The quest for good health has always started with eating well. And the holy grail of eating well is having something just as tasty to eat as it is healthy. Unfortunately, it’s hard to have your cake and eat it too; often times the healthiest ingredients are the least pleasant tasting (if only kale could taste like cake). People have…
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Thyroid gland is very important to your body. It produces some crucial hormones, like Triiodothyronine and Thyroxine which help to regulate vital bodily processes, including the metabolism, and body growth. When your thyroid gland is not working properly it can cause hormonal imbalances which can lead to some very debilitating conditions, mainly hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. What is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is…
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Urinary tract infections are very common. Although they tend to occur more often in women than in men, they should not be underestimated. Urinary tract infections in general are responsible for over 8 million trips to the doctor’s office annually, according to a new research. They can happen in people from any age group, children, middle aged, and the elderly;…
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It is hard to say what comes first, depression or obesity. Researchers know that there is a definite correlation between the two. Around 43% of adults who are diagnosed as depressed are also obese. Even without the research it is obvious to most people that your weight affects your mood; this happens on both a chemical level through hormonal imbalances…
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The things we take for granted about day to day living can be pretty complex for children born with type 1 Diabetes. These children have to take extra care to manage their blood sugar levels. They have to avoid becoming hyperglycemic (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemic (low blood sugar); both can cause great harm to the child and result in…
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We all know the tamarind, the wonderful fruit with the sweet and tangy taste. Tamarind sauce makes just about anything taste better; it’s found all throughout South East Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. Not only does it taste delicious, but it is also a standard ingredient in Ayurvedic medicinal practices. That is because tamarind has been used to treat all…
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Understanding and managing your blood sugar levels are extremely important for long term health. An unhealthy blood sugar level can lead to all manner of health problems like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Exceedingly high blood sugar levels can also result in your organs like the liver and pancreas having to work harder. Extra stress on your vital organs…
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