Choline is actually a recently discovered nutrient. It was discovered in 1998, and is considered essential. It is produced by the liver, and is used for healthy brain development, to maintain muscle movement, and it also aids your nervous system and metabolism. Choline helps to support the structural integrity of cell membranes and it produces [...]
Vitamin B1, or Thiamine, is an essential nutrient that is needed for many functions in the body. It assists with glucose production, nerve, muscle and heart function. Thiamine, or thiamin, is a water-soluble B vitamin that enables the body to use carbohydrates as energy. It supports the nervous system and is crucial to cell function, [...]
Stretching feels so good. It releases built up tension in your muscles, increases range of motion and blood flow, and can even help decrease your risk of injury. Stretching can also improve performance when doing physical activities, aid your joints in moving through their full range of motion, enable your muscles to work efficiently [...]
Manganese is a mineral that keeps our body healthy. It provides us with energy, and helps protect cells from damage. Your body also uses it to maintain strong bones, reproductive systems, aids in blood clotting, and it helps to maintain a healthy immune system. The amount needed depends on age and sex. Life Stage Recommended [...]
Many of us get into a routine as we age, where we do the same things day after day — go to work, make dinner, workout, watch TV, go to bed. Wake up and do it all again the next day. We fall into routine, and our lives become the same day after day. Your [...]
Tofu gets a bad rap, but it is easily flavoured, and is an excellent source of protein. Ingredients Extra firm tofu-whole block Liquid smoke Tamari Smoked paprika Directions Put tofu in casserole dish. Drizzle on a tiny bit of liquid smoke, tamari, and sprinkle with smoked paprika. Flip over a couple times to get seasoning [...]
Vitamin A is one of the fat soluble vitamins. We store this vitamin in the liver. Did you know there are two types of Vitamin A? Preformed vitamin A is found in animal products and dairy. Provitamin A is found in fruits and vegetables. You may have heard of beta-carotene?... that's a precursor to vitamin [...]
Recently, my friend and fellow MSFC member, Pat Bristoe, posted a video walking backwards on a treadmill. They call it Retro Walking. This was a term I was unfamiliar with. At its core, it simply means walking backwards. Why would you WANT to walk backward, you ask? Apparently it's not just a fancy thing you [...]
Biotin is a vitamin. Also called vitamin H, it is one of the many vitamins our body uses to help convert food into energy... but it doesn't stop there. It is believed that biotin helps keep your hair, skin, nails, eyes, nervous system and liver healthy. It may also play a role in other bodily [...]
And why I should be aware of it? The word Pseudo is defined as "fake." Although when you have symptoms like heightened discomfort or pain, or increased balance issues or dizziness, it can seem very real. Pseudo-exacerbation simply means a worsening of current symptoms and is not related to a new lesion. People often mistake [...]
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