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You may not have diabetes. But here’s something everyone eating foods from the standard western diet should know. Millions of people are now considered “pre-diabetic” — just about to succumb to type 2 diabetes, or even suffering from pancreatic inflammation (pancreatitis) which can lead to diabetes. So here’s a short list of foods you can eat to protect your pancreas and avoid pancreatitis and diabetes. Olive oil and fish. Your pancreas…
In the world of nutritional health, grains have become a hot topic of discussion. But is this long-time staple of the food pyramid getting a bum rap? Quite possibly: recent research shows a substance found in much-maligned whole grains may be beneficial to your immune system. By now, you’ve probably read about some of the problems gluten (found in wheat, barley and rye) can cause. Gluten is most problematic to…
If you have painful inflammation of the digestive tract and you have difficulty processing foods, no one needs to tell you any more about the problems a condition like Crohn’s disease can be. What you might like to hear is what can help. Broccoli and plantain A study now shows that broccoli and plantain may help curb Crohn’s. One of the key stages in the development of Crohn’s is invasion of the…
It’s no secret that obesity is a major health challenge today and one that has grown steadily over the past years. But why are we heavier today than we were three decades ago? At one time, experts thought the cause of overweight/obesity was simple: too many calories consumed plus a sedentary lifestyle equaled excess weight. However, the reasons behind being overweight or obese are more involved than that. Of course,…
One simple activity can exert a tremendous influence over your health, lowering your risk of Alzheimer’s, protecting your heart, defending against cancer, decreasing your risk of disability, controlling your weight and increasing your life expectancy. Scientific research proves the health-power of this activity, but most people don’t seem to understand how much it can improve their lives. This incredible activity is … walking. It’s so good for you, the CDC…
Next time you see your doctor about aches and pains, be very careful if he hands you a prescription for painkillers and says “take two of these and call me in the morning.” There’s a chance you may not wake up. Well-meaning doctors are putting patient’s lives at risk every day by prescribing powerful opioid-based painkillers to treat discomfort caused by underlying conditions. A big part of the problem is…
Last night my family and I watched an episode of “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition.” We find these type of shows heart-warming and inspiring, sometimes frustrating, as we root for the participants working hard toward lifestyle changes needed to lose weight, get fit, and transform their lives. On this particular episode, a man in his thirties had been 500 lbs and was ashamed of his body, had never had a…
It’s been a few years now since vaping came on the scene. Now in full swing many people hail it as the “safe way to smoke,” or an aid to kick the nasty cigarette habit. But e-cigarettes may not be as clean and safe as some think… The latest report following several that are busting the vape bubble, claims that data shows e-cigarettes are toxic to human airways, suppress immune…
By now you know the benefits of moving your body — walking, lifting weights, yard work, swimming and anything that gets your blood moving. But what you may not know is that the strength of your quadriceps muscle in particular can help your brain the most. And you can get the benefits now, without having to exercise regularly for months or years. Just one 20-minute session of simple leg exercises…
With all of the stresses of today’s modern world, depression is unfortunately becoming a common household word for many people in this country and abroad. With the onset of the cold winter months, many people also struggle with seasonal depression, or “winter blues” — known as Seasonal Affective Disorder. Depression can be caused by any number of factors, such as chronic stress, inactivity, hormone or neurotransmitter imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, medication…