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Variety is the spice of life: why trying something new in your fitness routine can be fun!
This past weekend I got to fulfill one of my lifelong dreams: to learn archery. Fortunately I happened to marry someone who learned archery at a young age, and he also happened to have his own compound bow, that at a youth size was just the right size for me. ...
Healthy, satisfying meal ideas for hungry girls and guys
I don’t believe that you should consistently starve yourself if you’re eating well. Eat when you’re hungry (unless it’s really late at night, in which case unless you can’t sleep, it’s better to tough it out). Still, when you switch to eating mainly whole foods...
Forced “Down Time”
I believe that everything happens for a reason. Sometimes in our lives we are forced by forces outside ourselves to have “down time.” This may come in the form of a lay-off, an injury, or a cold. When we push too hard, we tap ourselves out energy-wise and there...
The Poop Quiz: What your poop says about you
Admittedly, as an acupuncturist, I’m just as “bad” as Dr. Oz when it comes to talking about poop. As healthcare practitioners, it is par for the course, and moreover, it’s essential to learn about your bowels so that we can see what kind of state your body is...
How to beat the summer heat and still stay active!
Is the summer heat getting you down? With temperatures rising up over 100 degrees here in the Baltimore area lately with more due in the next couple days, it’s enough to make anyone want to shrivel up and run away. Make sure to be smart when exercising and stay...