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Friday Foodspiration: Glazed Pumpkin Cookie Squares
These fall inspired pumpkin treats were originally going to be cookies. But, I was cooking with my daughter who has a shortened attention span in the kitchen. Instead of calling her back every 10 minutes to scoop out dough for another cookie sheet, I just had her...
3 Ways to Stop the Room From Spinning (help for vertigo)
Have you ever experienced the room spinning, feeling lightheaded when you stand up too quickly, or a sense that you just can’t keep your balance? Most of us have experienced this at one time or another. Some call it dizziness – which is usually described as...
Friday Foodspiration: Shrimp Taco Bowl
Ready to upgrade Tuesday Taco night? This Shrimp Taco Bowl has all the flavors you want from a taco or fajita and none of the grains (ie GMO corn tortillas). Play with the cayenne to make it more or less spicy depending on your families preference. As is, the...
How Poor Balance Causes Back Pain
The two complaints we hear most often from clients age 50+ are back pain and poor balance. They both come with limitations on peoples ability to participate in activities they love and a fear that the problem will become worse as they age. What many people don’t...
Friday Foodspiration: Sunflower Seed Bars
Peanut butter cup lovers rejoice! We have a healthier option that is low on inflammation and sugar – high on fiber and healthy disease fighting fats. Enjoy this allergy free treat without gluten, grains, peanuts, dairy, or refined sugars. If you love sweet and...
Can Crunches Flatten Your Post Baby Belly?
So often women tell me, “I have been doing sit-ups for months and I can’t get rid of this pooch”. I have a confession to make . . . I did not do one single sit-up to lose my “baby belly”! Sit-ups are NOT the answer to a flat stomach post baby. In fact, the factors...
Friday Foodspiration: Italian Sausage Dip
Football season is in full swing. At every part you will find decadent dips – usually loaded with cheese. This doesn’t work in my lactose free world, so I set out to make a creamy, rich, melty appetizer with my favorite cheese tricks. This Italian Sausage Dip isn’t...
Back Pain, Tummy Trouble and the Often Ignored Connection to Pelvic Pain
Do you experience sore, achy, or even severe low back pain? How about abdominal pain, weakness, or tummy trouble? Maybe you experience temporary relief, but that lingering discomfort does not seem to go away. Despite everything you try (even specialists and or...
Friday Foodspiration: Cherry Almond Crisp
Possibly the easiest dessert ever (my kids can make it)! You could substitute any berry that you have (I stocked up on cherries this summer when the price was right and have them in my freezer so I can make this again soon). This Cherry Almond Crisp so yummy and...
Don’t Blame Your Baby For Your Bad Back
If we didn’t see it so often in the clinic with moms at many different ages and stages, this statistic might be more surprising to me. . . As many as 60% of women who have given birth are still suffering from back pain 15 years later. This means women who gave...