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Whether you are recovering from surgery or fighting a nagging injury, there are several remedies to naturally promote healing and recovery. These tips are also wise to incorporate as preventative measures before surgery as well as before an injury strikes. [Please note, regarding surgery recovery: any alternative healing therapies should be cleared with your physician to ensure there will be no harmful interactions with your existing post-op treatments.] 1. Probiotics + Fiber Probiotics (“good bacteria”) provide well-documented immune-boosting benefits. Most people are aware of these benefits, but fewer are aware that for probiotics to do their job, they need their...

Glucosamine and chondroitin are supplements popularly used for treating the pain andinflammation associated with arthritis. But what are glucosamine and chondroitin? And do they really help?Glucosamine is a naturally occurring compound found in healthy cartilage and in the fluid around our joints; it is vital for building cartilage. As we age, our naturally occurringglucosamine levels can go down, thus the frequent suggestion of taking some form ofglucosamine as a dietary supplement. Glucosamine can come in different forms, but most studies that have examined the health benefits when used as a dietary supplement have focused on glucosamine sulfate. To make a...

HISTORY OF THE GREEN-LIPPED MUSSEL What in the world is a Green-lipped Mussel? This little shellfish with the funny name has been enjoyed for centuries as a traditional food of the New Zealand coast dwelling Maori people. Cooked in earth ovens, dried and preserved, or simply eaten raw, Green-lipped Mussels are a centuries-old, nutritious delicacy. But today we know its benefits reach far beyond the historical menu. Found only in the clean coastal waters of New Zealand, the Green-lipped Mussel hit the radar of NASA scientists in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s during their search for natural cancer-fighting treatments....

  Technyflex® Canine Premium Joint Supplement, the highest quality New Zealand Greenlipped Mussel supplement, is now available in the United States. Dog lovers in New Zealand and Australia have long known about the power of Technyflex® to fight the painful symptoms joint disease. The Greenlipped Mussel can only be found in one place—the pristine waters of New Zealand. Because the mussels used to make Technyflex® are grown and harvested under the strictest standards of quality and purity, you can be assured your dog will benefit from the anti-inflammatory power of the Greenlipped Mussel without additives or preservatives. Naturally high in...