Asparagus Fries

It can't get any easier than this.

Asparagus Fries:

• Asparagus, however much you like
• 1 Tbs. olive oil per lb. of asparagus
• Sea Salt and Pepper (you can add other spices if you like)

Cut off woody end of asparagus. Line a pan with foil and preheat broiler. Lay out the asparagus in a line on the lined pan and sprinkle with olive oil first, then Sea Salt & Pepper. Broil for 7-9 minutes, very close to the broiler coil, then turn the asparagus over and broil for another 3-5 minutes (time depends on thickness of the stalks). 

Do you know of an asparagus farm? I do, it is self serve, you cut it, you weigh it and then drop your money in a box. Or you can go to my favorite organic farmers Robinette Farms. Be part of their CSA or stop by the farmer's market.

“Could You Save a LIFE?”

What does it take to save a Life?  Do you need to pull a helpless swimmer from the ocean or perform CPR on a drowning victim to qualify?  Or can something as simple as sharing your Chiropractic story with others count too?

If your story helps someone find a solution for their debilitating migraines…you just saved a Life.   If your story empowers a family member to reduce their prescriptions, and lower their risk of becoming another 'drug error' statistic… you just saved a Life.  If your story encourages a friend to stop blindly placing their health in the hands of doctors, and start placing the Doctor inside them in charge of their health… then you just saved a Life.

Do you have the power and capability to save a Life?  If you know the Chiropractic story, you bet you do!  The question is will you?  You can't be a Chiropractic Life saver if you don't spread the word.  So please, don't keep your story a secret.  Tell others how your Life has improved because of Chiropractic care.  You could save someone's Life when you do.

Lentil soup

Lentil Soup

• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups dry lentils
• 8 cups water
• ½ cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
• 2 Tbs. vinegar
• Celtic Sea Salt^® and ground black pepper to taste

In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve, stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. Stir in vinegar, and season to taste with Celtic Sea Salt^® and pepper, and more vinegar if desired.

Centenarians, people who are living to 100 or more, are one of the world’s fastest growing age groups. Living to 80, 90 and above has become the norm.

How many times have you had a minor fender-bender, or a slip on the ice and never gave it a second thought?  Maybe your ego was bruised, but you didn't notice any outward signs of injury.  What happened to you on the inside could be a different story.

After a trauma, things may appear fine on the outside, but it doesn't mean they're OK on the inside.  That's why we open egg cartons and check the contents for hidden damage before we buy them.  The same goes for your spine after any jolt.  What may seem like a minor bump from the outside, could actually create SUBLUXATIONS on the inside.  (Misaligned vertebrae that interfere with nerve function, and silently diminish health)

The solution?  Get your spine checked for SUBLUXATIONS after any  trauma, no matter how big or small.  If your kid takes a tumble down the stairs – get them checked.  If your spouse backs the car into a fence post – get them checked.  If you tripped over the dog on the way to the refrigerator last night – get yourself checked too.  Life's tough enough without having to live it SUBLUXATED.

Roasted Green Beans with Cranberries and Nuts

If you’ve never tried roasted green beans, you’re in for a treat. Unlike boiled beans – which are bland and squeaky when you bite into them – roasted green beans are tender, caramelized and full of flavor. Cranberries and walnuts dress them up and make them a perfect side dish for the holidays.


Begin with a 2-pound bag of pre-trimmed and washed green beans from the supermarket. Toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper and slivers of garlic.


Roast in a high heat oven for about 25 minutes until tender, browned in spots and just starting to shrivel.


Add lemon zest, lemon juice, cranberries and choice of nuts.

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, stem ends trimmed
4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced into quarters
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, best quality such as Colavita
1-1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest, from one lemon
2 teaspoons lemon juice, from one lemon
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup walnuts (toasted if desired)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil.

2. Toss green beans with garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper directly on the prepared baking sheet. Roast the beans for 15 minutes, then stir with a spatula to promote even cooking. Continue roasting until beans are tender, slightly browned and just starting to shrivel, about 10 minutes more. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, cranberries and walnuts and toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and more lemon juice if desired.

To toast the walnuts, bake them on a sheet pan in a 350 degree oven until fragrant, about 10 minutes.

“Daylight Healing Time”

Both give you more LIGHT!  Think about it.  The primary purpose of Chiropractic is to locate and correct Subluxations.  If you break the word down you get:  SUB = less,  LUX = light, and ATION = a condition.

It literally means a state of less 'light' or energy caused when misaligned spinal bones restrict the flow of impulses through nerves.  A ChiropracticAdjustment corrects this misalignment, eases pressure off nerves and extends the time Life energy can stream through you – giving you more 'daylight' to heal yourself!

When you visit your Chiropractor, be confident your innate healing 'light' is shining brighter and longer after every Adjustment.  Life springs forward when you're under regular Chiropractic care.

Teething Report

Every child goes through it, but with a little additional information it doesn’t have to be an ordeal.

Teething usually begins at four to five months but can start as early as three months. Since it can take anywhere from three hours to three weeks to see results, the symptoms can sometimes be misdiagnosed.




Symptoms that go with teething:              Commonly mistaken as:
•Runny Nose - Clear Mucus                       •Cold or Sinus Infection
•Irritated Ear                                               •Ear Infection
•Mild Fever                                                •Cold or Flu
•Picky/Fussy Eating                                    •Stomach/Digestive Disorder
•Disrupted Sleep Patterns                           •Colic
•Irritated Bowel                                          •Rash

What are often simply teething symptoms are being misdiagnosed as an ear infection and the American Academy of Pediatrics has recognized that antibiotics are being overly prescribed to children.

When in doubt follow the American Academy of Pediatric guidelines and take a wait-and-watch approach before giving your child any chemicals.


Remember: Children benefit from Chiropractic care; not only for wellness and pain prevention, but as a major support to the immune system. So, get your child checked on a regular basis.

For more information on the new American Academy of Pediatric guidelines please visit their website at http://www.aafp.org/PreBuilt/final_aom.pdf