Healthy Summer Smoothie Recipe

Summer is right around the corner, which means it's time to break out the blender to create delicious smoothies. They are a great way to replenish the nutrients your body needs after a long workout.

While there are many websites you can visit to find a smoothie that fits your taste buds, you may want to give a chia smoothie recipe a try. Chia seeds give smoothies more of a bulky feel, helping you feel fuller faster.

The New York Times health section provides many to choose from, including one called Strawberry Muesli Chia Smoothie. Ingredients and directions are as follows:

1/4 cup muesli
3 tablespoons low-fat milk or water
1 tablespoon soaked chia seeds (1 teaspoon dry unsoaked)
1 heaped cup ripe strawberries, hulled (about 6 ounces)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon geranium syrup 

1. The night before, place the muesli in a small bowl or ramekin and cover with 3 tablespoons milk or water. Refrigerate overnight. Soak the chia seeds overnight as well.
2. Scoop up a tablespoon of seeds with the gooey liquid and place in a blender (don’t worry, your smoothie won’t have this consistency). Add the remaining ingredients and blend for 1 full minute at high speed.

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Top Benefits of Getting a Massage

One of the things you may not know about me is that I am a member of the networking group Business Networking International, also known as BNI. Here in Boulder, CO, our chapter meets every Tuesday morning at 7:30am, and during the meeting, I am given the opportunity to promote my business and share my experiences as a masseuse. Often times I tell people about the benefits of getting a massage, which not only include relieving pain, but also (according to Gwen Wright of Ntouch Massage and Spa)

·         Eliminates fatigue

·         Improves and promotes flexibility

·         Creates instant relaxation and reduces stress

·         Prevents injuries

·         Improves circulation

·         Stimulates muscle and tissue

So if you are experiencing any of the above or would like more information on how a massage can help alleviate any of the pain that you might be in, please contact me.

Acupuncture Relieves Your Pain

From migraines to arthritis to anxiety, acupuncture is the new little known secret of treating this kind of pain. Yes, this form of alternative medicine is a non invasive way of helping ease pain, and studies performed by the National Institutes of Health over half of a decade showed that acupuncture outperformed standard treatments for chronic back, neck and shoulder pain.

To explain a little bit more about acupuncture, when a patient lies on my table the skin is penetrated with needles to help stimulate and correct imbalances throughout the body, known as meridians. I chose the spots throughout the body that will help my patient become balanced. If you would like to schedule an appointment with me, Suzann Hart-Biddison, please contact me.

For more information on the study described above, please read the New York Times article entitled "Acupuncture Provides True Pain Relief in Study"








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