Snack Recipe - Fruit Kabobs

Here is a really healthy alternative to sweets such as cupcakes and cookies for kids snacks. These work especially well for School and Day Care events like Birthdays.

Fruit Kabobs

Wooden Skewer Sticks (I used the small ones @4inches)
Suggestions for filling the Kabob:
Strawberries
Pineapple
Grapes
Blueberries
Kiwi
Watermelon
Blackberries
Marshmellows (Explore Fun shapes and flavors)
Cheese

There are lots of different ways to make a great kid friendly kabob treat. First make sure all fruit has been prepped by washing and/or peeling if required. Use your firm fruits or items on the ends to hold everything together and get to putting your items on the stick. If you want to get really creative you can use cookie cutters to create fun shapes with some of your fruit and cheese. Refrigerate if not eating right away but eat and enjoy as soon as possible.
Fruit kabobs can even be dipped in a healthy flavored yogurt dip. Find your favorite flavor of yogurt and get to dipping.


Visit our Pinterest page for more kabob options on our Fun Food For Kids Board.
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Tennis Elbow

· Have you experienced numbness or tingling in your hand or fingers?

· Have you experienced elbow or hand/wrist pain?

· Do you have difficulty opening jars?

· Does you arm or hand fatigue easily?

· If any of these sound familiar, ask your Doctor about Tennis Elbow!

TENNIS ELBOW - A.K.A Lateral Epicondylitis

Causes:

This condition may be caused by any number of repetitive motions or excessive uses involving the  forearm, wrist, or hands.  People at risk include but are not limited to those active with computers, musicians, laborers, tennis players, and golfers. 

Signs or Symptoms:

Pain or tenderness when palpating the outside of the elbow.  Pain or weakness noted during resisted wrist extension or resisted rotation of the wrist to make the palm face upward.

Treatment:

If pain or muscular tightness is present, modalities (i.e. ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation) may be utilized to reduce inflammation or reduce muscle tightness or spasms.  Ice therapy may also be introduced at this stage.  Treatment may also include the Graston technique, myofascial release, and/or trigger point therapy to reduce muscle spasms or improve the range of motion.  These therapies are also effective for those with recurring problems that are associated with scar tissue from a previous episode.  The Doctors at Gateway Bay Colony Chiropractic may then begin an active care program including stretches and exercises that will be introduced as tolerated.  You will be instructed on how and why you are to    incorporate these in your daily routines.  You will also be advised on which activities to reduce or avoid in your daily routine that may be aggravating your condition.  Joint mobilization may also be used to restore normal biomechanical movement that has been restricted due to the repetitive microtrauma associated with "tennis elbow." 

After a discussion with your chiropractor, acupuncture may be a treatment to initiate or try if all else has failed.  Acupuncture points can be used to help with the pain, trigger points, or muscle spasms often    associated with “tennis elbow.”

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Texas Music Festival & Village Fair

This past weekend Dr. Max volunteered with the League City Lions club as they hosted the Texas Music Festival & Village Fair. This event is the annual fundraiser for the charities of the League City Lions Club. Along with great bands, BBQ, and carnival attractions, they have added an obstacle course race, karaoke contest and much more. Money collected from ticket sales, sponsorships, vendor booth fees, BBQ Cook-Off entry fees and our Safari Run entry fees benefit local charities! Tell your friends and family to add this tremendous community event to their calendar for next year.
For more information visit: www.lcvillagefair.com

We Love Our Chiropractic Assistants!

A BIG Thank You to our Chiropractic Assistants! We appreciate all of your hard work in making GBC a big success. Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

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Ralph Parr "Out of This World" Carnival

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Ralph Parr Elementary "Out of this World" Carnival. We had a great time and a great turnout. Everyone enjoyed our Astronaut Training Events. 

Pull Your Weeds Not Your Back!

As springtime approaches, weather warms up and leaves turn green, many people will spend more time outside planting bulbs, mowing the lawn and pulling weeds. Gardening can provide a great workout, but with all the bending, twisting, reaching and pulling, your body may not be ready for exercise of the garden variety.

Gardening can be enjoyable, but it is important to stretch your muscles before reaching for your gardening tools. The back, upper legs, shoulders, and wrists are all major muscle groups affected when using your green thumb.

A warm-up and cool-down period is as important in gardening as it is for any other physical activity," said Dr. Scott Bautch of the American Chiropractic Association's (ACA) Council on Occupational Health. "Performing simple stretches during these periods will help alleviate injuries, pain and stiffness." 

To make gardening as fun and enjoyable as possible, it is important to prepare your body for this type of physical activity. The following stretches will help to alleviate muscle pain after a day spent in your garden.

Garden Fitness Stretches Before stretching for any activity, breathe in and out, slowly and rhythmically; do not bounce or jerk your body, and stretch as far and as comfortably as you can. Do not follow the no pain, no gain rule. Stretching should not be painful.

·         While sitting, prop your heel on a stool or step, keeping the knees   straight. Lean forward until you feel a stretch in the back of the thigh, or the hamstring muscle. Hold this position for 15 seconds. Do this once more and repeat with the other leg.

·         Stand up, balance yourself, and grab the front of your ankle from behind position for 15 seconds. Do this again and repeat with the other leg. Stand up, balance yourself, and grab the front of your ankle from behind. Pull your heel towards your buttocks and hold the position for 15 seconds. Do this again and repeat with the other leg.

·         While standing, weave your fingers together above your head with the palms up. Lean to one side for 10 seconds, then to the other. Repeat this stretch three times.

·         Do the "Hug your best friend." Wrap your arms around yourself and rotate to one side, stretching as far as you can comfortably go. Hold for 10 seconds and reverse. Repeat two or three times.

Finally, be aware of your body technique, body form and correct posture while gardening. Kneel, don't bend, and alternate your stance and movements as often as possible to keep the muscles and body balanced.

When the Bulbs Are Planted...
If you already feel muscle aches and pains and did not complete the warm-up and cool-down stretches, there are ways to alleviate the discomfort. Apply a cold pack on the area of pain for the first 48 hours or apply a heat pack after 48 hours, and consider chiropractic care.

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Foil Baked Salmon with Basil Pesto and Grape Tomatoes

Ingredients:
2 Salmon filets (6oz)
2 tsp. olive oil
4 tsp. basil pesto (homemade or store bought)
10-15 grape tomatoes cut in half

Recipe:
1. Preheat oven to 450° F with a baking sheet warming inside.
2. Prepare two pieces of foil big enough to wrap the salmon and have overlap.
3. Put 1 tsp of olive oil in the center of the foil. Lay salmon on top of oil.
4. Spread salmon with 2 tsp. basil pesto. Arrange sliced tomatoes over pesto so the cover the top of the salmon.
5. Wrap salmon securely in foil, doubling over the seam and ends several times.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the second salmon filet.
7. When both filets are wrapped up, place the packets on heated baking sheet.
8. Cook for 15 minutes.
9. Remove from oven after 15 minutes and let rest for 2-3 minutes before opening packets and serving.
10. Serve with brown rice or side salad.

Enjoy!

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