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Exercise of the Month – Hip Stretch
This is an excellent stretch to try out for hip pain, especially if it is related to bursitis. Kneel on the leg that's giving you the pain (holding on to something sturdy for balance). Tilt your pelvis forward, tightening your gluteus muscles (the muscles in your...
Beating the Winter Blues
Winter Blues? Feeling a little down recently? Having trouble getting out of bed in the morning? The days are shorter, temperatures are colder, and many people are finding it more difficult to get out of bed this time of year. It may even be affecting your moods. If...
EPA & DHA: What It Is and What It Means for Your Health
There are plenty of products in our grocery stores that tout themselves as being "heart healthy" or part of a diet "shown to reduce heart disease." These products, such as cereals or other processed foods, can contain many other ingredients that would counter any...
Healthy Recipe: Avocado and Broccoli Salad
Avocado and Broccoli Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 large ripe avocado 1 small bunch broccoli 1/2 lemon 1 teaspoon Dijon style mustard 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil salt to taste black pepper, freshly ground to...
Video: How Sitting is Killing You
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Healthy Recipe: Baked Cod Fillets with Basil
Baked Cod Fillets with Basil Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 lb. cod 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Dash salt 2 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese Instructions: Pat fish dry and cut into 2 serving pieces....
Vitamin C and Healing
Vitamin C has long been known as a necessary ingredient for strong immunity, going back to the days of preventing and treating scurvy in ocean-going vessels. Its lesser known, but just as important use is in aiding in speedy healing. The idea of using Vitamin C to...
Healthy Recipe: Balsamic Chicken
Balsamic Chicken Recipe Ingredients: 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 4 teaspoon olive oil 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 clove garlic, crushed in garlic press 1 can (14 1/2-ounce) chicken broth Instructions: Combine balsamic...
How to Easily Increase Your Vitamin D Intake
Vitamin D is an essential element for a functioning body. But as we spend more time indoors, many are not even meeting the minimum daily requirements. The U.S. National Institute of Health recommends those under 70 years of age get a minimum of 600IU, and those 70 or...
Healthy Recipe: Ginger Roasted Green Beans
Ginger Roasted Green Beans Recipe Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 garlic clove, sliced 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 pound green beans - fresh 1 tablespoon grated ginger root Instructions: Combine first 5 ingredients...
