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Dr. Dysinger is the featured speaker at this month's Redlands Forum, where he'll share how the healthiest people in the world implement the four pillars of health to promote happiness and longevity. Join us! Register here: https://www.esri.com//about/events/redlands-forum/overview

Slightly sweet and slightly spicy, this colorful dish will brighten any menu! For more tips on how to build a lifestyle that empowers you to heal, visit www.lifestylemedical.com ............................................... Green Curried Garbanzo Beans ... From Forksoverknives.com Makes 7 cups. Serve with brown rice or any other whole grain 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups refrigerated unsweetened coconut milk 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 2 15-oz cans garbanzo beans, drained 2 cups thinly sliced fresh spinach cup chopped fresh cilantro Optional garnishes: fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sliced green onions and toasted cashew. In a large saucepan cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally and adding water, 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time, as needed to prevent sticking. Stir in coconut milk, curry paste, and, if desired, crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil; add garbanzo beans. Return to boiling; stir in spinach and cilantro just until spinach has wilted. Serve over hot brown rice or other whole grain.

Here's a healthy take on a classic favorite. You'll have these delicious cookies ready in a jiffy! For more tips on how to build a lifestyle that empowers you to heal, visit www.lifestylemedical.com .......................................................................................... Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies... Adapted from runningonrealfood.com Yield 16-20 INGREDIENTS 2 cups quick oats 2 ripe bananas, mashed (approx.. 1 1/4 cups) 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or other nut or seed butter of choice) 1-2 tbsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips or combination of currants and chopped nuts DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees Mash the bananas in a bowl with a fork until they form a paste. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Drop 16-20 spoonsful onto a cookie sheet, shaping each spoonful into a cookie shape. Bake for 15 minutes. They should be firm and slightly browned when done

Light, bright and refreshing with a satisfying almond crunch, this salad ushers in spring and will delight your tastebuds! For more tips on how to build a lifestyle that empowers you to heal, visit www.lifestylemedical.com .......................................................................................... Tomato-Watermelon Salad with Arugula... Serves 4, adapted from Katie Mae, The Culinary Gym.com INGREDIENTS 4 cups coarsely cubed watermelon 3 cups arugula (6 oz) 3/4-1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ( 6 oz) 4 tablespoons lime juice 4 tablespoons minced fresh mint 1/2 cup slivered toasted almonds Salt and Black pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Add the watermelon, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and lime juice to a large bowl. Toss well. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving. Plate the salad. Sprinkle on the slivered almonds, salt and pepper. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator. May switch out mint for basil or dill. Chopped heirloom tomatoes can be substituted for cherry tomatoes.

Do racing thoughts keep you up at night? Dr. Dipika Pandit of Lifestyle Medical tells us how a positive mindset can reduce the stress that leads to sleepless nights. For more videos like this, visit https://lifestylemedical.com/lp/primary-care/

Did you know that the temperature of your bedroom can make a big difference in the quality of your sleep? Dr. Dipika Pandit of Lifestyle Medical shares the ideal setting for your thermostat, plus several more tips that will help you sleep like a baby again. For more videos like this, visit https://lifestylemedical.com/lp/primary-care/

Want to sleep like a baby again? You can help your body prepare for sleep by managing the types of light you’re exposed to during the day. Dr. Dipika Pandit of Lifestyle Medical shares information on the importance of enjoying outdoor light, plus the impact that your digital devices may be having on melatonin production. For more videos like this, visit https://lifestylemedical.com/lp/primary-care/

Cake for breakfast? Yes, please! Our health coach, Nan Simonsen, shares this delicious recipe courtesy of Chef AJ, the host of Foody TV’s series Healthy Living with CHEF AJ. Her Triple Apple Cake is so delicious, sweet and moist - you won’t believe it’s sugar, oil and flour free! For more tips on how to build a lifestyle that empowers you to heal, visit www.lifestylemedical.com Chef AJ’s Triple Apple Cake Makes one 9-inch square cake... 2 cups rolled oats 6 tablespoons flaxseed meal 1 tablespoon apple pie, or pumpkin pie spice [or 2 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon & 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg] 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla powder, or vanilla extract 3 unpeeled apples, cored and thinly sliced (about 3 cups) 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce 2 oz. dried apple rings (about 1 cup, finely snipped Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In a large bowl stir together the first six ingredients (through the vanilla). Add apples, applesauce, and dried apple; mix well. Pour the batter into 9-inch square silicone baking pan, pan lined with parchment paper. Spread and press evenly into the pan. Bake 30-35 minutes until center is set. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack. For best texture, chill at least 1 hour before serving. If desired, sprinkle with additional apple pie spice. #lifestylemedicine #lifestylemedical #plantbased #vegetarian #vegan #apples #breakfast

Chef AJ, the host of Foody TV’s series Healthy Living with CHEF AJ, starts every day with a generous serving of greens. Our health coach, Nan Simonsen, shares Chef AJ’s go-to recipe for Lip-Smacking, Mouthwatering Kale. It takes only four simple ingredients and just a few minutes to prepare. Give it a try for breakfastand lunchand dinner it’s that delicious! For more tips on how to build a lifestyle that empowers you to heal, visit www.lifestylemedical.com Chef AJ’s Lip-S...macking, Mouthwatering Kale Great for breakfast, lunch dinner, or all three! 10 ounces of chopped onions (approx. 3 cups) 10 ounces of sliced mushrooms (approx. 5 cups) 10 ounces of Tuscan kale, shredded or chopped into bite-sized pieces (approx. 12 cups) 4 cloves of fresh garlic, minced (about 1 heaping tablespoon) In a large deep saute pan, dry saute onion (add onion to a hot pan, let wilt a bit, add water or broth, 1 tablespoon at a time to prevent over-browning). Cook until translucent and nicely browned. Use low-medium heat so that onion becomes caramelized, which makes it very sweet. Add the garlic and then the mushrooms and cook until they become limp and nicely browned, and all of the water has evaporated. Depending on your cookware, you may need to add some water or veggie broth, a tablespoon at a time, so that your ingredients don’t stick to the pan. Stir frequently. Add the kale and cook until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Chef AJ prefers some crispness and a bright green color. You may cover the pan after adding kale and cook it that way to steam it a bit. Season with a bit of lemon or lime juice, or a drizzle of a good quality reduced balsamic vinegar; may add equal parts of citrus juice and balsamic vinegar. May add pepper. Add salt sparingly, if at all. Serve over baked potato and beans if desired. Enjoy immediately! #lifestylemedicine #lifestylemedical #plantbased #vegetarian #vegan #kale #breakfast

A traditional English breakfast always includes beans. Our Health Coach, Nan Simonsen, shares a zesty recipe for Dr. D’s Spicy English-style Breakfast Beans that will make legumes the star of your morning meal! Give it a try and let us know how you’re enjoying beans, greens and grains for breakfast. ..................................................... For more tips on how to build a lifestyle that empowers you to heal, visit www.lifestylemed...ical.com ..................................................... Dr. D’s Breakfast Beans, spicy English style 1/2 onion, finely diced 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped. (2-3 cloves) 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 small, or 1/2 large tomato, chopped into small pieces 2 cans white beans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed 1 cup of chopped spinach 1. Saute the onion in a large sauce pan in 1 the oil until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. (Or dry saute.) 2. Add garlic, black pepper and cayenne pepper; stir about 1 minute. 3. Add tomato and heat at low-medium until the pieces are broken down and pasty. 4. Add the beans and bring to a boil, adding water or broth as desired 5. Season to taste 6. Add the spinach and stir until warm. Enjoy! #lifestylemedicine #lifestylemedical #plantbased #vegetarian #vegan #beans

Spice up your breakfast to kick start the day! Our Health Coach, Nan Simonsen, shares this mouthwatering recipe for a unique, fresh and nutritious meal featuring Dr. Dysinger’s African Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew. Give it a try and let us know how you’re enjoying beans, greens and grains for breakfast. Visit lifestylemedical.com for more tips on how to build a lifestyle that empowers you to heal. ... Dr. Dysinger’s African Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew from Fresh Off The Grid INGREDIENTS 1 medium onion diced (1 1/2 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon) 1 medium sweet potato, chopped into 1/2 cubes ( 2 cups) 2 cup broth plus up to 1/4 cup for dry saute 14 oz can diced tomatoes, fire roasted if available 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 teaspoons New Mexican chili powder, or 1 tsp chili powder and 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2-1 teaspoon salt (optional) 14 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups Tuscan kale, destemmed and chopped DIRECTIONS 1. Dry saute the onions--heat the pan to medium, add onions, stir, adding broth, if sticking, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring as it evaporates. Cook approximately 5 minutes until translucent and just starting to brown in spots. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. 2. Add sweet potato, broth, tomatoes & juice, peanut butter, chile powder and paprika, and salt. Stir well to ensure the peanut butter is thoroughly mixed in, and no clumps remain. Simmer, uncovered, for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender. 3. Once sweet potatoes are tender, add the chickpeas and the kale. Stir to combine and heat until the chickpeas have warmed through and the kale is wilted.

Inspiring story Chef AJ, thank you for sharing with us! In case you missed it, here is the replay

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Did you know there’s an easy way you can stay active, even if you’re staying inside? Becky Smither is back this Thursday, August, 13, at 12 p.m. EST, with her S...oup Can Workouts. You’ll be using household items to shake up your exercise routineincluding using a chair for some helpful yoga stretches. This easy and fun workout is a simple way to get healthier at home. #ThatsHumanCare Here’s what you’ll need: sneakers or closed-toed shoes, two soup cans (or other canned food or water bottles) to represent light weights, a bath-sized towel, a chair (an armless dining chair is ideal), water to stay hydrated, and your favorite music to play while exercising. Need a reminder about this event? Just click Get Reminder below, and you’ll get notified before Becky begins. You should always consult your physician or other healthcare provider before changing your diet or starting an exercise program. By participating in this virtual exercise program, you are acknowledging your understanding that there is a risk of injury associated with your participation, particularly if you have certain underlying medical conditions. You assume full responsibility for your participation in this program and agree to hold Humana Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates harmless for any and all injuries, losses and damages incurred as a result of your participation. If you experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath at any time while exercising you should stop immediately.

With everything going on around us, getting a good night’s sleep can be tough. But your habits, hormones and lifestyle make a big difference to your sleep. Join Dr. Dipika Pandit from Lifestyle Medical for a discussion of evidence-based strategies to improve your sleep.

We now know that COVID-19 predominantly spreads through respiratory droplets. Learn more from Dr Wayne Dysinger about specific ways that you can keep yourself and loved ones safe.

Chronic conditions are important drivers of how your body copes with COVID-19. Learn more from Dr Wayne Dysinger.

Thanks to all who joined our first webinar with Dr. Dysinger of Lifestyle Medical. As the number of cases rise, watch the clip to find out how you can limit your exposure to the virus. Next Thursday, July 16th at 10AM, we will be hosting our next webinar with Dr. Pandit on How to Sleep Like a Baby Again. Click the link below to save your place in this limited webinar, and receive a FREE guide on getting better sleep, just for registering! https://www.bigmarker.com/b/How-to-Sleep-Like-a-Baby-Again

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's informative webinar with Dr. Dysinger of Lifestyle Medical. If you missed it, want to share it, or watch it again, the full length presentation is available below. Stay tuned to our channel, as this is the first in a series of webinars. If you have any feedback, we welcome it gladly! If you are interested in receiving a FREE printed copy of our New Normal health guide, send us a private message with your full mailing address. We look forward to seeing you on the next one!

As our cities re-open, how do we stay safe? Join the conversation with Dr Wayne Dysinger to learn how to boost your immunity and strike the right balance between regaining normal life and protecting yourself.

Immune boosting tip #9: Sleep 7-8 hours every night! What do you do to help ensure you get the recommended amount of sleep?Immune boosting tip #9: Sleep 7-8 hours every night! What do you do to help ensure you get the recommended amount of sleep?

Immune Boosting Tip # 8 Follow the Daily Dozen (if you don’t know what this is, download the free app, call our office at 951-742-7324, or email us at [email protected] for details) Some features we LOVE about this app :... 1. It promotes balance and helps ensure you get the nutrients you need each day. 2. It focuses on what to eat rather than what not to eat. 3. It's easy to use and has check off boxes to help you track your foods throughout the day. 4. It is evidence-based. Have you tried the Daily Dozen? If not, try it today and let us know how it works for you. https://nutritionfacts.org/daily-dozen-challenge/

Immune Boosting Tip # 7: Get moving! Go for a walk or any other cardiovascular exercise. Aim for at least 30 min/ day, 5 days each week. ... Exercise hard enough to get your heart rate to 80% of maximum (maximum is calculated as 220 minus your age). What are your favorite ways to sneak in extra movement or exercise throughout the day?

Immune boosting tip #6: Add turmeric! You can add 1 TBS (about 500 mg) of turmeric powder to your vegetables on a daily basis.

Immune Boosting Tip # 5: Aim for 5 servings of veggies (1 cup fresh or cup steamed) and 4 servings of fruit daily.Immune Boosting Tip # 5: Aim for 5 servings of veggies (1 cup fresh or cup steamed) and 4 servings of fruit daily.

We are here for you. Our doctors are available for consults by video, phone or chat.We are here for you. Our doctors are available for consults by video, phone or chat.

Announcing our online community: If you are a member of Lifestyle Medical, this is a forum for you to ask questions to your doctor and care team, connect and share motivation and inspiration with each other!

The take-away message is that the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine like exercise and nutrition are not only excellent for the prevention, management and treatment of physical conditions, which has historically been the focus of Lifestyle Medicine, they also help happiness. This is a compelling message that makes Lifestyle Medicine very attractive after all, everyone wants to be happy. Dr Darren Morton

Free classes for Members of Lifestyle Medical!Tournament House Riverside 6250 Brockton Ave. Riverside, CA 92506 March 6 Forever Fit (Aerobics Choreography)11 am-12pm March 13 6 pm-7 pm Yoga March 20 Forever Fit (Aerobics Choreography) March 26 5:30 pm-6:30pm Zumba ... RSVP at (951)742-7324 or [email protected] See more

Just a friendly reminder from your lifestyle docs! Don’t give up

To treasure something is to cherish it and to highly value it. What do you treasure?

We changed our name but not our specialty, which is keeping you healthy! New name, same great care for you and your fam!

We all know we need to move our bodies to be healthy inside and out! What helps get you moving?

One of the perks of being a member of our practice is having access to our healthy living support group! Building and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be hard. But it's easier to do in community, where you will have friends and peers on your health journey to keep you motivated and accountable. Our new support group is facilitated by our dietitian Lindsay Koh. We will focus on setting goals together, sharing tips and tricks for healthy living, and being there for each other through good times and bad. Call us for details (951) 742-7324

Happy Valentine’s Day! #together #heal #support #love #happyvalentinesday #lifestylemedicine #connection

Show some love to your valentine and yourself with this healthy and delicious cheesecake! Our dietician made it last year and it was a hit!

The words we speak have so much power to shape our world and those around us so we must choose wisely. When a kind word is spoken by us or to us it has the power to heal. #wordsofwisdom #healing #lifestylemedicine

The world needs you. There are people at your job, your gym and in your home that can benefit from the unique person that you are. There are also people that can help, teach and encourage you! You were created to live a meaningful life and to enjoy the journey with others so go make a friend or two!

Walnuts are an excellent source of protein, healthy fat and are linked to improved memory! They contain an omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which helps lower blood pressure and protects arteries!

Enjoy your weekend! Chill out it is good for your health!

Strongly associated with resilience is the ability to monitor and assess negative thoughts and replace them with more positive ones, or cognitive reappraisal (McRae et al., 2012). Known as cognitive flexibility or cognitive reframing, this emotion regulation strategy involves changing the way one views events or situations. Consciously reassessing adverse or traumatic events to find the silver lining is associated with resilience (Gross, 2002). Viktor Frankl, the author of Man's Search for Meaning and the founder of logotherapy, attributed his psychological endurance and survival of concentration camps mainly to meaning finding, the belief that the striving to find a meaning in one's life is the most important, powerful motivating and driving force to continue living (Frankl, 2006). -Understanding Resilience(NIH/NLM)

Are you authentic? Being authentic requires humility and vulnerability. It will help us build stronger, more enjoyable and long-lasting relationships! Connecting with authenticity is key to really knowing and trusting others and allowing them to do the same. Here’s to our healthy relationships! #relationshipgoals #loveoneanother #authentic #friends #bekind #lifestylemedicine

Get your sunshine on! So many healing benefits to getting some sun! beautifies your skin builds your immune system kills bacteria synchronizes hormones... fights binge eating drives away depression improves muscle strength increases agility lowers risk of hip fracture protects elderly against falls protects against chronic kidney failure protects against pneumonia fights tuberculosis prevents certain cancers and MS adds years to your life! in moderation can actually protect against lymphoma and melanoma! -On the Path to Health and Healing/Youngberg #sun #healthyhabits #prevention #lifestylemedicine #healingnaturally See more

Whatever your dream is don’t give up! Be courageous in the pursuit of your dream and when things get tough keep going!

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY 2019 is on it's way! Here is a recipe everyone can agree on whether you are rooting for the Patriots or the Rams!

It’s that time of year for resolutions, whatever you are committing to this year, you are not alone! Having a friend or two for support makes your resolution more likely to come to fruition. Buddy up! https://www.facebook.com/events/1947546472208485/?ti=icl

What is your favorite recipe to take to that Christmas co-worker potluck or family dinner? Share below!

Give your brain a gift this Christmas by spending your time and money on others. Your brain will reward you for improving your social ties in the form of increased happiness. Humans are social creatures, who depend on the ability to foster teamwork with others to survive. To this end, the human brain has a built-in reward system that manages how we interact with others: the neurotransmitter oxytocin. Though many people view oxytocin as a simple love hormone, it actually h...as a very complex effect on social interactions, and has the potential to heighten both negative and positive associations. With respect to the happiness that prosocial spending produces, oxytocin might have something to do with the intensity of the feeling. When we spend money on others, it’s usually on friends and family who we consistently work to maintain good relationships with. When we spend money to help our friends and make our family smile, our brain rewards us for strengthening our social ties. Happy Shopping!! See more

An oldie but a goldie! Listen to an interview with Dr. Dysinger rebroadcast on LifeTalk Radio https://lifetalk.net/podcast-episodes/interview-with-dr- ...information about nutrition, health, and lifestyle medicine, so you can live a vibrant, healthy, and long life.

Lots of fun and talent at today’s event! Thank you CareMore for inviting us to the Medicare & Wellness Forum.

Last night was our final cooking class of the year and also dietician Julianne’s last dayBut the show must go on and we will be back with more cooking classes in the new year. We will miss the lovely Julianne and her delicious healthy cooking! Holiday Menu Recipes included in this post! Check it out and share!

Our Dr. Wayne Dysinger brought home the Lifestyle Medicine Trailblazer Award at this year's Lifestyle Medicine Conference! This award is given to those who are making extraordinary contributions in any one of several domains such as patient care, education, research, innovation, management and community service. We are so proud of Dr. Dysinger! #LifestyleMed2018