by Lauri Robertson | Mar 1, 2011 | Blog
Did you know that the use of CPR dates all the way back to 1740? Yet even today, most Americans don’t know how to perform it. Given properly and immediately to sudden cardiac arrest victims, CPR can save lives. the center is pleased to offer Heart Saver CPR for...
by Lauri Robertson | Mar 1, 2011 | Blog
Mat Pilates exercises can help you build a strong core, improve your posture and help you move better in your daily life. Here are several tips that apply to the budding enthusiast as well as the experienced practitioner. 1. Choose a well trained, certified...
by Lauri Robertson | Mar 1, 2011 | Blog
Have you experienced back pain at one time or another? Have you been told to strengthen your abdominal muscles to fix a back problem? While traditional crunches strengthen the outer layers of the abdominal musculature, they bypass the deep support structures of your...
by Lauri Robertson | Feb 28, 2011 | Blog
To get the most nutrition out of your calories, choose foods packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients—and lower in calories. Pick fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat dairy more often. Be aware of portion sizes. Even low-calorie...
by Lauri Robertson | Feb 28, 2011 | Blog
Real Simple Magazine is one of my favorite resources for healthy meals. Here is a recipe I recently prepared. My family and I loved it and it was so easy to make! Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 20m | Total Time: 30m Ingredients * 2/3 cup quick-cooking barley * 2 tablespoons...
by Lauri Robertson | Feb 28, 2011 | Blog
Real simple magazine recently asked the country’s top dietitians and nutritionists to select the top foods that we should incorporate into our daily diets. Here are the top picks, plus some simple and delicious preparation suggestions.