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Stem Cell Therapy

  The Current Stem Cell Therapy What Makes a Stem Cell? (1:04 – 6:50) Mature athletes take interest in stem cell and its potential to improve health. There are three qualities that qualify something as a stem cell. A stem cell should be able to self-renew and this is where a cell divides in an asymmetrical division. Every time a cell divides, one of the cells will have the exact properties of the original cell and have the ability to differentiate itself from a particular tissue. When a tissue is injured, damaged, or have lost cells, these cells will renew the tissue that they populate. This eBook is based on Dr. Joy Kong’s Scottsdale 3/8/2018 Lecture on Current Stem Cell … [Read more...]

Dr. Bates Discusses Importance of Getting Proper Diagnosis for Injuries

In their first ever "Ask the Doc" event, PRO TO COL Sports System talks to Dr. Darryl Bates, a doctor of family medicine and sports medicine. They discussed the importance of proper diagnosis and getting the right treatment for any type of injury. This is yet another great video for mature athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Sports and Holistic Medicine First, Dr. Bates provides a background of his practice. According to him, he wasn't into conventional medicine because his aim is to provide his patients with holistic medicine. This prompted him to study Chinese medicine and practiced it for a long time. After his stint with Chinese medicine, he returned to family medicine, delivering lots … [Read more...]

Can We Break a 2 Hour Marathon?

Can We Break a 2 Hour Marathon?

Here is some interesting news for mature athletes who are interested in marathons and long-distance running. Early this year, elite runners Eliud Kipchoge, Zersenay Tadese, and Lelisa Desisa became the first to try running a sub-two-hour marathon in Italy. In order to accomplish their goal and break the two-hour threshold, the trio must maintain an average pace of 13.1 miles per hour.  To put this lofty goal in perspective, the current world record is 2:02:57 (or 12.786 miles per hour). For these elite athletes, who wore a highly customized (and highly controversial) pair of Nike shoes for the challenge, completing a marathon in less than two hours is doable. After all, their bodies … [Read more...]

Why 5 Reps Builds Strength Physiologically

Why 5 Reps Builds Strength Physiologically

Improving your strength is a great way to enhance your physicality. For example, many experts believe that it is the secret to improving your speed if you're a professional runner. But whether you're a competitive runner, a mature athlete, or just a simple fitness enthusiast, you'd certainly want to become stronger. It can do wonders for your health and body. So if you're doing strength training, what is the recommended number of repetitions you should make so you can get the best results possible? If you're going to look it up online, you'll be confused because there are a lot of different opinions on this matter. Some say it is three reps, while others believe it is six or higher. … [Read more...]

Why It’s a Bad Idea to Take NSAIDs for Body Pain

Why It’s a Bad Idea to Take NSAIDs for Body Pain

  Do you sometimes wake up to a numb or tingling feeling in your joints? Is bending over or kneeling to pick up stuff on the ground sometimes painful for you? Don't worry, you're not alone. Body aches and pains are common among people who are getting on in age, mature athletes included. How NSAIDSs Work to Block Pain To relieve pain caused by conditions such as arthritis, headaches, and a range of physical injuries, most people usually take NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Often prescribed for chronic pain, these drugs can be easily purchased over-the-counter at the local pharmacy. NSAIDs work by preventing the body from producing prostaglandin. … [Read more...]

Why You Need Fish Oil with Evan Demarco

Why You Need Fish Oil with Evan Demarco

For practitioners of mixed martial arts and BJJ, there’s always a conscious effort to improve one’s diet. Not only is proper diet essential to fuel activities—it’s also crucial to keep the body healthy and functioning. It’s easy to get the macronutrients right. As for micronutrients, that’s another story and that’s where fish oils come in. Everybody knows we should be taking fish oils. Many mature athletes take them because they're supposed to be "healthy." But in reality, nobody knows exactly why. Or how. Well, everyone, except Evan DeMarco maybe. In this podcast episode, the Shrugged Collective features Evan as guest. A published author and public speaker, he is an expert when it … [Read more...]

30 Day Blood Sugar Challenge

Athlete’s Corner

Are You Guilty of Chronic Cardio? Myth or Fact

Many mature athletes believe that doing cardio is the key to being healthy. Because cardio exercises … [Read More...]

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Chocolate Milk as a Post-Workout Drink? Why Not!

When we say "chocolate milk," it brings images of our childhood. After all, it's quite common for … [Read More...]

How to Solve Muscle Cramping

Muscle cramps and spasms are very annoying. One moment you’re fine and enjoying your life and the … [Read More...]

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We Have Your Back

Custom Clinic HQ Has Your Back in These Trying Times The United States is in the midst of a period of unprecedented uncertainty. As health care prices continue to soar and as we face changes and a possible instability, it is understandable that many of us are worried what will happen if we or our loved ones will require medical attention. Amid this bleak scenario, what can patients and physicians do to avoid getting abused by a medical system that prioritizes politics instead of the health and well-being of the citizens? The answer is simple: not doing what they have done for decades, … [Read More...]