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Dry January
Dry January is abstaining from alcohol for the month of January. Whether you have been drinking more since the pandemic began, or are over indulging due to the holidays, taking a break from consuming booze is a good thing. Some... Read More
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin found in some foods and is also produced from within the body when ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight strikes the skin. It works together with calcium, magnesium, and phosphate to carry out different... Read More
What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
The difference between a sprain and a strain is the tissue that is involved. There may also be a difference in treatment depending on the grade of the injury. A sprain is damage to a ligament which is a tissue that... Read More
SPM'S
Specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) are biosynthesized from omega-3 fatty acids and used by our bodies to help resolve inflammation. If inflammation isn't resolved it can result in fibrosis, scarring, impaired cellular function, degeneration, and hypersensitivity (increased pain sensation). How do... Read More
Inflammation
Inflammation is a protective mechanism of the body. It can look like swelling, redness, pain, or something like weight gain. Inflammation can be acute or chronic. An acute inflammation example may be a sprained ankle. When systemic inflammation isn't resolved... Read More
Quercetin
Quercetin, Zinc, and Vitamin C have been the news as natural COVID treatments. What exactly is Quercetin and what does it do you might ask? Quercetin is a plant pigment found in fruits and veggies such as kale and berries that... Read More
Sports Injuries
Whether you are a weekend warrior or a frequent crossfitter you can get injured. Treatment consisted of rest, ice, compression, elevation, and popping some ibuprofen for pain. Long term use of NSAIDs has proven to cause ulcers and leaky gut,... Read More
Sleep
I LOVE sleep! There is nothing like crawling into bed after a long day. Unfortunately, not everyone feels that way and sleep brings on feelings of anxiety when it takes forever to fall asleep or when waking at 3 am... Read More
Stress
How many of you feel like you are a duck on water, cool and collected on the outside and paddling your brains out under the surface? Stress can be both physical or psychological. Both types can deplete nutrients. Why don't... Read More
Migraine Headaches
If you have ever suffered from a migraine headache you know. It isn't just a bad headache, it puts life on hold and for some causes anxiety in the process. Nobody really knows the exact etiology as to why they... Read More