The Physical Therapy Doctor - April 2023

... Continued from Cover move the rest. That’s how I think about energy. Our energy is connected. We affect our neighbors near and far, and they affect us, for good and for bad. We all prefer to be around people we love and respect and that are strong but compassionate. Why? Because we feel better around them. They are able to absorb our worries and concerns and elevate us. That energy can go unseen sometimes unless we focus on it “in the moment.” Traditional physical therapy provides strength and flexibility to muscles and joints and helps in about 80% of the cases that do not have extremely strong underlying negative patterns in the energy of the person’s body and brain. If traditional PT doesn’t fix the problem, then most likely EFT needs to be done to reset that very harmful pattern so that the muscle tightness and joint pain can be freed up to move properly again. When this happens, it is very miraculous for that person because they usually have been down a road with many failed treatments. What do you think? Can we make our own luck? Can we attract luck? Can our thoughts, private actions, and prayers affect other people’s luck? I’d love to hear your ideas the next time I see you. –Dr. Robert Morea Every other month, new dieting fads seem to take the world by storm. Some popular diets aren’t beneficial, while others have incredible health benefits, so how do people know what’s worth trying? Luckily, one recent diet out there may be a little bit more credible than the rest: the Nordic diet. Nutritionists, scientists, and chefs decided to create this diet in 2004 to help slow obesity rates and unsustainable farming practices in Nordic countries, but it might help residents of the U.S., too! The Nordic diet emphasizes consuming food high in protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. Fruits, vegetables, and seafood are common on Nordic diet menus, but what separates the Nordic diet from the others is that it uses canola oil, which has less saturated fat than olive oil and other processed options. You’re supposed to eat a decreased amount of sugar and twice the amount of fiber and seafood than a typical diet. Some phenomenal physical health benefits come with switching over to the Nordic diet. It helps reduce inflammation throughout the body and can even reduce your risk of getting Type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Many people who tried the diet noticed decreased cholesterol and lower blood pressure while they followed these guidelines, even saying they lost weight or had an easier time staying in shape. TRY THE NORDIC DIET! Need a Nutritional Boost?

You may have seen the Nordic diet on the news after Noma, a three-Michelin-star restaurant known for its Nordic menu, recently closed in Copenhagen. Food critics and patrons rated this restaurant as one of the best in the world, but the owner found the grueling hours and intense workplace culture unsustainable. So, still wanting to work in the food industry, he converted Noma into a food laboratory. You can change and improve your diet anytime, but experts recommend the Nordic diet for its many health benefits. Make sure you pick up whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fatty fish, and other items next time you go to the grocery store. You’ll be amazed how what you eat can improve how you feel.

Cod and Asparagus Bake

Inspired by FeastingAtHome.com

INGREDIENTS

• Oil for baking pan • 4 4-oz cod fillets • 1 lb thin asparagus, trimmed • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

• 2 tbsp lemon juice • 1 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In a 15x10x1-inch baking pan brushed with oil, place cod, asparagus, and tomatoes. 2. Brush cod with lemon juice, then sprinkle with lemon zest. Sprinkle cod and vegetables with Romano cheese. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 12 minutes. 3. Remove pan from oven; preheat broiler. Broil cod mixture 3-4 inches from the heat source until vegetables are lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.

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