A NOTE FROM MY MOM
I started experiencing knee, back, and hip pain when I was around 35. I figured it was just from being so active. I played softball, waitressed, and had two young children.
As the pain led to stiffness, swollen knees, and joints, I decided it was time to see a doctor about this...
Foot pain is the worst. I mean, anything that prevents you from being out and about is the worst, and plantar fasciitis is totally one of those things. Waking up in the morning you might experience pain and pressure in your foot, or maybe after standing for long periods of time you notice stiffness ...
Ever feel bloated? Experience brain fog and sluggishness? Maybe you’re slow to get out of bed, or it takes you a while to really wake up. While a good night of sleep and coffee can help, you can’t out sleep, outrun, or outwork a bad diet. And sometimes your diet might be more of a problem than you k...
As we approach Thanksgiving and the end of 2020, it’s easy to start reflecting on what a bizarre year this has been. It can be really easy to think about what we’ve missed out on, or what we are going to miss out on because of COVID-19. It’s okay to mourn these things, to grieve whatever losses we h...
Let’s talk about the lymphatic system, my friends! Honestly, there is so much to cover, so I’ll be addressing important points about the lymphatic system periodically over the next few months. Be sure to stay tuned!
But, first, let’s review briefly why the lymphatic system is even worth talking abo...
There are so many diet trends out there and it seems like even more are popping up every year. Yikes! How to pick which ones are valid can tough. For me, I like the idea of plant-based eating and have found it actually makes eating healthy, filling, and stress-free meals really simple.
Eating sho...
While your body has natural mechanisms and processes for detoxing, sometimes these systems can feel a bit sluggish, especially when it comes to digestion. Ultimately, poor digestion can lead to:
- Skin trouble
- Cramping
- Bloating
- Water retention
- Brain fog
- Joint pain
- Inflammation
- Depression
- He ...
HIIT is...what exactly?
High-intensity interval training, of course! And yes, it has the potential to maximize the time you spend working out in a very, very real way. Plus, it is easy to do - pretty much anywhere and everywhere - making it a sustainable exercise routine for anyone. Bodyweight exe...
Every newscast on the current health of the American public seems to report the same thing: We are becoming increasingly sedentary due to an overall decrease in physical activity and a rise in jobs that require little activity, such as office work. The problem is: We sit too long! Not to say that si...
