In the 2016 Summer Olympics Michael Phelps made cupping famous when he showed up with round welts all over his back. According to sources cupping began in ancient times, the earliest documentation of its use showing up in Egypt and China. Since then, it has traveled around the globe and can now be found in […]
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The following routine is very simple, and one I began performing each morning, many moons ago. As you get used to it, they should flow right into one and other. This nicely warms up muscles and joints and prepares them- and you- for the day ahead. This little routine should take no longer than two
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Sometimes it helps to see the world through a different lens in order to appreciate that which surrounds us. In this case, that lens is the eyes of a 13-year-old girl, as I recently came across an essay I wrote in eighth grade. This story is so simple, and its message so clear, that I
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Ingredients 4 cage free whole eggs 4 cage free egg whites 2 cups fresh chopped spinach (or 1 cup frozen) 2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp coconut milk 2 tbsp chopped goat’s milk gouda cheese 1 tbsp ghee ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp Himalayan crystal salt Directions In a 10″ frying pan,
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‘Tis the season to enjoy the fruits and vegetables grown naturally in New Jersey. These five farm stands are all an easy drive from the office. If you are working remotely, or want to find a farm closer to where you live, here is a great search engine. Enjoy! Matt’s Farm Market Local fruits and
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Ingredients 2 tbsp coconut oil 2 gloves garlic or 2 scallions 1 cup quinoa 1 bag cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen) 2 cage free eggs 2 cups water 1 cup broth ¼ cup grated pecorino romano 1 tsp turmeric ½ tsp cayenne Himalayan crystal salt and black pepper to taste Directions In a large skillet
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Take the stairs Always keep sneakers and socks in your trunk Wear a Fitbit or other step counter Find a workout buddy- schedule times to exercise with someone, or the very least link up your wearables to virtually track each other Do 10 push-ups and a 20-second plank everyday (modifications welcome) Shoot for 20-min of
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Ingredients 2 cage free eggs 2 cups wild blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1 ½ cups gluten free flour ½ cup almond meal ½ cup milk (non-dairy preferable) ½ cup virgin olive oil ½ cup organic cane sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional) 1 tsp vanilla
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Water is necessary for life. It feeds our cells and is an essential part of all the human body functions. As we explored a few years ago in our second HealthBit, more than half of the human body is comprised of water. Water has a pH of 7. pH is a measure of the acidity/alkalinity
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Ingredients 4 cage free eggs 1 cup flaxseed meal 1 cup gluten free oats ½ cup sunflower seed butter (“sunbutter”) ½ cup organic coconut flakes ¼ cup pure maple syrup or raw local honey 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking powder Directions Beat eggs in a
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