by Mary Blackburn | May 10, 2021 | Getting Healthy, Healthy Living
Do you work out at home? Do you at least stretch? Two years ago, I thought that I had twisted my knee. I was in severe pain couldn’t bend it and really couldn’t even walk. It turns out that I had a very tight iliotibial tract or IT band. If you don’t...
by Mary Blackburn | Apr 14, 2021 | Getting Healthy, Healthier Living
It’s no secret that a lot of people engage in emotional eating. Whether you are anxious and stressed or depressed and upset at any point in your life, food can always “be there” for you as a coping mechanism. However, utilizing food as a means of a coping mechanism...
by Mary Blackburn | Apr 12, 2021 | Getting Healthy, Healthier Living
Emotional eating is something that 38% of adults have reported engaging in under times of stress and anxiety, according to the American Psychological Association. Additionally, half of those adults report engaging in these behaviors on a weekly basis or more. However,...
by Mary Blackburn | Feb 17, 2021 | Getting Healthy, Gluten Free
You hear a lot about fiber and how you need it to keep everything running smoothly. But no one really thinks about how fiber actually plays a pretty vital and important role in managing heart health. Fiber is found in most foods, but there are certain foods that are...
by Mary Blackburn | Feb 15, 2021 | Getting Healthy, Gluten-Free Food
February is heart health month and there’s no better way to up your heart health than by changing the way you eat and what foods you put into your body. Organic, whole foods make a huge difference in not just how you look but how your heart functions. Your heart...
by Mary Blackburn | Feb 10, 2021 | Family Life, Getting Healthy, Gluten-Free Family Life
I’ve been having a really hard time getting my husband to eat more vegetables. We all know that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it’s just...
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