Real Function Muscle Series: “Hamstrings”
In today’s world, most of us spend too much time sitting. Few muscles in our lower body get affected more than our hamstrings if we are in the seated position too often and too long. Your hamstrings are a group of 3 different muscles that originate at the ischium bone of the pelvis. The ischium […]
Detox Drink Recipe
Detox Drink Recipe Not sure you’re the type to do a 21-sugar detox or some other type of diet cleanse? This is something really simple, healthy and safe to do daily! It contains good enzymes, good bacteria, antioxidants, alkalizing ingredients, balances blood sugar, and can even have blood-pressure lowering effects! The best way to do […]
Who Really Knows?
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster,to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11, New Living Translation) Are there situations and circumstances in your life that you don’t understand? Surely, I cannot be the only one! There are so many […]
Real Function Muscle Series: “Levator Scapulae”
Your Levator Scapulae muscles run from your C1-C4 vertebrae (i.e. upper neck) down to your shoulder blade. These muscles do the job of “elevating” your scapula (i.e. shoulder blade) on each side. I see peoples’ Levator Scapulae muscles involved in many issues related to neck and upper back problems. This is mostly due to stress, […]
Real Food: Great Sources of Potassium & Why You Need It
Ever suffered from muscle cramps? Potassium is an essential nutrient to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in your body; it’s a required mineral for the function of several organs, including the heart, kidneys, brain and muscular tissues. Potassium also plays an important role in keeping the body hydrated and works with sodium to support […]
There are no coincidences!
“Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath or spirit of life, and man became a living being.” Genesis 2:7 I love how eventually as time goes on, science always ends up confirming what the Bible says is true; it makes me happy! We have […]
Real Function “Muscle Series”: Latissimus Dorsi (Lats)
Your Lat muscles are located on either side of your lower Thoracic spine. They actually attach to the lowest 5 Thoracic vertebrae. Interestingly enough, they do NOT get their nerve innervation from those nerves. The nerves that directly effect the Lat muscles are C6-8, which are the lowest nerves coming out of the neck (cervical […]
The Real Deal with Inflammation & Inviting you to our Cholesterol Workshop on March 21st
Temporary inflammation is actually a really good thing, can you believe it? It’s true. The body’s inflammatory response was created by our Creator as a protector to our bodies to initiate healing of an injury or removal of an irritant or pathogen. This response brings blood-flow, immune cells, with the classic signs of acute inflammation like pain, heat, […]
Proverbs 18:21 says that the tongue can bring death or life.
Proverbs 18:21 says that the tongue can bring death or life. So the question today is: How are you using yours? We have no idea how our words may be affecting those who hear them. Have you ever been around someone who continually spoke words of LIFE into you? Those people are sometimes hard to […]
What Happens When You’re Stressed?
Periods of stress activate what is called the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). This innate system is often referred to as the “fight or flight” part of your nervous system. This is our body’s natural self defense mechanism and it was designed to save us in the face of an emergency. When we are faced with […]