Muscle and Joint Blog

30th
Aug

Seven Reasons To Stay Active During Covid19

For many of us, reducing the spread of COVID-19 has meant long periods of isolation at home. This pandemic has disrupted our routines, shoving exercise to the bottom of our to-do lists. But we know that keeping your body moving is important, here are a few important reasons for you to stay active:   1)…

30th
Jul

Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs

This is a nice change from the ordinary grilled chicken. This is excellent served with pita bread, a garlicky tzatziki, and a Greek salad. Lamb can be substituted for the chicken, and many variations on vegetables can be used. Ingredients ¼ cup Oil, olive, salad or cooking ¼ cup Lemon juice, raw ¼ cup Distilled…

30th
Jul

Teacher Burnout

By Dr Tanvi Tijoriwala If you are a teacher, you are probably heading back to school this Fall. Many teachers feel a sense of pride and enjoyment when it comes to their job, so going back to work after a long hiatus will be extremely fulfilling. However, research shows that 40-45% of teachers also feel…

30th
Jul

How To Get The Most Value From Walking

Just start walking – It’s the simplest thing you can do to get a workout in! Even 15 minutes a day can start you on the way to an activity habit, keep in mind that movement is improvement. Walking is the easiest choice when the weather is agreeable but don’t let a little rain or…

30th
Jul

What You Need To Know About TMJ

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), is formed by your skull and jawbone. It acts like a sliding hinge and is responsible for opening and closing your mouth, enabling you to talk, chew, and yawn. TMJ Syndrome or temporomandibular joint syndrome is the term used to describe pain and tenderness around the TMJ or surrounding muscles. The…

30th
Jul

Vitamin Sea

The beach is probably the most therapeutic getaway nature has to offer. The heat of the sun combined with the coolness of the water provides great therapy to help relieve stiff muscles and  joint pain. Not only is going to the beach therapeutic for your physical body, but it is also helpful for your mental…

5th
Jul

Study Shows Therapy Can Help Reduce The Chance Of Surgery

A recent study titled: Group education, night splinting and home exercises reduce conversion to surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome: a multicentre randomized trial was published in the April 2020 edition of Physiotherapy. In it the authors found that a therapist-led program helped to reduce the chances of requiring surgery to alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome. This…

29th
Jun

Refreshing Watermelon Salad

Prep: 20 mins Total: 20 mins Servings: 15 Yield: 15 servings Ingredients   Ingredient Checklist 3 tablespoons lime juice 1 cup sliced red onion, cut lengthwise 15 cups cubed watermelon 3 cups cubed English cucumber 1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 pinch cracked black pepper 1 pinch sea salt Directions   Instructions…

29th
Jun

Acupuncture Outperforms Medications For Irritable Bowel Syndrome

By Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, ND Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), also known as irritable colon or spastic colon is a digestive concern characterized by symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation and/or bloating. The symptoms vary from person-to-person and severely affects a person’s quality of life. For example, IBS sufferers may not be able to eat…

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