The answer is probably YES. In fact, most Minnesotans need to supplement. The basics…. Vitamin D is fat soluble which means it can be stored Vitamin do is produced endogenously, so it is technically a vitamin, some consider it to be a hormone Vitamin D acts as a co-factor for various cell functions We get […]
ChondroRelief: November Supplement of the Month
Supplement of the Month: Chondro-Relief Our supplement of the month for November is Chondro-Relief! Chondro-Relief is a high quality form of glucosamine chondroitin and is extremely helpful for stiffness and joint pain related to osteoarthritis. Many people as they age start noticing more stiffness and joint pain because the cartilage (the tissue that provides cushion […]
Staying healthy this cold and flu season
Staying healthy during cold and flu season Staying healthy and avoiding the cold and flu is a challenge as we enter these months of cooler weather. Why do people get sick more often in the winter? Although a few theories exist, we actually don’t know why people tend to get sick more often during the […]
Supplement of the month: Myocalm
Supplement of the month: Myocalm and Myocalm Plus Myocalm is a supplement I frequently recommend to patients; it is by far the most popular supplement at our clinic. Being that we are a chiropractic clinic we see predominantly musculoskeletal issues—many of which can be improved with Myocalm. I’ll discuss the different components of Myocalm which […]
Calcium: not just for bones
Calcium: Not just for bones! When most people hear calcium they usually think, “Calcium! I need that for my bones… better drink my milk.” Most of us have been told all of our lives that we need to drink our milk to grow strong and be healthy, now this post isn’t about whether dairy is […]
Should I be taking CoQ10?
CoQ10, what a great supplement! It is an antioxidant that is vital for muscle maintenance, as it helps cells grow and stay healthy. It is also important for heart health, as the heart is a muscle itself! There is even research being done to determine if CoQ10 can help with migraines! Have you heard the […]
A St. Paul Chiropractor’s take on the Science of Supplements
A Brief Rant on Supplements In graduate school I took a course titled, “The Science of Supplements,” and being that I had a lot of doubts about supplementation, I was not looking forward to sitting through a class on the subject. My doubts about supplements came from seeing other health care providers use and overuse […]
April Supplement of the Month: Glycogenics
A Wonderful Way to B When I think about explaining the benefits of B Vitamins, it is hard to know where to begin. B Vitamins are necessary for multiple processes in your body. B Vitamins are especially essential for cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic, and gynecological and reproductive health. Most B vitamins work as coenzymes which allow […]
March Supplement of the Month: Sinus Relief!
February Supplement of the Month– CoQ10!
By Dr. Brittany Schmidt What is CoQ10? CoQ10 is a co-enzyme that is necessary for every living cell. This vitamin-like substance is fat soluble and naturally occurring in the body, but can also be found in foods like meats, seafood’s, and leafy green vegetables. CoQ10 is a cofactor for many mechanisms and processes in the […]