When it comes to a good nights sleep, comfort is key. If neck pain, back ache, stiffness, or headaches creep up, you can’t wake up feeling refreshed and restored. So, when it comes to sleep and neck pain it’s no wonder we get a lot of questions . . . “Would a...
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Friday Foodspiration: Crunchy Almond Chicken Tender Salad
Can you get fried chicken crunch without the heavy batter or pot of splattering oil? Almonds make this chicken crunchy and baking instead of frying keeps the kitchen clean (and your body free of inflammatory oils). This recipe is gluten free, grain free, dairy free,...
Friday Foodspiration: Crispy Fennel and Squash Noodles
I had never even considered cooking with fennel until a few years ago when it was a reported as a “super food” for me on a gut microbiome test. That just means that for my digestive system, fennel will support the particular bacteria I need to be healthiest from the...
3 Common Fixes For Neck Pain That Don’t Work (and what does!)
If you are 50+ and suffering from occasional (or even nearly constant) neck pain, you are not alone! Neck pain may be one of the greatest mysteries of being over 50. This pain comes on suddenly with no warning or the stiffness that creeps up without explanation. It’s...
Friday Foodspiration: Anti-Aging Lemon Custard
Ready for a refreshing summer treat that you can actually call a “health’ food? I call this “anti aging” lemon custard because it contains gelatin. Science shows that gelatin helps the body regulate cell growth and improves the strength, elasticity, and smoothness of...
5 Ways to Keep Neck Pain Away on Your Summer Travels
Whether near or far . . . If you are headed out of town on a little summer getaway the last thing you want is for that time to be interrupted by pain. One of the most common complaints that creep up on people while out of town is neck pain – especially since most of...
Friday Foodspiration: Chocolate Protein Donut Holes
Craving a sweet treat for breakfast or a snack? But, you know your body would be optimized with more protein and less sugar. I’ve got you covered! Chocolate protein donut holes are high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Baked instead of fried and even gluten free....
Why Your Headache’s More Than a Pain in the Head
Headaches are miserable! We all get them now and again, but for some of us, they’re more of a regular occurrence than others. That’s why ibuprofen and aspirin type painkillers are such big sellers. In fact, many frequent head sufferers take these medications on a...
5 Simple Ways to Eliminate Jaw Pain and Tension
If you have experienced jaw pain like I have, you know it can make the simplest tasks such as talking and eating miserable. This pain is likely coming from the Temporomandibular Joint or TMJ. Misalignment of this joint or muscle spasms around this joint is also a...
Friday Foodspiration: Arugula Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette
This salad couldn’t be simpler or fancier all at the same time. It is perfect paired with grilled meat such as pork tenderloin, lamb chops, or chicken. Why arugula? You are going to get a lot more bang for your nutritional buck with arugula compared to regular lettuce...