When it comes to sleep, a lot of us know we need more of it. It’s critical for our mood, weight management, mental clarity, and performance in our daily activities. But so many of us struggle to get the quantity and quality of sleep we need to function at our best....
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7 Strategies to Help You Eat Healthy When You Eat Out
After the indulgent foods eaten over the holidays, I was determined to stay on track during a road trip with my husband last week. I packed water bottles, almonds, and apples for snacks. However, eating out was inevitable. And it’s always harder to make healthy...
5 Bedtime Habits for a Pain Free Morning
Are you sleeping on a bed of nails? The only thing worse than low back pain is trying to fall asleep with low back pain. Unfortunately, the lack of rest caused by nighttime back pain symptoms increases your body’s release of stress hormones and decreased pain...
10 Ways to Keep Your Skin Safe (and Still Enjoy Your Holiday Weekend)
Being outside for pool parties, barbecues, and beach trips make summertime so much fun! How can we spend time outside with our friends and family and still protect our skin from the sun? Bear with me, I promise I will get to those 10 tips in a minute . . . . This...
Friday Foodspiration: Maple Cinnamon Donuts
I remember donuts being the ultimate morning treat as a kid. There was a bakery on the way to school that made them the best and we got them while they were still hot and fresh! However, for me, in this season of my life . . . between the gluten, sugar, and...
How Lifting Weights Will Transform Your Health
Lifting weights is about more than just looking good in a tank top, that muscle you gain has tremendous benefits to your life and longevity. I’m here to convince you that liftings weights will transform your health and you should start today. It doesn’t matter your...
Finding Freedom From Chronic Headaches
How often do you experience a nagging ache, stabbing pain, or intense pressure in your head? An estimated 45 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches and many of these people are retreating from their daily lives due to pain. Others are trying to manage day to...
New Advances to Naturally Alleviate Arthritis Pain
As physical therapists, we have seen firsthand the impact that arthritis can have on peoples lives. The pain, stiffness, and limited mobility can be debilitating, making even the simplest tasks feel like monumental challenges. But here’s the empowering truth: you...
Pain Free Fitness: How to Exercise Without Getting So Sore
You walk out of the gym with pride after completing a new or challenging workout, but find yourself barely able to walk the next day. It is not uncommon to feel strong today and then struggle with pain and stiffness a day or two later. However, it is possible to...
Friday Foodspiration: Sausage and Veggie Bake
Our favorite smoked sausage is Aidell’s chicken apple. I feel good about serving it to my family because it is free of nitrates, and is minimally processed. In this one pan meal, we bake the sausage with naturally sweet vegetables that pair perfectly. And of course...