Don’t Take Your Aching Joints Lying Down
Early in my career I was at a seminar given by a talented physical therapist named Tom Purvis. Something he said has always stayed with me: “What is the most important part of the human body to consider if you want to live a long life?” Almost all of us responded by saying that the heart, or specifically a healthy cardiovascular system, was most important. …
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Don't Just Sit There
I am sure everyone has heard that we all sit too much. Even those of us who make the effort to work out for an hour or so a day, but then sit for long periods of time, are actually considered sedentary. With this sitting behavior we actually reverse some of the benefits of our exercise program. We are designed to move, and when we don’t, there are consequences. An…
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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Satisfy your chocolate craving AND get a serving of leafy greens in. We should all be trying to consume lots of leafy greens like spinach because they contain healthy nitrates which can help prevent cardiovascular disease by supporting the cells that line our blood vessels. Cherries are anti-inflammatory and since they have…
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Fast and Healthy Egg Nog
This Egg Nog is a nice alternative to the traditional high sugar, high fat version. Made with your choice of plant milk mixed with chia seeds to add thickness, this egg nog is satisfying and you won’t feel a bit guilty indulging. Sprinkle with a bit of nutmeg and enjoy at your next holiday party or curled up on the couch at home enjoying the holiday…
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