Healthy Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
Looking for a tasty way to get more veggies in? Try This chocolate cherry smoothie!
Emily Parke, DO, is board certified in anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology, trained in medical acupuncture, and specializes in Functional Medicine.
30+ Conditions Acupuncture Can Treat
Background: You may or may not know that I am trained in Medical Acupuncture, as well as Functional Medicine. Acupuncture is actually what got me started down the pathway to finding ways to heal and help without relying 100% on medications and surgeries. Many years ago, I became an acupuncture patient for the first time in…
Chicken Apple Spinach Hash
I love my original morning turkey hash recipe, however this week I found myself looking for a change! So here is another great quick and easy morning sausage hash that I experimented with earlier in the week. You can use chicken, or turkey or pork, and you can also chop up the spinach and form…
Dr. Emily’s Picks: Paleo Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving deliciousness! Below are some links to some turkey day recipes that are sure to be crowd pleasers! Enjoy! Appetizers: Thanksgiving Appetizers: 2 in one post from PaleOMG Smoky and Spicy Candied Cashews from PaleOMG Turkey: Butterflied Big Bird from Nom Nom Paleo Smoky Roast Turkey Breast from Zenbelly Gravy: Paleo Gravy from Cook eat…
Navigating the Holidays While Staying on Your Food Plan
With turkey day around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to maintain your current food plan throughout the holidays. There are several ways you can still have yummy, healthy meals, especially if you’re the one cooking or bringing a dish to contribute. However, you’re likely to get invited to events where you…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Shake
Nothing like Halloween to inspire the use of pumpkin in recipes!! This is a super simple, yet YUMMY way to spice up your usual protein shake. You can use vanilla or chocolate vegetarian protein powder, depending on how chocolaty you want it to be! I made this one with a chocolate base because I love…
Taking Supplements? What You Need to Know to Take Them Safely
First let’s start with why it is important to take your supplements as prescribed! A good practitioner will provide you with instructions on how to take prescribed supplements, including when to take, how many to take and how to take (with food or on an empty stomach). To get the most benefit from your supplement…
How to Survive Halloween Without All the Candy
If you are reading this blog you are already on the path to wellness, or thinking about it! And with Halloween right around the corner you may be thinking, “how do I get through it without eating all that candy?” Well I have some great tricks to help you stay healthy and still get some…
Do You Color?
Looking for some “outside of the box” ideas on relaxation? Try coloring. Yes, I said coloring! Recently a coworker introduced me to coloring books for adults, which I was super pleased to learn about, as I used to love to color as a kid. During my search for coloring books I came across these two…
Farmer’s Markets in Arizona
Hi Everyone! It’s getting to be Farmer’s Market season here in Arizona☺. Going to the Farmer’s Markets always gives me motivation to try new recipes! Plus it’s great to actually talk to the people that grew or at least helped to make the products you are purchasing, as they are usually a wealth of information!…