Today, I want to talk to you about how to overcome common running injuries or athletic injuries. Whether you’re a runner, soccer player, basketball player or any other type of athlete, and you’ve had an injury that was running- or jumping-related, there are specific things you absolutely want to do to overcome that injury, deal with muscle ache treatments and start to heal […]
Endometriosis is one of the most common health issues experienced among women and one of the leading causes of infertility. How common? It’s estimated that over 190 million women worldwide suffer from endometriosis symptoms. If you suffer pain and discomfort in your reproductive region, endometriosis may be the reason why. The good news is there are endometriosis treatment options to deal with […]
Strawberries are one of the most loved types of fruit for their sweet taste and versatility in recipes. It turns out, strawberry nutrition is good for you too. What are benefits of eating strawberries? Most of the health benefits associated with strawberry nutrition are due to the presence of anti-inflammatory antioxidants. Strawberries contain numerous anti-aging flavonoid antioxidants, including anthocyanin and catechin — in addition to many others […]
Short on time but still want to sneak plenty of healthy foods into your day? Then these green smoothie recipes are your answer! It seems that no matter what your ailment is — low energy, headaches, muscle and joint pain, or easing menstrual cramps — green smoothies are your solution for all of these problems and more. Making a green […]
Adenosine is a type of neurotransmitter that is involved in energy metabolism and expenditure. You produce more throughout the day as your body does physical work and your brain carries out numerous cognitive functions. More is released in response to metabolic distress, exercise, oxidative stress and trauma, so levels in the body are always fluctuating. Over the course of the […]
Refined carbohydrates have become an unfortunate staple in the American diet. They are present in baked goods, pasta dishes, breakfast cereals and soft drinks — enough so kids and adults typically consume too many refined carbs daily. People who eat too many refined carbs are up to three times more likely to get heart disease and more likely to develop type 2 diabetes and […]
If you’re someone who struggles with digestive issues, such as acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease or nutrient malabsorption (a common problem among elderly adults), then digestive enzymes may be one of many dietary supplements that can help offer you relief. When we take these enzymes in supplement form we can benefit by more easily absorbing nutrients from our diets. […]
My 49-year-old patient Jini arrived in my office with 40 pounds of excess weight, a family history of breast cancer, and complaints of fatigue and low libido. But she had an idea. She’d recently read an article about how ketogenic diets could boost weight loss, provide cancer prevention plus other health benefits, and even help her menopausal conditions. Yet when Jini […]
Alanine, also called L-alanine or alpha-alanine (α-alanine), is among the 11 “non-essential” amino acids that your body is capable of synthesizing on its own. What is L-alanine good for? It aids in many metabolic processes and provides energy for your muscles, brain and central nervous system. Some of the conditions this amino acid can help treat include fatigue, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), liver disease, […]
Swimming is a sport that many of us seem to do often when we’re young but then slack off on as we age. According to statistics, children swim more than adults, and in past generations, people tended to swim more in general. If you haven’t hit a swimming pool in some time or find yourself swimming only during warmer months, you’re missing […]
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