Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman For about a month I’ve been dealing with a severe back spasm that has brought my life almost completely to a standstill. Not how I envisioned my summer. When I really dig in to look at this, it’s the vulnerability that I’m most “guarding” against. Deep within are pervasive “guy”
A study from the Netherlands has shown that young men in resistance-type training who ate protein before going to sleep increased their muscle protein synthesis rates following exercise. The findings were published in the June edition of The Journal of Nutrition. Researchers assessed the impact of dietary protein supplements on muscle mass and strength that
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND @DrRichardMaurer Nutritional needs vary little for kids and adults—therefore what works for one, works for the other. But what if it’s not working for the adults. Like the famous Hippocratic adage—Physician heal thyself, we adults could benefit from a review of the dietary needs for our optimal weight, performance and activity.
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND Looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth but at the same time offer a number of nutritional benefits? Then this nutty treat may be a great option for you. These crunchy, sweet walnuts can be consumed on their own or added to your favourite greens as a crunchy salad topper
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco As essential oils become an increasingly popular wellness tool, it’s important to consider how incorporating them into mainstream medicine can be done safely. For most, it is comforting to know, that when used as intended and with common sense, the documented safety of essential oils is impressive. However, the combining
Acute Dietary Protein Intake Restriction Is Associated with Changes in Myostatin Expression after a Single Bout of Resistance Exercise in Healthy Young Men A study from the Netherlands is showing that skeletal muscle satellite cells are important in myogenic adaptive response during exercise. While the study has not established nutrition’s role in this function, it
Dr. Jody Stanislaw, ND @DrJodyND What is the root cause of disease? A poor diet? A sedentary lifestyle? Digestive system breakdown? Immune system weakness? Chemicals and toxins? Lack of sleep? Incorrect medication?… As a naturopath, I was trained to look deeply at these types of issues as being common root causes of disease. But in
OTTAWA, Canada – Many North American adults are not getting daily recommended amounts for magnesium, and people of South Asian ancestry may be at higher risk for increased susceptibility to diabetes because of it. The study was published May 5 by NCBI. Scientists compared magnesium concentrations in South Asian and white Canadians aged 20–79 years
