Omega-3’s

Types of Omega-3's 

There are actually three different types of fatty acids that are referred to as omega-3's: ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), EPA (eicosapentaenoic), and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Omega-3's are "essential" fatty acids, because they are necessary in our bodies for health and must be included in your diet (because our body cannot manufacture them on its own).

Health Benefits

Scientific research indicates that omega-3 fats reduce inflammation in the body, helping to prevent inflammatory diseases like heart disease and arthritis. Besides warding off inflammation, omega-3’s are also essential to your brain, impacting behavior and cognitive function, and are especially necessary during fetal development. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMM), omega-3’s may also:

·         Improve artery health by helping to reduce plaque buildup and blood clots in arteries that lead to the brain.

·         Improve cholesterol by lowering triglycerides and elevating HDL (the good cholesterol) levels. These benefits come primarily from DHA and EPA. Learn more about fats that fight cholesterol.

·         Improve joint health by reducing joint tenderness and stiffness associated with arthritis and osteoarthritis.

·         Improve bone health by positively impacting the body's calcium levels, reducing the incidence of bone loss.

·         Improve mental health by helping to insulate nerve cells in the brain, allowing these nerve cells to better communicate with one another. People who are deficient in omega-3’s may suffer from depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and ADHD.

·         Improve skin health by helping to alleviate symptoms related to skin disorders like acne and psoriasis.

·         Improve bowel health by reducing inflammation of the bowels, helping alleviate symptoms of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

·         Improve lung health by reducing inflammation in diseases like asthma. Improve menstrual health by reducing the pain associated with PMS and menstruation.

·         Help prevent cancer. Colon, breast, and prostate cancers have all been correlated with low intakes of omega-3's.

Sources of Omega-3’s

The three different types of omega-3’s are found in specific types of foods.

·         ALA is found in plant origin foods. The richest source of ALA is flaxseed, but it is also found in hempseed, canola oil, soybeans, soybean oil, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seed oil, linseeds, walnuts, and walnut oil. 

·         DHA is found in seafood, algae, and coldwater fish such as salmon, sardines and albacore tuna.

·         EPA is found in cold-water fish such as salmon, and sardines, as well as cod liver, herring, mackerel, and halibut.

*Note: Fish oil and vegetarian algae supplements are also good sources of EPA, but always consult your health care provider before taking any supplements. Only use fish oil supplements that have been certified to be free of heavy metal contaminants like mercury.

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Feng Wins King of the Mountains Jersey at Taiwan

Champion System Pro Cycling Team's Chun Kai Feng took home top honors in the king of the mountains classification Sunday at the Tour de Taiwan after securing and protecting the jersey since Friday's Stage 5.

Champion System Assistant Director Chris Wherry said he was proud of the team's overall effort to preserve the jersey in a race that saw Zach Bell win Stage 4 and teammate Adiq Othman earn four top five finishes, including fifth on the final stage.

"I am very pleased for the team," Wherry said. "Especially for Zach's stage win and Kai's KOM jersey."

With no categorized climbs on the final stage, a 58-kilometer circuit race through Taipei City, as Feng needed only to finish the race to secure the jersey. When a breakaway failed to materialize, the intermediate sprints turned into field sprints. Othman took third in the first and was runner-up on the second.

Rain started to fall as the peloton hit the final lap, and what looked to be a perfect lead out by Champion System for Fabian Schnaidt was ruined in a crash with two corners to go.

"I'm very bummed at the lost opportunity," Schnaidt said. "I thought I was going to have a great finish."

Hayato Yoshida (Shimano Racing Team) took the win ahead of Benjamin Giraud (Team La Pomme Marsielle). Othman's fifth place added to his fourth on Stage 3, fifth on Stage 5 and third on Stage 6. He finished the race as Champion System's best-placed rider overall in 11th, 47 seconds behind winner Bernard Sulzberger (DRAPAC Cycling).

View original story here: http://www.teamchampionsystem.com/news_detail.php?id=175#.UVC4KBfqnbN

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Chiropractic care during pregnancy

Many women wonder if it is safe during pregnancy.  It is safe and can be beneficial.  During pregnancy a women’s body goes through a lot of changes.

• The abdomen protrudes causing increased curves in the spine. 
• Pelvic changes. 
• Postural adaption.

All of these changes are in preparation for the baby.  To all these changes the women’s body produces hormones such as relaxin.  This relaxes the muscles, arteries, ligaments and joints in the body to help allow the baby to exit easier during the birth.  Unfortunately, when the body is changing the soon to be mother can experience back pain and nausea.  Chiropractic care can help with these symptoms.   

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RecoveryDoc Athlete Tony Thompson Defeats David Price in Astonishing One-Punch Victory

RecoveryDoc Athlete Tony Thompson Defeats David Price in Astonishing One-Punch Victory

Recently back from the World Heavyweight Championship, RecoveryDoc athlete, Tony Thompson defeats David Price in an astonishing one-punch victory.

Thompson won in an astonishing one-punch knockout to Price, who entered the rink unbeaten with 15 starts, with 13 stoppages.

Thompson, a RecoveryDoc athlete has worked with Dr. Rick Rosa for quite some time. In fact, Dr. Rosa has served as Thompson’s official team recovery specialist and cutman in the recent World Heavyweight boxing championship.

Dr. Rosa’s recovery approach is unique and comprehensive. He works with professional athletes— decreasing projected healing time by up to 50 percent. 

After recovery, RecoveryDoc athletes undergo an ongoing preventative program to thwart further injuries. Dr. Rosa will make sure Thompson not only recovers, but he is able to perform better and train harder in preparation for the upcoming fight. 

Dr. Rosa’s Six Pillars of Recovery encompass all aspects of recovery for injuries and training. The Six Pillars include; awareness of state, rest, play, nutrition, physical and psychological – ensuring professional athletes like Thompson, recovers faster and train harder.  Under the RecoveryDoc treatment program, athletes receive a personalized, all encompassing treatment plan based on specific needs. 

To learn more about Dr. Rosa and The Patented Six Pillars of Recovery treatment program visit RecoveryDoc. 

P.S. You can check out the entire article about the fight on ESPN.

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