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Benefits of Prenatal Massage
Expectant moms experience unique physical and emotional changes that occur as a result of increased weight, shifting posture, and adjusting hormone levels. While this is a beautiful period of heightened expectation and joy, mothers-to-be also endure heightened physical discomfort that …
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Posted in Alternative Medicine Tagged prenatal massage
Coconut Oil: Nature’s Elixir
Searching for a way to moisturize your skin, put some shine into your hair, and add a hearty boost to your diet? And do all of this with one fabulous and economical oil? Well, take a look at the many …
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Massage Therapy for Those Who Exercise
Research findings from American Massage Therapy Association (AMTAMassage.org) Sports massage can be used to improve athletic performance, speed recovery, and can be utilized by all individuals who participate in any athletic and/or exercise program to help improve conditioning and …
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Posted in Alternative Medicine, Sports Massage Tagged Recovery, sports
High Calorie Foods That Support Weight Loss
Some foods we think of as being “high-calorie splurges” actually support weight loss. Take those listed below, for example. They are nutrient-dense and blood-sugar-balancing, and they keep you feeling satisfied for hours. By enjoying moderate amounts of these foods as …
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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Healthy Fats, Weight Loss
February’s Dish: Gluten Free Coconut Bars
Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 cup coconut milk 1/3 cup coconut oil 1/3 cup honey 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1/8 tsp. Stevia 1/2 cup blanched almond flour 1 tbsp. coconut flour 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut 1/4 tsp. celtic sea …
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Posted in Recipes Tagged Coconut, Dessert, Gluten-Free, Sweets
November’s Dish: Bacon Cranberry Stuffing
Ingredients: 4 cups 365 Everyday Value Low-Sodium Chicken Broth 1 (16-ounce) bag 365 Everyday Value Organic Rice Medley 6 slices Wellshire Bacon, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped 1/4 cup roughly chopped sage 1/2 pound button mushrooms, …
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Posted in Recipes Tagged Bacon, Cranberry, Sides, Thanksgiving
May’s Dish : Spring Risotto
Fresh asparagus is most economical in the Spring, when it’s in season. By also adding in edamame, garlic, and fresh herbs, you get a healthy, high-fiber meal. This recipe has 17 grams of protein already but if you’d like more, …
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Posted in Recipes Tagged Vegetarian
The Power Of Seeds
Seeds are an easy way to add essential nutrients to your diet. Here are some smart ways to incorporate them into your diet: Sesame Seeds: 1/4 cup delivers 28% of your daily calcium needs, 24% iron, 35% copper and …
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A New Health-Care Regimen
The benefits of professional massage cannot accurately be put into words, and to experience it, one obviously has to purchase the service. Too often we choose not to invest in our bodies, instead investing in what we think are necessities. …
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Posted in Alternative Medicine Tagged Massage
How To Choose Your Calories
“For decades we’ve told people who want to lose weight that they need to count calories,” says Kripalu Center nutritionist Annie Kay, MS, RD. “Today, we are telling them to worry less about that, and more about the character of …
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January’s Dish: Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. oil 1 chopped onion 3 cups chopped butternut squash 2 peeled and diced apples 4 cups chicken stock (or water) Pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg How To: In a big pot on the stove, heat …
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Hot versus Cold Therapy
There is often confusion following an injury concerning whether to apply cold therapy or whether to warm the area. The answer depends on the type of injury you have sustained. Acute Injuries Acute injuries are those which result from …
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Posted in Sports Massage Tagged cold therapy, hot therapy, injury, Recovery
The ‘F’ Word You Need To Know : Fascia
Just beneath your skin lies a complex network of connective tissue called fascia. It helps you move well, stand straight and play hard. Keeping it healthy might be one of the fastest – and most overlooked – ways to …
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Cancer’s Favorite Sugar
The average American eats 70 grams of fructose per day — a number triple the recommended daily limit. A study published last summer in Cancer Research shows that fructose is even more of a nutritional villain than previously suspected. More than …
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How Massage Heals Sore Muscles
A massage after vigorous exercise unquestionably feels good, and it seems to reduce pain and help muscles recover. Many people — both athletes and health professionals – have long contended it eases inflammation, improves blood flow and reduces muscle …
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Posted in Alternative Medicine Tagged Massage, Recovery
December’s Dish: Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites
Ingredients: 2 medium-small sweet potatoes 1 lb. uncured bacon 2 Tbsp Ghee or Butter from grass-fed cows 1/2 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder 1 Tbsp Sea Salt 4 Tbsp Maple Syrup (optional) How To: Preheat oven to 350F. Peel the …
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Posted in Recipes Tagged Appetizers, Bacon, Finger Food, Gluten-Free, Paleo