Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
Understanding Vitamin C Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND In my experience everyone has heard that Vitamin C is good for our health. In fact, it’s everywhere you look these days! But while you may have heard that using vitamin C is “good for the health of …
How Osteo-Lube™ Supports your Health!
Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND
I wanted to take the time to talk about a product that in my mind just does not get nearly enough attention! This product is called Osteo-Lube™. I bet you are thinking Osteo-Lube™ what the heck is that? Well simply put it is a powder that is full of natural anti-inflammatories. So, let us get into it, shall we?
Osteo-Lube™ is a powder which is important for a few reasons. Being in a powdered form means it’s easy to use. First, you can mix it into water or juice. You can even mix a scoop of the powder into yogurt or applesauce. But you can also get creative and mix the formula into a menthol rub for a natural anti-inflammatory cream! You can even mix it into a warm bath to enhance the pain reducing and muscle relaxing effects of the warm water. Being in a powder has other benefits. If you read my blog on Beets Hx, another Invite Health powder, I will go into detail on just why being a powered formula has advantages over tablets or capsules. But all this is about the delivery system. What is in the actual formula itself that is so good for our overall health? Well to start with there’s ginger.
Studies have found that ginger helps to reduce inflammation. In a 12-week study those who had RA found a significant decrease in inflammatory markers. In another study those with RA reported a reduction in C-reactive protein, which is a well-known inflammation marker. In fact, in a 2020 study when ginger was combined with curcumin and black pepper it was as effective as naproxen in reducing inflammation and pain. (1) Osteo-Lube™ contains both curcumin and ginger! This is important for any inflammation-based illness. For example, inflammation plays a role in the pain associated with TMJ disease. For more information on this topic please see my blog on TMJ.
In addition to ginger Osteo-Lube™ contains curcumin, which is the active ingredient in turmeric! Studies have found that it is both a powerful antioxidant as well as a potent anti-inflammatory. (2) Studies have also found that curcumin can help to reduce the symptoms of different forms of arthritis. (3)
Boswellia, shown to be helpful as well as curcumin. In fact, studies have found that boswellia can help to reduce the inflammation and pain associated with arthritis. (4)
Osteo-Lube™ also contains Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO) complex. Studies have found that this has beneficial effects for those who have arthritis pain. (5) Studies have also found it to be helpful in reducing pain from an autoimmune illness such as psoriatic arthritis. (6)
Something that may surprise you is the proteolytic enzyme blend. Studies have found numerous benefits for enzymes including being helpful for the digestive tract, immunity and even for reducing the inflammation that causes pain. (7)Osteo-Lube™also contains DMG. While more studies are needed recent studies have found evidence that DMG may help to reduce the risk of certain chronic conditions such as lupus. (8)
Quercetin is another nutrient that may surprise you. Studies have found a number of benefits for quercetin including reducing inflammation. It is also a strong antioxidant. Interestingly, quercetin has been shown to help with normalizing both blood pressure and blood sugar. (9) For information on how quercetin helps respiratory health please check out my blog series on that topic!
Rutin, shown to have multiple health benefits. It is antiulcer, vaso-protective, an antioxidant, antibacterial and even anti-inflammatory. (10) Luteolin from perilla leaf, shown to be a strong anti-inflammatory as well as antidiabetic formula. (11) Lastly cayenne has benefits for our digestive health, pain relief and even is helpful in reducing congestion. It is well known that creams made with capsaicin help to reduce pain. (12)
Now before I wrap this up, I just wanted to remind everyone that ginger, and turmeric have more benefits than what I have listed. Ginger, shown to help with nausea (including morning sickness!). In a recent study ginger showed help with weight loss. Ginger, shown to help reduce fasting blood sugar and HbA1c. Ginger can even reduce certain heart disease markers. Ginger can even help with indigestion. Lastly studies have found it can help fight infections. (13) Studies have found that turmeric, in addition to helping with pain can help with reducing depression. It has also been found to have benefits for memory loss, including potentially helping in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Turmeric, found to help against heart disease. (14)
As you can see the nutrients in Osteo-Lube™ have numerous benefits. Speak to an Invite nutritionist to see if it is right for you!
Our next topic will be Dry Mouth.
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TMJ Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND No conversation about oral health would be complete without talking about TMJ disease or temporomandibular joint disorder. In simple terms, this is TMJ pain. While you may have heard people say that they have TMJ pain do you really know …
Homemade Toothpaste from Invite Health Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND Toothpaste is an interesting topic because to be frank everyone has their favorite brand. Which brand do I think is best? The one you will use! If you like strong peppermint that is great. But if …
PRIMARY FOOD, LIFESTYLE AND OUR HEALTH~CAREER
by: Allie Might, FMC, INHC, ATT
Most people do not think about their career and work environment when discussing their personal health and wellness. However, it can be a driving force in managing a healthy lifestyle. I even believe that it is just as important as the food we are eating on a daily basis. But why is this?
Most spend forty plus hours a week at work, not counting commute time. For some, they love their job and can even find it like a” sanctuary.” For many it can be a stressful place that “pays the bills.” Stressful work environments can have an impact on one’s mental and physical health. Let us discuss some strategies to make your workdays less stressful and start having a more positive impact on your wellness.
There can be negative impacts to one’s health from work related stress that many do not realize. These stressors can cause emotional, physical, and behavioral issues if they are not managed. Some of these can start with abandoning healthy food and gravitating toward poor diet choices. Leaning on such options as fast food, processed meals and sugary treats as comfort foods can start a cycle that can impact one’s health negatively. This can impact the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity. Some people can start to self-medicate through alcohol, drugs (legal and/or illegal) and even nicotine. While these have a reputation of making someone “feel better” it is just the opposite. These are “downers” which can ultimately make one feel worse about themselves or a situation, causing you to never “get off the hamster wheel”. This, accompanied by the stressors already in place, can even lead to low productivity and lack of enthusiasm for the tasks that are assigned for the to-do-list.
Breaking the cycle can be as easy as identifying the anxiety and dealing with it right away. I like to try a short walk or doing a deep breathing exercise. Try taking eyes and close your eyes, and focus on slowing inhaling and exhaling deeply for ten times. Then, instead of grabbing a soda or coffee, try a glass of water or a cup of herbal tea. Commit to having a healthy food option each day during working hours to help refocus yourself.
Work related stress can be debilitating for some people, believe me, I know from experience. At one of my previous jobs, I was having panic attacks, chest pains and my hair was falling out…I was miserable. Thankfully, I had the luxury of being able to leave and move on to something much better, but not everyone has that ability. However, there are strategies that can be used to help. Check out some of the tips in this link as so many of them can be helpful:
www.themuse.com/advice/37-ways-to-be-happier-at-work-asap
My pro tip would be to identify the stressors, then apply the strategies to create a positive and happy space. For example, if you feel like you are in a position that is going nowhere, try discussing your goals with your supervisor to create a plan for growth and advancement. You can also try taking a class or enjoying a hobby as something to look forward to outside of working hours.
Dietary supplements can be helpful when managing these types of day-to-day stressors that include L-Theanine, Green Tea and Multi-Vitamins.
L-THEANINE is an amino acid from green tea, has been shown to help manage stress and even aid in healthy sleep. Taking one of our L-Theanine capsules when entering a stressful day can help you to be more relaxed, focused and you may even get through the day much easier.
GREEN TEA TX is a powerhouse tincture that can help with mood and stress, as well as nourishing the brain for healthy memory function. Adding 2 full droppers into a glass of water or a cup of brewed green tea can give you a nice little midday boost. Bonus….it is also decaffeinated!
PERFORMANCE MULTI is a terrific way to start a foundation of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that we all need. This foundation can help to set you up all day for stress management, healthy cognitive function and help to keep you energized throughout the day.
As you can see, the key to managing work and career related stress is to identify the cause(s) and have a plan to relax. How will you manage the day-to-day stress to start loving your job and create a healthy environment?
positivepsychology.com/workplace-stress/
www.apa.org/topics/healthy-workplaces/workplace-burnout
www.themuse.com/advice/37-ways-to-be-happier-at-work-asap
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7681163/
www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-at-work
hbr.org/2017/03/does-work-make-you-happy-evidence-from-the-world-happiness-report
health.clevelandclinic.org/l-theanine
health.clevelandclinic.org/green-tea-health-benefits
www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-of-multivitamins
