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[vc_row css_animation="element_from_fade" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="center" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" padding_bottom="0" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1533794039349{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]  Collagen: A Clinical Look at Hair and Skin Health [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type="row" type="grid" text_align="left" css_animation="" background_color="#ffffff" css=".vc_custom_1534244134279{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}"][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1534244647194{margin-top: -10% !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}"][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="59856" img_size="full" alignment="center" qode_css_animation="" qode_hover_animation="zoom_in" css=".vc_custom_1711317031733{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Collagen and Aging Skin  The skin comprises three layers: epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. The dermis is the largest of the three skin layers and contains a high amount of collagen.  The skin's collagen structure may degrade or accumulate abnormally during aging or exposure to certain environmental factors, including UV light....

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="single-content-row" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_single_image image="45271" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space height="40px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index="" el_class="single-content-row btns-row"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="37673" onclick="custom_link" qode_css_animation="" link="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-by-designs/id1571460217"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="26741" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" qode_css_animation="" link="https://open.spotify.com/show/7FbqGbIWcs2KeahoJoWRn3"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="26742" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" qode_css_animation="" link="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzk4OTMxLnJzcw=="][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4"][button size="small" icon="fa-youtube-play" target="_blank" hover_type="default" text="you tube" link="https://youtu.be/4EBaDmzON4U" button_id="youtube-button"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index="" el_class="single-content-row podcast-single"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="40px"][vc_column_text]< [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In this episode, integrative physiotherapist Jesse Soopaya joins us to discuss the use of nutraceuticals in physiotherapy. From discussing the contribution of nutrition and diet on the musculoskeletal system to exploring specific issues such as lower back pain, sports-related injuries, muscle-related...

[vc_row css_animation="element_from_fade" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="center" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" padding_bottom="0" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1533794039349{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Skin Health, Nutraceuticals, and Healthy Aging [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type="row" type="grid" text_align="left" css_animation="" background_color="#ffffff" css=".vc_custom_1534244134279{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}"][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1534244647194{margin-top: -10% !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}"][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="45819" img_size="full" alignment="center" qode_css_animation="" qode_hover_animation="zoom_in" css=".vc_custom_1681868397949{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Age-related changes to skin health have been linked in recent research with cellular senescence. Cellular senescence refers to a process in which specific cells may become resistant to apoptosis after becoming stressed or damaged, undergo irreversible replicative arrest, and have increased metabolic activity. It is a potential driver of many processes leading to age-related...

[vc_row css_animation="element_from_fade" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="center" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" padding_bottom="0" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1533794039349{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Collagen Peptides Effect on Skeletal Muscle Signalling Post-Exercise [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type="row" type="grid" text_align="left" css_animation="" background_color="#ffffff" css=".vc_custom_1534244134279{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}"][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1534244647194{margin-top: -10% !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}"][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="38152" img_size="full" alignment="center" qode_css_animation="" qode_hover_animation="zoom_in" css=".vc_custom_1663222144424{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Collagen consists of 30% of the total protein in the human body. Collagen is essential for the extracellular matrix of muscles and tendons and muscle force transmission, flexibility, and adaptability. Collagen peptides have a unique amino acid composition, including hydroxyproline, glycine, and proline (approximately 12%, 22%, and 13%,...

[vc_row css_animation="element_from_fade" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="center" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" padding_bottom="0" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1533794039349{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1652662963368{padding-bottom: 15% !important;}"] The Latest on the Health-supportive Role of Cordyceps [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type="row" type="grid" text_align="left" css_animation="" background_color="#ffffff" css=".vc_custom_1534244134279{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}"][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1534244647194{margin-top: -10% !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="32894" img_size="full" alignment="center" qode_css_animation="" qode_hover_animation="zoom_in" css=".vc_custom_1652662086113{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}"][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text] Cordyceps is a genus containing numerous species of medicinal mushrooms Cordyceps have been traditionally used in Chinese and Tibetan medicine and have been the subject of many research studies for their potential to support human health.  Cordyceps have been shown in research to support immune health,...

[vc_row css_animation="element_from_fade" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="center" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" padding_bottom="0" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1533794039349{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1649643588536{padding-bottom: 15% !important;}"] Curcumin Supports Antioxidant Status through the Nrf2 Pathway     [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type="row" type="grid" text_align="left" css_animation="" background_color="#ffffff" css=".vc_custom_1534244134279{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}"][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1534244647194{margin-top: -10% !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="31734" img_size="full" alignment="center" qode_css_animation="" qode_hover_animation="zoom_in" css=".vc_custom_1649804422425{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Curcumin, a polyphenol found in turmeric, has a long culinary and medicinal use history. Recent research has investigated its potential to help various chronic conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders, and depression.  These conditions have also been linked to chronic inflammation and...

[vc_row css_animation="element_from_fade" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="center" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" padding_bottom="0" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1533794039349{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Beneficial Effects of Curcumin Supplementation on Sports Performance   [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type="row" type="grid" text_align="left" css_animation="" background_color="#ffffff" css=".vc_custom_1534244134279{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}"][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1534244647194{margin-top: -10% !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="31732" img_size="full" alignment="center" qode_css_animation="" qode_hover_animation="zoom_in" css=".vc_custom_1649804340598{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Only a few natural products have demonstrated extensive protective properties, such as Curcumin derived from the turmeric root.  Turmeric has three main bioactive components: Curcumin, desmethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin. These curcuminoids have many biological effects, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tumour, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties. Effects of Curcumin supplementation for humans on Sports...

[vc_row css_animation="element_from_fade" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="center" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" padding_bottom="0" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1533794039349{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1649640669513{padding-bottom: 15% !important;}"] The Role of Curcumin on Vitamin D Levels in Dysmenorrhea   [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type="row" type="grid" text_align="left" css_animation="" background_color="#ffffff" css=".vc_custom_1534244134279{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}"][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1534244647194{margin-top: -10% !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="31730" img_size="full" alignment="center" qode_css_animation="" qode_hover_animation="zoom_in" css=".vc_custom_1649804257410{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Dysmenorrhea is characterized by the painful pelvic cramping associated with menstruation. It is one of the most common causes of pelvic pain and the most prevalent gynecological problem. The pathophysiology of dysmenorrhea is not fully understood. However, recent research has explored the role of nutritional status in the...

[vc_row css_animation="element_from_fade" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="center" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" padding_bottom="0" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1533794039349{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1649638317437{padding-bottom: 15% !important;}"] Does PEA Support a Normal Pain Response?   [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type="row" type="grid" text_align="left" css_animation="" background_color="#ffffff" css=".vc_custom_1534244134279{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}"][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1534244647194{margin-top: -10% !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="31728" img_size="full" alignment="center" qode_css_animation="" qode_hover_animation="zoom_in" css=".vc_custom_1649804123929{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text] Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is an endogenous endocannabinoid receptor agonist and naturally occurring fatty acid amide in the N-acylethanolamines family.  As an autocoid local injury antagonist amide, it plays a role in lipid metabolism, nociceptor inhibition, and downregulation of inflammation. These actions have led to researchers looking into its potential...

[vc_row css_animation="element_from_fade" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="center" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" padding_bottom="0" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1533794039349{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1646967088612{padding-bottom: 15% !important;}"] New Study Finds Link Between Sarcopenia and Type 2 Diabetes [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type="row" type="grid" text_align="left" css_animation="" background_color="#ffffff" css=".vc_custom_1534244134279{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}"][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1534244647194{margin-top: -10% !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="30575" img_size="full" alignment="center" qode_css_animation="" qode_hover_animation="zoom_in" css=".vc_custom_1646967132625{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Sarcopenia is the atrophy of skeletal muscle that increases with advancing age. Older adults, especially the elderly, are at a much higher risk of sarcopenia, as muscle mass and strength begin to decline in our 30s steadily. Nearly 50% of an individual’s...

[vc_row css_animation="element_from_fade" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="center" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" padding_bottom="0" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1533794039349{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1646965925869{padding-bottom: 15% !important;}"] Long-term Study Explores Potential Influence of Collagen Supplementation on Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type="row" type="grid" text_align="left" css_animation="" background_color="#ffffff" css=".vc_custom_1534244134279{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}"][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1534244647194{margin-top: -10% !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="30572" img_size="full" alignment="center" qode_css_animation="" qode_hover_animation="zoom_in" css=".vc_custom_1646965962136{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Imbalances in bone metabolism with osteopenia and osteoporosis can reduce mineralization, bone stability loss, and increased fracture risk. The incidence of osteoporosis among all women is approximately 34%, occurring predominantly in postmenopausal women.  Collagen and Bone Health  Supplementation with collagen has been a subject...

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