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5 Steps to Natural Recovery of a Rotator cuff Injury
A painful shoulder can cause simple daily activities such as taking a shower, getting dressed, cooking a meal, or even sleeping to become difficult and frustrating. We often don’t realize how much we use our shoulder – reaching, pulling, lifting – until we can’t....
Friday Foodspiration: Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bites
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a favorite at my house. The sweetness of the raisins in this energy bite, make it feel just like the sweet treat we love. The energy boost in this recipe comes from the protein, healthy fats, and slow burning carbohydrates. Great for...
Friday Foodspiration: Pecan Crusted Salmon
This pecan crust turned me into a salmon fan! Better yet, it is a one pan meal packed with Omega 3 fatty acids, protein, and antioxidants. These are not just good for your insides, but also required for strong nails, glowing skin, and healthy hair on the outside....
Friday Foodspiration: Teriyaki Chicken and Quinoa
This one may look complicated, but it really was much easier than it looks . . . especially if you make chicken in the crock pot or have leftover shredded chicken from another meal. Be careful with bottled Teriyaki sauce if your family has dietary restrictions....
7 Secrets to Heal the Psoas Muscle to Stay Active and Pain Free
The psoas (so-as) is the only muscle that directly connects your spine to your lower body. It allows you to walk, jump, run, or stair climb. . . anything that requires you to lift your knee up toward your body. In fact, Runner's World reports that a runner will...
Friday Foodspiration: Pumpkin Black Bean Chili
Chili is a weekend favorite because it is easy to double for leftovers for the week or to freeze. I often use turkey in my chili to lower fat content, but I like the flavor of beef in this recipe. If you eat red meat, the 93% lean beef is a great option. Of course,...
3 Ways Probiotics Make You Fitter, Faster, and Free of Pain
We hear athletes frequently frustrated with set backs due to digestive problems, frequent colds, or sub optimal recovery. Multiple studies in recent years have shown the benefits of probiotics to remedying these ailments, especially for endurance athletes. I...
Uncover Your Hidden Psoas Muscle for Hip and Back Pain Relief
It's with excitement that we greet our clients at the door. . . walking straighter, without a limp, no longer grimacing, moving with pride and confidence. Why does this thrill us so? Because the first time we meet our clients this is what we often see. . . They...
Friday Foodspiration: Chicken Pot Pie Stew
The buttery, flaky crust of a chicken pot pie screams "comfort food". But, can the pot pie still be comforting without the pie? Absolutely! A warm, creamy stew has all the flavors you love without the overload of saturated fat and white flour. I even use coconut...
Alleviate Pain and Return to an Active Life with Improved Gut Health
Except when hit by a stomach bug, we spend most of our lives not too concerned about what is going on in our intestines. However, for many people I have spoken with lately this is catching up to them in midlife. I hear frequent complaints of chronic constipation,...