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How to Heal Shin Splints
Shin splints, also known as tibial stress syndrome, are a common name for pain that affects the lower leg when it’s been subjected to too much pressure. We most often see this in runners and people new to a walking program. Whatever the cause, many cases respond...
What are Shin Splints and How to Prevent Them?
As we see runners ramp up their mileage for the fall running season – especially those training for the St. Jude Marathon – we can always expect to hear an increase in “shin splint” complaints. Shin splints, technically referred to a medial tibial stress syndrome,...
Friday Foodspiration: Cashew Chicken
Better than Take Out Cashew Chicken . . . We used to love Chinese take out (mostly because I knew my kids would eat it and there would be dinner time arguing). But, we all feel crummy after consuming the soy, GMOs, extra sodium, and inflammatory oils. It’s much...
Help Your Family Eat More Vegetables This Fall
Do you eat enough vegetables each day? What exactly is enough anyway? The USDA recommends 3-5 servings each day. However, many dietitians would argue this is just a minimum and for optimal health, we should be getting more. This isn’t a big problem for me in the...
5 Strategies to Fight Brain Fog
Brain fog and fatigue is a complaint I hear nearly every day. It can range severity from annoying to frustrating to a very upsetting issue. Brain fog can be described as not being able to think clearly or not being able to remember things you normally would. It can...
Friday Foodspiration: Pumpkin Hummus
Quite possibly my new favorite healthy fall recipe. It’s packed with protein, fiber, and high in antioxidants vitamin A, C, and E. Pumpkin Hummus is a little savory and a little sweet – pairing perfectly with the gluten free pita bread in the picture above,...
10 Easy Ways to Help Your Body Detox
Our bodies are amazing and can handle quite a bit of abuse from us and our environment. I mean, I did live through my college years despite horrible nutrition and sleep habits. I didn’t yet know what I know now about how to help my body help me. Because when you...
Friday Foodspiration: Chopped Detox Salad
No need to buy fancy teas or juice cleanses to detox your body. You already have systems in place that do this for you every single day. However, these systems sometimes get sluggish or clogged up or just worn out from all the work we send their way. In this case,...
Does My Body Need a Detox?
Scroll through Facebook or do a Google search and you will find countless detox diet products and cleanses being sold. They make a really good case for why your body needs a detox. But do we really need that magic tea or $12 bottle of juice to get results?...
Friday Foodspiration: Cinnamon Apple Bars
I know it’s fall and everyone is obsessed with all things pumpkin spice. But please, I beg of you . . . don’t forget the apple cinnamon! This bar is a cross between a shortbread cookie, an apple pie, and a Blondie. So, pretty much you can’t go wrong with this one....