Healing Explored: Nurturing Your Recovery + Wellness

Combat Muscle Loss During Surgery: Tips for Faster Recovery

When it comes to surgery recovery, most people focus on the immediate steps—hospital stays, medications, and resting. However, one crucial aspect often overlooked is muscle preservation. Research shows that even a short period of bed rest can lead to significant muscle loss, impacting strength, metabolic health, and recovery outcomes.

Exciting News: Mend Selected as a Quarterfinalist for Emerging Innovation at hlth!

We are thrilled to announce that Mend has been selected as a quarterfinalist for the Emerging Innovation category at this year's hlth conference! 

Transforming Health with Clinical Nutrition: Insights from Dr. Wischmeyer

At Mend, we're passionate about the life-changing potential of nutrition. The research we share isn't just informative—it can save lives, reduce complications, and cut unnecessary costs.

Seasonal Produce in August: A Regional Guide for the United States

Control Glucose: A Clinically Proven Approach to Blood Sugar Regulation and Metabolic Health

In contemporary dietary patterns, managing blood glucose levels has become a critical need for the American people. The challenge is due to the prevalent consumption of high-carbohydrate foods.

The Crucial Role of Muscle Maintenance in Daily Life

When we think about people with muscles, our minds often fill with images of athletes, bodybuilders, and fitness enthusiasts. However, the importance of maintaining muscle mass extends far beyond the gym or looking good.

The Benefits of Leucine: the Benefits and Where to Find it

Leucine, one of the nine essential amino acids, plays a crucial role in maintaining health and well-being. The keyword here is essential. 

Celebrating July’s Peak Produce: Cucumber, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Tomato, and Avocado

Testimony From A Former Active Duty Special Operations Warrior

Up until that point I had never heard of Mend, but when a special operations dietitian with a PhD recommends something, you would be wise to listen. I bought a couple of jugs. 

Welcome Dr. Peter Ramsey of OrthoSC

Mend is excited to welcome Dr. Peter Ramsey of OrthoSC, who will integrate Upgraid by Mend into his practice to enhance patient care. This collaboration aims to provide patients with holistic, science-based perioperative support, improving recovery and overall wellness.

Maintaining Health After Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

Recovering from surgery is just the beginning of your journey back to optimal health. Having surgery is an excellent reason to pause and contemplate what your long-term health goals are, even outside of issues related to surgery.

10 Foods in Peak Season During June

June marks the beginning of summer in North America, and with sunnier longer days comes a slew of vibrant produce.