There’s no magic weight loss pill – one that reduces your adipose load while sitting in front of the TV for 6 hours a day while snacking on bags of chili-cheese Fritos. If such a pill existed you would have found it by now. That pill doesn’t and probably never will exist. So what
To list all of the reasons why fish oil is good for us would take an entire book, we’ve been talking about how fish oil reduces inflammation and promotes joint health for years now; but that’s not all it does, let’s take a look at five of the top (other) reasons fish oil should be
Platelet-rich plasma therapy better known as PRP, is becoming an increasingly popular option for people who don’t want to go under the knife, or on prescription drugs for knee and joint pain relief. The therapy is quick, non-invasive, and has little to no side effect risk for those who go through with it. The therapy
If you’ve ever injured a knee, Achilles, or anything that involves movement, you know that healing can be a long, drawn out process, especially if you had to get surgery. During that time you’re in pain, inconvenienced, and just wish it would end. Well, if you’re someone that doesn’t want to experience that long
Limitations to your daily activities can be frustrating, especially if pain is involved. Injuries, repetitive motions, faulty movement patterns, tissue degeneration, and surgeries can damage areas of connective tissue in our body, resulting in scar tissue or adhesions. This damage to our tissues results in pain and limited range of motion, which in turn limits our
Osteoarthritis is one of the oldest common ailments known to man. It affects nearly 12% of all people from their early teens to mid-70’s. It occurs when the wear and tear of age, injuries, and/or everyday life breaks down the cartilage cushion between joints (cartilage is the firm, rubbery tissue that cushions bones and
If you are like most people, you probably haven’t heard of hyaluronic acid (HA), yet it is vital for all of us to move and function normally. HA is a major substance in all joint fluid and is essential to maintain joint health and function. HA serves three important functions: HA lubricates our joints to keep
As years go by, Americans are becoming more health conscious to things that used to be ignored. Sure, we’ve known about counting calories, exercising, and vitamins forever, but now we’re becoming cognizant of extremely important things that weren’t common knowledge in the past. Case in point: gut health. Health professionals are now encouraging their patients
Just about any time supplements, health practices, or nutrition are brought up in conversation we hear about one thing in particular: fish oil. In fact, it’s become such an essential part of our health practices that fish oil is now one of the best selling supplements in the world. We all know we should take
Tired of knee pain and hoping a total knee replacement is the answer? According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, many Americans think new is better: over 600,000 total knee replacement surgeries are performed in the United States each year. This number is sure to increase with the “Baby Boomer” generation wanting to stay
A common misconception we hear from patients is that they think their pain will eventually go away. It’s true that some days can be less painful than others, but that does not mean the problem causing the pain has gone away. In fact, the longer you put off treatment, the more damage is done to the knee joint. Knee pain can be shown as a
Athletes and people who exercise regularly are susceptible to a variety of knee injuries that may damage the ligaments surrounding the knee; these supportive ligaments are crucial in protecting the joint against abnormal types of motion. The knee is the largest and most complex joint in the human body. It is made up of various components
