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Exercise of the Month – Toe Stands
If a walk in the park no longer seems easy or enjoyable, the toe stand exercise is for you! It will help make that stroll in the park fun and relaxing by strengthening your calves and ankles and restoring stability and balance. 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width...
Nutrient of the Month – B-Complex
What is B-Complex? B-Complex is a set of vitamins that are vital to our everyday health, though many do not know what B complex means or what vitamins it contains. Complex in this case means “composed of 2 or more units” which essentially means that it is a...
What is Gluten and Gluten Intolerance?
With all of the information coming out about gluten and gluten intolerance it is important to understand what gluten is. This article will discuss what gluten is, what kinds of foods it is often found in and why so many people are saying to eliminate it from our diet....
Broccoli Soup with Garlic & Onions
Ingredients: 1 bunch of broccoli 1 cup heavy cream 1 stick butter, unsalted or salted 2 cups water 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste Instructions: Lightly saute garlic and onions with 1/2 the butter. Add broccoli and...
Paleo Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour 2 eggs ½ tsp baking powder 5 tbsp raw honey 3 tbsp liquid coconut oil 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 slices of fresh pineapple, each ½ inch thick 15 fresh or frozen sweet cherries Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Peel and core the...
Exercise of the Month – Practice Push-Ups
Traditional push-ups are a great way to work muscles in the arms, shoulders, and chest; however, they can be difficult to complete correctly, especially for the older generation. You can modify this exercise and still get health benefits by doing wall push-ups. Face a...
Nutrient of the Month – Probiotics
You may have noticed more and more products on the shelves saying that they are a “probiotic”, but what does that mean? And why are probiotics helpful? In school, we usually learn that bacteria are bad because they cause disease; but not all bacteria are bad. In fact,...
Heartburn – Five Natural Remedies
For many of us the holidays mean family gatherings and delicious feasts. Don’t let heartburn put a damper on your holiday eating plans. Here are 5 natural remedies that help with heartburn. Aloe juice Aloe is well known for its skin nourishing properties and its...
Exercise of the Month – Triceps Raises
For the first triceps (the muscle at the back of your upper arm) exercise: Sit with good posture in a chair, holding a dumbbell in your right hand Raise the dumbbell above your head, and stabilize your right arm by placing your left hand on your right elbow Slowly...
Nutrient of the Month – CoQ10
CoQ10 is a naturally occurring enzyme that kick-starts cell activity and helps convert food into energy. It is also a powerful antioxidant. In the body, it is normally found in the energy production centers of the cell. CoQ10 has been shown to support healthy heart...
