Today I wanted to bring a a topic to you a talking about barefoot running versus shod running or running with with shoes and the reasoning for doing this. A lot of people will will want to run barefoot as opposed to shoes and because of that, some people have...
5th Annual Flurry Scurry 5K Brings Families to the Snowy Shores of Lake Minnetonka EXCELSIOR, MN (JANUARY 20 ) The 5th Annual Flurry Scurry 5K, held in conjunction with The North American Pond Hockey Championship and in coordination with the Kelly Phillips Foundation,...
Could something that you are eating everyday be making you feel tired or bloated? Do you ever feel achy, or distressed, or have skin issues out of nowhere? These are just a few of the symptoms that a food sensitivity can cause. We talk about food being our medicine,...
Seasonal Transition for the Endurance Athlete Many endurance athletes around the twin cities area are getting their final races in for the months ahead and as usual are looking for ways to stay sharp and conditioned during the off-season to prepare for...
Physical therapy is an incredibly important field as it can help people of all ages with all types of injuries and problems. Physical therapy programs not only help people to return to their previous lifestyles and routines, but can also create more strength and and...
I never grew up eating many casseroles, as it just wasn’t part of my parents' cooking repertoire. Fast forward to the present, with my husband who grew up eating many baked pasta dishes and would eat them weekly if he could. While the occasional indulgence in lasagna,...
Growing up, my dad cooked most of our suppers. While he can follow a recipe, cooking was/is not a hobby of his. I remember many meals of Hamburger Helper, spaghetti, and Sloppy-Joes. At my mother's insistence there was also a lot of steamed broccoli. Maybe you can...
Many lifestyle factors, genetics, and simply living reduces the elasticity of cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and skin. This can lead to wrinkles and joint discomfort. Perhaps you have heard about collagen or gelatin and started adding one of the various name brands to...
As someone who has a long history of stress fractures and broken bones and a strong family history of fractures (mom, grandma, and aunt) I make bone health a priority when it comes to my diet and lifestyle. If you have experienced multiple fractures or been diagnosed...