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Recipe Of The Month Veggie Stir Fry
Achieving the Ideal Posture:
A Roadmap to Optimal Alignment
As soon as someone says the word posture, people straighten right up, only to slump back down in a matter of minutes. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of misunderstandings about what “good” posture is. At South Coast Physiotherapy, we understand that your “ideal” posture is based on your unique characteristics and life situation. Rather than compare you to someone else, we’ll help you find the posture that creates harmony and balance in your body. Here’s an overview of what to strive for with posture: • Head: Your head should be positioned over the spine. This helps maintain the natural curvature of the cervical spine (i.e., the neck), ensures the head is neither leaning too far forward nor tilting backward, and prevents undue strain. • Shoulders: Your shoulders should be gently pulled back and relaxed, not slouched forward. This posture opens the chest, allowing unrestricted breathing and optimal circulation. • Spine: The spine exhibits three primary curves: cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), and lumbar (lower back). Good posture ensures these curves remain intact, avoiding excessive arching or rounding. Our therapists will develop a personalized plan tailored to your unique needs based on the assessment. This plan may include exercises, stretches, and techniques to address specific posture-related challenges. Embrace Your Journey to Ideal Posture Today for a Healthier Tomorrow Ideal posture is about alignment, balance, and harmony within your body. Our therapists are your partners, helping you identify your unique ideal posture and providing the guidance and support needed to attain it. Call today to set up a consultation with one of our specialists! Sources: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/24/5946 • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pmc/articles/PMC5889545/ •https://www.bodyworkmovementtherapies.com/article/ S1360-8592(22)00076-6/fulltext • https://www.loveandlemons.com/stir-fry-recipe/
• Sesame seeds, for garnish Stir Fry Sauce • ½ c water • ⅓ c soy sauce • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar • 1 tbsp rice vinegar • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil • 2 garlic cloves, grated • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger • 1 tbsp cornstarch • ½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
Ingredients: • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and sliced • 1 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and sliced • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, stemmed & sliced • 3 c small broccoli florets • 1 c sugar snap peas • 1 c thinly sliced carrots • 3 green onions, sliced
Directions: Make the stir fry sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the water, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes, if using. Make the stir fry. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the red and yellow peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, snap peas, and carrots and toss. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the vegetables soften slightly. Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the stir fry sauce. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are crisp-tender. Season to taste. Top with the green onions and sesame seeds and serve.
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