Summer Recipe from Fresh Perspective!

Summer Recipe from Fresh Perspective! Hi, I’m Dr. Marie Starling At The Healing Center Denver, we help people like you reach their full potential. I specialize in adjunctive care for internal disorders, autoimmune conditions, IBS, thyroid symptoms, diabetes, adrenal fatigue and other complex health issues. Hello friends! My name is Sonja Miltner. I am a vegan personal chef, and my business is called Fresh Perspective. My parents converted to vegetarianism in their early twenties and raised me that way as well. In my adult life I found a passion for creating nutritious and delicious vegan meals for my family, my friends, and myself. I offer personalized, in-home meal prep for busy families, professionals, and athletes. I am also available to prepare meals for private dinners and retreats. If you are interested in a nutritious and delicious, homemade vegan meal please give Fresh Perspective a taste! Stuffed Peppers (6 Servings) 1-1/2 cups water ¾ cup quinoa 1 1/2t salt 6 large bell peppers 2T+1t olive oil ½ cup yellow onion, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed 1-1/4 cups black beans, drained and rinsed 3T fresh cilantro, minced 1t freshly ground pepper 8oz Trader Joe’s vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded (white bag, green leaves on bag) * Roasted asparagus instructions at the end. In a medium saucepan, heat 1t of the olive oil over med-high heat. Stir the quinoa in the oil, add water and salt. Cover the pot and simmer 25 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside. Preheat the oven to 375F. Cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds and membranes. In...

In Doubt about Gout?

In Doubt about Gout? Hi, I’m Dr. Marie Starling At The Healing Center Denver, we help people like you reach their full potential. I specialize in adjunctive care for internal disorders, autoimmune conditions, IBS, thyroid symptoms, diabetes, adrenal fatigue and other complex health issues. Gout is a form of arthritis that this characterized by sudden reoccurring attacks of severe pain, redness, tenderness, heat/warmth, and swelling in the joints of the body. The metatarsal-phalangeal joint is the most commonly affected area of the body, but it can also affect other major joints of the body (ex: hand, wrist, elbow, knee, ankle, etc…). Gout is commonly caused by an increased intake in foods that are rich in purines and/or a dysfunction of the kidney’s ability to properly excrete uric acid from the body. This elevation of uric acid in the blood causes deposits of crystals in the joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues. While there can be various explanations for the diagnosis and differentiation of gout, Traditional Chinese Medicine typically starts treatment by focusing on a patient’s diet and the digestive system. As your Functional Medicine Specialist, we perform Functional Medicine Exams as well as the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to create a comprehensive plan specific to our patients needs, and we treat gout regularly. While Western medicine also recognizes the importance of diet for gout it often resorts to NSAIDS for pain and management of swelling, while other drugs like colchicine are used to treat the gout itself. Unfortunately, the continued use of these drugs often leads to more gastrointestinal issues in the patient – making the matter potentially worse in the long-run. Occasionally, drugs are needed but we recommend using them only...