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Sometimes, a yummy breakfast bar just hits the spot. And, sometimes they can also break the bank! So, why not make them on your own?! We found this great recipe from the blog The Purple Carrot for how to make these deliciously filling toasted oatmeal coconut bars. So, without further ado… What you need 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (I used finely shredded) 3 cups all purpose gluten free flour (or flour of your choice) 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup coconut oil, melted 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup sunflower butter (or nut butter of your choice) 1/2 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice) 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats Optional: extra shredded coconut and …

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Ginger has long been used as a spice to foods and has played a large role in many cuisine dishes from Asia. However, it is now gaining popularity in the west and ladies and gents…this little root packs a big punch! Here are things that make ginger just that much more awesome!   Haven’t been feeling hungry? Eat fresh ginger just before lunch to stoke a dull appetite and fire up the digestive juices. Ginger improves the absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients in the body. Ginger clears the microcirculatory channels of the body, including the pesky sinuses that tend to flare up. Feeling motion sick or airsick? Chew on ginger, preferably tossed in a little honey to relieve symptoms. …

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Exercise, even on a normal day, it can be a chore.  And, here we are at ‘Toast’ suggesting you exercise on Thanksgiving?! We know, we know. But hear us out first. Mina Fiddyment of the Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute is giving us five great reasons we should get moving on this famous for being a lazy holiday. Let’s dive in! It’s a chance to try something new. In most cities, there is usually some kind of Thanksgiving Day race, ‘Turkey Trot” or a charity marathon. In fact, in our area you can try: The Fire Wives and K.A.I.A Fit Turkey Trot In Carson City The Scheels Turkey Trot in Sparks There are short and long-distance options available, making …

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Has this ever happened to you? You’ve had a long day and want nothing more than to get into bed, you lay down, are just about asleep and BOOM- leg cramp! If you have suffered this before and wondered why, we’ve asked Carson Tahoe’s Dr. David Eisenhauer to help you figure it out!   What are muscle cramps? Muscle cramps are strong, painful contractions or tightening of a muscle that comes on suddenly and lasts from a few seconds to several minutes. Nighttime leg cramps are usually sudden spasms, or tightening of the muscles specifically in the calf. They are also common in the thigh or foot and occur just as you are falling asleep or waking up.   What …

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For many, pregnancy can be quite the exciting experience, but the morning sickness that can come with it? Not so exciting.  We caught up with Shannon Hess, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology at Carson Tahoe Health to tell us about what causes morning sickness and to provide some tips on how to manage it. So, What is Morning Sickness? Well, the cause of morning sickness isn’t entirely clear, but the hormonal changes of pregnancy are thought to play a role. ”Morning sickness tends to kick in around 6 weeks and has been seen to hit its peak around the 8th and 9th week of pregnancy” says Dr. Hess. “While it’s extremely common, it’s not enjoyable and many women experience at all …

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