠 Place cold salmon directly on your desired veggies. Pour marinade over salmon and allow to sit out (or in fridge) for 20 minutes.

Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, without overcooking. If white proteins begin to emerge to the surface, you may have cooked it too long. (Some proteins on the sides are fine.) The center should still be bright pink and be tender when pushed down with an index finger, not too firm.

Garnish and serve! 😋

https://eatbeautiful.net/ginger-lime-salmon-keto-whole30-aip/

07/08/2022

🔥 Eczema is one of many inflammatory skin conditions that can be addressed by healing the gut.

If you have chronic, itchy, red rashes on your person it can be frustrating and discouraging to manage. What specifically causes eczema is debated; it can be attributed to any number of things, including an overactive immune system, genetics, stress levels, and a range of environmental factors. 🌳 But eczema isn’t contagious, nor is it a sign of poor hygiene.

While there’s no specific food or diet that will cure eczema, there is a proven link between your gut health and skin health. Often when there is an underlying condition, such as leaky gut, your body develops inflammatory skin conditions as an immune response.

👉 Here are six foods to help promote healthy digestion and prevent eczema:

- Nuts and seeds
- Fatty fish (specifically salmon, albacore tuna, sardines, and mackerel)
- Foods rich in vitamin D (eggs, salmon, beef liver, and mushrooms)
- Probiotic-rich, fermented foods
- Cruciferous veggies
- Berries and cherries

It's also important to look at other things that may be contributing to inflammation or an unhealthy gut, such as stress, environmental toxins/irritants, or an underlying autoimmune condition. 🔍

If you think your diet may be the cause of your eczema flare-ups, get in touch with our team to get to the root cause of the problem. 📲

07/07/2022

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07/06/2022

You hear us say it a lot: mental health is just as important as physical health.

👉 Here are some simple tips to support your mental and emotional health.
- Get ample restorative sleep
- Seek professional support for what you need (therapy, exercise, meditation, etc.)
- Eat a balanced, anti-inflammatory diet
- Exercise regularly
- Take breaks from technology
- Practice relaxation techniques every day

✨ It may not seem like these practices would directly support your mental health, but lowering stress levels and the tax on your physical body allows your mind to rest and focus on intended tasks (like keeping your body running optimally).

Overlooking these contributing factors could exacerbate underlying health concerns. 😔

Our office takes a whole-body approach to wellness. 💬 Reach out to see if it's a good fit for you!

07/05/2022

A vegetarian recipe perfect for fresh herbs and any veggies you have laying around! 🌿

- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz baby potatoes, thinly sliced
- 4 c thinly sliced vegetables, such as mushrooms, bell peppers, and/or zucchini
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced, green and white parts separated
- 1 tsp minced fresh herbs, such as rosemary or thyme
- 6 large eggs (or 4 large eggs plus 4 egg whites), lightly beaten
- 2 c packed leafy greens, such as baby spinach or baby kale
- ½ teaspoon salt

Heat oil in a large cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes; cover and cook, stirring several times, until they begin to soften, about 8 minutes.

Add sliced vegetables and scallion whites; cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in herbs. Move the vegetable mixture to the perimeter of the pan.

Reduce heat to medium-low. 🍳 Add eggs and scallion greens to the center of the pan. Cook, stirring, until the eggs are softly scrambled, about 2 minutes.

Stir leafy greens into the eggs. Remove from heat and stir to combine well. Salt and season to taste.

Don't toss out those almost-past-their-prime vegetables and fresh herbs. Toss them into this skillet egg scramble for a quick vegetarian meal. Nearly any vegetable will work in this easy skillet recipe, so choose your favorites or use what you have on hand.

07/04/2022

💖 Happy Independence Day 💙

07/03/2022

Here's a chopped salad recipe with plenty of texture and flavor! 🥗

- 1 c sugar snap peas, strings removed
- 6 c mixed salad greens
- 2 Persian cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1 medium Hass avocado peeled, seeded, and cubed
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- ¼ c shelled dry-roasted and salted pistachios
- 2 tbsp minced chives

Blanch the sugar snap peas by adding to a small saucepan filled with boiling water for about 30 seconds until they’re bright green. Dunk the sugar snap peas in an ice bath to chill. Then, drain and chop each pod in half.
Throw the salad greens and prepared vegetables in a large salad bowl. Season the veggies with salt and pepper. 👩‍🍳
Drizzle on 1/2 c. of your favorite dressing and toss well. Taste for seasoning and add more dressing or salt and pepper as needed.
Sprinkle the pistachios and chopped chives on top and serve!

https://nomnompaleo.com/chopped-salad

07/02/2022

Living healthy means removing toxins from your daily life (as much as possible). ☠️

Did you know a lot of commonly distributed food products may contain mycotoxins (mold)? 🤢

The biggest ones are:

- Grains
- Coffee
- Chocolate

👉 This is due to the foods' compounds, natural fungi present, shelf life, how well the facilities check for mold levels, and many other factors.

Be sure you source these trigger foods from brands you trust, who do regular mold testing, and consider doing a detox to flush your system of harmful toxins to reduce the load on your liver. Bringing your body back to equilibrium can help you more easily identify potentially harmful foods in the future! 💕

☎️ For more information on detoxing safely and how mold exposure affects the body, give our office a call!

07/01/2022

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06/30/2022

The food you eat, what you clean your home with, the air you breath - it all affects your body! 🤔

It's essential to address health concerns by also addressing the toxins you surround yourself with.

🙌 Our office can guide you on the latest practices to living a toxin-free life! 💚

06/29/2022

Has your energy seemingly disappeared? 🤷

Between sleep quality, exercise frequency, nutrition, stress levels, and beyond, there's a variety of factors that can affect your energy levels.

Try some of these seven superfoods for enhanced energy:

- Spirulina
- Liver
- Oysters
- Salmon Roe
- Broccoli Sprouts
- Beets
- Pomegranate

If your nutrition is spot-on and you still can't seem to muster motivation to get through the day, you may be suffering from an underlying condition. 😴 Fatigue is a common symptom in many autoimmune disorders!

To get to the root of your symptoms, get in touch with our office. 📞