Happy New Year!
Glitter is the best option, but first, we toast . . .
. . . to our past year’s accomplishments and to new beginnings! Sometimes a fresh start is just what we need. New year’s resolutions or not, it’s a great time to reflect and set good intentions.
Here is one idea I often dive into this time of year. You may have heard of vision boards. They are a visual way of presenting a brainstorm of ideas. Vision boards are often dream boards but they actually come in all shapes, sizes, and content. Anything from career-focused boards that we can keep at work to travel boards, and even food vision boards. The list goes on!
This year I’ll be trying an interior design inspiration board. I have been seeing some fun trends that I’d like to try in my home. Like including more inherited pieces, vintage finds, unique art (something no one else will have), and other fun things that are personal to me and my family. I feel drawn towards sparkle, shine, light, glass, pops of color, as well as adding more natural elements like wood & live house plants. My motto this year . . . there is no such thing as SPARKLING too much!
That’s me. What about you? If you try this idea with your family, friends, or on your own and would like to share some photos with us, we would love to see!
Some Adjustments For this New Year
Sparkle Health Membership Plans 2025
2025 Membership Plan Updates
Sparkle Health is pleased to announce updates to our membership plans for 2025. We will now be offering only the Standard and Enhanced Plans. Both plans continue to be available for both new and existing patients. Renewing patients receive a 5% discount and patients on either plan can add additional visits of any length. Visits with our Functional Nutritionist and Health Coach are included and recommended on an as needed basis by Dr. Elisa Mercuro.
Both plans continue to include portal access to Dr. Mercuro and the Sparkle Health Team. Portal messages requiring extensive and in-depth replies (including new prescription requests), will require a web/call or an in person follow-up.
Please visit our plans page for complete descriptions of each plan and their included benefits and discounts. As always, if you have any questions, please send us a message or give us a call.
What is Metabolic Detoxification?
Package Up Harmful Substances & Ship Them Out
Metabolic detoxification refers to our body’s ability to package up harmful substances in our biological system and eliminate them. Some examples of toxicants that we may be exposed to from the environment include pesticides, herbicides, food additives (including hormones & antibiotics), plastics, heavy metals, and cigarette smoke. I also feel that the Standard American Diet which often has high sugar, high calorie foods that are nutrient poor also contributes to the total toxic burden.
Symptoms can occur when our system is overwhelmed by the toxic load. Genetically, some people are better detoxifiers than others. There is also variation in environmental exposures throughout a lifetime. Where you grew up, the food you eat, the products you use in the home and personal products used are all factors that contribute to the total body toxic burden. Additionally, metabolic detoxification is biologically expensive. We “use up” certain vitamins and minerals in the process and how . . .
Stay Tuned For Our New Years Detox Session This Month!
Quinoa, Kale, White Bean, Power Bowl
Power Bowl Recipe!
Kate Swords, CNS, Functional Medicine Nutritionist
Research suggests a connection between low iron levels and symptoms of anxiety. The iron in this recipe is supplied by the greens, the white beans, the pumpkin seeds, and the quinoa. The lemon juice in the dressing aids in the absorption of it. It’s not only healthy, it’s delicious! The beauty of this bowl is you may double the dressing and add whatever veggies that you enjoy.
1 oz of pumpkin seeds packs around 2.3 mg of iron . . .
What Patients Have To Say
Special Days In January
Mark Your Calendars
Daily Celebrations
January 1, Apple Gifting Day, Global Family Day, New Year’s Day, Polar Bear Plunge Day
January 2, Happy Mew Year for Cats Day, National Buffet Day, Motivation and Inspiration Day
January 3, Festival of Sleep Day, International Mind-Body Wellness Day
January 4, World Hypnotism Day, World Braille Day
January 5, National Bird Day, National Keto Day
January 6, Apple Tree Day, National Bean Day
National Cuddle Up Day
January 8, Coming of Age Day, National Bubble Bath Day, National Clean Your Desk Day, National Gluten-Free Day, National Winter Skin Relief Day, War on Poverty Day
January 10, National Bittersweet Chocolate Day, National Houseplant Appreciation Day, National Save The Eagles Day, National Take the Stairs Day
January 11, International Thank-You Day
January 12, National Hot Tea Day, National Kettlebell Day, Remembrance Day, Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution Day
January 13, Korean American Day, Make Your Dream Come True Day, National Vision Board Day
January 14, International Kite Day, Organize Your Home Day, World Logic Day
January 15, Blue Monday, Civil Rights Day, Elementary School Teacher Day
January 16, Book Publishers Day, International Hot and Spicy Food Day, National Quinoa Day, National Religious Freedom Day
January 17, Customer Service Day, Kid Inventors’ Day, Museum Selfie Day
January 18, National Gourmet Coffee Day, National Thesaurus Day, National Winnie the Pooh Day
January 19, Good Memory Day, National Popcorn Day
January 20, Inauguration Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, International Day of Acceptance, Take A Walk Outdoors Day
January 21, Grandma Day, Mariachi Day, National Hugging Day, Thank Your Mentor Day, World Snow Day
January 22, Celebration of Life Day, Come in From the Cold Day, National Grandpa Day, National Hot Sauce Day, National Polka Dot Day
January 23, National Handwriting Day
January 24, Belly Laugh Day, Change a Pet’s Life Day, International Day of Education, “Just Do It” Day, National Compliment Day
January 25, Library Shelfie Day, Opposite Day
January 26, International Environmental Education Day, National Fun at Work Day, National Green Juice Day, National Spouse Day
January 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, National Seed Swap Day
January 28, Global Community Engagement Day, Local Quilt Shop Day, Nat. Pediatrician Day
January 29, Lunar New Year, Freethinkers Day
January 30, Escape Day
