Turkey chili lettuce wraps are easy to make, heart healthy, nutritious, and delicious. These lettuce wraps are low in carbohydrates, low in calories, high in protein and high in healthy fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. They are also high in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. The turkey meat, kidney beans and cheese give
In light of our upcoming golf seminar, I would like to address the importance of adequate mobility in injury prevention. Swinging a golf club demands a great deal of mobility from a multitude of different joints throughout the body. If we lack mobility in one region, we can increase our risk of injury in two
Clinical trials have shown that acupuncture performed shortly after surgery can reduce pain and inflammation and prevent the need for more risky options such as addictive pain medications. When combined with physical therapy after surgery, acupuncture can help to speed up your rehabilitation and return you to normal function. It does this by having an
Thank You! This past Saturday, my son, Robbie, and I took part in the St. Baldrick’s fundraiser at Napper Tandy’s in Northport. Thanks to all who supported our fundraising efforts Robbie and I were able to raise over $6,000, which will go towards childhood cancer research. We are honored to have received so much support
Protein is an essential nutrient for everyone to include in their diet, not just athletes or body builders. Protein is a component of every cell in the body. You use protein to make enzymes, hormones and other body chemicals. It is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, hair, nails and blood. Consuming
Who doesn’t love to start their morning off with a stack of pancakes? These Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pancakes make a great family breakfast! This recipe is loaded with unrefined and complex carbohydrates and is full of fiber, which will leave you feeling full and satisfied. Replacing white flour and sugar with oats, whole wheat flour
With our seminar on upper body strengthening taking place this week, I wanted to take this time to touch upon a topic that is very important for all standing exercises: proper posture. I think it is safe to say that a great deal of us demonstrate poor posture throughout the day, regardless of whether we
Most of us by now have heard of a therapeutic modality called “cupping”. It was recently made popular again due to its use by some of the 2016 Olympic athletes. Cupping is a traditional method used across the globe for the purpose of relieving muscle tension and improving healing. Small suction cups are placed over
Over the past month staff from Physical Solutions were invited to present at Hicks Nurseries as part of their spring wellness forums. We had the opportunity to meet with staff from both the customer service and landscape departments to discuss the best strategies to avoid injury and stay hydrated at work. We also reviewed a
The idea that “carbs are bad,” has left many people confused about whether or not to include carbohydrates in their diet. Carbohydrates are often blamed for causing weight problems, which has led many people to maintain a low-carb diet or to cut carbs out completely. However, carbohydrates are essential macronutrients needed to fuel the body