Inflammation By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT Inflammation ….. Latin “inflammo”, meaning “to set on fire, to torch, kindle”…. If you’re living with inflammation, these words have great meaning. Ancient Greeks describe it as the “internal fire”. Imagine walking over burning coals. Now imagine that feeling all over your body. According a MedicalNewsToday.com article, “Inflammation is the body’s attempt at self-protection; the aim being to remove harmful stimuli, including damaged cells, irritants, or pathogens – and begin the healing process” We can recognize inflammation after a cut or injury because the area becomes reddened, hot and often painful yet inflammation isn’t […]
Summer Fashion Hair Trends By Sheila Venancia For the summer of 2015, hair trends that will be fashionable are being presented in the fashion and beauty events around the world. A sneak preview appears to indicate that women’s locks will be more simplistic and sophisticated this season. In general, the popular look has hair being worn loose and natural with a lot of movement to enhance the delicacy of feminine traits. This hair trend invokes cuts that combine classic and discreet. Those who like trends, always like to walk in fashion…. right? These haircuts are especially for those who like […]
Regulation Of Florida Water Parks Are You At Risk For Injury? By William Henry, PhD Florida is the home of a large number of water parks. Given its name– the entity that regulates water parks may seem surprising to you. How does the regulation of Florida recreational theme parks that feature water oriented rides impact safety or lack thereof and –ultimately personal injury? The Florida Legislature has recognized in Section 616.242 of the Florida Statutes the necessity of regulating amusement rides within the State. Exempt from the statute for inspection purposes are: Permanent facilities that employ at least 1,000 full-time […]
Chef Paul Mattison’s Vineyard Chicken Salad This and other tantalizing recipes are available in the cookbook Chef! The Stories and Recipes of Chef Paul Mattison, available for purchase at Mattison’s Forty-One or at www.Mattisons.com. Serves Four 1 pound grilled chicken breast meat 1 cup halved red grapes 1 Tbsp diced onion 2 Tbsp diced celery 1½ Tbsp whole grain mustard ½ cup mayonnaise 2 cups lettuce spring mix Sauvignon Blanc Vinaigrette 4 Tbsp dried cranberries 12 slices peeled avocado 4 Tbsp crumbled Gorgonzola cheese Candied Walnuts salt and pepper to taste
Breathe In A Healthy Lifestyle: It’s A Matter Of Technique By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT Many people know that breathing is important, yet are unaware of the importance of how you breathe. When you think about it, a few key words like “pursed lip breathing” or “deep breathing” may come to mind. An important muscle to breathing is the diaphragm. a body partition of muscle and connective tissue; specifically: the partition separating the chest and abdominal cavities in mammals, according to merriam-webster.com. It assists in breathing through movement. Most of us don’t really know how our breathing apparatus works or […]
Complementary Therapies Are An Invaluable Tool For Wellness By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT When people ask me what I do, I tell them I’m a Pain Management/Wellness Practitioner who provides consultations about self therapy techniques that can be done at home. I am a huge proponent of complementary therapies, because they work, both for me and for my clients. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), complementary therapies refer to those utilizing a nonmainstream approach together with conventional medicine. When someone’s illness or disease is managed solely by physicians and prescription drugs, they may be setting […]
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