The recovery of soft tissue (muscles, tendons or ligaments) injuries involves inflammation, regeneration, and remodelling.  The healing times of different injury types are mainly dependent on the blood supply of the specific injured tissue.  Delay in healing times of soft tissue injuries can be due to age, location of injury, delayed treatment, incorrect diagnosis, incorrect [...]

Healthy, hearty, summer-flavoured fare with a dose of Omega-3! Original Recipe Yield:  4 servings Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package extra firm tofu 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 egg white 1 tablespoon barbeque sauce 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup barbeque sauce Directions Drain tofu, and slice into strips.  Place [...]

Pain is a warning sign telling us that something is wrong and should be addressed.   It shouldn’t be ignored (pushing the body past its limit), blocked (transcutaneous nerve stimulation, aka TENS), nor turned off (pain medications).  Ideally, the underlying cause is found and dealt with. The severity of pain does not necessarily tell us how [...]

Fresh, salty, sweet and tangy! Original Recipe Yield:  6 servings Ingredients ¾ cup halved, thinly sliced red onion 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 ½ quarts seeded, cubed watermelon ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese ½ cup pitted black olive halves ½ cup chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions Place the onion slices in [...]