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The term might feel obscure to anyone who’s never experienced it before, but those of us who have suffered from brain fog understand the intense impact it can have on a person. Getting through it can be frustrating enough, but when the cause is unclear, we might find ourselves desperate for answers as days grind on and on and we find ourselves unable to function. Pinpointing the source is important...
June 20, 2022
Potassium, an essential electrolyte, is vital to human health. It controls the body’s muscles, nerves and heart function. Having too little potassium is called -hypokalemia- while having high blood levels is referred to as hyperkalemia. Both of these conditions can be dangerous, but few realize how hyperkalemia can affect our health. Common Symptoms of Hyperkalemia - A routine blood test called a basic...
June 10, 2022
Sugar consumption has risen to an all time high. The average American eats somewhere around 20 teaspoons of sugar every day (estimates vary, depending on which study is consulted); this translates to about -66 pounds of added sugar per year. However, some people are consuming much more than that, maybe even twice as much. Some Starbucks' drinks may have as much as 25 teaspoons of sugar in one drink,...
April 8, 2022
How much do we know about our personal health risks? While overall health can vary greatly between people, women are at particular risk for 5 serious health conditions. Luckily, there are proactive steps we can take to reduce our chances of joining their statistics. Women are at particular risk for heart disease, breast cancer, lung disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and complications from diabetes. By...
February 20, 2022
For over two centuries, people have used vinegar for its health benefits. It’s long been celebrated for its - antimicrobial properties - , with claims it can combat skin infections, fight ear and throat infections, and disinfect around the home. Now, enthusiasts are using apple cider vinegar to help with diabetes and aid in weight loss. But how safe and effective is it, really? - Apple cider vinegar...
February 8, 2022
The first avocado may have been eaten by a Mayan Princess and was considered "The Fruit of Royalty." You've heard it time and time again, "Avocados are a superfood!" And you do not have to be a member of a royal family to eat them. Even fast food restaurants like Subway have jumped on board (Yes, sorry. Subway is a fast food restaurant). Pre-mashed avocado at fast food restaurants often contains manufactured...
November 12, 2021
Type 2 diabetes is a serious issue that has become more and more prevalent over the last century. Diabetes - affects the body’s ability to produce insulin and, in turn, metabolize sugar. This can have implications that range from annoying, to serious, to deadly. If not properly cared for, diabetes can lead to a number of more severe issues. These include - nephropathy - that can lead to kidney failure,...
November 8, 2021
For anyone diagnosed as prediabetic, reducing the risk of developing diabetes is incredibly important. But if you've ever been there then you may have experienced the way that some doctors hand out the diagnosis and offer very little guidance. Fortunately, there are a number of steps we might take to reduce our risk of becoming diabetic. Here are four important ones. 1. A Modest Weight Drop Makes a...
July 14, 2021
We’ve learned a lot about the bacteria and other microbes that reside in the human gut, and the more we find out, the more we understand how important they are to our health. Experts have only begun to catalog the many species that call our bodies home, and they’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to identifying which strains are beneficial and which cause disease. Recently, studies have...
May 10, 2021
A handful of high-risk groups, including those with diabetes, need to be especially cautious about avoiding this pandemic. Doctors have been aware of the connection, but it’s taken them some time to figure out exactly why diabetes is such a risk factor for severe COVID-19 complications. But researchers believe the biggest reasons may include higher risks of cytokine storms, blood clotting and a few...
March 5, 2021
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