Blog posts from Vital Body Osteopath Auckland and Massage Therapy Specialists, Milford, Auckland, New Zealand - Vital Body Osteopathy And Massage

Friday's Food Fix - Fish & Chips

20/1/2017

Don't you hate it when every one around you is talking about getting takeaways for dinner and you suddenly want it really badly!! This happened to me last night, but instead of stopping off at the local chippies I decided to make my own and was surprised at how quick and delish it was! This would make a great alternative to Friday nights Fish and Chips.

Ingredients:
Chips

Two kumera thinly sliced
1 tsp of dried thyme
1 tsp of dried smoked paprika
Salt and pepper (I used garlic salt)
Melted coconut oil

Dry Brushing

17/1/2017

The light stokes from a natural fibered brush is in itself a form of manual lymphatic drainage. Start from your feet and lightly sweep up your body, working towards the heart. This is perfect to do on dry skin in the morning before jumping in the shower.

How many treatments do I need?

11/1/2017

It depends…generally speaking if it’s a disruption to a structure with poor blood supply (think discs, ligaments, tendons) then recovery can take 3-6 months, but if it’s an acute muscles spasm or joint lock, you can expect to get some relief in 2-3 treatments.

Friday's Food Fix - Cauliflower Pizza

6/1/2017

I'm not going to lie, this one is slightly more time consuming than your normal pizza base, but so much better for you and a great way to still enjoy this treat if you are cutting out breads from your diet. I normally make a bigger batch and freeze some bases.

Tuesday Tip - Importance of Sleep

13/12/2016

We are told over and over again about the importance of getting enough sleep, but is it really that bad if we run off the smell of an oily rag...we can get more done if we stay up a few hours longer right? This may make you think differently. Here's just some of the affects of lack of sleep:

Friday's Food Fix - Mushrooms and Garlic Zucchini Noodles

18/11/2016

I’m sure you have all been following Mandy’s Paleo diet. The assumption is to eat like our ancestors which means reduced grains or simply put, our modern day complex carbohydrates – one being - PASTA! I love a dirty pasta (especially covered in about 4 cheeses!) but on reflection it has very little nutritional value. I thought all was lost until I found this very clever recipe.

Ingredients:

6 medium sized Courgettes (you might say Zucchini if you are Kiwi).
500 gram Mushrooms (any kind).
4 cloves garlic.
Coconut oil for frying.

Tuesday Tip – Sorting Your Screen Height

25/10/2016

It’s always the simple things that work best. I have been giving out this advice on how to check your screen height for years because it really works and is super easy. Here’s what you do:

* Sit yourself down at your desk and work for 5-10mins

* Keeping your head in EXACTLY the same place you have had it while working, stand up and go for a walk around your office

* If you find yourself looking at the floor, your screen height is set too low; if you find yourself looking at the ceiling, your screen height is set too high. If your desktop is set up correctly you head should remain in a neutral position.

Simple aye! Do your neck (and pending headaches) a favour and take 5 minutes of your time today to check your screen height.

Tuesday Tip - A Bit Of Motivation

20/9/2016

Every day I step into clinic I feel genuinely grateful for the beautiful nature of the clients we have. I know some of you are doing it hard at the moment, be it from a broken heart or battling a chronic illness and so this one is for you, and everyone else needing a reminder to keep taking those steps, not matter how small...eventually it will lead to to amazing things;-)

Tuesday Tip - Fitness Goals

13/9/2016

Keeping in the theme of our newsletter this month around setting fitness goals for the rest of the year and looking after yourself while doing it, a client of mine has forwarded this link to me for a run / walk event in November and it looks like fun!
Check it out and come and join us ;-)

Tuesday Tip - Get Your Giggle On

13/9/2016

How good do you feel after a really good laugh? Turns out there is some interesting research coming out on just how good it is for you, including:

Relieving pain
Reducing blood pressure
Improving immune
Reducing stress
Enhancing social and intellectual development in children
And perhaps most importantly – it puts you in a great mood!

Friday's Food Fix - Halloumi & Cashew Salad

9/9/2016

I love halloumi! And this salad is a great way to use any leftovers for salads the next day.

Ingredients:

Bunch of baby spinach
Sliced sun-dried tomatoes
Sliced button mushrooms
Sliced avocado
Handful of cashews and pumpkin seeds
Diced halloumi
Blob of coconut oil

Friday's Food Fix - Apple and Fennel Salad

26/8/2016

A little gem from Claire...

I was quite surprised at how addicted I have become to this salad. It’s another of the ‘raw’ dishes we are entertaining (see beetroot and carrot in my previous post) and it is very tasty!

Tuesday Tip - Our Sugar Addiction

23/8/2016

Before you reach for that cookie, muffin or soda consider this: sugar, cocaine and heroin share the same neurological pathways in our brain, and just like a drug addict we need more and more sugar to be satiated. It helps explain why it's so hard to give up huh, myself included! Little wonder why conditions such as diabetes, cardiac distress and obesity are rife in New Zealand.

Tuesday Tip - Reduce Lower Back Pain

16/8/2016

Most of us suffer from tight hip flexors due to the amount of sitting we do. Why are they important to stretch? Because they are a big contributor to lower back pain.

Our hip flexors muscles start from the spine of our lower back, cross our hip joints and attach to the bone of our upper leg. When they get tight they pull our lower backs into an arch and compress the joints of our lower spine together - squeezing the discs and nerves between them. Ouch!

Friday's Food Fix - Beetroot and Carrot Salad

24/6/2016

Welcome to our first Friday's Food Fix. We have had such great responses from meal ideas we have posted in the past that we thought we would make this a regular thing on Fridays, before the weekly shop!

Friday's Food Fix - Pumpkin Soup

17/6/2016

This is honestly the yummiest soup I have tried...and I'm not just saying that cause I made it You may have seen earlier in the week my attempts at cutting pumpkin (thanks for all the suggestions, they were awesome!) and the result was a delicious soup shared with five. Super easy to make and freeze for the nights I get home late and don't want to cook a meal. I'm sure you all know how that is! Here's how to do it:

Friday's Food Fix - Pesto Shrimp 'Fettuccine'

27/5/2016

I love this recipe because it's quick, easy and good for leftovers the next day. Here's how I do it:

Pesto:

1/2 cup of nuts (I like cashew, pinenut or macadamia)
1/2 olive oil
Bunch of basil or parsley
Crushed garlic clove (optional)
Sprinkle of grated parmigiana cheese (optional)

Tuesday Tip - Top Up Your Vitamin D

17/5/2016

It's lunchtime and I am lapping up the beautiful sunshine we have today...and it got me thinking about how good this is for topping up my Vitamin D. So I thought I would share a little bit of information about this important Vitamin.

Tuesday Tip - From Dr Libby

17/5/2016

I had the pleasure of attending Dr Libby Weavers A to Z talk last night. I love her blend of the basic science of the body with good practical advice. I highly recommend you get your hands on one of her books or get yourself to one of her seminars to be enlightened. Following are some letters from last night I thought I'd share:

Tuesday Tip - Goals for Winter

5/5/2015

It is so tempting on days like today to go into hibernation mode...and frankly, for the rest of winter ;-) But now is the perfect time to start setting some goals to help inject some fun and motivation into these winter months. Why not grab a mate or two to join you. Here are some of my goals for this winter:

Tuesday Tip - The Right Time Is Now

16/7/2014

So I used to put things off that made me happy because I didn't think I had earned it, had enough time, enough money or whatever. But what life has taught me is tomorrow is not promised to any of us. Don't wait until later to take opportunities & do what you love.

July 2014 Newsletter - Managing Running Injuries

9/7/2014

We’re only five months away from dusting off the bikinis and board shorts and hitting the beach, so time to start thinking about setting some lifestyle goals. If you have been following our Friday’s Food Fix then you have a head start with some healthy food options. Why not give yourself some fitness goals too, they are a great way to stay on track and we are lucky to have so many fantastic options in New Zealand. Personally, I can’t wait for the up – coming Tough Guy Tough Girl Challenge, but for many of you it may be the Auckland Marathon and this week’s newsletter is perfect for you.

June Newsletter 2014 - Connective Tissue Release

2/6/2014

I can’t believe we are almost half way through the year already! I hope you all managed to make the most of our long weekend, catching up on sleep and spending time with loved ones. As the temperatures start to creep on down, we have been cranking up our heater and making use of the electric blanket…so when you come in for your treatments you’ll be nice and toasty too. Perfect.

May Newsletter 2014 - Keeping the stress levels down

7/5/2014

I hope you are all feeling rested after our lovely long weekends. Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you are wondering what would make the perfect gift, we have the answer! Grab one of our beautiful vouchers to the value of your choice and let your Mum take a well-deserved break on our heated treatment tables. Bliss!

Tuesday Tip – Socialise Your Way Out of Winter Colds & Blues

29/4/2014

Although we are still wearing our jandals, shorts and singlet’s (yay!), we are staring down the barrel of winter and I have been reading some really interesting research on the importance of social interaction to help get us through colder months in a healthier and happier state. I thought this was perfect timing as many of us will be lucky enough to spend the Easter break with friends and family, and here are just some of the proposed benefits of doing just that:

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