Our Wellness Blog

Fresh fruit juices and mashed or puréed fruits offer creative ways to jazz up any dressing. Fruit-based dressings go well with dark leafy salad greens, such as arugula or spinach, or on any salad topped with toasted nuts and chèvre.
Strawberry-Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Makes 1 cup
1 cup strawberries, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbs.raw honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil or walnut oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Blend together the strawberries, balsamic vinegar and honey. While the blender is running, slowly drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil or walnut oil until the dressing is smooth and emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste. Keeps in the refrigerator for one week

Patient of the Week - Lynsday!
For over 5 years, Lyndsay suffered from IBS manifesting as constant stomach pain, food sensitivities, and headaches. Losing weight was extremely difficult, and was something that Lyndsay battled with for 27 years.
With a neighbor’s recommendation, Lyndsay started the Nutrition and Chiropractic programs at WholeBody Solutions and went through a whole body transformation! Her stomach pain and IBS symptoms are no longer constant, her headaches have dissipated, and Lyndsay can now eat a regular diet without pain! When asked to comment on her transformation, Lyndsay said, “WholeBody Solutions has changed my life for the better. I am a huge supporter of Dr. Ann and her staff. People shouldn't have to struggle with their problems – they should know that there are solutions!” Lyndsay also reports, “I feel amazing. To know that my life would change so much and to be a healthier, happier me is an amazing feeling!”
Congratulations, Lyndsay! We are grateful that you entrusted WholeBody Solutions to your Health & Wellness needs!

Here is a recipe for Strawberry Sorbet from our friend, Andrea Beaman. It is simple and delicious. Strawberries are packed with vitamin C (you get 160% of your daily requirements from just one cup) folic acid, potassium, and fiber. The organic grape juice concentrate adds the sweetness and the mint makes it over the top.
•4 cups frozen strawberries
•1/3 cup. organic grape juice concentrate
•Fresh mint leaves
Remove frozen strawberries from freezer and thaw 5-10 minutes. Put strawberries and grape juice concentrate into a food processor or powerful blender and puree until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweeting by adding more grape juice concentrate if needed. Serve immediately or refreeze for more solid consistency. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Join us at the 4th Annual Boston Seafood Festival at the Boston Fish Pier, Sunday August 02, 2015!
WholeBody Solutions will be there spreading the word about our services and successes! Come swing by our booth, and check out all of the other local vendors! Click through to see pictures from last year's event - a little rain didn't stop our good time!
Visit www.bostonseafoodfestival.org for more information!

Palm Springs is known for many things, one thing they are known for are their "date shakes" and date ice cream. They use vanilla ice cream and dates as the main ingredients for the shakes.
Medjool dates are the sweetest variety (and are the one ones that can be picked and eaten fresh) and as all dates, have been a staple food of the Middle East for thousands of years. They have been cultivated since ancient times possibly as early as 4000 BC! The Ancient Egyptians used them to make wine as well. These wrinkled unfortunate looking fruits are considered a “drupe” because they possess a stone in the center.
Dates are high in fiber (for colon health) iron (for blood health) , and contain B vitamins (for a healthy nervous system), potassium (for your heart), Vitamins A (for your eyes) and K (aid in proper clotting of blood) , magnesium (needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body), and manganese (important for skin integrity and blood sugar control)
Here is a healthy recipe for a date shake not using vanilla ice cream. This version is healthy AND delicious and can be enjoyed when you want something sweet.
TOTALLY DECADENT SUMMER SHAKE • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond or other milk of choice
• 4 pitted dates
• 1 banana, frozen
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/ 2 cup ice cubes
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
A sprinkling of fresh nutmeg
Blend everything together in high speed blender until smooth and creamy. You can “soak” the dates in the milk for 30 minutes to make them a bit softer.

Kava Forte
Kava Forte is a fantastic Standard Process product that we carry here at Wholebody Solutions. Kava Forte is a balanced herbal formula that can help relieve anxious feelings, improve your mood and your mental well-being. Other benefits of Kava Forte include, it can calm the nerves, ease the effects of stress, help you get to sleep and it supports the relief of muscular tension. If you think Kava Forte could be right for you schedule an appointment with us today and find out about other supplements as well to keep you feeling healthy, happy and balanced!

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WholeBody Solutions' Patient of the Week!
Before coming to WholeBody Solutions, Mark suffered from chronic headaches, vertigo, dizzy spells, lightheadedness, and was experiencing chest pains while exercising. Mark used Excedrin to relieve his symptoms, which was only a temporary solution to manage his chronic pain.
After just 3 weeks of the Nutrition program at WholeBody Solutions, Mark has seen substantial improvements in his symptoms! Mark’s headaches, vertigo, and dizziness have almost completely vanished, as well as his chest pain during exercise. Additionally, Mark reports that his workouts have improved, his general feeling of unwellness has subsided, and he has even seem improvements in his sleep quality! When asked to comment on his improvements, Mark said, “I can once again use my inversion table now that the vertigo is gone. I feel 100% better. I can exercise without chest pain and I started jogging again. Life is good.”
Congratulations, Mark! We are grateful that you entrusted WholeBody Solutions to your Health & Wellness needs!

Patient of the week!!! Another satisfied patient achieves optimal health and wellness at Wholebody Solutions!
Shannon:
Since February, Shannon has suffered from thyroid symptoms, low energy, major inflammation, and rashes. She had tried other holistic modalities, but still felt very confused and lost through the process.
Since starting the nutritional program and wholebody solutions, Shannon reports that she "feels like a new person!" Shannons symptoms have improved 100%, she reports that her swelling has gone down, she has more energy, and has even lost weight! Additionally Shannon noticed that she can wake up early again, now drinks wine in moderation, and has quit smoking to maintain her new healthy lifestyle! Congratulations Shannon! We are grateful that you entrusted Wholebody Solutions for your health and wellness needs!
Are you experiencing similar symptoms? Give us a call today and set up an appointment and maybe you can be our next patient of the week!!! 617-328-6300

Colcannon Mash
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made of potatoes, Kale or cabbage (kale when in season) and spring onions, along with a lot of Irish butter! It is traditionally served with bacon or corned beef, but you can serve it with anything you desire. It is really delicious and good for you as well. (The Irish even have a song about it) Traditionally, on Halloween, they used to hide coins or thimbles in the dish.
1 1/2 pounds organic potatoes, scrubbed well.
5 tablespoons (or more) or KerryGold Irish Butter
3/4 - 1 cup of hot milk of choice, or half and half
About half a head of finely shredded cabbage, or kale
4 scallions or so
Sea salt and pepper
Fresh parsley
Steam the potatoes in their skins for about 30 minutes. Peel them using a knife and fork. Mash thoroughly with masher. Add butter, sea salt, pepper, and hot milk, mashing more until lumps are few and far between. While the potatoes were cooking, this is the time to cook the cabbage or kale in a little water with salt and butter until just cooked. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Drain well.
Toss in with the potatoes, add a bit more butter and the chopped scallions. Check for seasonings and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with some fish, chicken , lamb, corned beef, whatever you prefer. Remember the Irish song? Well part of it was about the extra butter swimming on the potatoes, so you better add in some extra on the top before serving.
ENJOY!