Clinic News
We are well into July! Stampede has come and gone! The Dr. B’s will be away on holidays from Monday, July 28th through Monday, August 4th. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, August 5th. Dr. Boyd will also be away Friday, July 25th. Dr. Hubert will be in clinic covering any emergencies as well! Please remember that the clinic will also be closed for the Heritage Day long weekend August 2nd through August 4th. Massage, naturopathic, and PFT lab may have ongoing appointments.
Old Phrases we use and their Origins
Let’s have some fun in this issue! While most of the time this section of the issue contains an article that has something health-wise you can learn, this time this is for pure fun! Enjoy!
STINKING RICH: During the Victorian era, rich people became scared of mistakenly being buried alive a their funeral due to rumours of it happening to others, so wealthy families would pay for tombs above ground for their bodies to lay once they have passed. However, once their bodies started to decompose, a vile stench would waft across the graveyard, hence ‘Stinking Rich.’
CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR: In the 1920’s carnivals became very popular attractions. People would often participate in games to win prizes at these events. If an adult wanted to play they would usually aim for the top prize which was a cigar. Thus, if they didn’t get the top prize they were said to have gotten ‘close but no cigar.’
BITING THE DUST: In the 1860’s during the American Civil War, soldiers who got shot would often fall face first into the dirt. It was said that the dead soldier was quite literally ‘biting the dust.’
RIDING SHOTGUN: During the 1800’s, in the wild West, when cowboys were running wild, it was a dangerous place to be, especially if you were transporting goods. So whenever they would do this, the carriage driver who was moving the goods would hire a gunman to sit beside him in the passenger side to protect him. Since the gunman usually carried a shotgun, this passenger seat became known as ‘shotgun.’
OK: In the late 1800’s many Greeks immigrated to the US looking for work and a lot of the Greeks were stationed at the docks inspecting cargo as it was shipped from overseas. If all the cargo was in order then they would say ‘ole kala’ meaning ‘all is good’. Later on this was shortened to ‘OK.’
ONE FOR THE ROAD: During the middle ages in England, criminals who were sentenced to death would be transported to Tyburn Hill for execution. On their way there they would be allowed to stop off at a country pub for one last drink. Since this last drink was considered to be the last on the road to death, it became known as ‘one for the road.’ This is used by many when someone is having their last drink before going home.
Protein Pancakes (no protein powder)
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minutesThese are one of the best pancake recipes I have ever come across. The best thing is that they pack a protein-punch from the Greek yogurt and are filling without making you feel gross! AND, best of all, NO protein powder is required in this recipe! Enjoy!
Ingredients
2 cups flour ( we use 1 cup GF, ½ cup almond, ½ cup oat)
2 Tbsps baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
3 large eggs
1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cup milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Put all the dry ingredients in one bowl and mix.
In another bowl whisk eggs until blended and then whisk in yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract.
Add the dry bowl ingredients to the wet bowl ingredients and mix.
Using a large non-stick pain use ⅓ cup measuring cup to pour circles into the pan. Cook each side 1-2 minutes. Serve with fresh berries and maple syrup! Whipping cream only if you're feeling indulgent!
Please feel free to visit our Facebook page, Instagram page, and Tiktok channels! Drs. Jacqueline Boyd and Paul Bajor are the only husband and wife chiropractic team in Airdrie, Alberta. Their practice, Access Chiropractic and Wellness, is located at #120, 52 Gateway Drive NE in the north of Airdrie. They have been in practice in Airdrie since 2004 and in practice since 2001. They have two kids named Liam and Julia and have one of the largest family practices in Airdrie. They have a vested interest in keeping Airdrie and surrounding communities healthy because Airdrie is also their home.
Drs. Jacqueline Boyd and Paul Bajor are also both registered and active members of the ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association). Dr. Boyd is also the chair of the Chiropractic Association of Alberta.
