When it comes to supplemental support for your joints, collagen is often the first thing that comes to mind. But with so many different types available, how do you know which one is right for you? If you’re looking for a tailored approach to improving joint comfort and mobility, type [...]
As one of the three macronutrients that make up our diets, fats are an important part of every balanced meal. However, with mixed messages such as "eating fats leads to weight gain" and "too much fat causes heart attacks", adding the right amount of fat to your diet can be [...]
When you hear someone talk about inflammation, you might think of pain, swelling and redness in the case of acute inflammation. Chronic inflammation, however, is a different story. That’s what we’ll be exploring here. Inflammation Comparison Inflammation is the body’s natural healing response to an injury, an important aspect in [...]
What Is It? Selenium is a trace mineral naturally occurring in the soil, in certain foods, and very small amounts can be found in natural water sources. Selenium’s main role is acting as an antioxidant and has many benefits to the body. Selenium is also a chief component of the [...]
Here at CanPrev, we are all about our community. Because without a platform to connect with individuals – we cannot learn, grow, educate, motivate or inspire. That’s where our ambassadors come in. These individuals are dedicated to living life to the fullest! They are continually learning and growing, sharing their [...]
If you suffer from joint pain, then you know from experience just how painful and immobilizing it can be. However, by eating the rights foods and taking the correct supplements, you can prevent joint pain from arising and help manage inflammation that can make joint conditions worse. This preventative approach [...]
It's standard practice to recommend clients use ice anywhere up to 48 hours after an injury and anytime they feel inflammation. Personally, I don't follow this practice and neither does Dr. Gabe Mirkin, Â the gentleman who created the acronym RICE. In an athletic injuries course that I took at the [...]
What do belly breathing, alternate nostril breathing, singing, chanting, deep slow breathing (DSB) and other forms of resistance breathing all have in common? Interestingly enough, incorporating one or more of these types of breathing at the first sign of pain can greatly help with providing relief. As correlations are now [...]
From digesting food to impacting your immunity, cognitive health, and beyond, your gut has a say in it all. Learn about the trillions of bacteria and other microbes that live inside of you and how balancing your gut microbiome can help you achieve better health.