Dr. Jackie Romanies, DC 

Meatless Mondays, and it is still grill season. How can you survive a Monday without meat, without complaining, and without feeling hungry? Look no further. Ratatouille Grill Bags - (Makes 4 Servings) What you need: - 1/4 Cup Fresh Basil Chopped - 4 tbsp of Minced Garlic - 2 Eggplants Large (cut in slices) - 4 Roma Tomatoes Large (cut in slices) - 1 Red Onion (cut in slices) - 2 Large Zucchinis (cut in slices) Seasoning: - Chili Powder - Herbs de Provence Mix - Pepper - Salt

Patients ask me on a daily basis, "What can I do to feel better overall?" My answer almost always involves the suggestion of movement, physical activity or being outside in nature soaking up some sunshine. Often times being active or "working out" seems like a struggle. While some days motivation will be easier then others generally being active should feel like a great break from your day. If it doesn't, there are a few questions you should ask yourself to figure out why you

Sometimes you need more inspiration on Tuesday then you do on a Monday. Today is one of those Tuesdays. Let me tell you something about following your dreams, it take tremendous tenacity, courage and resiliency. But when a dream is strong enough the drive comes from your soul, it seems almost otherworldly. This feeling will push you and support you through challenges and situations that frustrate you, things you don't understand, things that make you mad, things that make you

A great way to stay healthy is to omit meat from your diet one day a week. But don't worry, it doesn't mean you have to suffer through an unsavory dinner. Here is one of my all time favorite healthy Meatless Monday dinners: Super Baked Spaghetti Squash (Feeds 4 with hearty portions): What you will need: - 2 Large Spaghetti Squash (about 3-4 pounds each). - 3-4 Tablespoons of Olive Oil - 2-3 Tablespoons of Minced Garlic - 1 Tablespoon of Dried Oregano - 1/4 Cup of Fresh Basil

"Ask a friend to join you on your next journey."/"The one who struggles is the one that hasn't quit." This Thursday I want to talk about helping other. Today I got to witness one of the sweetest things I have ever seen. Too little ones, a brother and a sister were playing and laughing, the brother (the younger of the two, who recently learned how to run and doesn't quite know where the breaks are yet was running (more like a fast wobbly walk) and crashing into tables, cushi

Two important motivational quotes popped up today: "The person who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." - Proverb "Light tomorrow with today." - Elizabeth Barrett Browning My first motivational question for you today is: How many times do you delay beginning a project or a healthy habit because it feels like you would have to move the WHOLE mountain in one day? Healthy habits take time, Rome wasn't build in a day, but that doesn't mean you should back dow

"How cool, how quiet is true courage!" - Fanny Burney Courage is often mistaken as a loud, drastic act. While sometimes courage is embodied by those qualities, it often manifests in a quiet and dedicated way. For example, I see new mom's in my office all the time. These new mothers are embarking on a journey that is completely foreign to them and yet everyday they get up and use caring dedication to take care of their new and precious little one anxious to support them in onl

Oh Mondays! Some weeks they are a fresh start to a brand new week full of optimism and promise, and some weeks they seem like a challenge needing to be conquered. This morning I read a quote by Theodore Roosevelt that said, "Do what you can with what you have where you are now." A perfect quote for a Monday morning. On the Mondays that you awake with energy and ambition do what you can to make a difference in the world, approach the day and week with insight and vigor and sha