Whether you have been advised to lose weight for health reasons or simply wish to shed a few pounds for summer, meal replacement shakes often form part of a diet plan. Most people can pick from any brand to suit their taste or budget, but if you suffer from diabetes the choices are rather more …
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Have you heard of bone broth? It’s starting to become the next health food craze. What does this weird soup have to offer? According to bone broth fans, Grandma may have been right when she said it was cure-all for any and all illnesses. To be honest, it sounded a bit disgusting to me at …
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Have you thought about juicing to improve your overall health? Juicing can be a very effective way to take in plenty of the vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals from fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. If you suffer from diabetes, however, whether juicing is a healthy option or not becomes a slightly more complex question. The dietary restrictions associated …
They can strike at any time, with only the slightest warning of a sniffle or sneeze. I’m speaking, of course, about colds. I’ve been nursing one myself here recently, and have been nose deep (pun intended) in research about what causes this extremely common illness. While I don’t feel awful, I want to know how …
High blood pressure is a common and very scary condition. According to the American Heart Association, it currently affects over 80 million Americans and has some pretty serious and often fatal consequences. What’s most frightening is the fact that it usually has no symptoms. This is why I want to take some time today to tell …
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Growing up in the 70s, my dad’s health was never at the forefront of his mind. When I was younger I didn’t approve of his smoking, drinking or unhealthy eating but I also didn’t truly understand the real repercussions of the behavior at that point. I knew it was “bad”, but didn’t know how serious …
I’ve been watching my mother suffer from arthritis for years. It’s been so painful to see her cringe, struggle and say goodbye to some of her favorite things. Seeing her made me take action and figure out how we could reduce or eliminate her symptoms so she could live the rest of her life happy …
If you’re a woman, chances are you’ve had a UTI (urinary tract infection) at some point in your life. If you’re extra unlucky like my mom, you could suffer from them several times a year. Of course men can get UTIs too but the chances for women are much higher due to our physiology. Some …
If you’ve ever had hemorrhoids (also known as “piles”) you know how uncomfortable and worrisome they can be. If you haven’t had them yet, chances are you might develop them at some time in the future. Up to 75 percent of adults in Europe and North America experience hemorrhoids at some point in their lives. …
You’ve probably never heard of H. Pylori, but two thirds of the world’s population are infected with it! (source) I was unlucky – I started to notice the symptoms of a stomach ulcer developing in my early 20s. I thought it was a result of the stress of my university studies but my doctor told …