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Wall-sits are an easy exercise that can be done anywhere, and don’t require any equipment. They work your glutes, calves, and quads. Wall- sits can also work your core, if you know how to activate it effectively during the exercise. This version also requires additional balance, as you’ll have moments in each rep where you’re… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: One-Legged Wall Sit
The foods that we consume play a large part in the inflammation and pain that we feel. Paying close attention to how your body responds to certain foods is important if you're working to reduce pain levels. We've previously shared several foods and food groups that can worsen inflammation and pain, as well as which… Continue reading Foods That Help Reduce Inflammation and Pain
The “golden era” was a time when physicians enjoyed an incredible level of stature and esteem. For decades, they were considered “god like” and even wrote prescriptions in Latin so patients couldn’t understand what was given. If a doctor said something was needed, you didn’t question the orders. One doctor told me my first day… Continue reading The Golden Era
Last week, we shared how a diet that includes plant proteins has been found to decrease the rates of all-cause death. In addition to that, it is well established that plant proteins are an important factor in lowering the risk of many health concerns such high cholesterol, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and inflammation (among other issues).… Continue reading 8 Recipes That Include Plant-Based Protein
Most people have likely heard the term "body positivity," a term that has become more well-known due largely in part to social media. But, the concept of body positivity and acceptance is not new. In fact, it can be traced back as far as 1969. That year, the term "body positive" emerged when a psychotherapist… Continue reading Body Positivity; What It Is, and How To Embrace It