How to use the Stroop Task as an Ortho PT
Treatment for orthopedic injuries has primarily been concerned with musculoskeletal health and recovery. Range of motion, strength, posture, PNS, soft tissue healing, structure, movement patterns, and biomechanics have taken top priority. These are helpful factors in rehabilitation, however current research is calling for a much more whole systems approach to physical therapy. In my opinion, […]
Simple Instant Pot Chicken Soup (don’t forget the wine)
“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup” -Ludwig van Beethoven What is an Instant Pot? Basically it is a new fangled pressure cooker. It can act in place of your slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice cooker, and yogurt maker. The Instant Pot makes cooking simple and quick. It allows you to […]
Taming Your Sweet Tooth part I
“A party without cake is just a meeting.” -Julia Child Sugar Free Remedy “Sugar in all its forms is the root cause of our obesity epidemic and most of the chronic disease sucking the life out of our citizens and our economy.” Dr. Mark Hyman. He also says, sugar is 8 times as addictive as […]
Sriracha Cabbage Slaw
“From what I can tell, the recipe for a taco salad is pretty simple: Dump eight tacos into an edible bowl “ -Jim Gaffigan This summer I have done quite a bit of reading. One book was, The Third Plate by a well known chef named Dan Barber. He talks about both the history […]
Lemon Tart Green Smoothie
“No matter what it is you’re looking for, you can probably find it at the bottom of a green smoothie glass.” ~Britt Brandon She’s kinda right you know. 🙂 Last summer my go to smoothie was this one in a bowl. This summer I have rotated between the Morning Sunshine and the Lemon Tart. […]
What you need to know about safer hair care
“Anyone can be confident with a full head of hair. But a confident bald man -there’s your diamond in the rough.” -Larry David Light Fresh Clean The last few years I have probably tried just about every healthier version of shampoo found on store shelves. To be honest, even with the cleaner shampoos and […]
Remedy’s Dairy Free Ranch Dressing
“We won’t be distracted by comparison if we’re captivated with purpose.” -Bob Goff Happy June everyone, Here is a great recipe to kick off your summer BBQ season. Who doesn’t love ranch dressing? This one is made with avoacdo oil mayo and is quite delicious. I have tried making my other recipes before, […]
Morning Sunshine Smoothie with a Collagen boost
“Beyond the eating plan, which is crucial for ultimate well-being and health, we also need to rebalance the other three important pillars in our lives: sleep, community, and movement.” -Robb Wolf I recently finished the book Wired to Eat by Robb Wolf. He hits the nail on the head with inflammation. This summer I […]
Remedy’s Spring Remedies 2017
“Once she stopped rushing through life, she was amazed how much more life she had time for. “ -unknown Spring Health This spring, greenery fills the Southern California hills and fields. The park where my puppy and I run is usually desert brown and dry, but right now it very much resembles the photo above. […]
The Best Foods To Nourish Your Skin
“Skin care must be good enough to eat!” –Joanna Runciman Our skin is an excellent indicator of our gut health. If we really let this truth sink in, we would stop worrying about how to hide the symptoms and instead turn our attention to address the underlying imbalances. Diet, lifestyle, environmental stressors and/or toxins […]
