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Is it Rheumatoid or Osteo Arthritis? And the 5 Solutions They Have in Common
Over 20 million people visit their physician’s office each year with complaints from arthritis – and that number is growing. By 2040, it’s estimated that 78 million Americans will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. When we use this term “arthritis” we are most often...
Friday Foodspiration: Beanless Bison Chili
To add beans or not to add beans that is the question. Well, at least the question when it comes to the great chili debate. For me, beans are bothersome digestive wise so they are usually left out of recipes at our house. I know many people avoid them too when...
Regenerating Tissue with Astym Therapy
Are you ready to get to the root cause of your pain or injury instead of just chasing symptoms? Dr. Trevor Ling, PT joins me today to discuss how Astym therapy can get to the root cause of pain or injury to regenerate tissue, not just treat the symptoms. In today’s...
Is Exercise Even Safe When I Feel “Burned Out”?
Who doesn’t feel overwhelmed or stretched thin sometimes? And it’s no wonder since many of us are balancing careers, side businesses, education, community involvement, children, extended family. . . the list goes on. If you have ever hit a wall when it comes to...
Friday Foodspiration: High Energy Banana Muffins
At the end of the week there are inevitably two bananas hanging from fruit stand brown and lonely. My son is the only one in our house who eats bananas and he usually forgets about them. Luckily, everyone around here loves banana bread! I chose muffins instead of...
Is Your Sleep Tracker Helping or Hindering Your Sleep?
I hope by now we all understand how important a good night sleep is to our health and well being. Many are even trying to improve in this area by using new technologies to measure sleep. About 20% of Americans own a wearable device, and more than 10% are wearing...
Friday Foodspiration: Vegetable Manicotti {gluten & dairy free}
Lasagna, manicotti, and baked ziti have been long time favorites of mine. But, two things required for each of these dishes are noodles and cheese. Plus, they tend to be very high in calories and carbohydrates with not a whole lot of nutrient density. This is where...
Should I Exercise When I Have a Cold? 8 Safety Tips
If you’ve been diligent about sticking to a regular exercise schedule, it’s frustrating when a winter cold throws you off track. You developed habits, you were starting to see results for your efforts, and then you start to sniffle. Should you stick to your gym...
Friday Foodspiration: Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola Bites
We have seriously upgraded the nutritional value of that heart shaped box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day. Dark Chocolate and dried tart cherries are delicious paired with nuts and seeds. It is a sweet treat (thanks to the raw honey) but high in fiber, Omega 3...
10 Afternoon Pick Me Ups When You Crave a Nap
These cold cloudy days of winter days seem to drain my energy. I can have a productive morning, but I feel my momentum start to dwindle in the afternoon. A nap would be refreshing, but that is usually (like never) an option. If you are like me and need an afternoon...