Long Covid: Where We Are and How to Avoid It Long Covid is the primary reason why I do everything I can to avoid contracting the virus, and as a healthcare provider, paint this picture as the #1 reason to get vaccinated. Scouring the news today, I felt compelled to share a summary of the […]
Health Tips
Keep Moving!
Exercise science has determined that if we can move 150 minutes a week, or about 25 minutes a day, we will live longer and healthier lives. 150 minutes the sweet spot for the general population, and regular exercise is a big stress reducer, too. Why is moving so important? It’s in our DNA. Simply put, […]
Acupuncture For Lower Back Pain
Acupuncture works well for many types of lower back pain – in fact it’s probably 50% of what we treat! We first address which structures in the lower back could be the root cause of your back pain. Anatomy 101: your back is made up of soft tissue (muscles, ligaments, tendons) and bone, blood vessels […]
Self-Care Activities
Self-care activities begin with the basics of nutrition, exercise, sleep, and relationships, but self-care is so much more than being functionally fit. Most of us feel overwhelmed and stressed out at least some of each day. We’re juggling more responsibilities than are realistic to achieve in a day, week, or month, and our instant electronic connectivity reinforces reactive […]
Apple-Cranberry pie
This is a great gluten and dairy free apple-cranberry pie recipe that is worthy to serve to guests. Prepare yourself for an amazing taste sensation and it’s healthy too. Cranberries are considered a superfood it is high in Vitamin C and potassium. Cranberries have a high ORAC value (antioxidant) of 9,090/100 g. Apples (with skin) […]