How to boost Immune System?
Over time, we have caused tremendous harm to our immune system. Day in and day out, we have potentially risked our lives by being so casual with our health choices. But still, is it possible to leverage some of this burden and thus make our immune system stronger? what if we incorporate some healthy habits […]
Boost Metabolism in Natural Ways
The metabolic process involves a complex network of hormones and enzymes that not only convert food into fuel, but also affect how efficiently you burn that fuel. How fast you burn calories is influenced by your age (metabolism naturally slows about 5% per decade after age 40); your gender (men generally burn more calories at […]
Thyroid Goiter and Thyroid Nodules
What Is Goiter? The term goiter refers to any situation where your thyroid gland has become abnormally enlarged. A normal thyroid thyroid gland weighs about an ounce and is not visible externally. But with goiter, the thyroid enlarges enough so that the change is detectable by ultrasound or x- rays, and in some cases, your […]
High and Low TSH Thyroid Levels
Your thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone. When it functions properly, your thyroid is part of a feedback loop with your pituitary gland that involves several key steps. 1. First, your pituitary senses the level of thyroid hormone that the thyroid has released into the bloodstream. 2. Your pituitary then releases a special messenger hormone, known […]
Exercises for Diabetes Patients
If you have diabetes, exercise will help you lower blood sugar and lose weight. These tips will help you find a workout plan that works for you. Aerobic exercise Aerobic exercise helps your body use insulin better. It makes your heart and bones strong, relieves stress, improves blood circulation, and reduces your risk for heart […]
Diabetes: Diagnosis and Treatment
Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism, the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. How Do I Know If I Have Diabetes? Your doctor may suspect you have diabetes if you have some risk factors for diabetes, or […]
Artificial Sweeteners and Diabetes
It is possible to eat sweets when you have diabetes. But when you’re trying to satisfy your sweet tooth, it can be hard to know what to reach for at the grocery store (sugar-free this or low-calorie that). So, use this primer to help you choose wisely. The Sweet Facts When you’re comparing sweeteners, keep […]