Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), can have lasting and debilitating effects on individuals. While traditional treatment often involves rest and symptom management, emerging research suggests that combining hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and targeted nutritional supplementation could significantly accelerate recovery. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Concussion Recovery HBOT involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. This increased oxygenation can …
6 Tips for Endurance Runners: Before, During, and After Your Run
If you’re gearing up for the Des Moines Marathon, Des Moines Half Marathon, an Ironman, triathlon, road race, or relay, consider these six tips for using nutrition and specific exercises for before, during, and after your run to help ensure your peak performance and fast recovery. 1. Focus on warm-ups over stretching. Stretching before a run was once believed to …