Happy thoughts for Happy Hormones
/
Believe it or not, we have real happy hormones. On top of that, there are actually ways to construct your meals to be rich in mood-enhancing hormones.
Read More
YOUR CARE
Tips to get your blood pressure down to 120
/
Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. To lower your blood pressure, you need to eat a diet that includes whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products. It is key to limit or avoid foods that contain saturated fat and cholesterol.
Read MoreDo you have Prediabetes?
/
Prediabetes means an indication that you are on the path to developing diabetes. Having prediabetes means that your blood sugar level is higher than normal, but still below the threshold for having full blown type 2 diabetes.
Read MoreTips to deal with stress
/
Stress can take a serious toll on someone’s physical and emotional health. Even more so, chronic stress can lead to more serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions. The good news is there are ways to prevent and manage stress. This involves avoiding the triggers that cause you stress.
Read MoreHow to get better sleep
/
Limit what you eat and drink before bed. Do not go to bed hungry or when your stomach feels too full. Eat dinner a couple of hours before going to be. Be careful not to drink too much of anything before bed so that you’re not waking up often in the middle of the night to use the bathroom.
Read MoreSee a Urologist if you have any of these problems
/
Kidney pain or mass. If you are experiencing abdominal pain, your primary care doctor may refer you to have a CT scan or an ultrasound. While the scan may or may not show what is causing the pain, it can identify if there is a mass on the kidney.
Read MoreAnaphylaxis: An Allergic Reaction
/
Anaphylaxis is a type of allergic reaction. It may occur after coming into contact with something you are allergic too such as peanuts. The allergic reaction can happen very quickly and can be potentially life-threatening.
Read MorePrebiotics vs. Probiotics
/
Paying attention to your gut health is one of the most important (and often overlooked) things you can do for your health. Currently, a lot of research has been done around the micro-biome and apparently a happy microbiome is the secret to good health. The key to understanding this very important part of our body is prebiotics vs. probiotics.
Read More5 Ways to Get More Vitamin D
/
Vitamin D is arguably the most important vitamin you could take. Vitamin D is actually a hormone; it's not even a vitamin and it affects our entire body. Whenever, you feel fatigued or little energy - it's quite possible you're Vitamin D levels are low. A vitamin D deficiency occurs when the level of vitamin D in your body is too low.
Read MoreCaring For Your Skin 101
/
We all want to bask in the fountain of youth for as long as we can, but both men and women shouldn't resort to anti-aging products as the first line of defense. The skin care industry generates $2 billion each year but it's important to design your routine, personalized to you. Dry, oily, acne and more, caring for your skin needs to be based on your skin type.
Read MoreLaughter Really is the Best Medicine
/
Laughter is the best medicine. It is an excellent way to relieve stress. It not only lowers blood pressure and the risk of heart disease, but by moving your facial muscles and smiling, the hormonal changes that occur within the brain results in a happy mood. Laughter also produces physical changes that are healthy for the body.
Read MoreE. Coli Infection: What Americans Need to Know
/
E. coli stands for Escherichia coli. It is a type of bacteria that usually resides within our intestines. Most types of E. coli bacteria do not cause much harm, or may cause a few symptoms such as diarrhea. However, there are some types of E. coli can be much more serious and cause severe symptoms.
Read MoreRelax and Refresh: 2 At-Home Massage Techniques
/
Massages can work to reduce muscle soreness and even speed up recovery time from an injury. But not everyone can afford a fancy masseuse or even has the time to make an appointment. But in the evenings when you feel those subtle or not-so-subtle aches and pains what can you do? There are actually two key ways to improve your recovery using simple massage therapy techniques.
Read MoreFacts about Triglycerides
/
Triglycerides are compounds that provide our bodies with energy for metabolism. Triglycerides are the main type of fat in the body. They are also the most common that we eat. Triglycerides are the compounds that develop and are stored as fat in the body. A triglyceride contains three fatty acids, which are broken down in the small intestine in order to be absorbed.
Read MoreYour Hormones Could Be Making You Tired
/
Do you feel tired all the time? Well this could that you simply need more sleep but it could also be an indication that you have Adrenal Fatigue. This is a collection of signs and symptoms that mean your adrenal glands aren't working properly due to chronic stress.
Read MoreDo you have high blood pressure?
/
High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. It is a condition that causes high pressure within the arteries of the body. The arteries are responsible for carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Our blood pressure is measured by two numbers: systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. The systolic pressure is the top number which measures the pressure when the heart beats. The diastolic pressure is the bottom number and measures the pressure when the heart is at rest in between beats. A normal blood pressure is 120/80, while 139/89 is considered pre-hypertension, and 140/90 or above is considered high blood pressure.
Read More5 NUTRIENTS YOU MAY BE LACKING
/
Vitamin B6
- Your body needs vitamin B6 for more than 100 different enzyme reactions in the body, and it's needed during pregnancy for normal fetal brain development.
- If you are low on vitamin B6, you may have a higher risk of colon and other cancer, notice itchy rashes or cracks at the corners of your mouth, or feel depressed.
- Try getting essential nutrients from food before you take supplements.
- B6 is found in tuna, salmon, chicken, turkey, and ground beef
How to lower your blood pressure
/
A new study suggests that it may be best to treat patients that are considered prehypertension (which means between the range of 120 to 140) in order to bring their systolic blood pressure down to 120. The findings come from a large study conducted by the National Institutes of Health. In the past, doctors have often only treated patients whose systolic blood pressure was about 140. 140 is the number that officially declares a person having high blood pressure. The reason the systolic number is of importance is because it is a better indicator of a stroke or heart attack.
Read MoreBe PROACTIVE if diagnosed with prediabetes
/
What do you know about prediabetes? If you or a loved one is diagnosed with this, you want to be as educated as you can so as to prevent type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is a condition in which the blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as full-blown type 2 diabetes. It’s estimated 79 million Americans have prediabetes and it is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. If it is not diagnosed it most likely will go on to develop into type 2 diabetes. Currently, about half of all American adults have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.
Read MoreAggressively Lowering Blood Pressure Saves Lives, Study Finds
/
Cutting blood pressure below the currently recommended target can significantly reduce the rate of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure and deaths. The findings come from the largest study ever conducted to examine whether reducing systolic blood pressure below the currently recommended goal would be beneficial.
Read More