The first time I ever had my back go out on me was about 15 years ago. I reached around to the back seat of the car, pulled some kind of muscle and grimaced like a lemon-sucking baby. Later that day, I was standing up to… read more
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Puzzles for Healthy Minds
Growing up, my Granny always loved doing the crossword puzzles in the daily paper. She used to say it kept her mind sharp. She was usually right and this is likely no exception. These types of brain teasers are still… read more
What is Cave Man Cuisine?
Sit down to a plate of delicious zucchini pancakes with bacon and chives for breakfast; an appetizing turkey cobb salad for lunch; and a hearty plate for dinner made up of apple cider pork roast with honey maple glazed carrots.… read more
Exercises Inspired by our Animal Friends
Researchers often look to nature to help improve the human experience. Even the basic principles of flight were found from birds. Throughout human history we have used the world around us to enhance our abilities. So why not turn to… read more
The Healthy Side of Mushrooms
These dark, mysterious fungi, which can be found sprinkled amongst the earth, contain important vitamins and nutrients that are vital for a healthy lifestyle. From oyster to shiitake, mushrooms can complement any meal, even pizza or salad! With their low… read more
Why Are You Craving Certain Foods?
A craving is described as an intense desire for a specific food, and if you’ve ever done a no-carb diet you know what I mean. Many times we will try to substitute something healthier in place of the specific desired… read more
Do You Have Neck Pain? This Can Help!
At some point we all experience neck pain. If you look around, it’s not difficult to see why more and more people are developing neck pain. The main culprit would be that little thing in our hands that we can’t… read more
Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe on Vacation
With spring break coming up and summer on the horizon, it can be easy to forget about the importance of securing our homes amid all the activity. While we often think that something like a home invasion will never happen… read more
Saltwater and Your Pet
Growing up close to the beach, one of my favorite things to do early in the day was to sit and watch all the surfers who were riding with their dogs on their boards. As someone who could never even… read more
How Should You Breathe When Working Out?
Does it ever feel like you just can’t catch your breath when you’re working out? Maybe you’re breathing too shallow? Too rapid? Or maybe not even at all!? In my 10 plus years of training, I have found myself constantly… read more
