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Supplement Testing for Banned Substances

You can’t guarantee your supplement is completely free from banned substances. However, choosing a supplement that has been 3rd party tested (tested for banned substances by an outside company) provides added safety. Just because a supplement passes 3rd party testing this doesn’t mean the supplement is safe for you. A sports dietitian with experience can determine if a supplement is safe for you. They will take your medical history, medications, health status, diet, training and other factors into account. It …

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What You Need to Know about Pork

If visions of mistreated animals injected with a continuous supply of hormones and antibiotics leave you feeling confused and terrified about your food choices—this post is for you. I’m cutting through many myths about how pork is produced, so you can rest assured you are making the right choices. For this post I interviewed Wanda Patsche, a pig farmer from Minnesota. Aren’t big farms owned by big agriculture companies? Wanda: Family farmers own 97% of pig farms. Some farms are …

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Got Knee Pain? Creatine May Improve Your Pain & Stiffness

If you have knee pain, chances are you may have osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder and it’s the medical term for “wear and tear” on a joint.  Over time, the cushioning between your joints, your cartilage, can break down causing pain, swelling, stiffness and a limited range of motion. The initial treatment regimen for osteoarthritis often involves over the counter pain relievers, physical therapy, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. But, a recent study shed light on the effectiveness …

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