Food choices often take center stage when it comes to controlling diabetes but what about beverage choices? They also can affect blood glucose and your weight. To be able to manage diabetes it involves a balancing act both of what you eat and drink along with adequate physical activity and medication, if needed.
Read MoreMost of us take for granted our kidneys. Unless we’ve been told otherwise, we assume we have two functioning kidneys about the size of a fist doing their day-to-day job of keeping the composition of our blood stable allowing the body to function. These bean-shaped organs work hard at preventing buildup of wastes and extra fluid in the body along with stabilizing electrolytes of sodium, potassium, and phosphate among other duties they do. As long as they are performing as they should, we barely think about the fact of “what if I only had one kidney?”
Read MoreFor all the white wine connoisseurs who love their glass of Chardonnay, it might be time to switch to a red merlot. Recent research has revealed that white wine appears to be associated with increasing melanoma or skin cancer risk.
Read MoreThe burning sensation of heartburn or often used interchangeably with the term acid reflux, is the symptom you feel when acid splashes up and out of the stomach back into the esophagus.
Read MoreYou already know how nutritious the avocado is for you – it’s an excellent source of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins – but we bet you didn't know it can also keep you beautiful.
Read MoreHere are some common cancer myths that have circulated over the years and the real truth behind them:
Read MoreWhen we think of rheumatoid arthritis, we tend to think of pains in the joints, but for many people, it can affect skin, eyes, lungs, heart, blood vessels and many more body systems.
Read MoreAn increasing number of adults are showing similar symptoms to ADD/ADHD because they are simply overstimulated.
Read MoreThose burning, itching, sandpaper-y feelings are not just uncomfortable, they may may be an indication that your eyesight is suffering.
Read MoreHouse plants aren't just about decoration. They provide very real health benefits in both your home and workplace.
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve is just around the corner and everyone loves to bring in the New Year with a traditional toast. At the end of this year, tip your glass to choosing an alcoholic beverage that is still tasty yet not loaded with excess calories.
Read MoreThe “gnashing of teeth” may sound biblical, but it may lead to some very modern day jaw disorders, headaches, damaged teeth and other problems.
Read More“Pulling your hair out” is a clichéd phrase we often use to underscore our frustration over something, but for millions of people, the phrase is no trite hyperbole.
Read MoreVitamin D is unique amongst vitamins. It is the only one that requires sufficient sunlight in order to be synthesized or made within our body.
Read MoreHaving a sore throat can be one of the most painful conditions affecting a common everyday act of our lives – swallowing. Also known as pharyngitis, a sore throat is usually the result of either a viral or bacterial infection.
Read MoreWe’ve all had neck pain at some point in our lives. From cradling a phone between our shoulder and ear, to poor posture or sleeping in an odd position, neck pain is no fun.
Read MoreCold sores and canker sores are not the same thing. It is important to understand they each have their own unique features and treatment methods of making them disappear.
Read MoreNeuropathy, also known as peripheral neuropathy, is a condition that occurs when the peripheral nerves become damaged or is disrupted as is often the case in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Read MoreThe last thing anyone wants is an inflamed, red and crusted-over cold sore on their lip.
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