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How to Set Achievable New Year’s Resolutions

Do you want 2014 to be your best year EVER? Do you want to set resolutions that you actually achieve? Or are you just sick of setting resolutions because you never stick to them for longer than a week!? You’ve come to the right place! We have five tried and tested tips to make sure…

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Looking Back and Moving Forward!

Wow, and then before you know it – it’s December and 2013 is coming to a close! We hope that 2013 has been a year of happiness and health for you and your loved ones. If you’ve been as busy as we have; you may not even have time to exhale before we welcome in…

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OH MY STIFF SHOULDER! (Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis)

Does your shoulder… –hurt or pinch when you reach overhead or lift directly out to your side? – ache or wake you up when you try sleeping on it? – make it harder to reach behind your back to give it that good scratch up between your shoulder blades? – hurt when you try and…

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THE TALE OF TWO FEET – PART 2

PART TWO – “THE FLAT FOOT” IF… – when you walk on the beach, you leave the impression in the sand of your entire foot – the arch of your foot touches the ground when standing –  your big toe is getting crooked and crowding your second toe –  somehow you keep having to buy bigger shoes because…

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Earth Day 2013!

Happy Earth Day everybody! You may be wondering why we even need an Earth Day –  we live on Planet Earth, and so every day is Earth Day, right?! Yes, it’s true, each day should be a celebration of our beautiful planet, each day should be about finding new ways to protect and respect Mother…

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THE TALE OF TWO FEET

There are two distinct types of structures when it comes to feet.  First the “high arched” (supinated foot/ankle) and second the “flat foot” (low arched, pronated foot/ankle).  Each type of foot structure has its own strengths and weaknesses. The tale of two feet is such a detailed and important story that we’re going to break…

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OH, My Aching Knee!

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) (Also known as Chondromalacia Patella or Runner’s Knee) A common cause of knee pain can be attributed to patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Many times what starts out as a simple knee joint sprain-strain or overuse injury can evolve into a full-blown case of PFPS.  Pain is usually in the front and…

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Superfoods in your dessert?

Imagine a world where dessert was not an inconvenient source of guilt or empty calories, but was instead a deliciously convenient source of superfoods. Imagining will only get you so far – if you’d prefer to create such a world, you’ve come to the right place! Firstly, what exactly is a ‘superfood’? According to David…

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Green Juice

Why green?

America has no shortage of supporters on Saint Patrick’s Day, and is notorious for bringing out the green garb in a big way! But, have you ever wondered why people wear green on Saint Patrick’s Day? The Catholic Saint Patrick, after whom the day is named, originally wore the color blue. Apparently, one of the reasons why we now…

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