Bodyweight workouts require just the weight of your own body (no additional weight) to perform each move. This is often considered a safer, more controlled way to work each muscle and joint. The following sequence I constructed targets many of the major muscle groups in the body and lots of “problem areas.” Each link demonstrates […]
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The Tapping Method is a type of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). It is a simple yet effective way to increase calm and mental clarity on many fronts, and has been shown to help with a variety of conditions, from addiction to weight loss. There are seven points used in Tapping, most commonly used in the
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Ingredients 1 organic avocado, skinned and pitted 1 tbsp raw local honey 1 tbsp sunflower seed butter (“sunbutter”) ¼ cup unsweetened organic cocoa powder 1 cup organic fresh spinach (½ cup if frozen) 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk 2 cups water 1 cup ice 2 scoops protein powder (optional) Directions In a blender mix all
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The ketogenic “keto” diet is all the rage right now. I am not a fan of the fad diets in general, but I thought it important to dive in a bit deeper to see what- if anything- it has to offer. The keto diet is based on the premise that if you do not consume
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CBD oil is popping up everywhere. Most health food stores and pharmacies carry it, and soon it will be making it way into more mainstream stores like CVS and Walgreens. In case there was some confusion about it, I thought this would be a great opportunity to look at it a bit more closely. CBD
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Ingredients 1 pound organic, free range chopped meat (beef, turkey or chicken) 1 bag fresh/frozen riced cauliflower 1 bag fresh/frozen artichoke hearts 1 small can tomato sauce 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp paprika Romano cheese (optional for garnish) Directions In a
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Ingredients 4 cups water 2 cups organic quinoa 1 cup organic applesauce 1 cup almond butter 1 tsp cinammon 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions Lightly coat inside of slow cooker with olive oil spray In the slow cooker, mix all ingredients until well incorporated Set to low for 5 hours or high for 2.5 hours
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Yoga can be viewed as both a moving meditation and exercise. Therefore it is a wonderful way to start your day. The following sequence is the first one I learned over 20 years ago and remains a source of calm for me in a largely busy world. There are a number of variations of this,
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AG Roasted Sweet Potato Bisque Preheat oven to 400F (as always cage free, free range, organic, non-GMO ingredients recommended if not specified) Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes 1 large white potato 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock ½ cup non-dairy milk 1 cup water (optional) 1 tbsp coconut oil ½ tsp
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Have you ever wondered the origin of the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”? The phrase appears to have originated in Wales in 1860s. The first version is recorded to be, “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” Over the years it
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