Cooking doesn’t reduce nutritional quality of tomatoes
I have some other patients that have asked about the benefits of a raw food diet, and while there are many benefits, there are a few drawbacks to a completely raw food diet. The reality is that some foods actually have higher nutritional value if they are cooked versus eaten raw. Tomatoes are a prime…
Fish Oil Decreases Lung Inflammation in Athletes With Asthma
I tend to get a lot of questions from athletic patients with asthma asking about possible alternative treatments outside of using their inhalers. One key component of the proper management of asthma is reducing airway inflammation, especially since their is more data showing that asthmatics may demonstrate chronic changes along the bronchial lining of the lungs. One additive treatment…
Back pain improves with yoga
If you’ve ever wondered if back pain improves with yoga, a study out of Boston might have your answer. Researchers at Boston University found that 12 weeks of hiatha yoga had a significant improvement in low back pain compared to patients that continued traditional treatment for their low back pain. The study was recently published…
PRP – Platelet-Rich Plasma in the News
Tiger Woods and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) This article originally appeared on my old website TriathlonDoctor.com in 2009 PRP or platelet-rich plasma injections was a hot topic recently. with the continued 24-7 media cycle and the fact that I’ve had several calls and inquiries from reporters about the possibility of Tiger Woods using performance-enhancing drugs,…
