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How Nightly Routines and Relaxation Techniques Can Improve the Quality of Your Child’s Sleep

By Spine and Wellness Center Unlike adults, children don’t always appreciate the benefits of a good night’s sleep. While parents look forward to slipping under the covers at the end of a long day, kids find plenty of creative excuses to delay bedtime. Unfortunately, bedtime delays can decrease the quality and duration of your child’s … Continue reading How Nightly Routines and Relaxation Techniques Can Improve the Quality of Your Child’s Sleep

Leek and Pancetta Potato Rösti

Source: Cooking Light Submitted by Aparna Mele Maximum surface area means more crunchy bits in this rösti, essentially a large potato pancake, perfect for a holiday brunch. If making ahead, cool on a wire rack, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Reheat in an ovenproof skillet at 350° for 10 minutes or until re-crisped. Ingredients … Continue reading Leek and Pancetta Potato Rösti

Baked Apple Pancake

By Mariella Frazier, Founder and Owner of Heritage Flour Baking Company Ingredients 3/4 cup Organic Einkorn Pancake & Baking Mix, unsifted 1/2 cup milk, half-and-half or even water 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 4 tablespoons br sugar, mixed with 1/2 – 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3c butter 3 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4c chopped … Continue reading Baked Apple Pancake

Self-Care: YOUR oxygen mask first, then others

By Trina Ziats Ever wonder why the flight attendant explains to you that, in case of an emergency, you must place your oxygen mask on yourself before you help others? Have you ever tried to be helpful the day after you had the worst night of sleep? For goodness sake, stop the stigma that it … Continue reading Self-Care: YOUR oxygen mask first, then others

Motivation and Momentum

By Tim Shores, Trainer at Healthy U Fitness In most endeavors, the most difficult step is the initial one. Starting a business, moving to a new city, and yes, starting an exercise program. All activities in life are easier once the “movementum” has been created and a habit is formed. However, much like a river … Continue reading Motivation and Momentum

Sexy Pears

By Aparna Mele MD Pears aren’t just sexy with their hour-glass shape. They are filled with juicy and delicious sweetness and come in at least ten different varieties with a unique texture and aromatic fragrance. A focus for artists, chefs, and the health conscious, pears are full of goodness and very healthy for the body, … Continue reading Sexy Pears

Spice In Your Life For Longevity

By Aparna Mele Hot peppers are a great way to add flavor to your recipes, but we now know that they may have a surprisingly positive effect on your health too. Hot peppers, like jalapeños and chills, are rich in a component called capsaicin, a fiery substance which gives you that scorched burning feeling in … Continue reading Spice In Your Life For Longevity

Beets with Pecorino, Pecans, and Shishito Peppers

Beets with Pecorino, Pecans, and Shishito Peppers Source: bonappetit INGREDIENTS 2 pounds mixed small or medium beets (such as Chioggia, red, and/or golden), scrubbed 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling Kosher salt 4 sprigs thyme ¼ cup red wine vinegar 8 shishito peppers ⅓ cup pecans ¼ small red onion, very thinly … Continue reading Beets with Pecorino, Pecans, and Shishito Peppers

Baked Pear Trail Mix

Submitted by Redner’s Markets’ HealthCents Baked Pear Trail Mix Prep time: 20 minutes Servings: 16 Ingredients: 2 medium Green Anjou pears, unpeeled, diced into small pieces (about 1/2 inch) 1 tsp. lemon juice 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup almonds 1 cup cashews 1 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup peanut or almond butter 3 Tbsp. … Continue reading Baked Pear Trail Mix

What’s New In Our Poo?

By Aparna Mele, MD We are what we eat. And we are plastic! That’s right, plastic! A recent study found that globally, people are consuming traces of environmental plastic contaminants which include polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and other synthetic substances. Although their effect on human health is still unclear, some evidence suggests that these microplastics, less … Continue reading What’s New In Our Poo?