Day 3 of “The 12 Days of a Sanctuary Functional Christmas” “The Three Macronutrients That May Impact Your Relationships This Holiday Season” “During the Holiday Season, our patients generally struggle to participate in the festivities due to a variety of health issues. A large portion of those health issues involve dietary restrictions. Proteins, fats, and…
Day 2 of “The 12 Days of a Sanctuary Functional Christmas” “Two Gifts in One: A Gift of Infinite Value” “We all recognize Christmas as a season of gift giving. Have you ever stopped to think about the lasting value of the gifts that you give? Often, I have found that the gifts that I…
Day 1 of “The 12 Days of a Sanctuary Functional Christmas” “One Dose of Conquering Peace” At Sanctuary Functional Medicine, our patients come to us seeking restoration. An important part of that restoring process includes finding relief from the chaos that chronic illness has brought into their lives. That chaos comes in many different forms.…
PALEO CHICKEN SALAD WRAPS (Gluten, dairy and nightshade free) 1. 2lbs chicken 2. ½ cup finely chopped celery 3. Juice from 1 lemon (or 2 TBS liquid) 4. ⅓ cup Paleo mayonnaise (Primal Kitchen avocado oil mayo is my favorite) 5. salt and pepper to taste 6. Paleo wrap (I’m a fan of Siete grain…
by Dr. Potter’s wonderful wife, Jennifer “Behold the days are coming,” declares the Lord, when the plowman shall overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes him who sows the seed; the mountains shall drip sweet wine, and all the hills shall flow with it. I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel, and…
Okay, don’t be alarmed by the headline. I just used a little marketing gimmick to get you to read something that may save your life. But yes, the headline is true… in certain situations. The article in the Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine references the potential for herbal remedy contamination contributing to morbidity, even…
by Dr. Potter’s wonderful wife, Jennifer Psalm 123 “To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens! Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord…
Discoveries come from the oddest places. Having noted a growing number of internet claims for a legal high from liverwort, researchers overturn a long held belief that only marijuana produced a THC type substance that would trigger CB receptors and psychoactive effects. Don’t get too excited as the effect is less than your usual THC…
LEMON AND SUNDRIED TOMATO BRUSSELS SPROUTS (gluten, dairy free) 1 pound Brussels sprouts 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon Salt 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup water ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained & chopped 1 teaspoon dijon (whole grain or regular) 1 teaspoon arrowroot + 1 tablespoon cold water Salt & pepper…
by Dr. Potter’s wonderful wife, Jennifer “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear though the earth gives way, Though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, Though its waters roar and foam, Though the mountains tremble at its swelling.” (Ps. 46: 1-3…