In the early stages of diabetes, when patients feel fine, they often ignore diabetes. But the future complications of diabetes are starting to build up since those early days. The main complications affect kidneys, heart, blood vessels, eyes and nerves. Controlling the blood sugar levels is the main step in prevention or delay of these […]
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I’ve talked with many people who are dealing with Alzheimer’s patients and they all say one thing in common: Alzheimer’s Disease is the most devastating disease they know. Maybe they see the issue they’re dealing with as the worst pain in the world, or maybe this is the sad truth. Check out this infographic to
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Mother nature has some unbelievable remedies for many types of diseases. The natural remedies are often more friendly with our biological system than chemical treatments. In this video Pina LoGiudice, ND, LAc, discusses power natural antibiotics to help fortify your system on The Dr. Oz Show. Also these are some other amazing examples of natural
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How much “baby fat” is OK? When does it cross over into unhealthy? This poster will give you some of the risks and facts in condensed form. I don’t believe children should be put on a “diet,” after all they are growing, but they need proper nutrition and exercise to grow up to be healthy
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Did you know that Coronary Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States? For every 10,000 people, an estimated 200 pass away from this common heart disease. The conditions of atherosclerosis and coronary thrombosis are together known as coronary heart disease (CHD). Atherosclerosis is a degenerative
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Apple peel contains ursolic acid which can boost muscle tone and may fight against obesity, fatty- liver disease and pre-diabetes. In a just published study in the University of Iowa, researches examined the effects of ursolic acid (a waxy component in the apple peel) on the mice with high-fat diet. Their results showed that although
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By Sanjana Umarale Every day, a growing number of people choose to take a hiatus from their treadmills, ellipticals, and weights, and join a yoga class. Let’s be honest, an hour dedicated to breathing and slow-moving postures is a lot more appealing than an hour spent sweating in the confines of a gym! Because yoga
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Almost 1 in 5 children between the ages of 6-9 in the United States are obese. High sugar intake, fast food, unhealthy snacks, TV ads and poor family control are among the main reason of childhood obesity. Surprisingly, the average American child consumes 32 teaspoons of sugar per day! This is highly above the amount
You are what you eat. Every 28 days, your skin replaces itself. Your liver, 5 months. Your bones, 10 years. Your body makes these new cells from the food you eat. What you eat literally becomes you. You have a choice in what you’re made of.
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This poster shows the top 10 calorie burning cardio exercises and also the number of calories we burn after 60 minutes of each exercise. The amount of calories we burn varies by gender, height, weight and the methods of exercise. For example, heavier people burn more calories when they exercise for the same period.
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This informative chart is the ultimate guide for parents of young adults and teens, who are worried about their child drug abuse. What’s the street name of the drug? How does it look like? How does it abused? What teens have heard about the drug? Why is it dangerous? What are the signs of abuse?
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Can you eat whatever you want as long as you workout? Is cardio the only way to lose weight? Do you have to do cardio in the morning on an empty stomach in order to burn fat? Check out this amazing infographic to find the answers to the top 10 exercise myths.
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Most of us, including three quarters of American adults are vitamin-D deficient, which may cause serious problems. According to National Institute of Health, “vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It is also produced endogenously when ultraviolet rays from
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Almonds Health Benefits Almonds build muscle, reduce cravings, and fight obesity. Almonds are also reducing the risk of heart disease, prevent muscle loss, and lessen wrinkles. They are also helpful in fight against cancer and high blood pressure. You can also call almonds “skinny nuts“: a study published last year in the European Journal of
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You wouldn’t eat 22 packs of sugar. Why are you drinking them?
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This image shows the sugar content of different foods. Although it doesn’t differentiate the type of sugar (i.e. refined vs. natural), it is useful to have a general picture on the sugar contents of these foods. You should note that even some fruits have moderate sugar content, but this sugar is less harmful than the
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Withdrawal Symptoms such as fatigue, depression, headaches and achy limbs are common after suddenly removing refined sugar from the diet!
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[Last updated: March 25th 2013] The heart consists of 4 chambers (2 ventricles and 2 atriums) and 4 valves. The proper circulation of blood is essential. In this video by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia you can learn more about the blood flow through the heart valves: Blood flow through the cardiac valves:
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