Drink Your Spring Lawn
If you haven’t read my blog called, Eat Your Spring Lawn, start there. One of my favorite things to make with all the fresh spring plants in my yard is a sun infusion. Here’s how: Step 1: Harvest the plants. For this sun infusion, I used dandelions, violets, cleavers, mint, and a few bee balm […]
Real Food with Jen Owen, NP: Planning
Hey everyone. Welcome back to Real Food with Jen Owen, N.P. I am so happy to have you along for this journey! After working diligently on Real Food in my home for the past several weeks, I have much to report and many tips to offer, but first, watch the newest video below now: […]
Office Physical Therapy
Did you know that many are calling sitting the new “silent killer”? In our culture, we are sitting more and more and it is taking a toll on our bodies. The way we sit and sitting without a break are very common sources of pain and injury. We can also have pain and injuries from […]
You Are Enough.
Recently, I listened to a talk by Dr. Marisa Peer. She is an author and therapist who works with international superstars, CEOs, royalty, and olympic athletes. Her technique is very simple. She helps people to realize that they are enough. Isn’t that really what is holding most of us back? We worry that we are not […]
No Time to Exercise???
The biggest block to exercise I hear is time, and I totally get it. You get the kids up, fed, and off to school or daycare, work all day, get home, cook dinner, do homework, baths, bedtime, try to spend a little quality time with your spouse, and then it’s time for bed to do […]
Who Knew Soluble Fiber Does So Much???
The amazing cardiovascular panel I use in my practice from Boston Heart Diagnostics, goes into detail about cholesterol levels and the underlying reasons why they might be elevated. One of the reasons reflected in the testing is about what happens once cholesterol reaches the gut. After the liver processes unused cholesterol from the body, it […]
What’s the Difference Between a RN and a NP?
I get asked this question all of the time and I often think people don’t understand the role of a Nurse Practitioner. Let’s clear this up! First, a Nurse Practitioner (NP) is also a Registered Nurse (RN). I think this is where it gets confusing. To become a RN, one must achieve a 2-year Associate […]