Foods for Healthy Joints Having healthy joints can sometimes be a great benefit that is oftentimes overlooked. Considering how important joints are for the activities we carry out every day, … Continue reading →

Magnesium Might be the Answer Magnesium is a star nutrient that should be part of everyone’s diet. This mineral has many roles in different processes inside the body. Therefore, a … Continue reading →

Food & Sports: Minerals and Vitamins for Athletes Having a balanced diet rich in nutrients is essential for the performance of athletes. Just like having a regular training schedule, getting … Continue reading →

The Importance of Calcium The reasons why bones are important are countless. It is essential that we have healthy bones to develop day to day activities knowing we can rely … Continue reading →

The Link between Weight and Orthopedic Risks Maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise is one of the best ways you can live a longer life … Continue reading →

Our Number One Villain When it comes to medicine, nothing beats preventive medicine; however, for orthopedic doctors works a little bit different since they handle, among other things, trauma caused … Continue reading →

Do You Need Vitamin and Mineral Supplements? Part 2 In our constant effort here at Dr Mead’s office we always strive to bring you great health, sports medicine and orthopedic related … Continue reading →

Do you need Vitamin and Mineral Supplements? 8 Items on Your Checklist to Evaluate Vitamins and minerals have different roles in our bodies. A proper mixed of them must be … Continue reading →

Sports Medicine and Nutrition: Caffeine Caffeine is a drug that is used all over the world, usually for its stimulant effects. Caffeine increases alertness, lowers the perceived exertion of exercise … Continue reading →

Nutrition: Antioxidants | Naples Sports Medicine Antioxidants are compounds that prevent and repair damage cells caused by pollution, sunlight and normal body processes. These elements cause oxidation in our body, … Continue reading →