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In this section, learn more about the cutting edge research surrounding bone density health strategies. Also learn the mechanics of musculoskeletal issues such as pain, strains, sprains and decreased flexibility in joints. Learn how to support healthy blood flow to the bone, muscles and joints, which is required for natural healing and repair.
Are You at Risk? Are you deficient in vitamin K2? In a recent study evaluating 452 healthy adults, 438 out of 452 (or a whopping 97%) were found to be vitamin K2 deficient or insufficient. Inadequate vitamin K2 can weaken bones and result in calcium (plaque) accumulation in the arteries, rendering them stiff and eventually
What do you know about calcium? Most of us know we need calcium for healthy bones, teeth, as a buffer for acidity, muscular contractions, heart rhythm, and possibly more. What many of us don’t know is that if not delivered and utilized properly, calcium can dangerously attempt to make bone in the wrong places—like your
Our Ancestors: Fruit + Famine Once upon a time, about 26 million years ago, apes in Africa lived in a flourishing tropical garden, where their next meal, likely some ancient version of a banana, was just a few feet away. They were mostly fruitarians, and they had a special enzyme that helped metabolize fruit as
What should we eat? In my search to answer what should be a very simple question, I have interviewed numerous best-selling diet authors and this week’s podcast is with fitness and longevity expert Ben Greenfield, author of the bestselling book Beyond Training.
All year long, and especially each winter, I find myself treating an inordinate number of patients with a subclinical protein deficiency. Most of them are quite health-aware and have made conscious decisions as to what to include—and not include—in their diets. But somehow, despite the best intentions, they find themselves crashing due to a significant
Throughout my career, I have treated hundreds of patients with neck concerns, headaches, and jaw pain. Of course, there are numerous reasons for these concerns, but it is very common for the jaw to play a key role in the proper structural function of the head and neck, as well as be responsible for many
When I was responsible for rehab as the Director of Player Development for the NBA’s New Jersey Nets, I saw a wide range of musculoskeletal concerns that affected the performance and playing time for the athletes. Today, I want to introduce you to a game-changing device that will revolutionize the way you address muscle tension,
Vitamin K may be most well-known for its ability to regulate blood clotting in times of injury, but it also plays a key role in bone health and works closely with the incredibly important mineral, calcium. Calcium is required to regulate the electrolyte balance in the body. Without calcium, the heart would quickly go into
Plagued with achy joints? Your remedy may be found on your plate… New research published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases journal discovered that those that eat a higher fiber diet are less likely to experience osteoarthritic knee pain. (1) The Framingham study spanned over 34 years and included just over 1,200 people with
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 38 seconds Chronic pain is an affliction that haunts about one-third of the American adult population – which is well over 100 million people. (1) Chronic pain is a major consequence of a sedentary lifestyle and a lack of exercise. Many people find that they cannot find the right
