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  • IMPORTANCE OF RECOVERY TIME

    IMPORTANCE OF RECOVERY TIME

    Taking a rest day after a bout of exercise is just as important as the workout itself! This recovery period allows the body to repair and strengthen itself. A person who does not take enough rest/recovery days can suffer from “overtraining syndrome”. Overtraining can be described as a decrease in performance and even losing strength/fitness

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  • HEALTHY SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW

    Recipe for a Healthier Beef Stew

    Fall is here and with it comes chillier weather! With the cooler weather hitting the city, who doesn’t like to enjoy a nice, hot bowl of stew?! Here’s a recipe for a healthier beef stew (more veggies, low-sodium beef broth) that you can make in your slow cooker for your next cold night in. Ingredients

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  • Help, I’m constipated!

    Constipation Treatment

    Are you afraid to talk about constipation? Unfortunately, constipation is known to be a side effect of some of the most commonly prescribed medications for pain. Constipation is a very serious problem that can ultimately lead to fatigue, nausea, vomiting and even death.  Prescription pain medications called ‘opioids’ can lead to this side effect known

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