Metabolic Syndrome: What is it and how can I prevent it?
Identified about 20 years ago, metabolic syndrome is taking America by storm. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 47 million Americans live with it.Metabolic syndrome is not a disease, but a set of risk factors or symptoms…
Pinkies Up to Reduce Diabetes Risk
On a blustery, cold winter day, a cozy cup of hot coffee or tea can be just what the doctor ordered to warm you up — and reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The benefits are sipped whether you prefer caffeinated or decaf coffee…
5 Ways to Keep Your Mood Up and Weight Down This Holiday Season
Who says being jolly means having a belly like a bowl of jelly? You can still be merry this holiday season while you keep weight gain out in the cold. All it takes is following five simple rules.1. Eat breakfast.
You’ll jumpstart…
Sweet Dreams: 5 Tips to Sleep Like A Baby
Sleep: Everyone needs it, but do you get enough? If you find yourself tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep, or exhausted during the day, you may not be getting enough restful sleep. Cut the Caffeine
Caffeine works by blocking…
Healthy Blood Sugar: A Balancing Act
Most people diagnosed with high blood sugar, insulin resistance or diabetes have it for years before knowing. The damage occurring throughout the body as blood sugar slowly rises is not always obvious. Many people understand the short-term…
Strengthening the Immune System
The immune system is the body’s self-defense mechanism. It’s on constant alert for foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria. If the immune system detects these intruders, it attacks them or removes them in more indirect ways.
How…