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...
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7 Lifestyle Changes That Accelerate Healing
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...
Friday Foodspiration: Banana Oat Bread
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!...
Why Rest is Not Always the Same as Recovery
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...
Friday Foodspiration: Warm Sweet Potato Salad
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:...
5 Ways to Stay Out of the Cold With an At Home Workout
Do you have goals for your body, health, and fitness this winter? Do you know how important exercise is to your mental health and productivity for the day? But, does a run outside or even getting out in the cold to drive to the gym seem unbearable? An at home work out...
Friday Foodspiration: Roasted Red Pepper Chicken
The roasted peppers are sweet and the goat cheese it tangy. Great combination to liven up the usual chicken dinner. The sauce is so good I have eaten it as soup without the chicken. Enjoy! Ingredients: 4 Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1...
How to Reach High Performance Goals Without Causing Long Term Damage
Do you have a goal to run a marathon this year? . . . a triathlon or even Iron Man? Do you participate in a competitive sports league or aim to take that next level boot camp? When you have high performance goals like this, you are going to put out as much effort as...
5 Healthy Valentine’s Day Gifts and Treats They Will Love
So many of us made New Year’s resolutions just a month ago to live healthier. We are working hard to establish new habits that (hopefully) are leaving us feeling amazing. Cue February and our friends and loved ones shower us with sugar laden treats and wine. NO!!...
Discover the Difference Between a Herniated and Bulging Disc
Although often interchanged, there is a difference between a herniated and bulging disc. Discover the difference and the best course of action for recovering from both. What is a disc? Between each vertebrae in your spine is a cushion called a intervertebral disc. It...