Doorway or Corner? Which is Better?

 Patients are frequently advised by other caregivers to stretch the front of their upper body / arms / shoulders / chest by standing in a doorway, placing the hands out on the door frames on each side, and leaning forward.

This will effectively give a good stretch, but I have found that people can easily overstretch due to loosing their balance, lack of control, or over-enthusiasm, and end up hurting themselves.

Instead, I advise my patients to stand facing a corner, place their hands on the walls on both sides, and lean into the corner. I have them change the height of their hands, up and down, which effects the stretch in slightly different parts of the chest, shoulders, and arms. Changing the distance from the feet to the corner can lessen or increase the stretch.

This is a safer way to do this stretch; patients are much less likely to hurt themselves.

Bone Broths

  Nutrient-rich bone broths were traditionally prepared by our mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers as an inexpensive way to support the health of their families. 

Bone broth, rich in absorbable calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, & other trace minerals, is made by slowly boiling bones (preferably organic), for up to 12 hours in water slightly acidified by addition of vinegar.   

Including attached cartilage helps add to collagen content in the broth. The fats in bone broth contribute to the health of our intestinal tract, thus helping the absorption of minerals in the broth. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, bone broth nourishes the kidneys, supports the vital essence (chi) and builds blood.  http://nourishedkitchen.com/bone-broths-adrenals-bones-teeth/ 

Here is how to make Rich Bone Broth:

Bones, with cartilage, from organic chicken, turkey, or beef 

2 - 3 quarts filtered water, enough to generously cover the bones

2 Tablespoons cider vinegar

Bring to boil, then reduce heat & simmer, lid on, for at least 6, & up to 12 hours, adding water periodically as it cooks down

Prior to about the last hour of cooking, add, for flavor:

1 carrot

1 stalk of celery

1 onion, chopped

2 - 3 cloves of garlic, whole or chopped

Salt & pepper to taste

Seasoning herbs (your preference; you can make a bouquet garni of thyme, oregano, sage, etc.)

Cool, then strain into portions for the freezer & / or refrigerator