Now that we are well into the Daniel Plan book club, if you are reading along you should be growing more aware of the environment around you and any unhealthy triggers that exist in it. Food exists just about everywhere and can sabotage our efforts toward improving our health. Stop and think about the places…
Every month is Nutrition Month, right? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite recipes. Chicken and Quinoa Mexican Bowl Berry Smoothie Cheeseburger Pie Crispy Edamame & Chickpeas Zucchini Spaghetti
On Friday, May 5, up to 14 fast fillies will race over the historic Churchill Downs racetrack, all vying to win the 143rd Longines Kentucky Oaks, one of the most prestigious thoroughbred horse races in the world. Before the call to post, 143 brave women, all breast and ovarian cancer survivors selected by public votes,…
If you are following along with the Daniel Plan, you have read the first two chapters of the book. From just those first few pages, you likely noticed the Daniel Plan isn’t just a diet or fitness regimen, but rather a way of living that emphasizes much more than how we eat and whether we…
Armed with a toolbox of resources to help her choose healthier foods, Tara Mudd weighs less these days. And with the support she received through the Norton Medical Weight Management Program, she sees her future being even lighter. “I was finding it difficult to keep up with my daughter, Carter, who had just celebrated her…
Women are tough. Every month we grin and bear it when cramps set in. We know some lower abdominal and even back pain is normal. But when does the pain become abnormal? Speak up about your symptoms Need an OB/GYN? We can help you find the right one for you Find an OB/GYN Women’s health…
Are you taking part in the Daniel Plan? If you are reading the book, you are learning that you don’t have to restrict yourself of your favorite foods during the program. Enjoy pizza guilt-free with this Daniel Plan-friendly recipe. BBQ Chicken Pizza Makes one 12-inch pizza 1 whole-wheat pizza crust ¾ pound organic chicken breasts…
You probably already know the answer: Both. Cardiovascular, or aerobic, training alone is great for weight loss. You burn more calories and experience more weight loss over a shorter duration of time doing cardio than you do with strength training. It also improves your stamina. However, there’s a benefit to strength training as well. Strength training…
Ankle sprains and rolls are some of the most common injuries seen in athletic competition, especially basketball. Sprains occur when ligaments are stretched or torn from a forceful rolling of the ankle either inward or outward. During basketball, this usually happens when a player takes a bad step and loses their footing, lands on an…
So you sprained your ankle. Now what? Depending on the severity of the sprain, the healing process is typically two to eight weeks, but rehabilitation and strengthening exercises should continue even after you return to activity. When an ankle injury happens Mild injuries, such as a rolled ankle or a mild sprain, can be treated…
Last week the American Academy of Pediatrics published an article reporting that ACL tears are on the rise in children and teens, specifically in young female athletes. The study states that anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears in the knee peak in high school around age 16 or 17, and happen more frequently in females. A…
While it may sound like the name of the latest diet craze, it’s anything but. The Daniel Plan offers a holistic approach to healthy living. Originating at Saddleback Church in California, the book called, “The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life,” leads readers through a unique journey to wellness following five areas of…