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Dr. Alyssa Runyon believes that in order for people to calm stress and anxiety and heal from chronic pain and stress they must move from a near constant state of fright or flight to a parasympathetic state. A parasympathetic state is a person’s rest and digest or recover state after a stressful event. In today’s…
Hanging is not just for kids. Hanging is great for shoulder health and a very important movement pattern for us as humans. Our shoulders are designed to move in many different directions, as they are a very mobile joint. Yet, most of the time in our everyday life, our arms are left hanging down at…
My goal is to help you always, move more throughout your day. When I think of exercise, as a personal trainer, I believe exercise is like a supplement. Just like the vitamins you take; exercise is the supplement to movement. It is important to exercise daily, just like you should enjoy your green juice, fruit…
When we think of smoothies, most of us think about packing them with lots of fruits to help us get our 7-13 in. Yet, if you are drinking this fruit filled smoothie first thing in the morning this can cause your blood sugar levels to rise wreaking havoc on the rest of your day trying…
If you are struggling with dinner ideas for picky eaters, I get it. It can be tough to get them to eat the meals you prepare which can be extremely frustrating as a mom. You have taken at least 20-30 minutes to prepare the food after you are already exhausted from the day and now…
Today I am speaking with Dianne of Symmetry Neuro-PT, who is a mom on a mission to make neurofeedback accessible and easy for everyone. If you or a family member are struggling with anxiety, depression, impulsivity or other things affecting brain health, like seizures you may want to look more into neurofeedback. I have found…
Eat the rainbow of colors is a great way to ensure that you are getting all of the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs. Eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables provides your body with antioxidants, fiber, and other important nutrients. Fruits and vegetables come in a wide variety of colors and flavors,…
If you are struggling to eat more greens and want to increase your vegetable intake, I highly recommend you try some new sauces and dips-they may just change everything!!! One of my most favorite sauces is Chimichurri and I will pour it over EVERYTHING! I usually will make it for a flat iron steak meal…
One of my family’s favorite dinners is when I make Bowl Dinners. These are a great option for the busy mom trying to get a healthy dinner on the table quickly. I will usually make quinoa or rice to place in the bottom of the bowl and then some form of protein and then from their…
If you have a high-speed blender like the Vitamix than making your own Almond milk is something you should seriously consider. It costs a lot less, tastes so much better, and doesn’t contain the extra additives. Vanilla (naturally sweetened) Almond Milk1 cup of almonds8 cups of water (separated)2 dates1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp vanilla (optional) You…