Day Twelve: Sanctuary Functional Christmas Countdown

“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.  In some, it may be the apparent wear on the physical…

Day Ten: Sanctuary Functional Christmas

“Three days until 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 issues.  Proteins, fats, and carbs are the three macronutrients which many…

Day Nine – “Sanctuary’s Christmas Countdown”

4  MVP and Modulators- Minerals Vitamins   Phytonutrients and Modulators Be Creative.  Incorporate some of these in your Holiday recipes. “MVP stands “MVP stands for Minerals, Vitamins, and Phytonutrients while Modulators are non-essential food substances which optimize our health.   With so many processed foods available we can become complacent in our nutritional daily self awareness. Combine that…

Day Eight – “Sanctuary’s Christmas Countdown”

“Rest… It can be an elusive concept in today’s frenetic world.  Many things interfere with rest: newborns, toxins, stress, anxiety, illness, schedules, LIFE!  And this time of year it seems to get worse.  Despite its elusive nature, rest remains vital to our well-being and health.  Both the ancient wisdom of the Bible and modern Science…

Day Seven – “Sanctuary’s Christmas Countdown”

Gluten Free Brands –   With Six Days until Christmas,  Sanctuary shares its list of favorite gluten free products.  These products are ones we enjoy and feel better about eating as healthy options.  Just because something is gluten free, does not make it healthy.  If you already agree with us, please like your favorites below…

Day Five – “Sanctuary’s Christmas Countdown”

With 8 days until Christmas day, we encourage you to focus on making eight memories this Christmas with family and friends.  These may include reliving some old memories with old family movies, repeating some Christmas traditions, or starting all new memories and traditions.   The article, “What makes for a Merry Christmas?” offers suggestions.  In that…

Day Three – “Sanctuary’s Christmas Countdown”

With 10 days until Christmas Day, we not only encourage you to do at least 10 minutes of exercise per day, but provide 10 exercise ideas to fit into your weekly routine.  Finding the time and/or energy often hinder many from even starting.  For our patients who are chronically fatigued or suffering from chronic pain,…

Day One- “Sanctuary’s Christmas Countdown”

With 12 days remaining till Christmas day, I want to share 12 images of the abundant life. We pray that you are enjoying as many of these as possible not only during this Christmas season, but all year round.   Fruitfulness in your calling Fruitfulness in family legacy passing on values tangible and intangible Fruitfulness…