Shoulder Pain

Jan-25-2012 By leechiro

The shoulder joint is a common site of injury due to its increased mobility.  This makes it unstable and prone to injury, and accounts for 8-13% of all athletic injuries. Acute traumatic shoulder injuries include separation, dislocation, tears, and fracture.  Chronic shoulder injuries due to repetitive movements are likely from overhead activities (e.g. painting ceilings, [...]

Chinese New Year Steamed Fish

Jan-25-2012 By leechiro

Recipe Yield:  6 servings Ingredients 1 (4 pound) whole rockfish (sea bass, tilapia, or another non-bony whitefish), dressed 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 green onion, thinly sliced diagonally 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchstick strips 1/2 cup soy sauce Directions Fill a large pot 1/2 full with water and place [...]

2012 Sun Run

Jan-25-2012 By leechiro

Join the Lee Chiropractic & Sports Therapy Sun Run Team! The Vancouver Sun Run 2012 Sunday, April 15 @ 9:00 a.m. Register by February 17 for $45, by March 18 for $50. Walk … run … just join and have fun! Contact our office if you are interested, or register on-line. (On-line password to register:  [...]

Happy New Year!

Jan-25-2012 By leechiro

January 23 marked the Lunar New Year and the start of the Year of the Dragon.  There are many Chinese traditions at this time, especially around eating.  New Year feasts are often eight or nine courses because both are lucky numbers.  (Eight sounds like the word for prosperity and nine means long-lasting.)  Within these eight [...]

Setting Goals

Jan-11-2012 By leechiro

Get A Running Start It is that time again … a new year, full of new plans, new directions and new goals.  To optimize the success in realizing your new goals: Be specific. Believe in yourself! Visualize the outcome. Often goals are made too general (e.g. “Get in shape”) and too difficult to tackle.  Perhaps [...]

Thank You and Congratulations!

Jan-11-2012 By leechiro

Thank you kindly for your gifts and cards. We hope you enjoyed your holidays. Congratulations to Natasha C. for winning the “Treat Your Feet” gift basket!

Curried Cashew, Pear & Grape Salad

Jan-11-2012 By leechiro

Ingredients 3/4 cup cashew halves 4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped (or omit for a vegetarian option!) 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Dressing: 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons honey 1/3 [...]