Researchers at the Radiological Society of North America have found that there is an imbalance in the brain chemistry of young people who are addicted to use of their smartphones, devices, and the internet. Read more here: Smartphone Addiction May Cause Brain Imbalance

Some say that when you cook, you can taste if it was made with love. This February, share the love with your friends and family with this delicious Lemon Rosemary Chicken and Root Vegetables dish.

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 35 mins

Total time: 45 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 lemons, cut in half
• ½ yellow onion, diced
• 3 cups diced root vegetables (Ex. turnips, sweet potatoes, parsnips, etc)
• 4 chicken thighs
• Sea salt and pepper
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• ½ cup chicken stock

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Place the rosemary leaves, oregano, red pepper flakes, garlic, juice of 1 lemon and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Mix to combine.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the bowl with the spice mix and rub to coat evenly. Set aside.

Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in an oven safe skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Add the onion and root vegetables. Cook for 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan.

Place the chicken thighs in the pan and brown on each side, 2-3 minutes. Add the root vegetable mix back into the pan with the chicken along with the rosemary sprigs, chicken stock and cut lemons. Place in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Enjoy!

Notes

Please use all organic ingredients if possible.

Did you know that alcohol impacts women differently than it does men? Wine Spectator explores the unique health benefits and risks for women drinking wine, including recent research and input from experts in the field. From metabolism to estrogen, there are a lot of factors that alcohol can affect. Ladies, this one’s for you. Read more here: http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/How-Alcohol-Affects-Female-Health

You’ve probably heard that this winter’s flu season has been worse than usual. According to federal health officials, hospitalization rates are at their highest in nearly a decade. This is why it’s important to prevent yourself from getting the flu. Here are seven odd places to watch out for hidden germs, including soap, during flu season: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/7-unexpected-places-germs-hide-during-flu-season-2014-12-12

When you were growing up, Mom might have told you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But when you’re an adult trying to lose weight, do you need to eat breakfast if you’re just not hungry first thing in the morning? Read more here: https://www.worldhealth.net/news/do-you-really-need-eat-breakfast/

Cool winter nights call for a hearty, warm meal that is not only easy to make, but is delicious and nutritious!

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 28-ounce jar of roasted tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup organic corn
• 1 tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
• ½ jalapeno, minced
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1 cup cooked pinto beans
• 2 cups chicken stock (vegetarian: use vegetable stock)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder (optional)
• sea salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 chicken breasts (vegetarian: omit)

Toppings:

• Lime wedges, organic cheddar cheese, sprouted grain corn chips

Instructions

1. Place all your ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
2. Roughly 1-2 hours before it is done, pull out the chicken and shred it. Place the chicken back in the slow cooker and stir.
3. To serve, top with your desired toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Please choose all organic ingredients if possible.

Thinking of quitting smoking as a New Year‘s resolution? Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has conducted a study investigating the natural decline of lung function over a span of a 10-year period showing it was decreased in former smokers who consumed a diet that was high in tomatoes and fruits, namely apples.

Read more here: https://www.worldhealth.net/news/can-your-diet-help-repair-your-lungs-if-your-were-smoker/

Looks like it’s time to add more mushrooms into your diet. A team of researchers at Penn State suggest that mushrooms may help with fighting aging and improve health due to containing higher levels of antioxidants.

Read more here: https://www.worldhealth.net/news/mushrooms-may-have-antiaging-power/

January is the month of New Year’s resolutions! Our patients are making plans to improve their health in 2018. Here are a few tips to help you reach all your goals this year:

1. Ask yourself, “Why am I doing this?”
2. Write it down and visualize success
3. Your brain will make it a habit if you do it enough

Read more here: https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/3-ways-make-your-resolutions-stick-ncna832986