Carrot Crackers Recipe Packed with a Punch of Chia and Flax Seeds!!

I found a great recipe today that I have to share from the Lyn-Genet Plan!!  This recipe is easy to make and so very healthy!!

Carrot Crackers:

2 cups grated carrots
1/8th cup flax seeds
3/8ths cup chia seeds

Season the "dough" as you would like or leave them plain. Place in food processor and blend.

Let the "dough" sit for 45 minutes so chia and flax can help bind into a "dough"

Roll the carrot mixture out using your "flour" of choice (suggested almond or coconut)  into 1/8th inch thick dough.  Use a round cookie cutter to make crackers - suggested size is 4inches.  Yields approximately 10 crackers.

Let us know how you like these or any variations of this recipe!!

Missy Briggeman

Empowering Patients, Educating Minds and Healing Bodies

701 W. Queens St. Suite 100
Broken Arrow, OK  74012
918-994-4810 Office
918-994-4816 Fax

ArthoSoothe Cream for your Arthritis - Relief from Joint Pain!!

Arthritis plagues many people in the United States - and its no longer an ailment of the elderly.  Many people have inflammation throughout their body specifically in their joints.

ArthroSoothe Cream is a great product that we carry for our patients that are suffering with arthritis.  The cream is a perfect moisturizer for your knees, shoulders, hands and other joints.  It is rich in natural ingredients such as emu oil, MSM, glucosamine-chondroitin and a proprietary herbal extracts of white willow, capsicum, arnica and menthol.  This blend gives you cooling relief and can be used several times a day as desired.

There are other things you can do to reduce the inflammation and swelling  in your joints - give us a call at our office to set up a consultation!!  We will review your health history and offer you a strategy to help reduce the level of pain you are experiencing from your arthritis!!

Missy Briggeman

Empowering Patients, Educating Minds and Healing Bodies

701 W. Queens St. Suite 100
Broken Arrow, OK  74012
918-994-4810 Office
918-994-4816 Fax

Zucchini Chips - Great Healthy Snack!!

Healthy Delicious Zucchini Chips

Ingredients:
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
½ tsp olive oil (this can be omitted)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions:
Slice Zucchinni
In a medium bowl whisk salt, pepper, olive oil (if used), and vinegar
Add sliced zucchini
Toss with the “dressing” to coat
Arrange slices on dehydrator trays
Dehydrate at 135 degrees for 5-6 hours or until crispy


Missy Briggeman

Empowering Patients, Educating Minds and Healing Bodies

701 W. Queens St. Suite 100
Broken Arrow, OK  74012
918-994-4810 Office
918-994-4816 Fax


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9 Ways to Use Coconut Oil in Your Home

The more I read about Coconut Oil, the more convinced that it is almost a cure-all ingredient!!! Ok, maybe it doesn't cure ALL, but there are so many ways that you can use it! This week I am focusing on 10 ways that you can use it around the house.

Check these out and be sure to comment if you have additional ideas!!

1. Perfect for moisturizing/cleaning Leather (always test first)
2. Remove Chewing Gum from hair – just rub some coconut oil around the chewing gum, all it to sit for about 30 minutes and it will come out easily.
3. Make your own "Goo Gone" –  Put equal parts coconut oil and baking soda in a bowl and mix into a paste.   Allow the paste to set on the sticky area for a minute and then scrub off.
4. Insect repellent – mix coconut oil with peppermint oil extract and rub it all over exposed skin. Much safer than using products with DEET.
5. Oiling wood cutting boards and wood bowls
6. Polish bronze by rubbing a little oil into a cotton towel and then wipe the bronze area to clean and deepen the color.
7. Polish Furniture – coconut oil  with a little lemon juice works well on wood furniture (be sure to test small discreet area first)
8. Season your cookware
9. Homemade Soap – coconut oil can be used as one of the fats in soap.

I hope these tips will help you rid your home of some of the everyday chemicals that are stashed in your home.  It can be hard to part ways with your trusted cleaners - but in the end you are providing chemical free atmosphere for you and your family!!

Missy Briggeman

Empowering Patients, Educating Minds and Healing Bodies

701 W. Queens St. Suite 100
Broken Arrow, OK  74012
918-994-4810 Office
918-994-4816 Fax

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Flourless, Sugar free and Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin Muffin 

• 2 1/2 c oats (gluten free but regular is fine if you do not have celiac disease)
• 1 c plain nonfat greek yogurt
• 1/2 c honey
• 1 1/2 t baking powder
• 1/2 t baking soda
• 1 t cinnamon 
• 1/2 t nutmeg
• 1 c canned pumpkin
• 1/2 c chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:  Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray tin with non-stick cooking spray. (Olive oil spray is a healthy choice). You could also use a silicone muffin pan. No liners are needed. 

Place all of the liquid ingredients in the blender (including pumpkin), and then blend adding oats in 1/2 c at a 
time until smooth. You may need to stop the blender a few times to stir. Stir in chopped walnuts after blending is complete.  Divide batter among 12 muffin cups  and bake for 20 min. or until toothpick comes out clean.


Missy Briggeman

Empowering Patients, Educating Minds and Healing Bodies

701 W. Queens St. Suite 100
Broken Arrow, OK  74012
918-994-4810 Office
918-994-4816 Fax

Chemical Free Liquid Soap

Homemade Liquid Soap
Great for cleaning dishes and hands.
 
1 cup warm water
1/2 cup liquid Castile soap
1tbsp vinegar 
1tbsp backing soda or washing soda 
20 drops of your favorite essential oil
(We like using lemon or peppermint)

If you would like a thick liquid soap just add shredded bar soap. 
Once it's all mixed just pour into a soap dispenser!!

Missy Briggeman

Empowering Patients, Educating Minds and Healing Bodies


701 W. Queens St. Suite 100
Broken Arrow, OK  74012
918-994-4810 Office
918-994-4816 Fax

Chemical Free Hair Gel - Kid Friendly!!

Homemade Hair Gel

1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 
1 cup warm water

Mix together and refrigerate 15 minutes before use. 

Add essential oils for fragrance. 
Safe to use on kids. Refrigerate between uses. Lasts up to two weeks. Cost pennies.

Missy Briggeman

Empowering Patients · Educating Minds · Healing Bodies

701 W. Queens St. Suite 100

Broken Arrow, OK 74012

918-994-4810

918-994-4816 Fax