Thursdays are for Rob and Beth’s weekly check-up with Dr. John Hayes. For this week’s Living and Practicing by Design segment, Dr. John Hayes wanted to discuss the powerful effects of supplements, even helping to reduce pain!
Research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found in fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines, some nuts especially walnuts, chia seeds, edamame and other healthy plants have anti-inflammatory properties that can help alleviate various types of pain. And it’s a myth that you have to eat a lot of fish for adequate dietary Omega 3’s. Some studies now show that functional levels of essential fatty acids may be far better in those on a plant based diet.*
Rob, Beth, and the Doctor all discussed the importance of choosing the best quality supplements, talking to your doctor about this, and how we can all reduce inflammation through our diets and lifestyle choices. You can read Dr. John Hayes’ full blog post here and listen to the interview now: