Top 10 Anti-inflammatory Choices You Should Start Making Today!

Let the Detox Begin!

 

Today marks the first day of  my annual detox process, and this time I wanted to share with everyone my personal experience. I think it’s important to give your body a chance to reset, clean up and start fresh. For whatever reason I seem to feel the most need to do my cleanse/detoxes  in February each year. I think it’s because I get a little stir crazy in winter, and loose motivation/drive, and feel like I have become lax in my diet. This process helps me emotionally and spiritually as well. In fact the first time I did a detox program 3 years ago was to help myself get through some very difficult and emotionally taxing issues.  Yes, it worked in both detoxing my body of built up waste, but it helped me detox myself of some emotional baggage as well.

Enough about my baggage, let’s get down to the nitty gritty of the whole process. Some important things to keep in mind when doing a good detox program: 1- You should never have to stop eating foods, you’re body still needs nutrients so simply drinking a liquid beverage for 3 days doesn’t really do the right things. 2- No good detox should keep you in the bathroom all day. Things like that are just putting you at risk for dehydration which can be very serious. 3-If you have never gone through a good detox program I suggest you do one with the supervision of a natural health practitioner of some sort who has experience.

The whole point of doing a detox is to restore optimal function to your organs that naturally detoxify you every day and to get rid of any waste build up that happens over time. This is important more and more as we are continually exposed to more and more harmful substances in our air, food and water supply. The main focus of my detox is to help my liver and kidneys function at optimal levels, as well as clean up any built up waste in my colon and lymphatic system as well.  I am combining an herbal detox kit with a few additional herbal products of my own and following a diet that will increase it’s optimal function.

*Please note that some of what I have included in my own program is products that I currently have at home and would like to use up. I am in no way getting paid to advertise brands, just utilizing some products that I have used before and found effective for me.

My personal program for the next 12 days:

1)Garden of Life Wild Rose Herbal Detox- consists of wild organic herbs only. Purpose is to detox the liver, kidneys and lymphatic systems.

2)Indole -3- Carbanol – supplement intended to help my body metabolize and get rid of excess estrogens. I’m one of those estrogen dominant people and have been feeling a touch “overly moody” lately.

3)Psyllium husk powder- source of fiber done at night to help grab onto all the nasty stuff my body is kicking out and excrete it in a safer way.

4)Oregano oil- useful as a natural antibiotic and also has been known to kill candida, which I am suspecting to be a possible problem due to my not as strict dietary habits as of late.

5)Functional foods- consuming foods on a regular basis that promote the detoxification process just to make it that much easier for my body to optimize faster.

 

Today’s breakfast was a green smoothie. I used almond milk, 1 scoop of vanilla Raw Fit protein, 1 banana, 1 scoop of greens powder, 1 Tbs of spirulina powder, 2 tbs of flax seed meal/chia seed mix, a healthy squirt of omega 3 emulsified oil, and a spoon full of peanut butter that has coconut oil in it. Honestly, it’s delicious and keeping me full throughout the morning. Sure…it’s dark green and probably scary looking to others but it’s for my health!

During a normal detox process you are supposed to rest to allow your body’s energy to focus on cleaning and healing, but I plan on going home tonight and walking for at least 30 minutes on the treadmill. I need to get back into a healthy routine all around, why wait is my theory!

Looking forward to keeping you updated on the whole process as I progress. Right now, feeling great about making positive changes and feeling better!

**Please post any questions you might have, I’m happy to answer! **

Probiotics can impact more than digestion!

 

What are Probiotics anyways?? They are the good bacteria living in your intestinal tract that make up about 70% of your immune system, produce serotonin that travels up to your brain, produce vitamin D when you go out into the sunshine without sun blocking agents, and aid in the digestion of your food. 

Some other fun facts:

Probiotic imbalances can cause depression, and cause you to become overweight. 

Probiotic populations get killed off when you take Antibiotics, even natural ones like oregano oil! 

There are 10 TRILLION probiotics in your gut ( or there SHOULD be) and only 1 trillion cells of you in your entire body… The majority rules! 

“I get my probiotics from my yogurt” – Not so much… the sugar in the majority of commercially produced (not to mention the chemicals) feeds the bad bacteria in your body and can throw off your balance!

Proper populations of probiotic strains are anti-inflammatory!

Here are just a few signs your good bacteria aren’t in the right numbers or are losing the war against bad bacteria in your body: Fatigue, constipation, allergies, auto-immune disorders, diarrhea, gas, burping,bloating, feeling full hours after eating, depression, weight gain, chronic infections, nutrient deficiencies, chronic disease, inflammation (aka are you in pain?)… the list could go on for days!

It’s easy to get back in balance by supplementing with the right good bacteria and consuming the right foods to keep your populations alive- the health of  your body depends on these little guys for 70%+ of your immune response remember! By keeping your numbers up your body is prepared to fight off infection and colds much easier than a body that has little or no supply.  

Please call 630-762-9864 to schedule an appointment with Dr.Kalli or a FREE 15 minute consultation TODAY to learn how easy it can be to get back into good health and well being. 

~Dr.K 

Tranquility Natural Medicine: Inspiring dietary changes daily! Call 630-762-9864 and schedule a FREE 15 minute consult or appointment today!

We are what we eat… yes this is a theme I will continue to repeat until I am blue in the face! The fuel we provide our bodies on a daily basis has a PURPOSE … and it’s not all about taste. The great thing about our bodies is that when supplied with the proper nutrients, they begin to function better and begin to health themselves. Yep. You were made to last, now let’s start eating like it!

We can all do things to improve on our daily intake of foods and beverages. Small steps are the key to making lasting changes in your LIFE. It’s time we EAT TO LIVE, not live to eat. I want everyone to be able to look back on their life in retirement and be happy they made small changes that have made it so they are living a happy, healthy life. LIVING is about Doing and Moving and Balance.

There is NO ONE PERFECT DIET or Exercise program out there, sorry, if it were that easy we’d all do it right?! It can be frustrating after years of experimenting with every diet/exercise/supplement fad or the newest “Dr.Oz Miracle” to find what works best for you. Let me take some of the frustration out of the process, and let’s work together on making small positive REALISTIC changes you can stick with to become a healthier you!

Small changes to make today:

Drink a full glass of filtered water first thing in the morning!

Swap your soda for water or Green Tea and stevia

Double up on veggies- eat twice as many veggies during your dinner or lunch today

Try something new: your taste buds change every 2 weeks!! You never know what you’re missing out on!

Learn how making small changes can have a HUGE impact on your health and well being by calling 630-762-9864 and scheduling an appointment with Dr.Kalli today!

Learn how making small changes can have a HUGE impact on your health and well being by calling 630-762-9864 and scheduling an appointment with Dr.Kalli today!

Being gluten free isn’t always about being diagnosed as celiac, or even gluten sensitive. I have never been formally tested for either condition, but have been proudly gluten free for 3 years now. It is not a diet, it is a lifestyle. I do it because to put it frankly, when I consume gluten I feel like crap-all around. Being gluten free to me is more about being anti-inflammatory. Inflammation causes so many preventable conditions that if we learn to limit or eliminate our consumption of gluten containing grains we can take back a huge chunk of our health and well being. The greatest part of my job is helping people realize they have a MAJOR choice in how they feel and their overall health just by choosing what foods they eat. I’m here to make the changes in lifestyle manageable and realistic for you, because nobody wants to hear “you can’t eat that anymore” I’ll be here to tell you all the amazing things you CAN enjoy- it’s a longer list than you think. Make the first steps towards reclaiming your health and call today. 

Sincerely, 

Dr. K

Change the way you think about your health, Call 630-762-9864 and schedule a free consultation with Dr.Kalli

 

I am not your typical doctor, plain and simple. I care that you make the years you have on the earth the best and most healthy years possible. We all need to get back to the basics of health and wellness, and that starts with looking at how much we move and what fuel we are providing our body to function. The best part about this is… everyone is different, and you DO NOT have to eat boring tasteless food! There is no one right way to be healthy, and everyone deserves to be treated as an individual. So let’s all change the way we think about our health, and start trying to prevent major illness and disease so that we can enjoy our retirement years instead of spend them taking medications and being ill.  

Be happy, Be healthy and Be well,

~Dr. Kalli

Personalized Health Care at Tranquility Natural Medicine

Are you tired of feeling like your just a number to your doctor? Are you sick of being put on another drug that will mask your symptoms, but not address the cause of your ailments? Does your doctor LISTEN to you?? Or are you one of the many people who bought into a failed “health care system”. It’s time to take back your health. It’s time to learn how to be healthy and take care of yourself. Dr. Kalli Prater is dedicated about making your health yours again. With a focus on lifestyle and dietary changes Dr. Kalli offers the alternative to your regular physician. As a Holistic health practitioner, it is not only important to look at you as an ENTIRE being, but also to personalize your care to YOU. It’s how things should be done. Modern medical treatments are given based on the “average” american ( who came up with that idea) and not YOU as an individual.

Please call 630-762-9864 to schedule an appointment or request a FREE 15 minute consultation with Dr. Kalli and learn what we can start doing to get you back to health, because you shouldn’t have to suffer any longer. 

“What kind of Doctor are you?”

 

“What kind of Doctor are you?” 

Yes, as anyone knows I (along with pretty much any Doctor in any field) get this question a lot. When I tell people that “I am a Chiropractor that focuses on Internal Medicine” I get a mix of reviews- as is expected. Many people have their own idea of what a Chiropractor is, many think I just crack backs, some think I’m not a “real” doctor or that I am a “quack”.

 

To be honest, I am none of these things. I am a compassionate human being, with a passion to help people reach their goals of being the best possible being in the best health that they can be. Nothing brings me more happiness or joy when I hear I have made a positive impact in someones life, even in the smallest way. I have spent a lot of time and hours learning how to holistically treat people for chronic illness, allergies, digestive disorders and the list goes on. In one of my last Internal Disorders seminars we discussed the answer to the ever popular question “What kind of Doctor are you?” and this is how I would like people to think of me:

 

Have you ever been to the doctor, and you see them for about 5 minuets, they ask you a few questions about your symptoms, don’t even give you an exam, and write you a prescription? Well… I am NOT that doctor. I am a doctor that cares about your health as an individual. I am a doctor that believes listening to your story of your health and understanding what you are experiencing is just as important to understanding what is going on within you as labs and tests. I am a doctor that takes the time, independent of complaint, to give you a thorough examination because you are a whole person and should be treated as such. I am a doctor that wants you to understand what is going on within you so that you are empowered to take control of your situation and wants to support your health journey. I am a doctor who knows when something is out of my training and experience, and no matter what want you to get the best care possible even if that is not with me. I am the doctor that wants to look you in the eye and for you to understand that, if I were in your position, this is what I would do. 

I truly look forward to helping people along their journey to health and wellness, and I can’t thank everyone I know enough for the love and support it has taken me to get here.

Chia Jam!

Chia Jam!

Here is a great way to make your jams using fresh fruit and chia seeds! Why didn’t I think of this healthy option before?