Plantar Fasciitis-- the pain can affect you from head to toe... Although plantar fasciitis is a painful, sometimes debilitating, foot condition, there are effective exercises, natural treatments, and suggestions for healing without expensive orthotics or operations What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common foot ailment that affects many individuals, causing pain and discomfort in the heel and the bottom of the foot. This condition occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel to the toes, becomes inflamed. The plantar fascia supports the arch of the foot and absorbs shock during activities like walking, running, and jumping. Here, we will explore who is prone to experiencing it, and provide a comprehensive list of non-surgical exercises and treatments that don't rely on expensive orthotics or operations. Standard Treatment Options Rest and Ice: Resting the affected foot and applying ice can help re
This roast recipe is adapted from a recipe in the March 1998 issue of Veggie Life magazine when vegan cookery was really in its infancy in North America. You might be able to find these 'classic' magazines in a local thrift shop like I did. They are gold! INGREDIENTS: T=Tablespoon C=8 oz Cup Pound=16 oz g=Gram 1 medium organic Onion , finely chopped 1 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil ( or use water or broth) 3 cloves organic Garlic , minced 1/2 C. chopped Walnuts 1/4 C. organic Rolled Oats (Gluten Free, if you eat that way) 1/4 pound (115 g) Shitake Mushrooms , sliced thin 2 C. organic Vegetable Stock or Water (I use the vegan stock from Costco) 1 T. organic Soy Sauce 3 T. Dijon-style Mustard 3 T. organic Ketchup 2 T. Red Wine, Balsamic or Apple Cider Vinegar (what you have) Salt and Pepper (to taste) 350 g organic Firm Tofu , crumbled small (a regular size block of firm tofu) 3 T. organic Starch ( Arrowroot, Tapioca or organic Corn Starch