Chicken and Veggie Pad Thai Is a Go-To Meal

This is one of my favorite weekday go-to meals. This balanced recipe is easy to make, full of flavor and jam-packed with nutrients. It is also great reheated for leftovers. This Chicken and Vegetable Pad Thai is a simple, yet healthier version of a classic take-out favorite. It can also easily be made vegan by … Continued

Exercise helps us live life to the fullest

As a physical therapist, my older adult patients consistently tell me that they can’t do a specific activity or exercise because they are “too old.” Our society tends to equate old age with being slow, fragile, and weak. This mindset needs to change in order for older adults to live the fulfilling life they want. … Continued

Exercise Helps Us Live Life to the Fullest 

As a physical therapist, my older adult patients consistently tell me that they can’t do a specific activity or exercise because they are “too old.” Our society tends to equate old age with being slow, fragile, and weak. This mindset needs to change in order for older adults to live the fulfilling life they want. … Continued

Mankato Clinic Thrives Magazine – Spring 2022

Click here to read Thrives Magazine  Mankato Clinic has partnered with Luxe Quarterlies to bring you Thrives Magazine, a local health and wellness magazine. Each issue includes health and wellness columns, healthy lifestyles, Thrivers, and good things happening in our community. In this issue, you’ll meet the Root family, get cooking in Erin’s Kitchen and find hope … Continued

Book Nook: ‘Dragons Love Tacos’

What happens when you plan a taco party for dragons? Find out when you read “Dragons Love Tacos,” written by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. I love reading this book with children. It’s a favorite at my house and the clinic. Kids love it because it’s silly, fun, and written and illustrated in … Continued

Mankato Clinic Achieves Highest Health Care Quality Scores in State 

March 31, 2022 (MANKATO) — Mankato Clinic is the top-performing medical group among 10 high-performing medical groups in the Minnesota Health Care Quality Report: Results for Care Delivered in 2020. Medical group performance is based on care measures that include preventive care and care for chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and depression. For care delivered in … Continued

Self-Care is Not Selfish: Let’s Recharge

Let others help:  Many of us feel a lot of pressure to do everything ourselves. Doing it all may not be realistic. In fact, doing it all may be doing too much. Assign chores to your children. And when people offer help, say Yes. And learn to say No to things that do not bring … Continued