Ice vs Heat To Improve Recovery
Both ice and heat can positively influence the healing of injuries and help reduce pain or stiffness. However, to be effective they need to be used appropriately.
ICE
Used to reduce inflammation, for new injuries, and for swelling — all of which the tissue is likely strained and damaged. Inflammation is not to be diminished, as it is the body’s natural response to promote healing. However, when the acute swelling and pain is excessive ice can help to relieve both.
Minimu...
Posted on 2019-11-11
Paleo Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
By Holistic Health by Holly
Life can get pretty busy and sometimes we rely on grab-and-go options for various meals and snacks, espeically breakfast.
Some sort of prepacked protein bar is often what people will opt for in this kind of situation. While there are some brands that have developed high quality options, relying solely on processed bars is not always ideal. NOTE: When you are purchasing protein bars avoid any with a laundry list of ingredients and bars that are high in sugar.
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Posted on 2019-10-18
Four Signs of Overtraining
4 SIGNS OF OVERTRAINING
THAT MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF INJURY
Exercise and persistent training is critical if you want to reach new heights and improve your performance. However, it comes with a caveat…overtraining. Overtraining can have a diminishing impact on your performance, moods, and overall health, and can even make you more susceptible to experience an injury.
This would not only put you back in your training, but would likely cause even MORE frustrations than trying to comba...
Posted on 2019-10-07
Garden Fresh Protein Pasta Salad
By Holistic Health by Holly, Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Are you looking for a quick, flavorful recipe that utilizes some of your fresh summer produce?
We've got you covered!
Today we are sharing a pasta salad recipe from Holly, a Certified NTP. This pasta salad was developed with the intention to embrace all things summer -- cool food, with fresh produce, and summer spices.
Many times we overthink recipes and healthy eating, or we simply do not know what to do with a fr...
Posted on 2019-08-19
Lemon Blueberry Thumbprint Cookies (Gluten & Dairy Free)
By Holly Smothers, Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
One of the great things about thumbprint cookies is that you can create a spread of flavors in just one batch. You can switch up the flavor extracts within the cookie dough, and/or you can use various jams on top of different cookies! And if you are feeling really creative, you could even combine two jams on one cookie.
A great flavor combination for the summer months is lemon and blueberry! This is created by using lemon oil in t...
Posted on 2019-07-24