The Renewal Point

08/19/2026

Congratulations Dr Dan Watts!!! 🎉🥳 He’s not stopping anytime soon!!! Dr Watts has been studying hard, especially in this past year, to bring you the latest, evidence-based advancements in Integrative Medicine! This 8-year recertification cycle is no joke ~ it requires 120 hours of continuing education in Integrative Medicine (50% AMA category 1), a rigorous exam, and a full/unrestricted medical license. Let’s GO!!! 🙌

07/10/2026

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11/19/2025

If you are looking for some healthy and easy recipes to add to the table, we’ve got you covered! 😉🍁🍚 🙌

Cauliflower Garlic Mash:
Ingredients:
1 head of cauliflower
1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 Tbsp of cream cheese, softened (use organic silken tofu, 1:1 ratio, for a non-dairy option)
1/2 tsp minced garlic
½ tsp salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (can replace with 1/2-1 tsp lemon juice for a tangier flavor 🍋!)

Directions:
1. Cut cauliflower into florets.
2. Steam cauliflower florets until tender.
3. Let florets cool and squeeze/ring out extra water using clean kitchen towel or thick paper towel.
4. In bowl using blender, or in a food processor, puree the cauliflower with the cream cheese, parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper until almost smooth.

Baked Brussel Sprouts:
1 lb of brussel sprouts
2 Tbsp avocado oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4-1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Trim end of sprouts and remove yellow leaves.
3. Place sprouts, oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix.
4. Pour onto baking sheet and place in center oven rack.
5. Roast in preheated oven for 30-45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes for even browning.
6. Brussel sprouts are done when dark brown on outside.

Acorn Squash Halves:
1 acorn squash
2 tsp Avocado Oil
Salt
Pepper

Ingredients:
-Heat oven to 425 degrees.
-Cut the squash in half and scoop out seeds and strings.
-Put squash halves on a baking sheet.
-Brush with avocado oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
-Roast until brown and tender… 50-60 minutes

06/06/2025

🍎🍓Understanding the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen: 🥬🫐 A Guide to Healthier Produce Shopping

Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a helpful guide for shoppers. Known as the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen, these lists identify which produce items have the highest and lowest levels of pesticide residues, based on thousands of tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

What Are The Dirty Dozen?
The Dirty Dozen refers to twelve types of produce that tend to carry the highest pesticide loads, even after washing and peeling. These items are often grown using more intensive pesticide applications or have skins that easily absorb residues. For health-conscious consumers, especially those trying to avoid synthetic chemicals, the Dirty Dozen are the fruits and vegetables most worth buying organic.

As of the most recent report, the Dirty Dozen includes:

Strawberries
Spinach
Kale, collard & mustard greens
Grapes
Peaches
Pears
Nectarines
Apples
Bell & hot peppers
Cherries
Blueberries
Green beans

Some of these, like strawberries and spinach, have consistently ranked at the top of the list due to the number and volume of pesticide residues found on them. The list doesn’t suggest avoiding these foods, but rather encourages purchasing the organic versions when possible to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals.

The Clean Fifteen
In contrast, the Clean Fifteen are fruits and vegetables that tend to have the lowest levels of pesticide residues. These include: avocados, sweet corn, pineapple, onions, papaya, sweet peas (frozen), asparagus, honeydew melon, kiwi, cabbage, watermelon, mushrooms, mangoes, sweet potatoes, carrots.

Why Does It Matter?
While the levels of pesticides found in conventional produce are within legal limits, research has raised concerns about the potential long-term health effects of consuming multiple pesticide residues. Children, pregnant individuals, and people with weakened immune systems may be even more vulnerable to the effects. The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen list provides a practical approach for reducing risk.

04/27/2025

Sunday morning breakfast idea… Mini Egg Bites! And they last for 5 days in the fridge 🙌 (easy to warm up in the oven for busy week day mornings)
-7 eggs
- 1/4 cup of milk or milk substitute
- 1/8 tsp of salt (optional)
- 1/2 cup cheese (optional)
- 1/2 of chopped peppers and onions (optional)
- Line mini muffin tin with liners (unbleached preferable)
- Fill each liner 2/3 full
- Cook for 23-25 minutes at 350 degrees
- Let stand for 5 minutes
Enjoy!

02/11/2025

🍓🔥 Grilled Fruit: The Sweet & Healthy Valentine's Day Treat! 🍍💕

Looking for a fun, delicious, and healthy dessert idea for Valentine's Day? Grilled fruit is the perfect way to elevate the natural sweetness of your favorite fruits while adding a little smokey flavor! Here’s how to make it:

✨ Grilled Peaches
Heat grill over medium-high heat.
Cut peaches in half, remove the seed, and brush olive oil on all sides.
Grill each side for about 5 minutes.
Perfectly sweet and juicy! 🍑

✨ Grilled Pineapple
Heat grill over medium-high heat.
Slice pineapple into 1-inch rings and brush with olive oil.
Grill for 2-3 minutes per side.
The caramelized edges are to die for! 🍍

✨ Fruit Skewers
Pre-soak skewers in water.
Cut fruit into 1-2 inch pieces (think mango, strawberries, kiwi, bananas, watermelon, pineapple, peaches).
Brush or toss fruit lightly in olive oil, thread on skewers.
Grill for 5 minutes on each side (total time: 12-15 minutes).
Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon for that extra magic! 🍌🍓
Perfect for a romantic night in or a sweet treat to share with friends! 😍

02/08/2025

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With personalized coaching, we’ll guide you toward lasting change. Say goodbye to quick fixes and hello to sustainable results.

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941-926-4905

02/07/2025

Dr. Watts is all about keeping life fun and unpredictable! 🎉 Whether he’s a willing client in his grandkids’ “hairstyling studio” ✂️👧👦 or rocking the wind-swept look after an epic trail ride 🚴‍♂️💨, he likes to look at each day as an opportunity for adventure and some creativity!
What’s your favorite way to mix things up? Let us know in the comments! 🌟

01/28/2025

🌟 Discover the Power of Bio-Identical Hormone Balancing for Women and Men! 🌟

Your body's hormones are like messengers, guiding your cells to function, grow, and maintain balance. Over time, these essential hormones naturally decline, bringing about signs and symptoms of aging and disease. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

✨ Our expert practitioners are here to help. We measure your unique hormone profile — as individual as your fingerprint — through blood, saliva, or urine tests. By identifying imbalances, we use bio-identical hormones to restore balance and revitalize your body.

Hormone balance can:
✅ Boost your energy
✅ Improve sleep quality
✅ Enhance sexuality & endurance
✅ Strengthen bones & joints
✅ Sharpen mental focus

Start your journey to feeling healthier, stronger, and more vibrant today. 💚

📞 Contact us to learn more about our personalized hormone-balancing program!

01/25/2025

Siesta Beach Clean-Up 🌊 ~ another fun Scouting adventure with an awesome group of kids! 🌍 I’m so proud of the effort and enthusiasm everyone brought to helping our community and environment. Being a pack leader means so much to me—it’s such a rewarding experience, and it always brings back so many great memories from my own time in Scouts. Grateful for moments like these. 🐾✨