How Cold Weather Affects Your Blood Sugar and Diabetes
With diabetes, self-management is an elemental portion of the illness. Many people may not realize how in the winter weather, their management needs extra attention. It is vital to understand how the cold conditions outside can affect insulin demand and supply inside the body. For many people, cold weather elevates how much insulin a person […]
Treating Diabetes With A Healthy Diet And Specialized Treatments
In 2010, approximately 215,000 Americans under the age of 20 were living with either Type I or Type II diabetes, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Diabetes is characterized by high blood glucose or sugar levels. Glucose comes from the foods you consume on a daily basis. The amount of glucose […]
Feel Exhausted? Your Body Needs You to Consume These Foods
When life leaves you to feel exhausted, you may rely on energy drinks to function. This may seem like the easiest solution, but after the effects wear off, the crash can leave you more exhausted. A few simple changes to your diet could be your solution. A healthy diet will energize you. If you always […]
All You Need To Know About Vitamin K
The family of vitamin K can be categorized into two groups of vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) and vitamin K2 (Menaquinones) molecules which comprise of MK-4 and MK-7 respectively. Vitamin K can help you with many significant functions in your body. For instance, it can help you to maintain your blood vessels, keep your bones healthy, and […]
The Health Benefits of Turmeric
You are probably familiar with the yellow coloring and curry flavor of turmeric. What you might not know, however, is that it is one of the most powerful ingredients for fighting disease. Included in the top list of disease-fighting herbs with garlic, ginseng, ginger and cinnamon, turmeric is widely researched for medical use. The Curcuma […]
Science Backed Health Benefits of Walnuts
Walnuts are healthy and are recommended for personal consumptions. Different studies have proven the numerous health benefits of walnuts, which help to prevent and control various chronic diseases. They can be consumed as snacks or being added as a salad. Daily consumption of walnuts provides the body with essential vitamins and minerals known as plethora, […]
Support Your Brain With Lifestyle Changes
We live in a time where issues of the brain are becoming more and more prominent. Part of this is due to the fact that research is giving us more and more insight into brain function. The second piece is that we know more and more about the various factors that a healthy brain plays […]
These Leaves Can Fight Cholesterol, Diabetes and Triglycerides
Many people around the world are struggling to fight cholesterol, diabetes and triglycerides fluctuations. It is paramount to maintain healthy levels by ensuring that you are consuming healthy diets and adopting an active lifestyle. The good news is that there are many plants and herbs that have medicinal benefits that can help fight these conditions. […]
Visceral Fat Versus Subcutaneous Fat: Understanding The Differences And Its Implications For You
Weight loss is something that everyone is concerned about at one point in their lives since we all have that innate desire to look our best. Most people know that visceral fat is unhealthy in many ways. Not only does body fat make you more self-conscious of your body when you go out in public but […]
27 Warning Signs Of INSULIN RESISTANCE Everyone Should Be Aware Of
You might not be losing weight because of insulin resistance. When your muscles, fat, and liver cells are not responding properly to insulin, glucose absorption from the bloodstream becomes compromised. For glucose to enter into the cells, your body demands higher levels of insulin. We will look at top pointers of insulin resistance that may […]
This Is What Happened To A 5-Year-Old Girl Who’s Already Consumed 1460 Sodas In Her Short Lifetime
This Is What Happened To A 5-Year-Old Girl Who’s Already Consumed 1460 Sodas In Her Short Lifetime Type 2 diabetes is a devastating illness that affects millions of Americans. Roughly 27 million individuals who live in the United States have this chronic condition. This ailment influences how the body processes glucose. When people have this […]
Can Your Medications Be Responsible For Your Weight Gain ?
Can Your Medications Be Responsible For Your Weight Gain? It is no secret that obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. In fact, approximately 70 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. Unfortunately, many prescription medications, including those used to treat obesity-related conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, may actually cause […]
This Is Why You Feel Sleepy After You Eat!
This Is Why You Feel Sleepy After You Eat! Ever wonder why after eating a big meal you become sleepy? Well most people eating a high-starch carb rich meal like Thanksgiving dinner go into a condition known as “carb coma.” While this is usually a normal condition after eating meals, this state becomes amplified exponentially […]
10 Interesting Facts About Metabolism (And How To Improve It To Lose Weight)
By Osha Key If you’re carrying some extra pounds and having a hard time losing them, a sluggish metabolism could be one of the reasons why. Here are the 10 interesting facts about metabolism that will help you understand it better, plus find ways to improve it. FACT #1 Basal metabolic rate (BMR) accounts for […]
Prevent Diabetes Complications By Following These 8 Tips
Prevent Diabetes Complications By Following These 8 Tips Diabetes is a condition whose seriousness is measured by its potential health consequences. Its long-term effects include heart and kidney disease and vision disorders. If you suffer from diabetes, here are eight tips to follow that can help reduce the possibility of such complications. 1. One of […]
Prediabetes Symptoms and Treatments
Prediabetes Symptoms and Treatments: Signs of Prediabetes You Shouldn’t Ignore! People with prediabetes have glucose levels that are higher than normal but not high enough yet to indicate diabetes. It was formerly known as borderline diabetes. Most people with prediabetes don’t have any symptoms, but they are considered to be at high risk for developing […]
Top 25 Reasons to Use Coconut Oil
This is a great quick-look poster with a few of the many things you can do with that coconut oil you bought that’s just sitting around. It is not appropriate for high-heat cooking, other than that, at my house we use it for everything. Oil pulling, teeth brushing, hair frizz, baking, sauteing, nail fungus, dandruff, […]