Along with the colder weather, winter also brings with it an increase in colds, flus, and other infectious diseases. Respiratory illness this fall is at particularly higher levels than normally seen this time of year. Thankfully, a little know polysaccharide (carbohydrate molecule) called Beta-Glucans which can be found in high concentrations in mushrooms, may be a very helpful tool in helping avoid illness this winter.
Read Moreas Covid-19 variants continue to arise and evade vaccination efficacy, it is becoming clear that this virus may be around longer than we would all hope. Is there anything we can do that will reduce our chances of a serious, medical attention requiring, infection and allow us to get back to normalcy?
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Read MoreYoga invites us to work towards challenging postures and increase flexibility at every twist and bend. For those who are effortlessly able to achieve difficult postures, a deeply satisfying and calming breath is the immediate reward. But is encouraging all this flexibility and elasticity in our yoga practice really good for us?
Read MoreTendinopathy affects approximately 30% of runners and involves a combination of pain, swelling and decreased performance (Li & Hua 2016). Most commonly affected are the Achilles tendon and the Patellar tendon, likely due to the repetitive strain and the amount of force absorbed through those tissues while running.
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