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YOUR EARS MIGHT BE THE CULPRIT! FEELING DIZZY LATELY?
Because we are hosting our workshop on Balance and Dizziness here in the office on Sept. 7, the Vital Care Rehabilitation team thought it would be a great opportunity to discuss what helps the human body stay balanced and what conditions can lead to vestibular diseases or balance disorders.
HOW DO WE STAY BALANCED? While maintaining good balance during our everyday lives is subconscious and not an action we often think about, it’s actually dependent on a great number of factors both inside and outside our bodies. Inside the human body, three primary sensory systems work together to maintain stability. You start with the somatosensory system, which is the sensation of touch and body position, then add the vestibular system of the inner ear, which finally coordinates with the visual system so your eyes can sense the position and movement of your body in space. These three systems work together with the brain to help us perform various movements. WHY DO VESTIBULAR DISORDERS OCCUR? Your vestibular system includes parts of the inner ear and brain, which work to process sensory information to help with balance and even eye movement. If this system has a glitch, vestibular disorders can occur, and they often result in dizziness. The most commonly diagnosed vestibular disorders include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), labyrinthitis or vestibular neuritis, and Ménière’s disease. WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP? While dizziness can affect anyone regardless of age, older adults with vestibular issues are more at risk because any imbalance can result in a fall, which can have more severe physical consequences. For this reason, we offer in-house vestibular therapy and rehabilitation. We evaluate your symptoms and then walk you through an assessment in order to develop a plan of care that suits your individual needs best. The ultimate goal of your treatment plan is to improve your ability to function in activities of everyday living, reduce your risk of falling, and enhance your overall quality of life. Find out more about our approach to battle vestibular disease and dizziness by attending our workshop on Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. The workshop is FREE, but you need to RSVP. Give us a call at (623) 544-0300 to secure your spot!
CLASSIC APPLE CRISP
Inspired by Food Network
INGREDIENTS
Filling: • 5 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped • 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
Topping: • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/3 cup brown sugar • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp maple syrup • 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 6 tbsp chilled butter, cut into pieces • 1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. In a mixing bowl, mix all filling ingredients together. Transfer to individual serving ramekins. 3. In a different mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the topping. Mix in butter until it forms lumps roughly the size of a pea, then stir in pecans. Sprinkle topping over filling. 4. Bake for 35–40 minutes, let stand for 10 minutes, and serve.
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