What You Eat Can Help You Heal Faster

Diet and exercise. You hear those two words paired up all the time when it comes to achieving and maintaining good physical health. But sometimes, things get in the way of our health — such as injuries, disability or disease. At the office of The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center, our team of professionals is dedicated to helping you overcome the limitations that are holding you back from living your best life, with a physical therapy program aimed at restoring you to pain-free living. But even the best physical therapy needs to be paired with a good diet — one that includes the proper nutrients that will facilitate healing and complement the physical therapy treatments. Here we shed light on the top 5 power foods that are packed with restorative nutrients, ones that decrease inflammation and strengthen the immune system — making them great for promoting healing. Salmon Eggs Leafy green vegetables – such as spinach, kale, Swiss chard and arugula Berries – such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries Organ meats – such as liver, sweetbreads, tongue and tripe Shellfish – such as oysters, mussels, and clams Diet and exercise for form and function…optimized! At the office of The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center, we’re dedicated to designing the highest quality of skilled physical therapy care for your needs. For more information, give us a call today.