9 Ways to Manage Your Blood Sugar
Did you know that 50% of truck drivers are facing Type 2 Diabetes? And In the United States, about 1 in 10 Americans have Type 2 diabetes. This lifestyle disease can lead to serious health issues like heart disease and kidney problems, but the good news is it can be prevented, managed and even reversed! […]
Prostate Health- it’s a Guy Thing
Prostate disease, including cancer, is a risk for all men. One in eight men in the US, will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Six in ten prostate cancers occur in men over the age of 65. Age is a factor, along with race/ethnicity and lifestyle factors. Prostate cancer accounts for about 15% […]
Men’s Health: Essential Tips for Prioritizing Wellness
June is Men’s Health Month; a time to raise awareness of preventable health problems and promote early detection and treatment of disease by encouraging men to seek regular medical advice and put healthy lifestyle habits into play to improve their overall health and wellbeing. When compared to men, women tend to visit the doctor more […]
8 Ways to Help Prevent a Cold
Remember your cold from last winter-the congested, runny nose, headache, sore, scratchy throat, and intolerable cough that lasted for 10 days? With over 200 different viruses responsible for the common cold, and the contagious nature of the affliction, it’s no wonder that there will be over 2 billion colds suffered this winter. Take steps now […]
Gout is a Common Form of Inflammatory Arthritis
Gout is a painful inflammatory form of arthritis, that affects more than 9 million Americans. Gout usually impacts one joint in the lower leg -often the big toe or the ankles, but it can also strike at the knee, elbow, hands and wrist. Gout is caused by excess uric acid (hyperuricemia) that forms painful crystals […]
Belly Fat- the Most Dangerous Kind of Fat
While we don’t like the fat on our thighs or our butts, it is much less of a risk factor when compared to belly fat. Belly fat includes visceral fat, which is different than subcutaneous fat, stored right below the skin. Visceral fat is stored deep in the belly and surrounds vital organs like the […]
Preventing Kidney Stones
The incidence of kidney stones is rising in the US so it is important to live a healthy lifestyle to help prevent kidney stones. According to the National Kidney Foundation, half a million people go to the emergency room, every year, for kidney stones. One in ten in the US will have a kidney stone […]
Your Liver and Your Life
Think liver, think life. Did you know two of the most common risk factors for liver disease are diabetes and obesity? Because these are so prevalent, the American Liver Foundation has launched a new awareness campaign to help people determine their risk, especially for fatty liver disease. To listen to this blog as audio please […]