FirstColony_A Healthier, Stronger, More Active You

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STEPS TOA MORE ACTIVE LIFE GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF HEALTH

7. Getting enough sleep. Sleep at least 8 hours a day. It is best to get into a routine where you are going to bed and waking up on a regular cycle. This helps your endocrine system. Contact First Colony Aquatic and Rehabilitation Center Today! Are you looking for assistance with increasing your health, strength, and physical activity? Our team at First Colony Aquatic and Rehabilitation Center would love to help you live your highest quality of life. Contact us today to begin your new chapter toward becoming a healthier you!

Physical therapy treatments can help improve your health, but they only work if you apply healthy lifestyle choices in your everyday life, as well. Some tips you can do on your own to become healthier, stronger, and more active include: 1. Taking care of aches and pains. Don’t let these long- term problems linger. Contact First Colony Aquatic and Rehabilitation Center for professional help. 2. Limiting your sitting. Get up every 30 minutes to walk around at work and home. 3. Getting out and moving. Exercise regularly, even if it’s just taking a short walk every day. 4. Maintaining a nutritious diet and controlling portion. Make sure your food intake is nutritious and portioned. By chewing your food thoroughly, you won’t feel as if you have to eat as much. 5. Drinking more water. Water keeps your body systems functioning at an optimum level. 6. Breathing! Work on your deep breathing in order to increase your oxygen intake and get your lymphatic system moving.

To find out more about how our services can help you live a healthier, stronger, and more active life, contact us today! Request an appointment by calling us or by visiting our website:

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Sugar Land: 281-325-0188 Rosenberg: 281-239-3838

SUCCESS STORIES What Our Patients Have to Say

I went to this clinic to recover from a

IMMUNITY BOOST: VEGAN BEAN SOUP

lower leg injury. The facility was clean and modern. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. My physical therapist was Tyler. He provided a clear plan for my rehab and helped me overcome chal lenges along the way. I definitely recommend this place! ” – R. L.

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil • 1 red onion, diced • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 2 medium carrots, diced

• 2 tbs ginger, finely grated • 4 cups lima beans (cooked or canned) • 1 tsp turmeric powder • 1.5 L (6 cups)

vegetable broth • 1 small bunch of Tuscan kale, roughly chopped • Salt & pepper to taste

Directions: In a large saucepan, heat the oil and onion on medium heat until onion has slightly browned. Add in garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, followed by carrots, ginger, beans, and turmeric cooking for a further 5-7minutes. Once the ingredients are well combined, pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add in kale and season to taste. Once the kale softens a little, the soup is ready.

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