You’ve just finished a big meal, and you’re stuffed. You’re thinking of taking a walk or even a stretch before clearing the table, but the thought of just getting out of your chair seems like a challenge. The idea of taking a snooze on the couch seems more and more appealing. Sounds familiar? There’s a […]
The rise of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the western world is no longer being brushed aside. Since the 1970s the incidence of IBD; Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis has skyrocketed; and so has our awareness of the epidemic. Over the past couple of years, various beliefs around digestive disorders have resulted in many different schools […]
Many cannabis consumers know that a little herb is an excellent home remedy for nausea and pain. However, those with serious gastrointestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, may find more benefit with the herb than you might expect. While no large formal trials have been conducted, GI patients are flocking to cannabis by the […]
Diabetes is no simple ailment. As the lifestyle disease has no real cure, the best course of action is prevention, and prevention alone. While the broader diet and lifestyle rules such as maintaining an optimum weight, regular exercise etc all apply, according to research, there are some specific foods that can actually help keep this […]
When your kid’s life is on the line, caregiving is a 24 hour job. What do you do when that job wears you down? It’s 2:14 in the morning and a high-pitched beeping is coming out of an iPhone next to my bed. I groggily stand up, trudge upstairs, and save my son’s life again. My […]
What does it take to disabuse the majority of food consumers that a no or low fat diet is actually unhealthy. There have been conventional cardiologists who’ve recently asserted that we need healthy fats to maintain good cardiovascular health. They have debunked the myth of cholesterol as the cause of clogged arteries and heart attacks […]
Okra, or lady’s fingers, is an annual flowering plant, which is a member of the mallow family. This vegetable has edible green pods and offers a myriad of health benefits. It is especially beneficial in the treatment of diseases and conditions like anemia, diabetes, and asthma. The amazing qualities of this plant come from its […]
New research reveals the mechanisms through which low calorie diets can reverse type 2 diabetes in animals, and if those effects can be transferred over to people, we could have a host of new drug options for treating the chronic condition. Links between type 2 diabetes and diet have been well established – it is triggered when the body […]
Marking November as National Diabetes Month, NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to explain what you need to know about the latest technology to control the symptoms of a deadly disease that affects some 30 million Americans, including a new needle-less glucose monitoring system. (By TODAY with our sponsor Boehringer Ingelheim) Source: […]
Moringa oleifera is an incredibly healthy herb, native to South Asia, which has been traditionally used as a medicine for thousands of years. It is a rich source of antioxidants and offers various health benefits. Both, its leaves, and fruits are edible and can significantly improve your health, as they are high in vitamins and […]