Chiropractors have one key word that they are commonly associated with, “adjustments”. But VERY few people actually know what an adjustment entails and what it does. Hopefully this changes that. What it is not: To talk about what an adjustment is, I think it’s a good idea to start with what it’s not. To start, …
Below are some of the most common questions we get about protein. If there’s a question that you have that isn’t answered, click the link to our website and email it to me and I’ll try and get back to you! How much protein do you need daily to maximize anabolism? This is …
Ever since Michael Phelps made his Olympic appearance with the trademark “hickey” marks, cupping has become increasingly popular. But what is it and what exactly does it do? What Is It? Cupping has been around for a longgggg time, with evidence for its use all the way back to 1550 BC. It involves the placement …
What is it? Cortisone is one of the most commonly used treatments for a wide-range of conditions, including arthritis, tendinitis, and bursitis. It’s a steroid that is naturally produced by the adrenal glands and acts as a potent anti-inflammatory mediator – meaning that it works by reducing the inflammatory process. How is it given? The …
The use of ice (cryotherapy) has been used to treat various conditions for centuries. Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) is now the latest trend and has become a very popular recovery and treatment tool. First built in Japan in the 70’s, it’s only recently become popular in the USA over the past decade. But what exactly …
What they are: Fatty acids are classified by their omega number, which signifies where the first double bond occurs from the methyl group on their configuration. So, for Omega-3’s, their first double bond occurs on Carbon number 3 as seen below: There are two main ones: Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) Biosynthesis is ineffective …
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The terms “free radicals” and “antioxidants” are very commonly used, but not everyone understands exactly what they are and how they work. This post will try and help shine some light on these two terms! What are Free Radicals? There are many types of radicals, but reactive oxygen species are the most important ones involved …
Main Points Causation of stress Chemical Process of stress Effects of stress on weight loss What Causes Stress ? Stress is a part of our everyday lives. We are met with stresses everyday, some of us are better than others at handling it, and vice versa. During the times of the cavemen, stress was an …
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Coffee is one of the most commonly consumed beverages in the USA, with the average American drinking 2.1 cups every day1. Some people see it as being their vice, while others rave about its benefits. So, what’s the truth about coffee? Overall, coffee has been deemed safe for overall health2 and has been linked with …
What is it? Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine that involves inserting very thin needles into certain points on the body. It has been used for thousands of years and is a key component of current Chinese medicine. It has commonly been used for pain relief as well as to treat a wide variety …
