Plantar Fasciitis

February 19th, 2018 Plantar Fasciitis  Causes and Treatments

Plantar Fasciitis Most common cause of heel pain.  It is caused by the inflammation of  The thick band of tissue at the bottom of the foot and connects your heel bone to the toes.   Symptoms are stabbing pains that usually occur with your first steps, pain at the top of the foot, and numbness in the feet. Pain may return after long periods of standing or after rising from sitting. Plantar fasciitis is more common in runners, people with flat feet, Overweight, or wearing shoes with inadequate support. Risk factors include: Age: common between ages 40-60 Certain types of exercise: running, ballistic jumping, dancing, aerobic exercise Foot mechanics: being flat footed Occupations that keep you on your feet: spending hours on your feet walking or standing on hard surfaces. Complications:  Chronic heel pain, heel spurs, foot, knee, hip, and back pain. Treatments: IASTM: also known as Graston technique to reduce inflammation on the plantar fasciitis Ultrasound therapy: Breaks adhesions of the fasciitis and reduces inflammation Laser therapy: reduce inflammation of the plantar fasciitis Customized orthotics: supports the arch and reduces pressure on the plantar fasciitis Foot adjustments: adjusting the bones of the feet will help reduce the  pressure on the joints of the feet and reduce inflammation.

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Recipe: Quick & Easy Home Baked Pizza

I have a feeling this pizza will become a staple in your household, like it has mine.  The freshness in taste goes beyond any frozen pizza could ever deliver.  When I suggest one of these pizzas to my friends for dinner, I usually hear a big “OH YEAH!” come out of their mouths. When I make this for other family members or friends, they immediately request the recipe.

This recipe will bring upon cheers from your loved ones, friends and family!  They will all LOVE it.

Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 Ezekiel sprouted wheat tortilla
• 4 tablespoons of tomato/pizza sauce
• 1 garlic clove minced
• ¼ cup onions chopped
• ¼ cup green peppers chopped
• ¼ cup broccoli chopped
• 5 black olives sliced
• 1 ounce of organic mozzarella cheese (Optional)
• ½ ounce of raw parmesan cheese (Optional)
• crushed red pepper for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
2. Place thawed tortilla on large pan and place in oven – 3-4 mins to allow crust to harden a bit
3. Once tortilla has started to slightly crisp on edges, remove from oven
4. Place sauce and garlic on crust first
5. Then top with suggested toppings or other toppings, being careful not to overload the crust
6. Next place cheese on top (Optional)
7. Cook for 10 mins or until cheese is bubbly

Are you vegan?….No cheese leaves more room for veggies and still creates an equally delicious and satisfying pizza.

Want to keep it light?   Just use a little bit of cheese…