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Claire’s Quinoa Salad (Paleo)

Claire’s Quinoa Salad (Paleo)

Quinoa is a popular “grain substitute” in many gluten-free recipes. The texture is similar to rice, although it’s actually a seed taken from large flowering plants in South America. This recipe was a staff favorite at this year’s holiday party!

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How to Eat Paleo in Disneyland

How to Eat Paleo in Disneyland

Recently, the wife and kids and I visited the second happiest place on earth: Disneyland! (I say second happiest because Disneyworld in Florida is slightly happier!)

As a lot of you know and have probably experienced, it can be tricky to stick to a healthy diet whenever your travel. Especially if you adhere to the Paleo diet like our family does.

So today I want to tell you just how we did it, just in case you want to get a few pointers for your next trip. If you’re not familiar with Paleo, here are the basics: several foods groups are eliminated, including all grains, dairy, legumes/beans and other processed foods and refined sugars. Whole foods like healthy meats and fresh vegetables are emphasized, and eggs, nuts and seeds are also allowed.

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“I Just Spit in Your Pop!” (Why You Should Stop Drinking Soda Today)

“I Just Spit in Your Pop!” (Why You Should Stop Drinking Soda Today)

A few weeks back, I found myself threatening to spit in one of my patient’s mega cups of pop…
You know those gigantic cups you get at the gas station or fast food restaurants that hold something like 2 gallons of your favorite soda?
Okay, they’re not that big, but they’re pretty huge! (maybe 64 oz. is more accurate)
Now before you think that I’m extremely unprofessional and a bit crazy, let me explain the whole situation to you, and let me promise you that the whole thing was done in good fun.
Here’s Judy’s story (55 years old):

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“To Run or Not to Run” – 4 Simple Tips to Returning to Running After an Injury (Heel Pain)

“To Run or Not to Run” – 4 Simple Tips to Returning to Running After an Injury (Heel Pain)

Earlier this week, I had a patient who had been struggling with heel pain and plantar fasciitis who was finally ready to start running again…
But we hit a major roadblock. Let me tell you the patient’s main concern:
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“I’d really love to start running again, but I’ve been struggling with this heel pain for so long and I really don’t want it to come back.
My pain has only been completely gone for the last week, so how do I know that running won’t just bring the pain right back?

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