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Why is my VO2 Max Going Down? 


VO2 Max reflects how efficiently your body uses oxygen during exercise.  It’s one of the strongest indicators of your aerobic fitness, endurance, and even life expectancy.   If your VO2 Max is dropping, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re out of shape. But it usually means something has changed. In this article, I’ll break down why your…

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5 Ways to Improve Your VO2 Max Without Running


VO2 max (maximal oxygen uptake) might sound like something straight out of an Olympic training manual. But you don’t need to be a pro athlete to boost it, or benefit from it. It’s one of the best markers of your overall fitness and long-term health. And no, improving it doesn’t mean you have to become…

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Finding the Right Fit: A Guide to Weight-Loss Peptides


At Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness, Dr. Renee Young and her team have spent years helping patients unlock better health through the power of peptide therapy. If you’ve heard of Ozempic, Wegovy, or HCG peptides, you’ve already brushed up against the world of weight-loss peptides. But there’s a lot more to know beyond the buzzwords…

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Prolozone™ Therapy: A Natural Path to Chronic Pain Relief


Chronic pain is life-altering. Ongoing pain can make you feel miserable all the time and reduce your capacity for pleasure. It changes your relationships, your work performance, and your mobility. While there are many approaches to pain management, many of these come with problems of their own. Prolozone therapy for chronic pain is different. A…

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What is VO2max Testing? Learn the Secrets of Your Metabolism and Health


When it comes to optimizing your physical fitness and understanding your body’s capabilities, VO2 max testing is the gold standard. At Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness, we offer this advanced exercise prescription to help you gain deeper insights into your cardiorespiratory fitness, oxygen consumption, and overall health. Whether you’re a seasoned endurance athlete or someone…

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Five Reasons You Need NutrEval Testing


As someone wise once said, “knowledge is power.” And really, your health is no exception to that rule. So when it comes to figuring out why you haven’t been feeling as well as you used to, why would you settle for anything less than the most thorough diagnostics and most talented diagnosticians possible? Without having…

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