Holiday parties and summer BBQs are times when we come together to share great food with coworkers, friends, and family.
For those of us trying to maintain a healthy diet, these gatherings can be a little stressful because while the “great” food present is delicious, it’s often not the most nutritious.
Have you ever wondered whether your back discomfort is originating from somewhere other than your back?
Such is the case for an estimated 15% to 30% of people with chronic low back pain, for whom their primary source of dysfunction is actually the sacroiliac (SI) joint. Often overlooked, this joint can lead to significant impairments if it becomes injured or damaged because we rely on this joint for so much of our day-to-day function.
Are you taking care of your bones and joints? If not, you should be! Your bones and joints are essential for movement, and they need the right nutrients to stay healthy. Here are four essential nutrients for bone and joint health: Calcium: You’ve probably heard that calcium is essential for strong bones, and this […]
Joint pain is a common problem that can affect people of all ages. It is a feeling of discomfort or pain in a joint, while stiffness is a feeling of difficulty moving a joint. Joint pain and stiffness can be caused by a variety of factors, including age, injury, and arthritis. Do you experience joint […]
If you’re like most people, you probably take your joints for granted. But if you don’t take care of them, they can start to wear down over time. Here are some exercises on how to strengthen your joints and keep them healthy. Exercise 1 – Pushups The classic pushup is a staple chest-building […]
Have you ever wondered why your joints feel more stiff and achy? If you’ve tried multiple ways of supporting your joints’ health and are looking for other ideas, consider your hydration level.
Often overlooked, hydration can affect the feel and function of your joints throughout the day.
Fractures—or breaks in bone—are serious business!
Not only can they be painful and inhibit your activities of daily living, they can potentially lead to problems in the future if they don’t repair and rejuvenate properly.
In the case of aging people, a bone break can be far worse—even life-threatening.
The good news is that there are bone and joint care steps you can take to help rejuvenate broken bones naturally.
Do you take fish oil as a part of your daily regimen? Whether you discovered the benefits of fish oil on your own or your doctor recommended it to you, improving your bone and joint health is most likely one of your top health priorities.
In our last several blog posts, we’ve covered how krill oil goes above and beyond the typical omega-3 supplements out there.
For example, certain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants actually increase the ability for our bodies to not only utilize omega-3’s more efficiently, but also provide additional benefits to our bones and connective tissues.
Let’s take a closer look at how fish oil compares to krill oil. We think you’ll be surprised!
Stabilizing muscles are very important but often overlooked, muscles that support posture and alignment and generally keep us upright. Stabilizing muscles are important not because they make us look good—we have other muscles for that (think: abs, biceps, etc.). Rather, stabilizing muscles hold the body together and help prevent muscular and skeletal injuries. The […]
Omega-3 fatty acids are a popular topic when discussing nutrition and health. Omega-3s are a type of fatty acid. Fatty acids are substances that contain two ends: one end is a fat, the other an acid. Omega-3s are found primarily in fish and fish oil supplements. They are not usually found in multivitamins and are […]