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Give Your Exercise Routine a Quarantine Spring Cleaning
If you are anything like our family, you may be taking a little extra time right now for some spring cleaning around the house? It was our guest bedroom and garage this past weekend. But what about spring cleaning your exercise routine? And furthermore, how do you...
Friday Foodspiration: Carrot Cake Bars
Carrot cake is a favorite Spring treat, but always seemed too time consuming and complicated. This bar version takes no time at all (as long as you have a food processor to finely grate the carrots). Cutting them into small squares makes portion control easier than...
5 Side Walk Chalk Exercises to Get You and the Kids Moving
A pack of sidewalk chalk and the blank “canvas” of a driveway can be amazing fun for kids. As a mom, I love that they are using their creativity, imagination, getting fresh air, and sometimes even collaborating nicely with one another. Instead of just drawing some...
Friday Foodspiration: Chinese Orange Meatballs
Orange chicken is a Chinese take out favorite, but it often leaves a heavy feeling that drags you down for the rest of the day. This recipe is a perfect substitution that is energizing instead as it is high in protein. It may seem like a lot of ingredients and...
The Surprising Connection Between Arthritis & Fatigue and 8 Tips to Get Your Energy Back
When it comes to arthritis, sore knees and stiff hips may be the first thing that comes to mind. However, there are invisible symptoms that can be just as troubling. Up to 75% of patients say they experience fatigue and other sleep issues. This is especially true...
Friday Foodspiration: Blueberry Butter-less Biscuits
Some of my fondest food memories are baking in my Great Aunt Joyce’s kitchen. Her specialties were biscuits, pies, and berry cobbler. The best part was picking fresh berries and sneaking bites of dough! I’ve found a way to combine my love for berries and biscuits...
Read This Before Adding a Supplement for Joint Health
The movements of everyday life can cause wear and tear of the joints resulting in weakness, inflammation, and pain. If you are experiencing joint pain or are active and just want to keep your joints strong and prevent injury, taking the best supplements can help....
Friday Foodspiration: Almond Joy Cookie Bars
I am a big fan of bar cookies. It cuts down on time (all that scooping) and dishes (using multiple baking sheets). I also find bars are more forgiving in gluten and dairy free baking. These bars are a combo of leftover ingredients in the fridge – coconut, sliced...
7 Ways to Make Your New Home Office Healthier and More Productive
Many people have suddenly found themselves working remotely, doing their part to flatten the curve and reduce the impact of COVID-19 on our healthcare system. This new work environment might seem like a good thing – work in pj pants and lunch on the couch – but it...
Friday Foodspiration: Zucchini “No Corn” Bread
Last week when I made chili I wanted something bready and a little bit sweet to go along with it. With corn on my list of inflammatory foods, I couldn’t go with the traditional cornbread. There are many other reasons that people quit the cornbread . . . . maybe...