Muscle and Joint Blog

31st
May

Recipe of the Month! Middle-Eastern Lentil Soup

This dish is a great source of energy, it is easy to make and delicious. If you forgot to pack a lunch, lentil soup from many of the local middle-eastern restaurants makes a great healthy lunch replacment. It is also a great source of energy post workout. Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil 1 onion, chopped 2…

31st
May

Netflix Movie To Watch – That Sugar Film

We all know sugar is bad for us, but why? This movie is a great look into the amount of sugar that is hidden in our daily diet. Nearly 80% of the food in the grocery store contains sugar. Spotting sugar in the ingredient list is harder than ever. On the right is a list of common…

29th
Apr

Moroccan-Spiced Fish and Couscous

The Moroccan spices, fresh orange and yogurt give a nice lift to simple fish and couscous. 4 servings / 30 min Prep 15 min / Cook 15 min The Moroccan spices, fresh orange and yogurt give a lift to simple fish and couscous. You’ll be amazed at the nice texture and flavour you get by…

29th
Apr

The 6 Pack

By: Dr. Rosanna Cheng   People directly relate the core to having abs or a six-pack, but it is much more than that. Whether you are an Olympic weightlifter or just your average Joe office worker, your core is extremely important. What is your core? It includes all the muscle that moves and stabilizes the…

29th
Apr

Do You Have Text Neck?

Text neck is an increasingly common condition we are seeing more often in our clinic.Text neck is the term used to describe the neck pain sustained from looking down at your cell phone, or electronic device for extended periods of time. This posture causes an increase in stress on the muscles of the neck and…

30th
Mar

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna with Broccolini

In this low-carb spaghetti squash lasagna recipe, garlicky broccolini, spaghetti squash and cheese are combined for a healthy take on a favorite casserole. This bakes right in the squash shells for a fun presentation. Serve with a big Caesar salad and some warm and crusty whole-grain bread. Ingredients 1 2½- to 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved…

30th
Mar

Home Remedies For Headaches

If you are experiencing a headache, and our clinic happens to be closed (we are open 7 days!), try one of these home remedies to help reduce the ache! Butterbur, a herb derived from plants in the genus Petasites Feverfew, A daisy-like flower native to Europe Peppermint oil, a culinary herb Magnesium, a mineral Coenzyme…

30th
Mar

White Rice vs Brown Rice – Which Is Better?

Recently we made an effort to eat more healthy in our household. This led to replacing regular foods with healthier alternatives; for example: white sugar → brown sugar regular bread → whole wheat bread Vegetable oil → coconut oil and ghee Honey → Manuka honey (thanks from a tip from a patient!) However, during the…

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