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0 flares Filament.io Made with Flare More Information”> 0 flares x Photo by Vlad Tchompalov on Unsplash I hosted a podcast called Health Matters where I interviewed leading health experts. Jennifer Waddle is a writer, speaker and musician for Women’s Ministry. Her passion is to encourage women everywhere — in faith and in life. You can learn more about Jennifer on her website. What does it mean to have all your ducks in a row? “Well, first, let me be very biased about one thing: I don’t have all my ducks in…
There’s no doubt about it: becoming a mom is a momentous occasion! Because of this, it’s easy for people to focus on all the excitement and goodness that comes with the arrival of a new baby. That said, new motherhood isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. The truth is, new moms face a multitude of challenges day in and day out. Often, these challenges go unnoticed by others and are simply not talked about as much as they should be. Let’s explore some of these silent struggles new moms face after giving birth and some helpful ways to manage them as…
Created by a professional bodybuilder and powerlifter Stan Efferdingthe vertical diet claims to improve athletic performance and body composition. Although originally developed for high-level athletes, it is now gaining traction with average gym goers as well. It should be noted that there is not much research to back up its founder’s claims. Many athletes and bodybuilders, as well as regular gym rats, do just as well or better on a more balanced diet. There are also certain groups of people who should avoid the vertical diet altogether (more on that later). Why is it called a vertical diet? To understand…
One of the most frequently asked questions is the tangible benefits of wellness programs. There is ongoing debate as to whether it is just a passing trend. There is some evidence that such programs do indeed contribute to both business profit and employee health, but they are not significant enough. As interest and investment in employee wellness programs increases, discussions about their return on investment (ROI) are gaining momentum. However, while the program is ongoing, it is difficult to precisely quantify the fiscal impact. Research from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shows that well-designed and effective employee…
People with opioid use disorder in British Columbia who received methadone had a 37-40 percent lower dropout rate compared to those who received buprenorphine/naloxone. The new research, published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Associationassessed the risk of discontinuation and mortality in subjects prescribed opioid agonist therapy (OAT) over a 10-year period. Reducing the risk of treatment discontinuation saves lives. With thousands of lives lost from the introduction of fentanyl into BC’s unregulated drug supply, it is important that we continue to evaluate the best treatment options available. Comparative studies like this one using high-quality administrative…
Green smoothies are being tested for the autoimmune disease lupus. There are dozens and dozens of calendars I try to stay on top of each month, and one I always look forward to is THE International Journal of Disease Reversal and Preventiona peer-reviewed medical “journal was created to document the science of nutrition and lifestyle to prevent, inhibit and reverse disease,” with an editor-in-chief no less prestigious than Dr. Kim Williams, past president of the American College of Cardiology. I had the honor to join the editorial advisory board, along with so many of my heroes. The best part? It’s…
After rediscovering her love for CrossFit, Howe is ready to crush her goals. Last updated on October 18, 2024 In 2019, Tayla Howe decided to go all in on CrossFit and set her sights on becoming a full-time athlete to make it to the CrossFit Games. Howe almost qualified for both the 2021 and 2022 Games. She placed 11th in the 2021 CrossFit Lowlands Throwdown semifinals and eighth in the 2022 CrossFit Strength in Depth semifinal (the top five women qualified for the Games in both events). In 2022, Howe was also invited to the Last Chance Qualifier, where she…
Protein bars, shakes and powders are increasingly popular with adults – but many teenagers may be jumping on the bandwagon too. Two in five parents say their teen took protein supplements in the past year, according to the University of Michigan Health CS Mott Children’s Hospital National Survey of Children’s Health. The trend was more common among teenage boys who were also more likely to take protein supplements every day or most days, parents said. Protein is part of a healthy diet, but it can be difficult for parents to know if their child is getting the right amount. …
New study reveals that men rely on opioid-based systems to relieve pain, while women may use unknown pathways, prompting the development of gender-specific pain treatments. Study: Autoregulatory analgesia in men but not women is mediated by endogenous opioids. Image credit: Prostock-studio / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal PNAS Nexusresearchers in the United States used a rigorously designed double-blind, counterbalanced study design involving two separate clinical trials with 98 participants (51 women) to confirm that men and women experience pain differently and to unravel the mechanisms that underpin these differences. Naloxone (opioid antagonist, case) versus saline (placebo,…
Collagen plays a vital role in maintaining the structure and firmness of the skin. However, as we age, the body produces less of it. Hydrolyzed collagen, a form of collagen that is broken down into smaller molecules, is increasingly being used in skin care to improve skin hydration, elasticity and texture. In this article, we’ll explore the science behind hydrolyzed collagen for skin, its benefits, and whether it lives up to the claims. What is Hydrolyzed Collagen? Hydrolyzed collagen, also known as collagen hydrolyzate, is collagen that has been broken down into smaller molecules through hydrolysis. This process facilitates the…