A BIT OF FUNCTION

Promoting a Movement Based Life You have heard it before; sitting is not good for you! We all know sitting is not good for us but most of us spend our days sitting for most of our day. As clients of Functionetiks you all have a designated time each day that you work on your function. Your individualized menu. This is amazing and makes everything you do for the rest of the day a bit more functional. How functional can you be if you spend the majority of the day sitting? It wasn't long ago in our history of humans that our survival was determined by our ability to move. As humans we are designed to move; we can walk, run, jump, climb, carry heavy objects etc... In the past we did not have to think about it movement was built into our day. Today our modern life dictates that we sit. So I challenge you to change that, think of ways to increase movement throughout the day.  Stand up when you are working on your computer (stand on both feet with weight equal) Sit down on t...

💞Brownies In honor of Valentines Day I created this brownie recipe. It is refined sugar free,dairy free and gluten free.The ice cream is vegan Nada Moo Vanilla.  It is a treat for the whole family. 2 TBS. Ground flax meal mixed with 5 TBS. Water (set aside) 1/2 cup Oat Flour 1/2 cup Cacao powder 2/3 cup cocoanut sugar 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda 1/4 tsp. pink Himalayan Sea salt 1/4 cup Coconut oil 1/3 cup Almond Butter 1/4 cup Maple Syrup 1 tsp.vanilla 1/2 bag dark chocolate chips 1.75 ounces dark chocolate ( I used 85% dark chocolate bar) Directions: Make Flaxseed egg first and set aside Mix all dry ingredients together in a mixing Bowl and set aside In a small sauce pan add cocoanut oil, almond butter,maple syrup,vanilla,chocolate chips and dark chocolate. Simmer ingredients while stirring until combined and smooth. Add chocolate and flax egg to dry ingredients and mix until combined. Pour mixture into a 8x8 parchment lined pan and bak...

WELCOME to 2019 Hi everyone in this New Year my goal is to connect with you and to provide valuable content to help you live your Best Life. A bit about me is: I am a wife and mother to two wonderful humans. My oldest is attending his first year in college and my youngest is a junior in high school and looking at colleges. For the last 20 plus years my husband and I have been running www.Functionetiks.com which is a posture correction and pain relief business utilizing the Egoscue method that I helped develop with my Father Pete Egoscue. I split my time between seeing clients in person at their house,or place of business. Or by seeing clients via FaceTime which allows me to see clients from anywhere in the world. In my work I am constantly researching health and wellness of all types. I would like to put everything I learn and think will be of value in one spot which is going to be this blog. Today's topic is going to be  HYDRATION Hydration is the most important thin...

Vegan Lasagna This is my go to recipe for Lasagna, it is gluten free, dairy free, and meat free. Since it is summertime I made a fresh low cook tomato sauce, in colder months I would extend the cooking time of this sauce to yield a depth of flavor. For a warm summer night this was delicious.  First I sautéed the mushrooms onions and garlic - then I add tomato paste and canned tomatoes. I love these tomatoes I find them at Whole Foods. While the sauce cooks a bit I sauté grated zucchini and frozen chopped spinach until there is no moisture left. To make the creamy filling we crumble organic firm tofu, vegan cheese,onion powder, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, chopped fresh italian parsley,salt and pepper and flax meal eggs. Assembly is next with sauce on bottom of pan, followed with uncooked noodles, cheese mixture, veggies, sauce and repeat. I didn't precook the noodles and it turned out just fine. We did not get a picture of the final product, th...

Balanced Body and Happier Life For over twenty years I have been working with clients to restore function and alignment to their body. I evaluate their posture and watch them walk to determine where their misalignments are. If you are one of my clients then you have a smart motion routine that you do Daily.  You know what else you should be doing Daily? Walking every day has multiple benefits for your health and longevity.  Regular walking has been found to:  trigger an anti aging process that helps target and repair old DNA maintain healthy weight prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes strengthen bones and muscles improves mood improve balance and coordination Part of what makes walking so beneficial is that when you are walking you can't be sitting. Sitting is the new smoking. Sitting for more than 8 hours a day is associated with a 90% increase in type 2 diabetes, along with risks of...

Why Sleeping in Darkness is Important for Health How many of us think about the light that we are seeing during the day or the darkness at night? Before  electricity was invented people were very much in touch with the light dark cycle of the day. When the sun rose people would get up and work and play in the daylight and as the sun set they would wind down and fall asleep in darkness. Well it turns out that how and when your body sees light and dark plays an important role on the production of a hormone called Melatonin. In contrast to our ancestors- in todays world it is very possible for someone to wake up to the sound of an alarm, get ready for work, get in their car and drive to work, spend the day inside with artificial lights and computers, drive home and sit inside with artificial lights , television and or computer or phone screens until bed. What about our children? Do they fall asleep with the television or computer screen or do they have a nightlight on in their ro...

Why Inflammation-Fighting Foods are Everywhere You may be wondering why you are seeing turmeric lattes and ginger root specials everywhere you go. Fighting inflammation with food is quickly becoming a major health priority. I think it is an essential part of wellness. I teach my clients every day movements and exercises that fight the cause of tight joints and loss of mobility. Is it worth adding anti-inflammatory foods to your Functionetiks exercise and balance programs? I think the answer is clearly yes! Both Turmeric and Ginger can be found in the whole root form in most markets today. Simply use a microplane or chop very finely to add to foods or make a tea with either one.   Simple Ginger Root Tea -wash the ginger root -slice the root until you have 1-2 Tablespoons -place in tea cup and fill with boiling water -let steep for 10 minutes then enjoy Turmeric  -add to your scrambled eggs -add to your scrambled tofu(my favorite) - make curry and add ...

Vegan Meatloaf by:Corrie This Vegan meatloaf gives you the taste and texture of regular meatloaf but it is completely vegan and loaded with nutritious foods that your body can use for energy without weighing you down like a typical meatloaf recipe can do. It is a favorite in my house and is husband and kid approved. The first step is to cut the veggies very small and sauté over medium heat until they get soft and colored slightly. I use 1 cup of mushrooms, 1 cup of onion, 1 cup of carrots, 1 cup of celery. Then to this mixture  add 1 Tablespoon of dried thyme, 1/4 cup of Tamari and 2 Tablespoons of vegan worcestershire sauce. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  The second steep is to dump all these  ingredients into a large bowl and mix. Make a flax meal egg(add 2 Tablespoons of flax meal to 2 Tablespoons of water let sit for 5 min) In Bowl add 1 cup oats, 1 cup of bread crumbs,1 cup of mashed potato, 1 cup of ground walnuts, 1 block of extra firm tofu crumbled,1/4 cu...

Vegan Maple-Oat Banana Bread While on my journey to eat a Plant Based Diet I came across the Cookbooks By Thug Kitchen. Thug Kitchen has 3 cookbooks and I own them all    www.thugkitchen.com  In these books the authors use a colorful language throughout that makes the recipes entertaining and funny especially when I am cooking with my 14 year old daughter Makenna. This is their Banana Bread recipe and to quote the authors"Forget that banana cake bullshit you're used to eating and telling yourself it's healthy. This is the real fucking deal. A fistful of fiber with just the right amount of sweetness, this loaf will have you coming back for more." This bread will have you coming back for more. We have made this multiple times and I hope you give it a try too.                                      recipe: maple-oat banana bread 2 cups oat flour(grind rolled oats ...

https://www.forksoverknives.com What to Eat? We live in a world where what to eat is not clear. If you visit a grocery store and shop in the isles you may leave with highly processed, high sugar, high fat, food like items. We can all agree that Doritos and Oreos are probably not healthy items for us to consume. What about cereal, bread, meat, dairy, vegetables and fruit? I am on a constant quest for cooking and eating as healthy as I can for myself and my family. I have been vegetarian, I have been paleo and everything in between.This year I watched   forks over knives documentary on Net Flix that changed how I think about food. It is so simple eat plants to be healthy. Can it be that simple? Since January I have been eating a Plant Based Diet. What this means is that all of my meals have been made up of whole grains...rice,quinoa,millet,whole wheat, oats.Beans and lentils, tofu and seitan and miso, lots of vegetables and fruit. What I have not been eating is any dairy or me...

What does it take to live a healthy life until the age of 122? The secret is in your mind and thoughts!  I work everyday with all sorts and ages of clients. Clients come to me, to help them get and live pain-free.  I love working with my clients and a big part of what I teach them is that they already have everything they need to live pain free. It is up to all of us to do what makes us happy, find joy in everyday life and live in the moment. Eat and drink what makes us happy. The person that eats the hot dog and beer and relishes it- is better off than the person who is eating boiled fish and steamed vegetables and hating every bite! In the words of the late Jeanne Calment " if you can't do anything about it, then why worry about it!"Did I mention that she smoked everyday.

Ageless Mindset- Living Agelessly I have been telling clients for years that the reason their back hurts has nothing to do with age. I will hear almost on a daily basis " corrie my knees hurt, or my back hurts, or my bunions are getting larger…but you know I am old" Why do we have this belief that as we get older it goes hand in hand with our bodies falling apart. How many of you think the above picture is an accurate depiction of what it means to get older?  Dr. Christiane Northrup  is a leading woman's doctor and pioneer in women's health. I recommend reading her words of wisdom on her blog or in her books. She is on a mission to change the way we view getting older. Yes we all are getting older,which is an opportunity to increase our value and competence! Decline and Decay is not inevitable despite what you have been taught! Dr. Christiane Northrup  argues that our thoughts and beliefs about aging will determine how we age! "Aging is optional- getting old...

Just Breathe! Sounds easy right? If you are one of my clients you know how important breathing is, and also how difficult it can be to do it properly. When discussing breathing, we are referring to breathing from your diaphragm, and causing your abdomen to expand as your lungs fill with air. This is not only wonderful for reducing tension, it also ensures that all your body parts have enough oxygen being delivered to them. Diaphragmatic breathing rapidly and effectively calms you down and is an immediate stress reliever. To check if you are breathing correctly Try this exercise: Lay down on the floor with your legs over a chair or bench.  Place a book on your stomach. Make sure you expel all your air, exhaling completely.  Then slowly raise the book as you inhale slowly to the count of 5. Exhale the same way, counting slowly to 5 as the book drops down. Enjoy a 5 minute stress buster break today with diaphragm breathing! corrie

Bone Broth and Collagen Hydrolysate: A Gelatin Supplement I freeze my bone broth in these individual servings and then store in a freezer bag in the freezer . I am a former vegetarian now talking about the benefits of bone broth and Collagen Hydrolysate: A gelatin supplement.  I remember when I found out my favorite candy had gelatin in it I didn't want to eat it. A lot has changed, Meat and veggies make up most of my diet today. I have felt a new wellness since I stopped eating grains and incorporated more meat and vegetables, fruit and very little sugar into my diet. I have talked about Grain Brain  before in a previous post. Homemade Bone Broth provides a rich source of collagen, a component that adds luminosity and plumpness to the skin. Aaah who doesn't want that! In addition consuming Collagen Hydrolysate: A gelatin supplement daily and or drinking bone broth daily provides a lot of health benefits that go beyond better skin, hair and nails. Gelatin helps bal...

Cauliflower Soup with Bone Broth and Turmeric Onions, Garlic, and Cauliflower simmering in Chicken Bone Broth Finished Soup with a topping of mushrooms and sharp cheddar cheese Sauteed Mushrooms in butter with salt and pepper Recipe 6 cups of Organic Chicken Bone Broth (homemade or store bought) 1 onion chopped 2 cloves of garlic minced 1 Tbs. of Dry Mustard 1/2 Tbs. of Turmeric 1 large head of Cauliflower optional: sauteed mushrooms and grated cheese for topping Method I roasted an organic chicken Sunday night, so of course I put the bones in a stock pot and covered with water and simmered on the stove top until tuesday afternoon. A little long for chicken but it was the only time I had. I am obsessed with Bone broth. I will do an entire post on it soon for you.  I put a tablespoon of grass fed butter in the pot and cooked the onion and garlic until translucent. I added the mustard powder and turmeric and cut cauliflower. then add your bon...

3 Ingredient Pancakes   These Pancakes are a great option for busy mornings. As easy as making your morning smoothie. Place  1 banana, 2 TBS. Chia Seeds, 2 eggs in blender and blend until mixed. Heat a skillet to medium heat and pour pancakes. I add fresh fruit and a sprinkle of cinnamon along with maple syrup. Sometimes I have been adding these dark chocolate chips as well. These pancakes can easily burn so I recommend cooking them slow over medium heat. Enjoy! I first found these pancakes on  The Skinny Confidential Blog  Lauren writes this blog and she is fun to read. Enjoy! Corrie

Chicken with peppers and mushrooms My plate chicken and peppers with Avocado Hello! As promised yesterday here is my post on dinner last night. My husband wanted Burritos… so I decided to make this Chicken Fajita Style dinner, I had tortillas and beans and cheese for the family. Everyone could assemble their own burrito just as they liked it. Since I have given up all grains I could eat the chicken alone with avocado on it. I want to do a future post on why I have given up grains. For now I will tell you it has been 4 months and I feel great! I have so much energy through the day. I sleep like a rock. I have experienced an overall feeling of wellness. If you are interested in learning more I highly recommend this book. Grain Brain Recipe for Chicken Fajitas 1 pound of chicken breast cut into 2-inch strips 1 T of Coconut Oil 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp. cumin 1 onion thinly sliced 1 clove garlic minced 2 different colored bell peppers thinly sliced mushrooms sliced ...

Remembering how to upload photos to my blog! Yikes and I have thousands of photos on my iPad. Mostly of my clients that i need to sort and upload on the website!! My daughter is 12 and although she takes hundreds of pictures of herself I need to get her permission before posting one. Not the best picture but I could take it and post it! LOL I have gone grain-free. I will update on tomorrows post. Tonight my husband felt like burritos. I am making chicken and veggies, beans and tortillas. Pictures and recipe tomorrow. My son Tyler playing for JV baseball!