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Nerve Block Therapy Offers Hope for Migraine Sufferers

                           Calgary neurologist Dr. Serena Orr injecting a patient to help treat migraines.  Researchers in Calgary are spotlighting a promising treatment for people living with severe migraines: occipital nerve blocks . This approach involves injecting a small amount of anesthetic near the occipital nerves at the back of the head, which can interrupt pain signals and provide rapid relief. Neurologist Dr. Serena Orr of the University of Calgary has been at the forefront of this research, recommending updates to the American Headache Society’s guidelines for emergency departments. The new recommendations encourage doctors to consider nerve blocks as a frontline option for patients arriving with debilitating migraine attacks. Patients who have received the treatment report significant improvement. Some describe it as the first time they’ve been able to escape the crushing pain, nausea,...
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Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

 


Here’s a quick and delicious Teriyaki Chicken recipe that you can whip up in just 15 minutes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you’re craving something flavorful and satisfying. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (peeled and minced)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh garlic (peeled and minced, 2 cloves)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • Optional garnishes: sesame seeds and chopped green onions

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok.
  2. Add chicken and let it cook, giving space between pieces, until slightly browned on the bottom.
  3. Flip chicken pieces over and cook through.
  4. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the teriyaki sauce mixture (soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch).
  5. Pour the sauce into the skillet once the chicken is just nearly finished cooking through.
  6. Let the sauce cook and simmer until thickened.
  7. Serve the Teriyaki Chicken warm over brown or white rice with steamed veggies.
  8. Optionally, garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Enjoy this flavorful and easy Teriyaki Chicken! It’s a healthier alternative to take-out, and you’ll love the sweet and savory sauce. 

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