Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with 100mg of pycnogenol improved the number of push-ups by 15% and decreased the two mile run by 10.1% compared to a control group of women. The most recent statistics from the Sports & Fitness Industry...
Sometimes Lifestyle Changes are as Effective as Medicine – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. There are times when medication is necessary, but from Dr. Massey's perspective, lifestyle changes yield better and lasting results at a fraction of the cost. You will often read that lifestyle changes are important for your...
Ginger Helps Muscle Pain after Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Randomized placebo-controlled study shows 2 grams of ginger exhibits 23-25 % reduction in pain. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are...
Study Finds Physical Activity Crucial to Healthy Aging
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Moderate physical activity amongst a large group of men and women between the ages of 54 and 72 improved healthy aging three times as much as those who did not exercise over an 8 year period. The latest data from the Center for...
Polyphenol-Enriched Powder on Exercise-Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Polyphenol rich blueberries and green tea supplementation reduced the exercise induced inflammation and oxidative stress that occurred during intense exercise in this study of 35 long distance runners. Polyphenolic compounds...
Physical Activity Shows Benefits in Helping Control Blood Pressure
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those engaging in “high levels” of physical activity had a 19% reduced risk of having high blood pressure compared to those with “low levels” of physical activity. There was also an 11% reduced risk of high blood pressure for...
It’s Never too Late: Exercise Benefits Those in Their 90’s
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 24 patients in their nineties participated in a 12 week weight training program that upon completion saw significant improvements in walking speed, speed of task completion, ease of rising from a chair and balance control. In the...
Study Finds Body Fat, Physical Activity, and Fiber Intake, All Play a Role in Obesity in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 264 healthy women, those with the highest intake of soluble fiber had a 48% reduced risk of having insulin resistance. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 66% of Americans are overweight...
Exercise Benefits Parkinson’s Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Exercise can improve gait speed, muscle strength, and fitness in patients with Parkinson's disease. As one of the most common nervous system disorders in the elderly, Parkinson’s Disease most often develops after the age of 50 and is...
Quercetin May Help with Endurance and Oxygen Intake
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in the quercetin group were able to ride 13.2% longer than the group without quercetin. Quercetin is one of the most abundant type of antioxidants called flavonoids, present in a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and berries...
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