LIGHT AMIDST A CRISIS Laser Therapy Provides a Safe Alternative
ACTUAL HEALING Laser therapy works by passing light through your muscle tissue, stimulating the mitochondria in your cells. By energizing these microscopic powerhouses, your body is more able to heal itself naturally. Unlike opioids, laser treatment can do more than mask pain for a short time — it can help you on the road to recovery. Beyond these direct effects, laser therapy can also support other aspects of your treatment. GETTING IN MOTION Many chronic pain conditions, like sciatica, can be mitigated through physical exercise. Keeping your muscles and joints strong is an important part of pain management, which becomes difficult with opioids. Due to their powerful sedating effects, it’s hard to remain active while on painkillers. The same is true when you are recovering from surgery. But, since laser therapy is noninvasive and carries no lasting side effects, you can stretch and work out. In fact, the pain relief provided by laser therapy helps make such routines possible, which is why this treatment has become such an important asset to our clinic. So, if you’ve been struggling with chronic pain and want an alternative to opioids, we can help. Give us a call at 732-499-4540 to find out if laser therapy can get you the relief you deserve.
Sadly, opioids are still making headlines these days. Just this year, drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson was made to pay out $572 million for misleading people about the harmful effects of their painkillers. And that was just in the state of Oklahoma. Nationally, more than 130 die every day due to opioid overdoses according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. But what other solutions are there to chronic pain? SEEING THE LIGHT Thanks to advancements in laser therapy in the last decade, patients now have options when it comes to pain relief. This noninvasive treatment avoids the pitfalls of medication, being non-habit forming and carrying no risks of overdose. In fact, the only real “side-effect” of this cutting-edge technology is a warm sensation on the areas the laser passes over. But there are many more advantages to laser therapy you may not be aware of.
LEFTOVER THANKSGIVING DOG TREATS
If the leftovers are your favorite part of Thanksgiving, then this recipe is for you! Show your dog how thankful you are for them with these post-feast dog treats.
INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 cup cooked sweet potatoes, plain and mashed • 3/4 cup water
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1 egg
2 cups cooked turkey, finely chopped
2 cups whole wheat flour
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. In a medium bowl, combine sweet potatoes, water, and egg. Add turkey and flour and stir again until dough is thick and sticky. 3. Use a rubber spreader to spread dough evenly on parchment-lined baking sheet, about 1/2- inch thick. Cut dough into small rectangles using a knife or pizza cutter. 4. Bake for 30 minutes, until the dog treats are lightly golden brown. 5. Remove from oven and let treats cool completely. Break treats apart along score lines. 6. Serve fresh or store in refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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