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Green Gazpacho from Dr. Varsha Rathod This chilled soup is a perfect way to cool off in the middle of summer. Dr. Varsha Rathod shares a simple recipe for Green Gazpacho. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 1 cucumber 1 avocado 1 shallot 1 clove garlic a few stems cilantro a few stems parsley 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar black pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Peel the cucumber and remove the seeds. You can leave the cucumber unpeeled if it is organic. Blend all the ingredients together in a blender or food processor. If you prefer to serve it cold, put the mixture in the refrig...

Most of us know how to recover from a stressful day: we find ways to disconnect for the evening, spend time in quiet or with loved ones, or even perhaps get outside for a walk and fresh air. Letting your mind rest and process that stress allows you to come back ready to take on the next day. Interestingly enough, this kind of recovery doesn’t only apply to environmental stressors that affect your mental state. Physiologically, your body works the same way. Stress can be defined in many different ways, whether mental or physical. In the same way that taki...

Have you ever wondered how our bodies process the chemicals found in our air, on our food, and in products in our homes? What happens when we are exposed to excessive amounts of these chemicals? In our industrialized society toxins surround us and increase the burden on our bodies’ natural detoxification pathways. We may notice these effects in our bodies over time with signs like decreased energy, brain fog, sluggish digestion, skin rashes, headaches, and other potential symptoms. So, what steps can we can take steps to limit our exposure to these subst...

Tender Herb Salad from Sarah Bird Nurse practitioner Sarah Bird shares a healthy spring salad recipe that can be used as a side dish or served with protein for a satisfying lunch. INGREDIENTS 2 cups arugula 2 cups torn mixed tender herbs. Use any mix of mint, parsley, cilantro, basil, or dill. They are all great together, so just pick your favorites or what seems fresh in your garden or at the store. 2 medium carrots, ribboned into thin slices using a peeler 1 lemon Olive oil Kosher salt Vegetarian option: Add Great Northern beans DIRECTIONS Toss arugula...

COVID-19 Vaccines at PALM Health Dear PALM Members and St. Louis Community, I’m writing to give you an update on COVID-19 vaccine access at PALM Health, and to clarify some of the options that will soon be available to PALM members. PALM has been approved to administer the vaccine, and we are eagerly awaiting news as to when we will receive it. Once we do, we will offer it to PALM members who meet the requirements of each phase of the rollout. For more information on the phases of vaccine rollout, please refer to the State of Missouri planned phases. If ...

Frequently Asked Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccine Last updated on 1/22/2021. When is the vaccine going to be available to me? Vaccine availability is being rolled out nationally in four phases (1A, 1B, 2, and 3). The state of Missouri is currently rolling out Phase 1A and 1B distribution in stages. Your occupation and level of risk determine when you are eligible to receive the vaccine. Please visit the Missouri Department of Health website to determine which phase you qualify for. Will PALM have the vaccine available? PALM Health has been approved b...