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Menopause: Nutrition and Lifestyle Support

INTRODUCTION Did you know that menopause is experienced by over 1.5 million women each year?1 Often, women experience some combination of joint pain, fatigue, insomnia, decreased libido, vaginal dryness, and vasomotor (i.e., hot flashes) symptoms.1(1,2) If that was not enough, menopause is also associated with osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, and obesity.2 Considering all of […]

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Eat Liver: It’s Good for You!

INTRODUCTION Did you know that many individuals in low and middle-income (even high income) countries struggle to get enough zinc, iron, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and calcium?1 And are your wondering why these nutrients might be important? Look below: Article Link: Zinc Article Link: Iron Article Link: Folate Article Link: Vitamin A Article Link: […]

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Essential Amino Acids and Why They Matter

INTRODUCTION Many of my clients have sustained injuries, especially from car accidents. Regretfully, pain and stiffness limit their movement, which can cause muscle loss, weakness, and deeper dysfunction. Increasing client strength, and overall health, through a well-developed strengthening program is a key component in rehabilitation. However, many forget that resistance training is only one step, […]

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Coffee: Exploring Health Benefits

ECONOMICS OF COFFEE Coffee consumption is the leading beverage, worldwide, just behind water, with its 2019 sales exceeding that of 87 billion dollars within the United States alone.1,2 Coffee remains one of the most widely and globally traded commodities, supporting the livelihoods of over 100 million individuals, and 26 million farmers across 52 countries.2(1) The […]

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Managing Osteoarthritis with Type 2 Collagen

  Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disabling condition characterized by degenerative changes in articular cartilage and underlying bone.1 Degeneration ensues when the balance of cartilage synthesis and breakdown becomes disrupted. Left unmitigated, deeper deterioration of articulating surfaces emerges causing pain, decreased mobility, and lowered quality of life. Therefore, it is imperative to consider interventions which […]

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Osteoarthritis Support With Yucca Schidigera

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a source of disability, pain, and socioeconomic cost which affects approximately 18% of females and 10% of males over 60 years of age.1 Additionally, OA is multifactorial and complex, with biological, genetic, and biomechanical drivers.1(376) In recent posts, this author has considered how exercise, improved gut health, supplementation with specific nutrients, and the […]

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Support With Cannabis

As discussed in this author’s previous posts, arthritis is a progressive degeneration of articular cartilage with eventual joint space narrowing.1 In particular, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is defined as a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease characterized by consistent and symmetrical synovitis (inflammation of the synovial membrane) of the knees, feet, wrists, and hands.2 In recent years, and […]

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The Elderly: Injury Recovery and Nutritional Support

Optimizing nutrition can help support the recovery of traumatized bone and soft tissue. Such a decision is particularly relevant for older individuals who have sustained fractures or hip replacements; events which create significant tissue damage. In the following sections, this author would like to provide nutritional recommendations, from whole food and supplemental sources, which can […]

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