Dear Santa,
I don’t know if you can remember me or not. It’s been many years since I have written you – Marie from Jacksonville, Florida, AKA Marie from Center Point, Alabama back then. First, I want to apologize for not staying in touch. I guess the transition from a little girl, to college student, then to a married woman with a family of my own has kept me preoccupied.
Back then, my Christmas wish list was pretty simple: A Cheer Bear (Care Bear), a new bike with a banana seat, and my favorite doll- Susie – would have made my day. Life back then seemed much more carefree. Suffice it to say – running a busy marketing office, keeping up with my kids, social and other family responsibilities have finally gotten the best of me. I find myself older, stressed out, irritable, not sleeping well, and overweight. Please help.
I need:
- A sprinkle of joy
- To lose weight around the middle
- A good night’s sleep
- More energy
Love, Marie xoxox
Dear Marie,
Ho-Ho-Ho! Happy to hear from you after all these years. Of course, I remember you. How could I forget those fresh baked chocolate chip cookies left by the fireside or those cute hearts, hugs, and kisses at the end of every letter you wrote. I do agree, life seemed simpler back then.
Throughout these years, I have kept my eye on you and I’m pleased to report I am very proud of the woman you’ve become. It’s not easy, as you say, balancing all the many facets of adult life. Throw in trying to find time to take care of yourself and you’ve got a real quandary.
Rest assured, no need for an apology. It’s not unusual for my ‘adult children’ to touch base with me about this time of life. In this ‘pedal to the metal’ world of ours where there’s little time for yourself, your hormones and metabolism can be thrown off leaving it hard to find your way back to wellness without help.
Fortunately, I have just the right gift in mind. It’s in the form of advice.
Call the folks down at Carrington Medical on Scenic Highway in Pensacola, FL. I’m sure they can get you on the road to a new you. You’ll find the staff and Dr. Liliya Slutsker friendly, experienced, and passionate about helping patients reach their health goals.
Dr. Liliya is Board Certified in Pediatrics, Obesity Medicine and member of the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine. She has years of experience helping women such as yourself.
Carrington Medical’s Bioidentical Hormone Balancing, Metabolic Weight Loss programs, and aesthetics should be just the remedy you need to get your Christmas started off with that ‘Sprinkle of Joy.’
So good hearing from you again. Must go now to attend my reindeer. Stay in touch!
To Your Good Health!
Santa
New Year, Same you..Only Better!
January Specials
Join us again at Carrington Medical Spa this Friday, September 13 beginning 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. for our Dysport Special at Carrington Medical Center. Receive up to 20 units (one area) for $179. Offer good while supplies last, so hurry! Call us at (205) 508-5723 to schedule an appointment.
Take advantage of other our other specials this month including BUY 3, GET 1 Sculptra Aesthetics; 10% off Restylane filler families; 10% off PCASkin and EltaMD skincare products. Offer good while supplies last.
Fall brings cooler weather (sweater weather) and a drop in humidity, which makes for dry, stale air and even drier skin. The only thing that should be crisp in the fall are leaves, not your skin. As the leaves change, so should your skin care. It’s time to rejuvenate your skin. Try some of our September specials at Carrington Medical Spa that include products and services that will make the transition a breeze. Save on our favorite skin care products with PCA Skin and EltaMD. Also, take advantage of savings on dermal fillers including Sculptra Aestetics and the Restylane families! Specials are good while supplies last. Call Carrington Medical Spa at (205) 508-5723 today to book your appointment.
Quench your skin this summer with some of our amazing products and services at Carrington Medical Spa. Check out our July Hydrate specials at Carrington Medical Spa!
1. 20% off EltaMD Skincare (EltaMD Sunscreen excluded from special)
2. PCA Skin Kits $150 and receive a PCA Skin Peel free (Hydrate $240 value)
3. 10% off Juvederm fillers: All Juvederm families (Voluma, Volbella, Vollure, Juvederm XC) while supplies last.
4. 20% off Platinum HydraFacial Treatment
5. 20% off Microneedling Stem Facial treatment and receive a free post kit.
Carrington Medical Spa will be hosting a monthly TGIF Botox Happy Hour event on Friday, July 19 & Friday, July 26 from 9 am – 12 pm. Includes an area up to 20 units for $199. Limited spaces available, so book your appointment today on the Facebook scheduler or by calling 205.508.5723.
What better way to spring into summer? Time to get grilling! Give this heart-healthy and nutritious grilled fish recipe a try!
Add one of our salad or side dish recipes to pair with this delicious banana leaf wrapped fish. This versatile and delicious recipe is bound to be a hit!
Whether you decide to make this recipe with halibut, cod or another variation of white fish you can’t go wrong. White fish is known for its mild flavor and health supporting properties. Rich in vitamin B and high in protein, white fish is also low in fat.
The coconut cilantro sauce utilizes garlic and mint providing an additional health kick. Cilantro contains good amounts of antioxidants, vitamins and dietary fiber. Garlic boasts both flavor with the benefit of antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties, supporting your immune system. Mint can support digestion and is a great antioxidant.
Give this recipe a try and enjoy – you can’t go wrong.
Gluten free and Dairy Free
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup (4 fl. oz.) coconut milk
Juice of 3 limes
1 small bunch fresh cilantro
1/3 cup (1/2 oz.) fresh mint leaves
2 garlic cloves
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 jalapeño chile, seeds and ribs removed
2 tsp. honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
6 white fish fillets, such as halibut or cod, about 6 oz. each
Vegetable oil for brushing
6 large fresh or thawed frozen banana leaves
(Look for banana leaves in Latin American and Asian markets, where they are sometimes sold fresh and can usually be found frozen as well)
Instructions
1. Prepare a hot fire in a grill.
2. In blender or food processor, combine the coconut milk, lime juice, cilantro, mint, garlic, ginger, jalapeño and honey. Puree until thoroughly combined and fairly smooth. Season with salt to taste and set aside.
3. Brush each of the fish fillets lightly with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Place 1 fish fillet in the center of a banana leaf. Fold the bottom edge of the leaf over the fish, fold in the sides over the fish, and then fold the package away from you to enclose the fish in the leaf. Using kitchen twine, tie the packet closed. Repeat with the remaining fillets and banana leaves.
4. Arrange the banana leaf packets on the grill over direct heat and grill, turning once, until
the tip of a paring knife can be inserted into the fish without any resistance, 8 to 10
minutes.
5. Transfer the banana leaf packets to individual plates and carefully open them. Serve
immediately with coconut-cilantro sauce alongside.
Roasted vegetables are a good grain alternative with a deeply satisfying taste and more nourishment for your body.
Delicious ingredients in this recipe such as sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamins and fiber, just choose wisely based on your diet plan since root vegetables can be higher in carbohydrates.
Beets are often overlooked when choosing vegetables for roasting, but they are a healthy source of iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and many other minerals. But, it’s the specific combinations and concentrations of elements found only within beets that give this veggie its cancer-fighting and disease preventing power.
Be sure to include some red onions, as they have long been associated with lower risk of many types of the disease – including ovarian, bowel and breast cancer, thanks to several anti-cancer compounds including quercetin and anthocyanins – which give the red variety their color.
These roasted vegetables make a quick and easy side dish that will fill you and your family up!
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
Ingredients
- About 6 cups of a variety of organic vegetables – such as sweet potatoes, parsnip, carrots, small potatoes, beets, or onions
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Rosemary – fresh or dried
- Salt and black pepper + optional red pepper flakes for some extra zing
Preparation
1. Cut your veggies into 1-inch cubes.
2. Toss in a bowl with the organic virgin olive oil, salt, and seasonings.
3. Spread into a single layer on a baking tray and bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Cover the tray for 30 minutes, then bake uncovered for the remaining time to crisp up.
4. The vegetables should be tender, but not mushy when done. Enjoy!
Recipe Inspiration: Aviva Romm
Thank you to those who joined us last week on Thursday, May 23 for Carrington Medical Spa’s Spring Botox/Dysport, Fillers & Fun Event. We are excited to extend this event on Tuesday, May 28 for those who couldn’t attend. The fun begins at 10 a.m. at Carrington Medical Spa located at 8178 Gadsden Highway, Trussville.
The Botox/Dysport and fillers provided by Dr. Liliya Slutsker, fun provided by the staff of Carrington Medical Spa.
Limited spaces available, so RSVP and book your appointment today on Facebook scheduler or by calling 205.508.5723.
Event specials include:
– Buy 30 units of Dysport ($359), get 10 units of Dysport FREE!
– Buy 2 Restylane fillers ($999), get 20 units of Dysport FREE!
– Buy 3 Restylane filler ($1,499), get 4th filler FREE!
– Buy 4 Sculptra ($2,799), get 1 Restylane FREE!
Enjoy savings during this event including 20% off services with Galderma products during event (while supplies last); 20% off skin care products (EltaMD Sunscreen and SkinBetter Science excluded); 10% off complete skincare regiment (EltaMD, PCA Skin, SkinBetter Science); and CMS goodies bags for all attendees.
We are so excited to share our event specials for Carrington Medical Spa’s Spring Botox/Dysport, Fillers & Fun Event on Thursday, May 23 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Botox and fillers provided by Dr. Liliya Slutsker, fun provided by the staff of Carrington Medical Spa.
Limited spaces available, so RSVP and book your appointment today on Facebook scheduler or by calling 205.508.5723.
Event specials:
– Buy 30 units of Dysport ($359), get 10 units of Dysport FREE!
– Buy 2 Restylane fillers ($999), get 20 units of Dysport FREE!
– Buy 3 Restylane filler ($1,499), get 4th filler FREE!
– Buy 4 Sculptra ($2,799), get 1 Restylane FREE!
Enjoy savings during this event including 20% off services with Galderma products during event (while supplies last); 20% off skin care products (EltaMD Sunscreen and SkinBetter Science excluded); 10% off complete skincare regiment (EltaMD, PCA Skin, SkinBetter Science); and CMS goodies bags for all attendees.