Fitness & Energy

Snap, crackle, pop! This isn’t a sound you want to hear from your joints when you get out of bed in the morning or when you stand up sitting down for a period of time. These noises from your joints can indicate that something isn’t right, especially when it’s accompanied by inflammation and pain. Vegan supplements designed to support joint health can help prevent and treat some of the common problems that cause pain by blocking inflammation, supporting collagen, and increasing lubrication. As a person ages, joint pain becomes familiar to a lot of people. It’s the gradual wear and …

Bilberries are an amazing antioxidant-rich food which can ward off many diseases if recent studies are to be believed. The anthocyanins in bilberries are responsible for much of their benefits, but if you don’t fancy bilberries, there are bilberry supplements available which also do the trick! You probably guessed it already, but bilberries are a cousin of blueberries. They are quite similar, but some people don’t like the bitter taste of bilberries. And that’s a shame because bilberries are often higher in antioxidants than blueberries. One way to consume them is to make a jam, but these often come with heaps …

Arthritis is one of the most common conditions in adults and tends to increase in prevalence and severity with age. Pain medications are often prescribed, as well as anti-inflammatories, but natural treatments like turmeric and ginger may also have a place for treating the condition. In the United States, over 54 million people have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other forms of the condition. Not only does this cause pain for people who suffer from it, but it can also result in other comorbidities. People who develop osteoarthritis may have reduced mobility, which may increase the risk of diabetes and …

Tendon and ligament injuries are very common and most often associated with either a sports injury, accident, or making repetitive movements. They can be difficult to manage and recover from, but supplements may help speed up healing. In 2007, I took an antibiotic which would change the direction of my life drastically. It happened just before I was planning on going to medical school to become a doctor. I developed bilateral Achilles tendonitis and many other issues related to ligaments and joints after taking a few doses of the antibiotic. One of the things which persisted the longest was the tendon …

Some vegans have no problem with soy, while others choose to stay away from it for several reasons. And in today’s world, we’re spoiled for choice in the variety of products we can use for supplementing protein to build muscle. Fortunately, vegans who wish to avoid soy have plenty of vegan protein powder options without soy and come from some of the best available plant-based protein sources. I’m going to be completely honest with you, I do drink soy milk in moderation, but I don’t drink it all of the time. And I don’t consume soy protein powders either. I …