Last week we talked about the relationship between stress and pain. In fact, it’s often hard to say which came first . . . Do you experience chronic pain because of your high-stress level? or Are you stressed out because of your high pain level? It doesn’t really...
Trevor Ling
Friday Foodspiration: Very Berry Pie Bars
I made these for National Pi Day and got a lot of requests for the recipe. In hopes of a low carb pie that could be more easily served as a bar (pieces of pie are far too complicated to dish up at work- or sneak between clients), I kind of made this up as I went...
Friday Foodspiration: Irish Skillet Dinner
Do you have any Irish in your blood? Or, just enjoy the food and festivities of St. Patty’s Day? Try this quick Irish Skillet Dinner this weekend for some clean, green fun. Gluten Free. Grain Free. Dairy Free. Paleo. Keto. Ingredients: 1 tbs Avocado Oil 4 strips...
Avoid These Foods to Beat Fatigue (and get your life back)
Fatigue is a vague symptom but associated with many conditions we see in the clinic every day: Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Thyroid Disorders, Muscle and Joint Pain. We love to see these clients recover not only their function but also their lives...
How to Keep Moving When Fatigue Flares Up
Do you have a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia? Are you stressed out burning the candle at both ends? Do you have joint pain that just wears you out? Or are you a mom that hasn’t had a good night sleep in nearly a decade? If you can say yes to any...
Friday Foodspiration: Mongolian Freezer Steak
There is nothing easier than a freezer meal you can drop in a slow cooker. You come home in the evening to yummy smells and a meal that can go straight to the table. Plan ahead to fill your freezer with healthy meals and you will never have to order take out again....
5 Myths About Tendon Pain
If you live a very active life, you’ve likely experienced tendon pain at one time or another. Often it starts with a particular activity or day when we “overdo”, but when it doesn’t disappear in a day or two we start to worry. A big struggle with tendon pain is that...
Friday Foodspiration: Collagen Cashew Cookie Bars
High protein, low carb, chocolatey, gooey, cookie bars . . . is that all even possible? Well, I had a big tub of collagen protein and a half used jar of cashew butter, so I got creative and came up with a sweet treat. The best part – it actually fueled my workout...
5 Overlooked Reasons Our Bodies Store Fat
I go to the gym and see people pounding away on cardio equipment trying to “burn more fat”. Unfortunately, the body doesn’t burn fat based on a strict math equation of calories in minus calories out. Perhaps, our efforts may be better spent working on keeping our...
Is It A Tendon Or Ligament Injury Keeping Me On The Couch?
When someone walks into the clinic with a reoccurring, nagging, chronic type of complaint – usually without a clear story of how they got the injury in the first place – it’s usually a connective tissue problem. The truth is, we talk a lot more about muscles and...