Posts by Susan Tanner MD
The Weekend Warrior’s Secret Weapon
With longer workdays and increased work pressures, it can be difficult to find time to exercise throughout a busy work week. And it’s pretty normal to look forward to an active fun-filled weekend. After all, that’s what inspired the famous acronym TGIF. But when some people are inactive during the week and then too active…
Read MoreAthletic Performance and Supplementation
Beyond the Basics for the Professional and Competitive There are many supplements touted as helping with performance, endurance, and energy. Some of these are truly based on sound biochemistry and cell biology. In my previous article, Sports Nutrition Basics, I gave tips benefiting everyone. For those of you who would like to take it to the next…
Read MoreWho Needs Collagen (and why)?
Who Needs Collagen? From face creams, to bone broth, to a multitude of pills, collagen products have been touted all over the internet and television ads as the wonder supplement. But what is it, who needs it, and what form is best? Collagen is a protein made by the human body, but its composition is quite unique. …
Read MoreSports Nutrition Basics
Looking to amp up your exercise program? Synergize your dietary plan for amazing results!
Read MoreSleep Affects Everything!
Too often we take for granted the fact that our bodies can function on little or poor quality sleep without taking into consideration what is happening, and not to our benefit! Sleep is not only a time of rest but also a time for resetting hormones, allowing brainwave patterns to settle into a restorative pattern,…
Read MoreBranched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) and Their Role In Fitness
What are BCAAs? Do I need them? Find out here!
Read MoreKlean Athlete program
EVERYTHING YOU NEED, NOTHING YOU DON’T. A healthy athlete is a better athlete, plain and simple. Designed for everyday use, the Foundation products are designed to help athletes maintain optimal health and perform at their best. These are the basics. The Foundation category includes Klean Multivitamin™ to enhance overall micronutrient intake, Klean Omega™ for joint…
Read MoreVitamin And Mineral Absorption – A Solution!
Many things can affect the effectiveness of how well nutrients are absorbed from the “gut”. ( By the way, we use the term gut to refer to the inner lining of the small intestine where the majority of nutrient absorption occurs, not to the size of the belly!) Absorption may be impaired by a number…
Read MoreMy Recipe for Bone Broth
So much more than soup for the soul, bone broth is a wonderful source of both protein and collagen, which is a healing source for joints, connective tissues, and the lining of the GI tract. Just remember, that in order for collagen to be properly broken down and utilized, it needs to be combined with…
Read MoreINJURIES!
Whether a seasoned athlete or a weekend warrior, we all have inadvertently hurt ourselves along the way. Even minor injuries have the ability to derail a fitness program if not handled properly from the get-go. Perception is also part of the challenge: some people have enormously high pain thresholds and have been encouraged to push…
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