LASER THERAPY HELPS THE HEALING So You Can Get Back to What You Love Faster
The words “laser” and “therapy” might not sound like they belong in the same sentence, but when it comes to healing your pain, laser therapy treatments are more relieving than you might guess. Laser therapy naturally helps the body speed up its healing process through photobiomodulation (PBM). When the light from the laser is placed on the skin, it’s absorbed into the cells of the muscles. Just like plants absorb sunlight to help them grow, the human body uses laser light to repair itself as it goes through the three phases of healing: 1. Inflammation After an injury, the body’s natural response is to make the injured area red, puffy, and warm. Unfortunately, this swelling can be painful. It’s like wearing a shoe with three
layers of socks — those three layers might prevent you from getting blisters, but they also make it hard, or even painful, to walk. When an injury occurs, blood flows to the area to help heal the damaged tissue, but this inflammation creates less space for movement, which results in pain. 2. Repair This is when laser therapy comes into play. Your body is already increasing blood flow to the injured area in order to bring in more cells that can repair the damage, and PBM speeds up the healing by giving energy to the cells that are responsible for healing tissues. It decreases the amount of time that someone spends in the inflammation stage. 3. Remodeling This is the final stage of the healing process, when the repaired tissue is training to perform the tasks it used to do. Laser therapy is still beneficial at this stage because not all of the tissue is repaired by this point, so it can help you regain strength and prevent injuries to the area again. If you’re in pain or have swelling, laser therapy may be a great treatment option for you. Call our office to schedule an appointment, and be sure to check out the insert included with this newsletter to find out how you can get 25% off laser therapy treatments during the month of October!
HAVE A LAUGH
LUXURIOUS VEGAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE Making chocolate mousse with avocados may sound strange, but we promise it’s a match made in heaven! This sinfully delicious recipe is a great holiday treat. Inspired by WellPlated.com
Ingredients
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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4 oz vegan dark chocolate, chopped 2 large avocados, pitted and skinned
1–3 tsp maple syrup, to taste Fresh berries, for garnish
3 tbsp cocoa powder 1/4 cup almond milk
Directions
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate. Heat in 15-second intervals, then stir and repeat until melted. Set aside to cool. 2. In a food processor or blender, combine the cooled chocolate and other ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding additional sweetener as desired. 3. Scoop into glasses and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Top with berries and serve!
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