It’s often said that stress is a silent killer—but what exactly is stress? It’s the physical and chemical reaction that our body starts when it believes it’s under attack. When we sense danger—either real or imagined—the body’s defenses get activated in a rapid, automatic process known as the fight-or-flight response. Fight or flight is not […]
Over 30 million Americans live with osteoarthritis. It is now the number one cause of disability in the United States1,2. Osteoarthritis is the wear and tear of the joints that happens over time (and usually affects older individuals). Those who suffer from osteoarthritis may have one or more of the following symptoms: Pain This is […]
When you’re pregnant, you’re likely to hear a lot of strange myths, funny anecdotes, and advice that may sound downright odd. Most of these things are amusing, some give conflicting opinions, and other bits of information are just plain false. With that said, here is a quick look at some of the more popular pregnancy […]
Be kind to all of your joints— but be especially kind your knees. Our knees are one of the most vulnerable joints in our bodies. When you consider that every step we take puts the equivalent of 1½ times our entire body weight on each of our knee joints then protecting them becomes even more […]
We developed Forte Fracture to help you heal after a break. Forte Joint to support your joints and protect from disease. Forte Pre-Op and Post-Op to prepare you for surgery and help you have a strong recovery. Forte Prenatal to care for you and your baby. Our brains are powerful. They control everything our bodies […]
Pregnancy hormones. In short, they are crazy. The changes to your body and hormones during pregnancy can sometimes be strange. Of course, pregnancy comes with its perks: an excuse to wear sweats 24/7, you can pretty much get out of anything you want to, and you have a cute little person growing inside of you. […]
When you think of someone who takes supplements, you might not think of yourself. You may think of the elderly next door neighbor who takes bone and joint supplements or your sister-in-law who takes prenatal supplements or your co-worker who takes every vitamin on the market. But what about you? Do you need that extra […]
Joint pain is a young man’s game and an old man’s pain. Anyone can suffer from it. Although joint pain can be a difficult condition to live with, its presence shouldn’t stop you from doing the things that you love. This includes traveling. So whether you’re going on a road trip to visit the kids […]
A fracture can happen to anyone. But athletes are especially susceptible. In fact, 10% of all athlete injuries are fractures—and they can take up to nine weeks to heal. A fracture occurs when a bone cracks or breaks. A fracture is typically either an open or closed fracture. The difference? An open fracture is a clean […]
Surgery nerves. They are to be expected. Especially if it is a major surgery. The reality is, you will probably be nervous before your surgery. But surgery does not have to be scary—don’t let it cause you panic. Don’t worry yourself by googling surgery horror stories. Instead, focus on what you can do to have […]
If you are asking yourself this question, the answer is most likely: now. If you fit into any of these categories, you should be taking a prenatal supplement: Not trying to get pregnant but want to someday Trying to conceive Already pregnant Been pregnant before and want to be pregnant in the future On a […]
If you’re thinking of starting a family now, a few weeks from now, or even a few months from now, it’s never too early to prepare for childbirth. The months leading up to pregnancy can be a stressful time, but there are a couple things you can start doing today to give yourself the best […]