RESTORING BODIES Blog

Do we ever stop growing?

Feb 3, 2021
growing

We all grow.  From the time we are born, our bodies continuously grow and get bigger.  (Sometimes not in a direction that we may want!)  But, have you ever noticed the curious phenomenon that as you grow up, at one point you start growing down? If you’ve reached your mid-fifties or later, go ahead, measure…

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January Blog: It’s Never Too Late!

Jan 13, 2021
it's never too late

We all remember the times when we were young, and our imaginations ran rapid with ideas of  how our lives were going to be when we grew up.  Then time passes, life continues and all the dreams and ideas we once had as a child have become nothing more than distant memories. Does this sound…

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The flip side of 2020

Dec 3, 2020

Here we go, staring at December. We have almost made it through 2020. What a year! From essential businesses to learning to do virtual school, it’s been an experience. We have learned to navigate Zoom, not to forget our masks and how to cherish our health and well-being. We are managing holidays without the hustle…

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The Holidays In 2020

Nov 6, 2020

Can you believe it? The holiday season is here, and whether you are ready or not; it looks quite different than times past. We all have read about the viruses and plagues in our history, and none of us could even imagine that this year would be the year that we would walk through a…

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Aging Gracefully Through Nutrition

Sep 16, 2020
Aging Gracefully Through Nutrition

Did you know that your nutritional needs change as you age? Let us take a quick look at this amazing but true fact. When a person is born they are fed by milk, either from the mother’s breast or formula, it is suggested by dietitians that an infant should solely be fed milk up until…

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Eight Glasses of Water a Day!

Aug 24, 2020
Eight Glasses of Water a Day!

  Say what? First thing that pops into my mind are the locations of all the available bathrooms I need close by if I drink that much water. Second thing I contemplate are all the interruptions to my day it will cause to use said bathrooms upon consumption of that much water. Thirdly, what if…

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To Do or Not to Do…..The Compound Effect

Aug 4, 2020
to do or not to do

Have you ever been discouraged because some goals seem too far removed from your grasp? Or how about convincing yourself that you could never achieve a goal because of time constraints, other engagements, because its too hot/cold, too early/too late or I’m too old/sick/not built for that? Most of us have. We often feel that…

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A little bit about flexibility

Jul 4, 2020
flexibility

Flexibility  [ˌfleksəˈbilədē]  NOUN flexibility (noun) the quality of bending easily without breaking  Flexibility is also described as the ability to move through a complete range of motion or the elongation of soft tissues to increase joint range of motion. In short, flexibility helps you move your body with ease. Pretty important part of everyday life, right? But…

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Baked Broccoli-Cheddar Quinoa Bites

Jun 10, 2020
backed broccoli

These savory muffin-like quinoa bites are low in carbs and a good source of protein–plus we love their cheesy flavor. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019 Ingredients ½ cup quinoa ⅛ teaspoon salt plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided ¾ cup finely chopped broccoli ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese  ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼…

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What is Yoga?

Jun 10, 2020
yoga

First, let us go over what yoga is NOT.  Yoga is not just for flexible people; it is not just elegant stretching; it is not a religion and it is not a competition!  It is a 5,000-year-old system that teaches people how-to live-in harmony with one another and with nature.  Patanjali is credited with writing…

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