Ready for some fall comfort food? It might not feel like it yet, but cooler weather will be here before we know it and I have some fun recipes to get us ready. Fried chicken and waffles – a combo I had never heard of before I moved to Tennessee – is starting to grow...
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Improve Flexibility to Slow Down Aging
Aches and pains seem to creep up as we age, but it is possible to turn back the clock by remaining strong, flexible, and agile. Do any of these recent quotes from clients sound familiar to you? “I want to play on the floor with my grandchildren, but have so much...
Friday Foodspiration: Healthy Yakisoba Noodles
We love Asian noodle dishes at our house because dinner with chopsticks is just more fun! This stir-fry noodle dish is a copycat of a traditional Japanese Yakisoba noodle bowl, which is typically stir fried with vegetables. This type of noodle differs from other...
5 Ways Your Sleep Habits Contribute to Aches & Pains
Which came first, the sleep deprivation or the pain? It seems obvious to most of us how pain effects sleep. No one can get a good nights sleep when their back hurts or they are constantly rolling over on a sore shoulder or their mind keeps focusing on an injured knee....
Friday Foodspiration: Pecan Pie Protein Bars
Snack or protein bars are a lifesaver when on the go . . . especially as school starts back and many activities resume. The problem is they often contain a lot of “questionable” ingredients when it comes to health. The bars that tout “only 5 ingredients” or the like...
Improving Performance While Preventing Injury in Your Youth Athlete
Fall sports is likely to look very different for all of us this year. In fact, if you have a youth athlete, you’ve likely had many disappointments already thanks to COVID-19. For most of us, preseason training started later than planned, social distancing had to be...
Friday Foodspiration: Lemony Squash Bread
Just as plentiful as zucchini this time of year, yellow summer squash can be used countless in the kitchen. In fact, it is my favorite veggie to sneak into meals without my family noticing. This can be mixing in some squash noodles with their regular pasta or adding...
5 Ways to Drink More Water and Stay Hydrated This Summer
Ready for the simplest way to boost your immune system, prevent injury, and help your body detox all at the same time? Staying hydrated during the hot summer months is crucial to feeling and performing at your best. Many of us know we need to drink more water most...
Friday Foodspiration: Creamy {Non-Dairy} Spinach Dip
Can you make a creamy, delicious dip without the cheese? Absolutely! I’ve scoured Pinterest for the best non-dairy alternatives and I have concluded I just need to splurge on the store bought stuff. Soaking cashews and pureeing them with vinegar and spices to make...
7 Ways to Stay in Shape While Healing From a Summer Injury
Summer is the absolute worst season to have an injury – and yet the most common time for aches and pains to creep up. We can miss out on family fun, have to sit out on activities we enjoy, and an injury can have a devastating impact on any plans to get in shape....