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The tradition at our house for birthday’s, Christmas or any occasion requiring an extra special breakfast is homemade cinnamon rolls. They are very time consuming to prepare, but I think the labor of love makes them extra special. The problem is . . . so much...

We hear this one frequently from clients anywhere from 30 to 90 years young . . . “Should I worry that my knees make a clicking sound?” A knee that decides to ‘pop’ or make a cracking sound can sometimes feel worrying, and I’m sure that most of us at one time or...

It doesn’t get much healthier than this “pasta” dish. You’ve got leafy greens, lean protein, and zucchini noodles for extra veggies. A serving of shrimp (about 3 ounces) has only about 75 calories with 1 gram of fat, but 15 grams of protein. It also provides heart...

Most of us think of nutrient deficiencies only in third world countries. The reality is, they affect developed countries such as the United States as well. Although not usually life-threatening, they do threaten our quality of life. This nutrient depletion is...

Have you ever broken a bone or undergone surgery? Your doctor may prescribe you some medication and you are given steps to follow for recovery – usually 6-8 weeks for most injuries to the muscles, tendons, or bones. But what if, despite doing everything right, you...

To be honest, I was pretty skeptical of “nutritional yeast” when I started seeing it in my dairy free recipes. “It tastes just like cheese” they would tell me . . . yeah right! Well, by itself it really doesn’t taste like cheese, but added to many recipes it does...

There is something fresh and clean about a New Year . . . and I love it! Maybe it’s the cold crisp air, or that my house is less cluttered with holiday decor put away. Really, I think it’s more of a mindset. . . the past year is behind us with all its wins and...

It’s a story we hear a lot around here. . . “I know what I should be doing, and I guess I could find the time, but I just can’t get myself to actually do the exercises . . . I guess I’m just lazy.” I know we all have those days when we feel lazy from time to time...

Inspired by my love for cornbread and leftover Christmas cranberries . . . I have loved cornbread since I was a kid, but over the past few years, I have realized that corn products no longer love me. My body doesn’t run best when fueled by corn so I try to avoid...

Health and wellness exploded in 2017 thanks to cutting-edge scientific research. Thanks to authors skilled at breaking down hard to understand concepts I was able to find some easy to digest information. Thus, I did a lot of reading over the past year. I thought I...