What’s Really Causing Your Digestive Issues? Watch television for more than 15 minutes and it’s obvious: Americans are plagued with digestive issues. Bloating, nausea, gas, diarrhea, heartburn … you name it, there’s a prescription or over-the-counter medication just for you. But don’t run to your nearest drug store just yet. Often times, these man-made remedies…
Don’t Use Band-Aids For Hormonal Conditions You know your body better than anyone else, so it’s frustrating when you know something is wrong only to have a primary care physician tell you “it’s nothing” or “it’s normal.” To be dismissed when you’re trying to take care of your body is not just insulting, it could…
There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep. When we sleep, our body rejuvenates itself; muscles repair, the brain consolidates memories, hormones that regulate growth and appetite are released, and our energy is restored. When we don’t get sufficient sleep, we are more likely to make mistakes, get into accidents, and overeat. Those who are sleep-deprived…
The thyroid gland, a small, butterfly shaped structure on the front side of your throat, is inescapably connected to the rest of your body. Those with thyroid conditions, namely hypothyroidism, suffer from a number of side effects that prevent them from enjoying a healthy life. The problem is that thyroid conditions are underdiagnosed; instead of…
More often than not, the reason people decide to lose weight is to look better. Losing weight for any reason is great if you’re packing extra pounds, but the problem comes when we think in absolutes: “Why bother? I’ll never look like … ” Even if you can’t immediately have a six-pack to rival Dwayne…
It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is already here. It seems like just yesterday we were enjoying summer vacation, and now time-treasured family Thanksgiving recipes are being unearthed, holiday cards are being thoughtfully penned, and New Year’s Eve plans are being made. The holidays provide a wonderful opportunity to spend time with loved…
October ushers in the holiday season with Halloween. It is usually at this time that we begin to relax our diets and indulge in more treats; we can hide the harmful effects with bulky sweaters, right? Maybe, but weight gain isn’t the only ill-effect of sugar consumption. There are many ways that added sugar affects…
