Who Gives the Best Nutritional Advice?
What you eat has become more important than ever before. It isn't that nutrition wasn't important in, say, the 1800s or the 1600s or even 3,000 years ago. It's just that the circumstances have changed regarding what we eat. Not only have meal choices changed but the motivation and strategies behi...
5 Things Secretly Making You Fat
Without question, one of the biggest battles everyone is fighting today is the "Battle of the Bulge"--no, not the German offensive against the Allies in December of 1944 but, rather, the fight to keep excessive fat from our bodies. This battle isn't just about "looking good" but, more importantly...
How to Get Better Emergency Room Care
IntroductionAt one point or another, you will probably need to go or be taken to the Emergency Room (ER). While experts would agree that in most cases you should preferably be seen by your primary care doctor instead of using the ER, you may not have a choice in the matter, especially if you, say...
When Should You Consult a Gastroenterologist?
INTRODUCTION A gastroenterologist specializes in infirmities and complications involving the gastrointestinal tract—i.e., the intestines, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, liver, colon and rectum. Their extensive training includes 5 additional years of education in gastroenterology and internal medi...
10 Things That Age People Faster
While it is normal for people to age as they get older, it is not normal to be the victim of premature aging. This can happen when people are (because of bad decisions or through harmful environmental factors) exposed to harmful things unnecessarily. The human body is a wonderfully created piece ...