Sara Mikulsky

Instead of getting a sugar high on candy and chocolate this Halloween, try these 3 tasty and healthy treats instead! Baked Apples - This dish is quite simple but oh so yummy. Slice up 4 apples into bite sized pieces. Place in a baking dish and drizzle with an olive oil based butter. Next sprinkle on a tablespoon of cinnamon. Then stir in half a cup of pure maple syrup. Make sure to equally cover all pieces. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes until the apples are soft a

Pilates and Physical Therapy (PT) have a lot in common. And doing both of these programs together can help reduce pain, improve posture and make you stronger even faster. Check out the benefits of doing both of these programs below. It is Core Focused: Both Pilates and PT focus on core strength and control. And doing both of these programs together will make your core work in all kinds of ways. Having a strong core can help prevent back pain and prevent hip injuries. It

Ski season is around the corner. Before you tune those skis, make sure to tune your body too! Training your body for ski season can help prevent injuries in the knees, back and shoulders. Check out the workout below to get ready to hit the slopes. 1. Squats - Completing this exercise will train the thigh muscles which can prevent knee pain. Try this exercise with both feet, then on one foot. Make sure to stabilize the knees during the entire exercise. 2. Planks - This exer

We have all been hearing about the COVID vaccines, but what about the flu vaccine. Getting this vaccination is just as important as getting other shots. Here are three reasons you should visit your doc to get the shot. 1. Protect your immune system - If you happen to not get the vaccine and are exposed to the flu your immune system will have to stop and fight off the flu. This can stress your immune system making you more suspectsble to other viruses like pneumonia and COVID.

With the start of October we are rolling into the Fall, which means the Holidays are not far away. Get a jump start of your health and wellness program by trying this October Workout Plan. Planks - prop up on elbows and toes. Pull in your abs and squeeze your buttocks. Hold for 30 seconds without arching your back. Bridges - lay on your back with knees bent. Pull in your abs and squeeze your buttocks. Lift your hips up without using your back. Repeat 20 times. Squats - stand