Emotional ups and downs, and periods of stress aren’t a sign of illness. . . they’re a sign of being human! But over the top responses to everyday incidents can be a sign of chronic stress. And this can be dangerous! When we are under stress, our body engages in a...
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5 Back Stretches To Improve Your Bones and Decrease Injury
Your spine, or back bone, is really amazing! It is as the same time strong and flexible. It stabilizes your entire body, yet is able to to bend, move, and rotate. We we lose this stability or mobility, back problems occur. These are usually related to the discs or...
How to Fill Your Grocery Cart to Prevent Osteoporosis
After my second child was born, I learned that my body did not respond well to dairy products. At first, just anecdotal evidence, then lab tests confirmed a cows milk allergy. As someone in the healthcare field who sees the effects of osteoporosis and fractures...
6 Bone Building Exercises to Prevent Osteoporosis and Maintain Independence
What does osteoporosis look like to you? Do you picture someone frail and elderly? The progression of osteoporosis and the time to start addressing the problem may be much earlier than you think. In fact, the thinning process of the bone that causes osteoporosis can...
Friday Foodspiration: Raspberry Chia Oat Bars
Feel full and amazing with this healthy treat . . .and you’ll feel good about serving it to your family. Filling fiber in oats and berries, plus the benefits of antioxidants. In addition, Chia seeds are a Omega 3 fatty acid and protein powerhouse! Ingredients: 3 cups...
5 Key Exercises to Decrease Fall Risk at Any Age
As kids we fall hundreds of times. Even as adults, we lose our balance, usually catching ourselves before hitting the ground. So, at what point do we need to worry about losing our balance and not being able to self correct. Or even falling and not being able to get...
Friday Foodspiration: Crock Pot White Chicken Chili
My crock pot saves the day again! Following all the holiday baking, I am actually a little tired of being in the kitchen. A fix it and forget it meal is exactly what I need. . . . And a warm chili is always comforting on a cold evening! Ingredients: 3 boneless,...
6 Strategies to Age Well Without Falls or Pain
C.S. Lewis says, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream”. But, what gets in the way of those goals and dreams is often aches and pains. How do we then age well, continue to pursue our goals and dreams, without falls or pain? Popular opinion...
Friday Foodspiration: Egg Roll in a Bowl
You favorite Chinese take out flavor without GMO’s or any common allergens. No soy, no wheat, no nuts, and super low carb. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Sesame Oil 1 lb Ground Chicken 1 tsp Minced Garlic 1 tsp Minced Ginger 1/4 cup Coconut/Liquid Aminos 1 tsp Rice Wine Vinegar...
Commit to 10,000 Steps To Improve Your Day
How can a target of 10,000 steps a day improve your health and lifestyle? Well, anything you do to avoid prolonged sitting will benefit your health. I believe one of the healthiest habits you can incorporate into your life is walking 10,000 steps every day. Though not...