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Avocado Toast in Dickson TN
Avocado Toast Ingredients: 2 slices gluten free bread – toasted 1 large avocado 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil sea salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds Instructions: Slice the avocado and add to sandwich or in a small bowl gently mash the peeled and pitted avocado with approximately…
Spinal Decompression in Dickson TN– What is it?
Spinal Decompression – What is it? Spinal decompression is a form of motorized traction that can relieve back pain due to a bulged, herniated, or degenerative disc. It works by stretching the spine and creating negative pressure in the disc. This negative pressure can help to retract a bulged disc removing pressure from the surrounding…
Sciatica – The Cause and the Options in Dickson TN
Sciatica – The Cause and the Options According to Harvard Medical School around 40% of people will deal with sciatica at some point in their life. A problem that impacts that many of us is worth understanding. The sciatic nerve travels from the lower back through the buttocks and down each leg on both sides.…
Classic Pumpkin Soup in Dickson TN
Classic Pumpkin Soup Ingredients: 2.4 lb butternut squash 1 onion, sliced (white, brown, yellow) 2 garlic cloves, peeled whole 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth/stock, low sodium 1 cup water Salt and pepper 3/4 cup cream, half and half or milk Instructions: Cut the pumpkin into 2-inch slices. Cut the skin off and scrape seeds…
Neck Pain – The Cause and the Options Dickson TN
Neck Pain – The Cause and the Options About 50% of adults in the U.S. will experience intermittent or chronic neck pain. It’s a very common problem, but it shouldn’t be seen as normal. None of us were designed to live with neck pain. This problem often results from muscle strains, spinal issues, disc issues,…
Cobb Salad with Grilled Shrimp in Dickson TN
Cobb Salad with Grilled Shrimp Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil for dressing. Extra needed for grilling shrimp 3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 10 cups chopped romaine lettuce 12 extra-large shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and halved lengthwise 1 cup halved…