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How Jessica Knorr wanted to renew her life, gave up soda drink and and lost remarkable amount of weight on a low carb diet, improving her blood sugar. Knorr shared her story with EmaxHealth to encourage and inspire our readers in their weight loss and diabetes journey.
Researchers have found that there is an association between good quality support systems and decreased risk for dementia.
For years addictions have been treated like a disease when its really more about nutritional deficiencies. When it comes to holistic addiction treatments the brain is central, in part, in helping to get addiction under control. Getting the brain what it needs to function optimally can be done with diet. Proper nourishment, such as foods high in glucose and mineral salts can stop the brain's electrical impulses from short-circuiting and end addictive behaviors.
Pseudomonas aeroginosa bacterium is linked with infections acquired in the hospitals, which can be life threatening. According to medscape it can involve the following parts of the body: respiratory tract, bloodstream, ear, eye, bones and joints, GI tract, urinary tract and skin. The CDC reports that an estimated 51,000 healthcare-associated P. aeroginosa infections occur in the United States each year. So, here is how Manuka honey targets pseudomonas aeroginosa.
There have been 18 new cases of Zika virus (ZIKV) in the southwest Texas cities of McAllen and Brownsville in the Rio Grande Valley, within miles of the Mexico border.
The so-called health benefits of apple cider vinegar are a lie, especially for diabetics, but there is one medicinal and natural food that is far better, not only for regulating blood sugar, but for boosting your immune system.
Whether you have a pacemaker or another type of implantable medical device, it is crucial to learn how to take care of it. Consider the following tips and information about these devices.
The following guide provides natural means to help lessen and improve the symptoms of Acid Reflux (GERD) mostly through home remedies and understand what triggers GERD.
Researchers say that cardiorespiratory fitness can lower the risk of fatty liver.
The brain, muscles, liver and all your cells need sugar to carry out their bodily functions optimally. However, according to updated research, sugar cravings come from the liver. Therefore, what to eat while craving sweets can range anywhere from processed foods to fruit.
Lifestyle factors are associated with increasing the risk of stroke, this includes lack of exercise, high alcohol intake, diet, obesity, smoking, drug use, and stress. The CDC and the National Institutes of Health recommend at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week. But, besides changing lifestyle, what type of foods will help you prevent a stroke?
May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, and there are several important pieces of information you need to know about this condition. Consider raising awareness by sharing this information.
The low-carb, high-fat Keto diet offers many health benefits, but so does the intermittent fasting. This practical guide can help the beginners to combine keto diet with intermittent fasting and reap the benefits of both.
The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 217–213 to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA). The bill repeals and replaces the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, which has been in effect since 2010. What are some of the benefits of repealing Obamacare? Heartland Institute experts discuss how this bill benefits nation's spending and free market.
Researchers say that phthalates increase the risk of kids getting allergies.
Impaired cognition and motor function in stroke survivors are challenging hurdles that patients must go through. It is well documented that exercise improves cognition and motor function in healthy individuals. But recently, scientists were able to find that this type of exercise is also able to improve neuropsychological and motor function measures in stroke survivors.
Avoiding certain fats is how to improve gut health naturally according to two studies out of Singapore and Sweden and will reduce Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and even cancerous tumors.
The plastic industry responded to the health risks of Bisphenol A (or BPA) with a new product, which now appears to have risks all its own.
May is Melanoma Awareness Month.
Drinking alcohol has a number of effects on the body that can impact the skin, says a board-certified dermatologist.
Autism homeschool vs public school is a dilemma for many parents who raise an autistic child. What to decide and how to choose between these two options.
Hypertention (abnormally high blood pressure) is usually treated with diuretics that act on your kidneys, beta-blockers that opens your blood vessels, and many other synthetic remedies. However, blood pressure medications may incur a variety of undesirable side effects, such as: weakness, drowsiness, vomiting, skin rash, diarrhea, constipation and even erection problems. But, you can avoid all of that by changing your life style and eating foods that will help lower your blood pressure.
Researchers say stroke prevention may also decrease the risk of some dementias and this can be accomplished with lifestyle changes.
Childhood type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented by early exposure or by owning a dog, however, increased risk for type 1 diabetes was seen among children exposed to retrievers.
The secret to satiety or that wonderful feeling of fullness is dietary fat. Body fat is one of the fuel sources your body runs on when on a Keto diet. Unless you are including intermittent fasting in your diet or working out early in the day (there’s a chemical reason you don’t want to eat before a workout) then breakfast can make or break a day’s worth of dieting and keep you from running to the vending machine for something that will throw you out of ketosis. Here are some easy keto diet breakfast ideas I have used since 1977.
Farmer’s markets might not be as convenient as the supermarket or big box store, but you may find in the long run buying from local farmers and ranchers as well as beekeepers is healthier. Our market is open most of the year and twice a week. There are also markets in close by cities that are worth the drive which gives me options most days of the week. Here is a brief guide on how to shop at a local farmer's market.
Researchers have pinpointed a possible downside to wearing sunscreen that could be linked to the development of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and even Crohn's disease.
Most runners are very careful to protect their muscles and joints during their training. But don’t forget the kidneys!
Hypertension is characterized by high blood pressure, and can be a secondary effect to kidney disease, but also has been associated with certain medications. If it is left untreated, it can cause complications by the narrowing of blood vessels. So, the best way to keep your blood pressure at normal levels, is to use natural remedies that have the ability to lower your blood pressure. These 5 ingredients used in cooking, are accessible and inexpensive and will help lower your blood pressure.
Eating a high protein diet is essentially a slow starvation that may initially result in weight loss initially, but will result in physiological stress and weight gain over time.
