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10 Ways to Move More as a Family
The Department of Health and Human Services says that our children need at least one hour of physical activity each day. It’s hard to believe, but many children aren’t doing this for their bodies on a regular basis. The lack of movement – in addition to other...
Friday Foodspiration: Garlic-Lime Shrimp
I love seafood in the summer – even if we do live over 6 hours from the nearest ocean! This shrimp, with bold flavors of garlic, ginger, and lime, hit the spot. It’s gluten, grain, dairy, and soy free – which is important to me since most Asian fare uses soy sauce....
Top Tips to Avoid Tennis Back Pain
At the end of his final professional tennis match, Andre Agassi stood before the crowd and said: “You have given me your shoulders to stand on to reach for my dreams, dreams I could never have reached without you”. Unfortunately, he also ended this match with a...
Friday Foodspiration: Strawberry Butter {dairy free}
Two fruits say summer yummy to me . . . strawberries and coconut. Combining them into a smooth and creamy spread makes the perfect mix of butter and jam. Strawberry butter tastes great on bread, pancakes, rice cakes, or even out of the jar. We spread it on warm...
7 Common Tennis Injuries That Keep Us From Enjoying the Game
Tennis is known as a “lifelong” sport because it can be enjoyed by most anyone regardless of age or athletic ability. But, what happens when aches, pains, and injury keep you from enjoying the game for the long haul? This is just what happened to me. The love of...
Friday Foodspiration: Bok Choy Salad
Bok Choy - a type of Asian cabbage - has never gotten much love in my kitchen until recently. After learning it’s such a powerful antioxidant, lowers inflammation, and improves digestion I’ve been looking for reasons to add it to my weekly grocery list. . . .and...
The Best Way to Stay Physically and Mentally Fit This Summer
Time alone can be healthy and peaceful. In fact, as I write this I am enjoying being all alone in a quiet house. But for a life of true fulfillment, we must include time spent with others as well. The companionship, laughter, and accountability help us stay fit in...
Top 5 Health Benefits of Tennis (that you may not realize)
Tennis is an amazing lifelong sport. From a preschooler just learning eye-hand coordination to a competitive college athlete to seniors in a doubles tournament. At any age and any stage, tennis can provide valuable health benefits. Tennis can be enjoyed by those...
Friday Foodspiration: Red Wine Ragu
When fresh basil and oregano are in the garden, there is nothing better than an Italian dish to savor the flavors. And you can’t have Italian meat sauce without red wine. This recipe is the perfect excuse to open a bottle. The alcohol in the wine cooks off but...
Is Red Wine Good For Me?
Have you read the many articles documenting the exceptional health of people living in France and the Mediterranean? They seem to have something in common – they drink wine nearly every day. Does this mean red wine will improve health and longevity for you and me?...