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The Healthy Reads Blog is your source for insights into medical trends, concierge medicine, primary care, wellness, and more.

Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach

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Lifestyle & Wellness | Facebook Live Recap | School of Muscular Health

Lower back pain is a common issue. Especially now, when we're all spending more time sitting at a desk or maybe doing more yard work to pass the time. In this video, Midlothian health coach Jaime Monsen discusses the causes of lower back pain and demonstrates 4 stretches and 3 exercises that can help relieve the pain.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | Facebook Live Recap | School of Muscular Health

In the final part of this three-part series, Midlothian, VA, health coach Jaime Monsen demonstrates yoga ball exercises designed to strengthen your core. Follow along as she teaches each exercise in the video below and read on for the full list of exercises she recommends.

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Lifestyle & Wellness

With the many responsibilities we have in our day-to-day lives, it’s not uncommon for cooking dinner to fall to the bottom of the priority list. Researching recipes and compiling grocery lists can seem overwhelming sometimes, but before you order a pizza or takeout, there are some easy alternatives that may surprise you. PartnerMD’s in-house wellness team loves to help our patients design meal plans and healthy dinner solutions, so we wanted to share a few of our favorite ideas. Here are five of our favorite healthy dinner recipes that you can make in 30 minutes or less:

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Lifestyle & Wellness

By: Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach
December 30th, 2015

Coming up with New Year's resolutions each holiday season is easy to do, but how do you actually make them realistic and specific enough to stick to? If you find yourself giving up on your goals year after year, it may not be the resolution that is the problem, but the way you are approaching how to reach your goal. You may be surprised to know that simply taking on a new mindset can make your goals more attainable and increase your chances of success.

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Lifestyle & Wellness

By: Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach
October 14th, 2015

If you’re planning to cut calories to improve your overall health and wellness, you might be worried about feeling hungry in the process. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to keep your body feeling nourished, satisfied and energized while still maintaining a low-calorie diet.