You’re probably panicked and making snow removal preparations for this upcoming snowstorm that’s forecasted this weekend. More so than looking pretty, snow is also wet and heavy, and can be slippery. One of the most common winter injuries is back pain from shoveling snow and/or removing ice manually. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine published a 17-year study found that approximately 11,000 people were hospitalized per year due to accidents stemming from snow shoveling, specifically back injuries. Here’s what you… Read More
Concussion Nutrition for the Injured Brain The brain is the most nutrient-dependent, energy-dependent and stress-vulnerable organ in the body. When it’s damaged by a concussion, providing it immediately with the right nutrients to maintain energy levels and reduce stress is crucial for speedy recovery without lingering symptoms. The standard medical advice for treating the acute phase of a concussion is rest, with a gradual return to normal activity. For optimal recovery, however, treatment of a concussion should also include nutrition… Read More
Specialized pro-resolving mediators, or SPMs, are a portion of the omega-3 fatty acid spectrum that have been shown to have a powerful effect on reducing inflammation. In fact, SPMs represent a paradigm shift in how we regulate the inflammatory response in our patients. SPMs are poised to be the most effective inflammation treatment of the 21st century. They resolve inflammation very effectively, without compromising the immune response and without risky side effects. Stopping the Inflammatory Process Helping a patient resolve… Read More
Some of the most dangerous culprits that inhibit a person’s ability to achieve optimum health also happen to be omnipresent. Environmental toxins are virtually everywhere given their almost global nature; for instance, people don’t think too much about the packaging their food comes in, the contents of their shampoo—or even the air they breathe. Yet, according to a 2010 article in Science, 70 to 90 percent of disease risks likely stem from environmental factors.1 Environmental toxins come in two categories—chemical… Read More
