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Friday Foodspiration: Pumpkin Breakfast Bars
With breakfast buffets lined with muffins and pastries, it's no wonder we are conditioned to want sweet for breakfast. But when cutting out gluten and grains we aren't left with much else than eggs and smoothies for breakfast. These are great, healthy options, but...
Are you a chest or belly breather? (. . . and why it matters!)
Take a deep breath in. Now let it out. You may notice a difference in how you feel already. Breathing is a powerful tool to decrease stress, increase energy, and feel more balanced in mind and body. However, most of us don't think much about how we breathe....
Friday Foodspiration: Cauliflower Fried Rice
The tastes of Chinese take out without the calories, sodium, or questionable preservatives. Cauliflower fried rice pairs perfectly with your favorite teriyaki salmon or sweet and sour chicken. Gluten Free. Grain Free. Paleo. Dairy Free. Keto Ingredients: 2 tbs...
5 Myths About Stress that Keep Us Stuck
Stress is a serious issue in our culture. In fact, over 75% of primary care physician visits are for stress-related illness or concerns. Why is it such an issue now? Stress is the body’s natural protective response. It kicks our body into gear when danger presents...
Friday Foodspiration: Lemon Madeleines
While other holiday desserts are rich and decadent, I believe Easter calls for light, delicate, pretty desserts. These Lemon Madeleines fit the criteria while being gluten free, grain free, dairy free, and paleo friendly. And if you don’t mind the sugar, you could...
3 Steps to Reduce Stress and Pain
Last week we talked about the relationship between stress and pain. In fact, it’s often hard to say which came first . . . Do you experience chronic pain because of your high-stress level? or Are you stressed out because of your high pain level? It doesn’t really...
Friday Foodspiration: Very Berry Pie Bars
I made these for National Pi Day and got a lot of requests for the recipe. In hopes of a low carb pie that could be more easily served as a bar (pieces of pie are far too complicated to dish up at work- or sneak between clients), I kind of made this up as I went...
Friday Foodspiration: Irish Skillet Dinner
Do you have any Irish in your blood? Or, just enjoy the food and festivities of St. Patty’s Day? Try this quick Irish Skillet Dinner this weekend for some clean, green fun. Gluten Free. Grain Free. Dairy Free. Paleo. Keto. Ingredients: 1 tbs Avocado Oil 4 strips...
Avoid These Foods to Beat Fatigue (and get your life back)
Fatigue is a vague symptom but associated with many conditions we see in the clinic every day: Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Thyroid Disorders, Muscle and Joint Pain. We love to see these clients recover not only their function but also their...
How to Keep Moving When Fatigue Flares Up
Do you have a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia? Are you stressed out burning the candle at both ends? Do you have joint pain that just wears you out? Or are you a mom that hasn’t had a good night sleep in nearly a decade? If you can say yes to...