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To register for your chance to win 4 reserved seat tickets, email Angie at angie@cedarhillpt.com. Put “ballpark” in the subject line. Drawing will take place at noon on Monday, April 19th.
Come out and support your Hoppers! Be sure to drop by our concourse table the night of April 24th and say hi!
You may know that tissues can become inflamed due to irritation, injury or infection, but did you know the foods you eat can increase or decrease inflammation as well? 
Inflammation is often accompanied by pain, swelling, redness, and often times loss of movement or function. Inflammation plays a huge roll in many common diseases such as arthritis, heart disease, strokes, cancer, and dementia.
Treatments for inflammation include rest, light exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and stretching. There are medications, including steroids and non-steroidal, designed to reduce inflammation and control pain. We’ve heard of the adverse side effects of steroids. Unfortunately, even the non-steroidal medications have side effects including stomach irritation, ulcers, and with prolonged use, possibly kidney problems.
“Following an anti-inflammatory diet can help counteract the chronic inflammation that is a root cause of many serious diseases, including those that become more frequent as people age. It is a way of selecting and preparing foods based on science that can help people achieve and maintain optimum health over their lifetime.”
- Andrew Weil, M.D.
The recipes that follow qualify as anti-inflammatory due to their ingredients and or method of preparation. Check back each month for new dishes. Enjoy!
These crispy-on-the-outside-and-tender-on-the-inside latkes are delicious paired with a subtly spicy clove-scented applesauce.
6 servings, 2 latkes each | Active Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Low back pain is the second most common reason that people see a physician. (Colds and the flu are number one.) In some cases back pain will resolve with time. Unfortunately once someone has had an episode of low back pain, it tends to recur and can often become an ongoing problem. In 2006, more than ten percent of North Carolinians reported chronic low back pain.
From 1997 through 2005, health care costs for low back and neck pain increased dramatically. This would be okay if the increase in spending were met with an improvement in the condition, but such an improvement did not occur.
Find below a recent email from a patient of ours (posted with his permission). A wonderful validation of our work and our belief that you don’t have to live with aches and pains just because you’re getting older.
Dear Paul and Angie,
Several months ago I visited an orthopedic surgeon and he told me “you have the knees of a seventy-year-old man,” “you should only run if you’re being chased,” and “you will probably need knee replacement surgery.”
After years of knee trouble, I was disappointed, but I wasn’t surprised. So at 49, I became resolved to live with the chronic pain and physical limitation.
When Angie suggested I visit you folks, I doubted you could do much for me. I was wrong.
On The Hill…
You’re Invited!
Come see what all the talk is about at the
Thursday, February 25th
6:30pm until 8:30pm
There will be yummy food provided by Sustainable Health Choices, Fabulous Door Prizes, Music and Fun.
Celebrate with Paul and Angie! Meet new and interesting people. See old friends. Find out what CHPT has to offer.
RSVP by Feb. 21st
336.644.9661
angie@cedarhillpt.com
or comment below…
CHPT Wants To Know- What do you do to keep your heart healthy?
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner when one’s mind may turn to flowers, romance, and other feelings of the heart. We at Cedar Hill Physical Therapy invite you to think about your heart in another way this February 14th. How do you LOVE YOUR HEART? Have you made diet or lifestyle changes? Do you use mind-body practices to lower stress and decrease pain?
Take a few minutes and let us know how you take care of your heart and you’ll be entered into our February drawing to win The Healthy Heart Kit which contains a workbook, audio CDs and health cards to help you achieve optimum heart health.
CHPT Wants To Know- Are you willing to take our challenge to stretch?
At CHPT, we believe that movement is an essential part of a healthy life. Life moves. Move with it! The more flexible we are, the easier it is to move. Stretching helps us to be more flexible. But stretching isn’t just something for the body. It is for the mind too! Below you’ll find ideas for safely stretching your body and your mind. 
We challenge you to choose a few of our ideas to try over the next week. Take a few minutes and let us know how you’ve stretched yourself and be entered into the January drawing for a personalized Grow Yoga session with Jennifer Jennette!
The recent winter weather may be beautiful to look at from the comfort of your home, but it can be hazardous once you step outside your doorway.
Stay inside if you can, but that isn’t always possible. Walking outside during or after we’ve had wintry precipitation requires special attention to avoid slipping and falling. Slips and falls are some of the most frequent types of injuries during the winter months. No matter how well the snow and ice is removed from parking lots or sidewalks, you will still encounter some slippery surfaces when walking outdoors in the winter. It is important for everyone to be constantly aware of these dangers and to learn to walk safely on ice and slippery surfaces.
We have the answer to your problem and theirs – support rolls for back and neck!
McKenzie Super Roll
Lumbar (back) and cervical (neck) rolls are designed to relieve back pain, neck pain, spasms, and fatigue. McKenzie rolls (the type Cedar Hill provides) are designed to relieve pressure and prevent circulatory problems, while providing maximum comfort and support.
The Original McKenzie® Super RollTM offers superior back support with less bulk. Sleek design features custom high resiliency foam for supportive qualities for chair or automobile. Plush, soft velvet Polartek® velour cover with adjustable and removable elastic strap easily attaches to most chair backs. Velcro feature attaches to fabric chairs with no strap. Strap contains latex.
