We often think of proteins are nutrients found in the food we eat and the main component of muscles, however, proteins are microscopic molecules located inside of cells which actually… Read More
Around 3 million individuals suffer from plantar fasciitis Heel pain Foot pain Spurs Tight tendons Stiffness Signs of a long day, wearing the wrong shoes, both or… Read More
Mitochondria are the "energy factory" of the human body. Several thousand mitochondria can be found in nearly every cell. Mitochondria also play several fundamental roles in the body, such as… Read More
Stressed Out - L-Theanine Ever wondered why your job is so stressful? Or that you haven’t gotten enough sleep due to partying with your friends, even though you were supposed… Read More
Cerebrovascular disease is characterized as a group of diseases, conditions, and disorders which ultimately affects the blood vessels and the blood supply to the human brain. Brain damage can occur… Read More
A Healthy Mind Our brain is one of our most important organs that controls everything that we do. From learning how to walk at our earlier stages, learning new motor… Read More
Children are not born with a fully developed microbiome, and a baby's diet has a large impact on the foundation set for a healthy guts future (Biotics Education Team, 1). … Read More
Gloria experienced considerable foot pain which extended throughout her entire body. Her plantar fasciitis developed due to her everyday physical activities. Gloria describes how her foot pain and plantar fasciitis… Read More
Cerebral perfusion pressure, or CPP, is the net pressure gradient which carries oxygen to brain tissue. It is measured by the difference between the mean arterial pressure, or MAP, and… Read More
 Achilles injury, which turns out to be a ruptured Achilles tendon. This is a devasting injury for anyone, especially world-class athletes. Take NBA player Kevin Durant and his… Read More
You Are What You Eat The phrase, “You are what you eat†implies that the way we are defines us as the food we all consumed. However, our gut tells… Read More
You have probably heard about the "gray matter" of the brain which is made up of cells known as neurons, however, a lesser-known type of brain cell is ultimately what… Read More
Athletes both recreational and fully competitive can be impacted by injuries to the muscles and ligaments around the hip. These injuries interfere with performance levels and sometimes end participation… Read More
Neural cell death can occur both during the development and throughout the pathophysiology of the nervous system. Two different types of cell death, known as necrosis and apoptosis, are involved… Read More
Candida is a yeast that grows naturally in the human mouth and the intestines. Small amounts aid in nutrient digestion and absorption. However, overgrowth of candida can damage the intestinal… Read More
The human brain is the human body's control center. It is a fundamental structure in the nervous system, which also includes the spinal cord and a system of nerves and… Read More
Subluxation describes what happens when the spinal joints get shifted out of alignment. This can be caused by: Stress Trauma Chemical imbalance The nervous system, which consists of the (spine/nerves/brain)… Read More
Calcium overview- Calcium is a mineral that is essential for life (2). Not only does the body require calcium to build strong bones, but it also aids the body… Read More
Plantar fasciitis/heel pain syndrome is the most common cause of heel pain, that results from a gradual degeneration of the plantar fascia or sudden trauma. Individuals describe the pain like… Read More