2 Supplements to Help Stop Inflammation

by Terry Perry

If you are bothered by the pain of inflammation in your joints a supplement contain glucoseamine and chondroiten can help rebuild some of the damaged cartilage and decrease inflammation and swelling. Capraflex™ is an ideal remedy for swollen painful and inflamed joints. Adding phytonutrients and antioxidants from fruit and vegetables is an excellent way to include anti-inflammatory foods in your eating. CapraGreens™ [...]

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Top 6 Foods that Cause Inflammation

by Terry Perry

Last week, we laid the foundation for understanding the importance and dangers of inflammation. This week we are going to look at the top 6 foods that cause a pro-inflammatory response. Eating to Decrease Inflammation When you eat, your body produces substances called prostaglandins from nutrients in your food. These substances can be either inflammatory [...]

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Inflammation Explained

by Terry Perry

If you’ve ever been stung by a bee, sprained your ankle, or suffered from a runny nose as the result of the common cold or an allergy, then you have encountered inflammation.  Inflammation is your body’s reaction to irritation, injury, or infection.  Inflammation is the way your body protects itself and begins the process of [...]

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Ironman World Championship Video Coverage

by Mt. Capra

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ben Greenfield for a short pre-race interview just hours before his Ironman race in Kona, Hawaii. We discussed a variety of topics from pre-race nutrition/training, to helpful tips on lessening exercise induced damage. Ben shares some secrets of training embraced by the greats such as Dave Scott [...]

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Ironman World Championship – A Photo Journal

by Mt. Capra

As many of you know, last weekend my wife, Elizabeth, and I were in Kona Hawaii for the Ironman World Championship. Kona is where the best of the best come together to complete in the worlds toughest sporting event; 2.4 miles of swimming in open water, 112 miles of biking in 120+ heat, and 26.2 [...]

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Mt. Capra is Headed for Ironman 2010 World Championships in Kona Hawaii!

by Mt. Capra

We’re pretty excited at Mt. Capra these days. One of the major athletes we sponsor, Ben Greenfield, has been invited to race in the most coveted triathlon race in the world. The Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. This is the kind of race that tens of thousands of athletes compete for each year and [...]

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5 Fruits and Vegetables High in Potassium.

by Joe Stout

Fruits and vegetables are one of the best sources for getting heart-healthy potassium. Because potassium is found naturally in fruits and vegetables, it is highly absorbable and can be used by the body in a variety of ways. Potassium is a mineral and electrolyte that regulates blood pressure as well as muscle function. Symptoms of [...]

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Vitamin Water Lawsuit

by Joe Stout

So the folks over at Vitamin Water aka Glacéau aka Coca Cola must be shaking in their sugar laden boots over the lawsuit brought against them by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The CSPI has filed the lawsuit over a year ago and is claiming that the company made deceptive advertising claims [...]

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Benefits of Goat Milk vs. Cow Milk

by Dr. Thomas Cooke

By Dr. Thomas Cooke D.O.

“Milk, it does a body good.” This was the marketing mantra employed by the cow industry in the 1980’s to boost interest in cow’s milk. The campaign was wildly successful and as a result, The Dairy Farmers of America have reported sales topping 11 billion dollars in 2007. But does the overwhelming popularity of cow’s milk in the United States signify that it really is the best?

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Enzyme’s Explained

by Joe Stout

In the vast universe of nutrition, knowledge is often assumed. Some fall into the habit of simply spewing nutrition “buzz words” or phrases without proper understanding or appreciation for the topic at hand. With this in mind, let’s define both an enzyme and its function…

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