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Should We Ice Injuries?

One of the most common things people do when they sprain an ankle, twist their knee, or undergo some other acute soft tissue injury is slap a bag of ice on there. If you ask them why they’re icing the injury, it’s to “stop inflammation and reduce swelling.”

But is this a good idea? Explore whether icing helps or hinders the healing process.

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9 Worthy Alternatives to Back Squats

As great as back squats are for strength, general fitness, and body composition, sometimes they just don’t work for a person. Maybe they cause knee, shoulder, or wrist pain. Maybe someone’s body proportions aren’t conducive to proper back squatting.

For whatever the reason is, back squats just don't work for everyone. However, plenty of other knee flexion exercises are worth doing to keep your legs just as strong. Let’s take a look at some of the best alternatives.

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Make This:

Pumpkin Scones

There’s nothing better than enjoying a fresh scone with your morning coffee or tea. Since fall is now in full swing it’s only fitting that even morning scones have a hint of pumpkin. Plus, this recipe for pumpkin scones calls for almond flour, making it gluten-free.

Buy an Avocado Oil, Get a Avocado Spray Free

Avocado Oil is our favorite must-have in our kitchen arsenal. It can be used to saute, fry, roast, and so much more. Having it in a bottle and spray form means it’s ways easy to use, however you need it. Use code MDASPRAY at checkout to get a free Avocado Oil Spray when you buy a bottle of Avocado Oil

Discount code MDASPRAY is only valid on one-time purchases. Discount cannot be combined with any other promotion and cannot be applied to subscriptions. Code is valid until midnight PST on October 26, 2022.

Mindful Weight Loss With Lucia Hawley

Our guest today is Lucia Hawley, the mindful weight loss coach for women. Weight loss, particularly weight loss for women, is a vast topic to tackle. I’m sure we can all recall a handful of women who have spent their lives trying to lose weight, and that’s exactly what we are talking about today. Lucia’s crusade is to help women lose weight without the struggle and suffering of deprivation-based dieting. During this episode, we discuss diet culture and the anti-diet culture, Lucia’s hybrid approach to coaching, why feeling your feelings can help you tune into your body, and so much more. If weight loss is a topic that you tackle with your clients, we know you are going to enjoy Lucia’s fresh take on this topic.

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