Here’s a tasty quinoa recipe that we hope you will enjoy. It’s loaded with fresh herbs, lemon and protein rich quinoa. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is considered a complete protein because it contains all the essential amino acids necessary for our nutritional needs.
The suboccipitals are four small muscles at the base of the cranium that attach onto the first and second cervical vertebrae. They are responsible for rocking and tilting the head into extension and stabilizing the head. Shortening of the suboccipitals occurs in a head forward posture which most of us seem to have to some degree.
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, non-invasive approach of evaluating and enhancing the body’s ability to heal and restore itself. This is accomplished by working within the craniosacral system, which includes the cranial bones (bones of the skull) the sacrum (the bone at the base of the spine), and the meninges or membranes (connective tissue) which attach to the cranial bones, the brain and spinal cord, continuing down to attach at the sacrum.
This is an easy, delicious energy boosting ball that uses all raw ingredients. They contain protein rich hemp hearts, the shelled seeds of the hemp plant. Hemp hearts are incredibly high in essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid, and omega 3 and 6. They also have anti-inflammatory properties, and have been found to reduce the symptoms of eczema.
We are often asked what our favorite “go to” stretches are. Here are two that target the back, hip, and knee and seem to be indicated for patients of all ages and all activity levels.