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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, if...

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 drag...

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...

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,...

Would you love to perform your daily activities without worrying about pain or fatigue? How about still having energy left over for your favorite recreational or social activities? The key to achieving these things is regular exercise and movement. However, we’ve...

Daily headaches kept Sara either popping aspirin at work or on the couch at home. She didn’t like the side effects of the prescription from her family physician and the referral to a neurologist for more testing was still 3 months away. She showed up to our office...

Do you have back pain or a knee injury that limits your movement? How about an autoimmune disorder that affects multiple joints at once? Pain and lack of mobility involved with injury or illness can be overwhelming, intimidating, and frustrating. Our natural tendency...

Bananas browning too quickly on the counter? Look no further than this gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, nut free quick bread. It does take an hour to bake, but only minutes to toss the ingredients together. In fact, my four year old did most of the work!...

Are you training hard this winter and starting to see the benefits of those hours logged and sacrifices made? Or are you starting to feel drained, sore, and unmotivated to continue? Either way, a better recovery plan may be in order to maximize your results or get you...

I often relegate salads to spring and summer when fresh vegetables abound. This one is an exception. The flavors of toasted nuts, a little maple syrup, and warm sweet potatoes make this a nice winter lunch. Top with some lean protein for a hardier meal. Ingredients:...