Aspire Toward A Happier And Healthier Life Today!
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Maintainingahealthy lifestyle takeswork,butonceyouget into thegroove of it, itbecomesmucheasier.Forexample,eatingnutritious foods isoneof the easiest ways to improve your health (although we know those sweets are hard to kick.) Physical activity is the hardest aspect to get in the habit of doing, especially if you are being held back by chronic pain. Some people try tomask theirsymptomswithanti-inflammatoryorpain-relieving medications,whileothersunfortunatelygiveupon the ideaofbeingactive altogether.Luckily, there isanalternativeoption:physical therapy. With the help of a physical therapist, it is possible to reclaim your pain-free, healthy lifestyle, and get back to doing the activities you love. Everyone has different needs based on the conditions of their bodies. There isnocookie-cutterapproachtohealthandwellness,asonetreatment plan may not work the same for one person as it would for another. Your physical therapist will work closely with you to evaluate your mobility, balance, range of motion, and severity of pain. Your physical goals will also be taken into account when creating your treatment plan, as well as any health risks that may be holding you back. At your initialevaluation,youmaybeasked toperformbasicmovements,such as sitting down, standing up, walking, lifting, stretching, or other motions. Once your physical therapist has a clear picture of what you need, he or she will begin constructing a treatment plan to help relieve your pain and achieve your goals.
In the end, an active lifestyle is more than possible, even if you struggle with chronic pain. If you are looking to improve your health, strength, and physicalactivity, lookno further– FYZICALArkansas ishere tohelp.Schedule a consultation with one of our physical therapists today and get started on your journey toward better health and wellness! Sources: http://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/About_Us/Policies/Practice/ PTRoleAdvocacy.pdf http://www.apta.org/Media/Releases/Consumer/2013/12/5/
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Place 1 cup asparagus and 1 cup broth in a blender; puree until smooth. Combine puree, remaining 2 cups broth, and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat. Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add 1/2 cup broth mixture; cook 2 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining puree mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 30 minutes total). Stir in remaining 3 cups asparagus; cook 2 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, cream, salt, and pepper. Transfer risotto to a bowl. Serve with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. SPRINGTIME RECIPE Asparagus Risotto DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 cup dry white wine • 1 cup (4 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups (1-inch) slices asparagus • 3 cups vegetable broth • 1 1/2 cups water • 1 tbsp butter • 2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large) • 2 cups uncooked Arborio rice
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