People arrive at our office presenting with a variety of painful – or in some way problematic – body parts.  We use a detailed history and physical examination to properly diagnose and treat both the current and the underlying cause. When investigating neck pain or stiffness, we look at our modern postures, which can lead [...]

Enjoy for breakfast … or afternoon tea! Published in USA WEEKEND 2006 by columnist Pam Anderson Original Recipe Yield:  8 scones Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour (OR 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour + ¼ cup ground flax seeds + ¼ cup wheat germ) 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda [...]

Feeling the End-of-Winter Blahs?  Tired of the rain?  Stuck in a rut?  Try something new!  Start simply to shake things up:  wake up 15 minutes earlier and enjoy a hearty breakfast.  Get off the Sky Train one stop early and walk home.  Cook a dinner with farro and pancetta.  Take a class.  Join a Sun [...]

Farro is a delicious alternative to rice or pasta.  Try it (something new!) in this Tuscan-inspired soup. Ingredients 1 1/8 cups uncooked whole cereal farro grain or pearl barley 4 ounces pancetta or deli ham, chopped 1 small onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed 4 cups chicken broth 2 [...]

Mama always told us to “sit up straight!”, but little did she know it puts unnecessary strain on our backs, contributing to lower back pain.  Research finds that the best sitting position is leaning back, at about 135 degrees. In a study at a hospital in Aberdeen, Scotland, volunteers with healthy backs assumed three different [...]

A meal in itself!  Good fat (olive oil), green vegetables (broccoli), whole grains (quinoa), and protein (chick peas) … It’s also vegan! Yield:  4 servings  Ingredients ½ cup uncooked quinoa 1 cup water 1 (15 ounce) can chick peas, drained ¾ cup chopped broccoli (raw or slightly steamed – as you wish!) 1 clove garlic, [...]