Tips For Exercising When You Have Pain
One of the most challenging aspects of living with an injury or chronic pain is how it can quickly impact your exercise routine. If you have been working towards a fitness or weight goal, this can be extremely demoralising. Here are a few tips that can help keep you on track while you recover. Staying […]
Precautions After a Joint Replacement Surgery
Most people who choose to have a joint replacement do so because of conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which impair the joint, causing pain and immobility due to the destruction of the joint surface from the wear and tear of the cartilage lining. The common joints replaced are the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, wrist, […]
Haloumi, Blueberry and Watermelon Salad
Ingredients: 200g Fresh Haloumi 1⁄4 Seedless Watermelon 100g Fresh Blueberries 1 Handful of Fresh Mint Leaves 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Balsamic Glaze 1. Place a frying pan on medium heat and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Chop haloumi into thin slices and place in a frying pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes and […]
Focus on Buttock Pain
A “pain in the butt” is often used as a funny expression, but when it happens in real life, it can be anything but amusing. Whether it’s a dull ache or a sharp jab, pain in the buttocks can make sitting, walking, or even sleeping a challenge. There are a variety of possible causes, and […]
Blue Cheese & Caramelised Onion Pizza
Ingredients: 2 Pizza Bases 2 tbsp Blue Cheese 1 cup Rocket 1 Green Pear, sliced 30 gm Parmesan Cheese 3 Onions 2 tbsp Olive Oil 1 tbsp Brown Sugar 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar Caramelised Onion:1. Fry onions in olive oil until brown and starting to soften. 2. Add brown sugar and red wine vinegar […]
Beetroot & Walnut Risotto
Ingredients: 4 Small Fresh Beetroots 1/4 cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts 2 cups of Arborio Rice 2 cups of Vegetable Stock 1/2 cup Red Wine 2 cloves of Garlic, Crushed 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil Salt & Pepper 1. Chop the beetroot into 1cm cubes and place a large frying pan on medium […]
Physiotherapy for Health and Wellness
While being healthy has always been promoted in society, in recent years, the shift towards wellness has been increasing. While the two concepts seem similar, there are some subtle differences between the two. Health refers to the state of wellbeing in physical, mental and social terms, rather than just the absence of disease. Wellness, however, […]
Cucumber and Sesame Salad
Ingredients: 1 whole Cucumber 1 large Lemon 1 Tbsp. Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp. White Vinegar 1 tsp. Sugar 1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce 1/2 tsp. Salt 1. Slice cucumber into thin slices and set aside. 2. Cut lemon into slices and set juice aside. 3. Combine sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar and salt […]
Turkish Eggs with Paprika
Ingredients: 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Chopped fresh parsley 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon red chilli flakes 1. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir […]
Sweet Potato & Cheese Fritters
Ingredients: 2 Medium Sweet Potatoes 1/2 cup grated Cheddar 2 Large Eggs, lightly beaten 1 clove of crushed Garlic 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil ½ Tbsp. Cumin Powder 1 Tbsp. Salt & Pepper 1 Tbsp. fresh chives Tomato salsa for dipping 1. Peel sweet potatoes and grate them into small pieces. Preheat the oven to 200 […]