As the COVID-19 (or the coronavirus) pandemic sweeps across the United States and countries around the world, millions of us are reeling on what to expect next as we hunker down and navigate through these unprecedented times. Entire states have canceled school. People have rushed to the stores to stock up on food and basic…
Stuck at home? Getting your kids up and active is a great way to keep them centered and focused – all while practicing good social distancing. The World Health Organization recommends all children, ages 5 – 17, should get at least 60 minutes of aerobic activity a day. This can include “games, play, sports, transportation,…
Whether you’re deciding to stay home or whether you’re still going out doing your activities of daily living, Dr. Kevin Day, AlignLife of Warsaw, shares some basic things you can do to boost your immune system: #1: Drink half your body weight in ounces of water each day. Water helps carry oxygen to your body’s…
If you haven’t tried Kale Chips, you’ve been missing out. Not only is kale one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet (dark leafy green alert!), it’s also delicious. Still not convinced chips can be good for you? Here are some nutrition facts about kale that you can’t deny: Just one cup of chopped…
Oranges aren’t the only source for Vitamin C. Zucchini is a great source for getting some extra Vitamin C in your diet. One medium zucchini has over 50 percent of your daily vitamin C needs. Try this healthy twist on a family favorite. By swapping out the noodles for zucchini, you’ll not only drop the…
Absolutely. But in order to understand how chiropractic can help, let’s talk about some of the basics of cold and flu (influenza) season. Right now, news headlines are filled with reports on Influenza A, Influenza B and the Coronavirus. But if you’ve gone to the doctor with any of these, there isn’t much they can…
Who knew chocolate pudding could be good for you?! This Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Pudding is nutrient-dense and immune-boosting all at once. Here are some of the nutrition facts you can spout off to impress even your most health-conscious friends about this tasty dessert. Chocolate provides antioxidants and magnesium. Bananas provide Vitamin B6, potassium, fiber…
Whether you consciously do it or not, your brain files everything you eat into categories of how likely you are to eat it again. Some recipes get grouped in the “never-again” bucket. Some in the “it’s-okay” bucket. And some are in the “oh-my-gosh-can-I-eat-this-at-every-meal” bucket. (Let’s all take a moment of silence to just salivate over…
This is it. This is your year to make exercise and fitness a top priority. But where do you start? First, there’s no rule to how hard or how long you have to workout. Although it is recommended you get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity…
Fresh, salty, creamy, and oh so delicious are the makings of this delectable, healthy grilled chicken salad. Plus, its ingredients are packed with amazing health benefits. Asparagus is a natural diuretic and a great source of nutrients, including fiber, folate and vitamins A, C and K. Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats, which lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and…