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Macronutrients, or macros, are essential nutrients the body needs in large quantities to remain healthy. Macronutrients provide the body with energy, help prevent disease, and allow the body to function correctly. There are three main types of macronutrients: proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.1 Greens First Healthy Living Kit combines all three macronutrients as Greens First, Dream Protein, and Omega-3 850 capsules …

Join Greens First®’s Dr. Don Hayes, DC and MeyerDC’s Matt Kraft on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. EST for a FREE 1-hour Zoom webinar, The pH Paradox – The Importance of Alkaline Nutrition.* We all know healthy eating is important…especially getting adequate fruits, veggies and other “healthy” foods…ever wondered why?* Overview During this seminar, we’ll discuss: Difference between …

The Global Omega-3 Status Map from “Progress in Lipid Research” published by ScienceDirect.com shows low levels of Omega-3s for most of the world.1 Virtually all people in the Western World have very low levels of Omega-3s, with an Omega-3 Index at or below 4%. A normal Omega-3 Index is considered to be between 8% and 12%. The only way to …

Greens First® PRO was among the first brands in the U.S.A. to recognize plant-based Ahiflower® seed oil’s unique fatty acid composition and its connection to maintaining the musculoskeletal system in a more pro-resolving state. Chiropractic therapy has recently published clinical evidence tying reduced lower back pain (LBP) in both acute and chronic patients with reducing circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-6 …

Most patients never think of the acid/alkaline balance of their blood, but a proper pH is a crucial aspect of overall health. Many doctors stress the importance of reducing acidity and increasing alkalinity with an alkaline diet because a balanced pH helps protect us from the inside out. Disease and disorder, they say, cannot take root in a body whose …

There are many reasons to consume green tea and moringa, so I thought I would list out the most popular evidence-based ones. Everyone is familiar with green tea but not so much with moringa. Moringa comes from a tree that is often nicknamed the Horseradish Tree because of the sharp flavor. Moringa is known to have many medicinal uses and …

Getting enough protein is crucial for our patient’s overall health. It helps their body repair cells and make new ones, and it’s particularly important for growth and development in children, teens, and patients who are pregnant.  What Is Vegan Protein Powder? There are dozens of different types of protein that can end up in protein powder. Powders typically consist of …

  Join Greens First®’s Dr. Don Hayes, DC and MeyerDC’s Matt Kraft on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. EST for a FREE 1-hour Zoom webinar, Nutritional Support for the Intervertebral Discs and Patients with Degenerative Disc Disease.* Overview During this seminar, we’ll discuss: Exciting new research revealing the strong connection between Omega-3 and the Health of Intervertebral Discs* …

Early in my chiropractic career, I had a number of patients, who saw me for neck and back pain, list on their intake form that they had seen their physician for the same problem, and as part of their examination also discovered they had stomach bleeding. I thought, was this a coincidence or was there a connection between their back …

Conditions involving joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and discomfort, such as arthritis, often pose a challenge for healthcare professionals in recommending a routine physical activity program due to the ongoing pain, fatigue, changes in functional abilities, and also mood disturbances often experienced by these patients. Yet, research clearly shows that physical activity, particularly aerobic exercise, such as Urban Poling, may enhance …