Digestive Wellness
The road to optimal health begins with a strong, healthy digestive system and your body’s ability to detoxify itself from harmful substances. There is truth in the old saying, “You are what you eat,”...
The road to optimal health begins with a strong, healthy digestive system and your body’s ability to detoxify itself from harmful substances. There is truth in the old saying, “You are what you eat,”...
Conn’s disease, also known as Primary Aldosteronism (PA), is an illness of the adrenal glands. It occurs when one or both glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone, which causes patients to retain...
My partner has diabetes. How will this affect our relationship? Your partner may want you to be closely involved with his or her diabetes care, or may want to manage it alone. Discuss with...
Every once in a while, new research findings seem to fly in the face of conventional nutrition wisdom, leaving health-conscious consumers scratching their heads or throwing up their hands. One of the most recent...
IT’S A COLD, dreary winter’s morning after the holidays, and it takes all your strength just to get out of bed, but it’s not just today— you’ve been feeling tired and run-down for more...
THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES of Health compiled results from multiple studies that conclude that higher intake of magnesium is associated not only with decreased risk of coronary heart disease, but with decreased risk of stroke...
HEART DISEASE IS the leading cause of death in the United States, so it’s crucial that people understand the facts. All too often conventional wisdom is way off the mark, say many doctors, and...
Myth “I am less likely to get pregnant because I have Type 2 diabetes” Truth Type 2 diabetes doesn’t affect fertility so if you are not yet menopausal, you are just as likely to...
When Maria was pregnant, her doctor put her on fish oil supplements to boost her baby’s developing brain and nervous system. But Maria didn’t realize how much she herself would benefit from the supplement....
Can I remove the liquid from BiOmega capsules? The primary concern with breaking open BiOmega capsules is that it can be difficult to empty the capsule completely, which may reduce the amount of active...
The key to a flat belly is more than traditional forward-and-back crunches. It’s essential you add rotation to get the sleek waistline of your dreams. Building up the muscles on the side, known as...
Visceral fat is more sensitive to the effects of cortisol, a hormone created when we’re under stress. When cortisol levels rise, visceral fat cells react by trapping fat. Lowering stress (through exercise, meditation, or...
Can my hormones affect my blood glucose level? Yes, during your menstrual cycle, levels of estrogen and progesterone in your body rise and fall, and this can cause your blood glucose level to rise...
New research has discovered that ab flab is unlike the fat in other parts of our bodies. Here’s how to lose it, for good. Don’t avoid avocados because they’re high in fat. They have...
At least 80 percent of us have visible patches of cellulite, usually on our backside and thighs, but also on our breasts, belly and upper arms. For most women, it’s just an inevitable fact...
You’ve heard about family history and the importance it plays in your risk of developing breast cancer. However, there’s not much you can do to change your genetics. What can you do to prevent...
Older adults who eat cereals with high fiber or dark breads may be helping to improve their heart health, shows new research. Researchers from the University of Washington analyzed data from more than 3,500...
I take pills for high blood pressure. Will these affect my diabetes control? Certain medicines that may be prescribed for high blood pressure, including thiazide diuretics such as hydrochlorthiazide, and beta blockers such as...
Would getting a good night’s rest be a dream come true? Making just a few simple changes will help you wake up rested and refreshed. Crazy, overbooked schedules seem like such a fact of...
Insomnia is when you go to bed at a reasonable hour but just can’t nod off because your mind is racing. If you do fall asleep, you wake up after a while and spend...
More than 2 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. About 90 percent of melanomas are triggered by exposure to the ultraviolet radiation from the sun, as are about 65 percent of...
Catching it early is the first step. Thanks to better treatments and antismoking campaigns, the incidence and mortality rates of cancer have been dropping steadily over the past 20 years. More than 200,000 women...
Most kids are lacking in EPA and DHA, the omega-3 essential fatty acids found in fish oil. Considering that these nutrients significantly aid in child development, from the immune system to brain function, it...
Almost any sensible diet will work – if you follow it. Here’s help finding the one that’s right for your lifestyle. And if you need to jumpstart your weight loss for an upcoming event,...
This is a ready-made mixture of the homeopathic flower tinctures of cherry plum, clematis, impatiens, rock rose, and star of Bethlehem. The tincture is useful in many minor or major situations where there is...
Am I more prone to infections because I have diabetes? Simply having diabetes does not make you more prone to common illnesses than anyone else. But if your blood glucose level is consistently high...
The invention of Nautilus exercise equipment revolutionized the way we exercise. Its creator has designed a new system that uses computers instead of scalpels to repair injured backs and knees. Mikaela’s weekly exercises on...
More and more people are using weight training to maintain muscle mass or to strengthen specific areas like the lower back. George has been active all of his 57 years but never thought about...
The same internal drive that athletes demonstrate by training hard and performing well can also get them into trouble. By working too hard over a period of time, they risk an overtraining syndrome that...
We used to think the only way to increase strength was to lift as much weight as possible. Now fitness experts know you don’t have to pump a ton to tone your body. That’s...