Rachele Wright, ARNP Rachele Wright, ARNP

Behind Omega 3’s: Sources, Supplements, & Benefits

Omega 3 Fatty Acids are an essential part of good nutrition, but it can be challenging to consume adequate amounts. Here we explore the benefits, sources, and best supplements to ensure you optimize your Omega 3 levels for your long-term health.

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What is Inflammation Telling You?

Inflammation is a naturally occurring process in our body. It is one of our body’s first lines of defense against infections, toxins, allergies, and injuries. It can often be seen physically as bruising or swelling, which is typically referred to as acute inflammation, and is an important part of the healing process. But what about inflammation we cannot see, inside our blood vessels, fat cells, or brain?

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What's the Link between ACE Inhibitors, ARB Medications, and COVID-19?

By now, I am sure most of you have heard something about ACEi’s (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor) and ARB’s (angiotensin II receptor blockers) with their link to COVID-19. Both of these classes of medications are very widely used all over the world to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), cardiovascular disease, and slow the progression of kidney disease. They are very well tolerated by most people and often have great results with lowering blood pressure.

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