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The first line of defense to stopping knee pain in the obese is to lose weight. While weight loss may provide some relief, how you lose the weight plays a major role in whether or not knee cartilage further disintegrates.
In his book, "Hope Never Dies: How 20 Late-Stage and Terminal Cancer Patients Beat the Odds" Rick Shapiro shines a bright ray of hope into the dark world of cancer through the words of those who have emerged onto the other side alive. He interviewed 20 cancer survivors with both late-stage and terminal diagnoses and compiled their stories to show the world that a cancer diagnosis doesn't have to be a death sentence because these patients beat the odds.
Chronic arthritis is bothersome and painful, but nature has a trick up her sleeve when it comes to ending pain so you can have your life back.
Nurses who went vegan reported having better health since eliminating animal products from their diet. They also lost weight and reported have more energy. Body changes after going vegan were reported to be positive and health promoting.
After Thanksgiving rolls around the much-anticipated turkey and fixings become a refrigerator burden. In my family, we found ourselves staring at containers of turkey, gravy, and mashed potato. In this article, I will share my secret to decadent, dairy-free mashed potatoes and a Turkey Shepherd's Pie recipe so tasty it will make you thankful you had leftovers to spare!
After a comparative review of twelve popular diets, the vegan diet is the most effective of all weight loss diets, yielding significant weight loss results and health benefits.
If you really want to lose the weight, you need both a change in eating habits and regular intense physical activity.
GRAChIE, Georgia's Regional Academic Community Health Information Exchange joined Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative (SHIEC) as a member. Not everyone understands health information exchanges (HIEs) and we at eMaxHealth want to share with our readers what they are and what benefits they have for the patients and providers.
An eye opening survey recently found retirees are more prone to spend time finding the best deal for buying groceries than they do choosing health insurance. Shopping for insurance, for some, is worse than you might imagine according to a representative sampling survey of Medicare recipients.
More and more people are going vegan every year for ethical and health reasons. However, it is one thing to declare you're "going vegan", but another to vegan responsibly. Which vegan are you?
Many ancient cultures have relied on herbal teas for nourishment, healing, and comfort. Herbal teas provide a flavorful alternative to drinks containing caffeine like coffee and many other teas for the caffeine sensitive.
It has often been said that good food means good mood, however, this saying doesn't apply to a steak dinner with wine, all the trimmings, and dessert. Instead, it applies to a simpler, meatless meal according to a 2015 study that surveyed the moods of vegas and vegetarians compared with meat-eaters.
A host of endocrine disrupting chemicals lurk in our skincare routines like phthalates, parabens, and many more. I have found many natural, non-toxic skincare products that act as safe and effective alternatives.
Several moms in Mommy Connect (I'm Prego and Beyond) Facebook groups share their experiences with their first and second childbirth. The discussion is very interesting and may help other pregnant women. I decided to share some parts of it to help married women who are pregnant and preparing for giving birth to a child. So here are the differences between the first and second pregnancies, if there are any.
As the coffee chain so proudly proclaims: America runs on Dunkin. Indeed, many Americans do run on coffee. London buses recently began running on bio-diesel fuel crafted partially from coffee grounds. In recent years, coffee has brewed more than flavor as the debate grows heated.
Cinnamon has a long history as both a spice and a medicine with potential benefits for blood sugar control and brain function, among others. Can it also be a tool for weight loss?
Genetic conditions are those that are related to our genes, at least in some part. Hereditary is what is passed from one generation to another. Genes are responsible for your hair color, eye color, height, shoe size etc., but much to your surprise, there are things that genes are not responsible for, such as the inheritance of heavy metal toxicity.
I know, asparagus isn't a traditional Thanksgiving dish. However, for those struggling with a new reality this Thanksgiving due to food allergies I want to offer a tasty side dish seasoned with hope for those who eat organic, dairy-free, soy-free, and/or gluten-free.
Wearable neurostimulation devices and digital health technologies are making mental health care better, cheaper and faster by enabling patients to treat themselves. Cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) is the most profound of these tools, because it possesses the broadest FDA regulatory scope of any medical device on the market: the treatment of depression, anxiety and insomnia. But what is CES? What are the risks, ie, the potential side effects? And what’s the evidence of its effectiveness?
Being vegan, vegetarian or even plant-based during Thanksgiving brings its own set of challenges, but navigating the holiday table doesn't have to be one of them.
Fiber is an important nutrient for optimal health, but most of us still do not meet our daily needs. What is fiber, and why is it so important?
Holidays are the perfect time to get together with family and friends for good food and a good time. But they can also be stressful for some, especially if there is some strain among family members. Here is one tradition to add to your holiday this week to make the day smoother: Get outdoors.
Even if you don’t have time for a full-fledged workout today, it is still vitally important to move around. Regular light physical activity can potentially reduce your mortality risk.
Research is uncovering a multitude of reasons why we should focus on gratitude in our everyday lives and not just during Thanksgiving. Gratitude is a key to our health that unlocks many blessings!
You won't believe how much your body is missing out if you aren't getting in at least one fermented food at day
Anyone with a disability has likely suffered through questions that are - so to speak - truly insufferable. Some people are upfront about their disability and willing to share; while others may not have any visible signs. One should never assume. Here is a list of seven stupid and inappropriate things that people with disabilities have been asked.
What men eat can make them more prone to developing cancer of the prostate. This is a known fact. Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of death among men. The CDC notes mortality from the disease has been on the decline, but there is still more to be done to identify who is at risk. Diet could play a role in prostate cancer prevention and recurrence, but the truth may not be what you think.
Finally there is a vegan and gluten-free snack bars that really taste good. If you have not tasted them, you should try Toosum snack bars.
Spirulina is blue-green algae harvested from warm freshwater. It's health benefits seem almost endless when you look at the evidence that science is uncovering to support why the ancients prized this green boon to mankind.
Yes, coffee is vegan, but for vegans and non-vegans alike this daily habit has a downside. While one of the most common of American habits is drinking coffee, we are all different in how we react to it. Studies don't directly say that coffee is dehydrating, yet you may find yourself chugging bottles of water after having your morning cup. Every wonder why?