Everyone has their theories on what causes constipation. Some people have the belief that certain foods are “constipating” or that if you don’t have a daily bowel movement you are technically constipated. The common and various misconceptions that persist among the general public on this topic only adds to the burden of the discomfort of constipation.
Read MoreBefore you know it summer will be here and that means a lot more skin will be on display. Now is the time to begin revitalizing and renewing our skin that has been covered up all winter and one way is by eating certain foods.
Read MoreHas fatigue been dragging you down, making life seem incredibly hard? Does the thought of doing daily necessities such as paying bills or doing laundry make you weary just thinking about it?
Read MoreSoda sales have taken a nose dive in recent years as people are looking for beverages containing less sugar. It looks like a possible new beverage fad and thirst quencher has arrived ready to take soda’s place– plant waters. These beverages made from extracts of fruits, vegetables, grains, grasses, and various plant parts such as leaves and even rinds, are making a splash in the water world of drinks.
Read MoreIf you are one of the estimated 20% of Americans who experience symptoms of regurgitation of gastric acid or sour contents in the mouth, difficult or painful swallowing, chest pain, a chronic cough, bad breath or a feeling like something is stuck in your throat that occurs more than twice a week, there is a good chance it is more than just heartburn. It is likely to be a more serious form of heartburn called gastroesophageal reflux disease or simply known as GERD.
Read MoreYour blood cholesterol numbers are important to know as they are a way of assessing or evaluating your future risk of heart disease. One number to pay attention to is your “bad” or LDL cholesterol.
Read MoreSurely your friends and family will be supportive cheering you on in your weight loss efforts every step of the way, right? For some people that is true, but for others, these supposedly supportive individuals may actually be doing things sabotaging your weight loss goals. If may not necessarily be intentional, but there are subtle hints that they really kind of like you as already you are. There could be underlying currents of jealously, worry over the fact you may change in personality, or maybe they would like to lose weight themselves but lack motivation to do so wishing you would get off this weight loss kick.
Read MoreType in “How to lose weight” and page after page of all sorts of weight loss articles pop up. Some will contain valuable, scientifically-based advice that can provide the information you are looking for. But then there are the rest – the ones providing bad advice on weight loss that is questionable at best and is not based on any actual science.
Read MoreKids love their screen time. But more than 3 hours a day could be harming their health by possibly increasing their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Read MoreThe term metabolic syndrome is used a lot within the medical community. But as a patient, what exactly does it mean? Think of metabolic syndrome sort of like a doctor telling you of a condition you have that if you don’t make certain lifestyle changes, than there will be serious health consequences in the future.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered “what is the fountain of youth?” Is it found in a bottle of skin cream, eating just the right foods or obtaining sufficient sleep each night? Even though all those things can certainly help in the quest for eternal youthfulness, probably one of the best known explanations is staying active throughout our lives.
Read MoreThe spontaneous act of dropping pounds unintentionally may seem like a dream for many but not for those who are not deliberately trying to lose weight. Anytime a person’s weight goes down without trying, it could be a sign of something more serious and should be addressed by a doctor. The sooner a person with unintended weight loss sees their doctor, the quicker they can figure out why weight loss is occurring and then work on getting back to a healthy weight.
Read MoreUreteroscopy may not be the most familiar procedure many of us know of but if you are having a urinary tract problem, it may be a necessary plan of action to treat whatever the concern is.
Read MoreNothing beats an all-day long surplus of energy. Wait a minute, did you say you don’t experience that – ever? Don’t worry – there happens to be a surplus of supplements claiming to fulfill the promise of relieving fatigue and providing a shot of an energy boost. But before you head out the door to go spend good hard-earned money on their supposed guarantee, here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreAnyone who has ever attempted weight loss has also attempted to find some way to boost or speed up the rate at which they burn calories. Metabolism, defined as the sum of all physical and chemical changes taking place in living cells in order to maintain life, can either make or break our ability to be successful at weight loss. Think of your body like an engine with your metabolism the rate at which your engine runs. By making a few adjustments, you can cause your engine to rev up a little higher burning a few extra calories.
Read MoreNothing beats the ability to look in the mirror and accept yourself as you are. The ability to say, “Hey I look good. I like my current weight as I feel healthy and full of energy.” Yet how many people say this to themselves - particularly women?
Read MoreThe last thing you want to do when attempting weight loss is to have to do it all over again if you gain the weight back. Think about it. You put in all that time and effort losing pounds. Then when you reach your goal, suddenly you find yourself going back in reverse with the scale creeping back up again.
Read MoreWalk into any pharmacy, grocery store, or giant retail store, head to the section selling supplements and there will be plenty of supplement makers marketing pills for split and brittle nails. Many of us – up to 20% - at one time or another have had nails that may be weaker than we like and most of us are familiar with vitamin/mineral supplements promising to cure that.
Read MoreBefore you rush out to buy apple cider vinegar believing it can “do it all,” take a deep breath and think it through. Regarded by some as a natural miracle cure for just about anything from soothing a sore throat, reducing your blood sugar, fighting cancer, preventing heartburn , banishing belly fat or removing warts, how can one product live up to that reputation and what does science say.
Read MoreMuscle loss does not have to be inevitable. Consistent weight training for both men and women is important to helping building and maintaining muscle mass.
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