1.Drinkhalfyourbodyweight inouncesofwater. Ifyouweigh160pounds,youshoulddrink80ouncesofwater.When thebody isdehydrated, itdoesn’trunefficiently.Drinkingwaterhas plentyofbenefits, including increasingenergy,flushingouttoxins, improving skin complexion and boosting immunity. 2.Startthemorningwithahydratingwarmdrink. Drinking warm water with lemon is a great choice as the combination makes for a wonderful, healthy flavor. Apple cider vinegar concoctions can also rehydrate and influence the body’s alkalinestate,noted foraddedhealthbenefits.Drinkthesebefore coffee and breakfast for instant energy, simply from keeping your body hydrated. 3.Beactivedaily. Aim for 30 minutes of daily activity. Break up your exercise throughouttheday:10minutesbeforework,10minutesafterward, and 10 minutes at home with the kids. Ifa long-termresolutionseemsdaunting,aimfornewmeasurable goals monthly. Think short-term and create a new goal every month.Forexample,drinkhomemade juicesorsmoothiesfivedays a week or remove packaged snacks from your diet for a month. It doesn’t seem like such a life overhaul if you add or eliminate a certain food for a few days. Plus, if you get in rhythm, you might just continue it and make it a habit. If not, you know you will get to start a new goal the next month. Happy New Year! Always remember to check with your doctor or physical therapist when making changes to your lifestyle. WELLNESS TIPS FOR YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
TASTY RECIPE GARLIC BUTTER MEATBALLS WITH ZUCCHINI PASTA
• 1 crumbled bouillon cube (optional) • 1 tbsp hot sauce • 1 c fresh chopped cilantro • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • 4 cloves garlic, grated + 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 tsp red crushed chili pepper flakes (optional) • 3 tbsp butter • 4 medium zucchini, spiralized • lemon juice
INGREDIENTS • 1/2 lb ground turkey meat • 1/2 lb ground pork meat (optional) • 1/2 c shredded cheese
DIRECTIONS For turkey meatballs: Combine ground turkey and ground pork, cheese, grated garlic, Italian seasoning, bouillon cube, red chili pepperflakes,choppedcilantroandblackpepper inabowl.Mixwell with your hands or fork to form medium balls. Arrange the turkey meatballsonaplateandsetaside.Melt2tbspbutter inalargeskillet overmedium-lowheat.Cooktheturkeymeatballsfor8-10minonall sidesuntilcookedthrough.Whilecooking,bastethemeatballswith the mix of butter and juices. Remove to a clean plate and set aside. For zucchini noodles: In the same skillet, melt remaining 1 tbsp of butter;thenaddlemon juice,hotsauce,mincedgarlic,andredpepper flakes.Addzucchininoodlesandcookfor3-4min,stirringregularly, until zucchini is done but still crisp and juices have reduced a bit. Garnish with more cilantro or parsley. Push zucchini on one side of the skillet and add the turkey meatballs back to the pan and reheat for about a minute. Serve the garlic butter turkey meatballs with lemonzucchininoodles immediatelywitha lemonsliceon theside.
SHARE THE BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY! Do You Have Friends or Family Members That Have Trouble:
OUR SPECIALTIES We provide 1-on-1 treatments specific to your condition! • Manual Therapy • Soft Tissue Mobilization • Blood Flow Restriction Training • Joint Mobilization • Nerve Flossing/ Neurodynamic Mobilization • Strength and Conditioning Don’t let your pain hold you back. Call us today at (503) 567-5771 or visit our website at www.mechanotherapy.physio.
� Moving without pain � Bending &moving freely � Balancing confidently & securely
� Sitting for long periods � Walking for long distances � Living active & healthy
Tell Your Friends About MechanoTherapy! We appreciate your confidence and will do our best to help those you refer meet their health and rehabilitation goals. Thank you to all of our friends who refer others to us!
(503) 567-5771 | WWW.MECHANOTHERAPY.PHYSIO
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online