Question: Does the person with the spine shown below have pain? Answer: Maybe Let me share a quick patient story to explain. While deployed in the Middle East, Mark took an impact from a blast that injured his low back. He tried pushing through the pain, but some
Meatballs are the best! They are easy to make & fun to eat. AND you can create endless variations depending upon what flavor profile you’re looking for. (If you’d like another turkey meatball option, try my Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs.) Here’s a super simple recipe packed full of protein – both animal & plant. Serve as
Being human is a funny business. Sometimes I think that there’s a bizarre joke being played on us because every day we’re faced with choices – the hard choice versus the easy choice. And…the more I learn about life the more I’ve come to believe that the hard choices are the best ones. The hard
I do love shrimp…but sometimes I end up in a rut with preparation. So, I went looking for a new, unique way to prepare the tasty crustaceans. This recipe reminded me of my trip to Spain, was quick to prepare & used one of my fav ingredients – saffron. If you’re not familiar with saffron, I encourage
“I was visiting my dad a few years ago shortly after he turned 88 years old. Like many do, he had expressed his desire to remain in his own home until he passes from this life. As a physical therapist, I knew there were certain things he would need to be able to do in
This past weekend I started working on a celebration cake. My daughter graduates in a few days (yikes!) & I’m resurrecting my creative baking skills to make a fun, unique & apropos graduation cake! She requested USD Torrero colors (blue & white) for the bottom layers of this multi-tiered cake. Marbling is a great way to
Well, we’ve done it! We’ve made it to Part 4 in our 4-part series on rounded shoulders & performance. To recap, in Part 1 we discussed the 6 movements the shoulders (or scapula) make, the bones & muscles involved, the problems associated with rounded shoulders & a few tests to determine if indeed your shoulders are
It’s cheesy. It’s toasty. It’s starchy. It’s comfort food at its finest! I came across this recipe the other day & thought it would be perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch. And yep, I was right!! How good was it?? Let’s just say there were NO leftovers!! Enjoy! Ingredients 8 oz Camembert or Taleggio cheese, rind
Welcome to Part 3 of our 4-part series on rounded shoulders & performance. In Part 1 we discussed the 6 movements the shoulders (or scapula) make, the bones & muscles involved, the problems associated with rounded shoulders & a few tests to determine if indeed your shoulders are rounded. In Part 2 we examined the
I’ve been experimenting with mashed cauliflower as a hearty side dish but have been disappointed by how watery it often turns out. More like cauliflower soup than mashed cauliflower!! Finally, after much searching, I found a recipe that solved the “too watery” problem & produced amped-up flavor. This upgraded mashed cauliflower is now in my regular