Category: Miscellaneous

August 8, 2017

8 Signs of a Diabetes Symptom

In a health conscious world it is easier to spot symptoms of diabetes in the early stages, which is known as pre-diabetes. Discovering and taking notice of early diabetic signs gives you a fighting chance of preventing diabetes altogether. Look out for these 8 pre-diabetes symptoms… If you have two or more of these pre-diabetes symptoms […]

August 8, 2017

7 Reasons Why Smoking is Even More Hazardous for Diabetics

Are you a diabetic? Do you smoke? Do people around you smoke? We all know smoking is a direct cause of cancer but if you have diabetes. smoking – including passive smoking – leads to other health problems. Here are 7 reasons why mixing diabetes with smoking is a very bad idea: 1) You are more likely […]

August 8, 2017

7 Diabetes Foot Care Tips

If you have diabetes information about how to manage your condition is vital to your well being. If you don’t look after your feet you run the risk of developing sores or infections that could, in the worst case scenario, lead to amputations. As happened to my father-in-law. Reduce your risk of infection or amputation by incorporating these […]

August 8, 2017

Don’t Accept Diabetes

A short while ago, a friend came up to my office, and she told me how her father-in-law wound up in the hospital and came out with a diagnosis of Type-2 diabetes. His doctor sent him home with a booklet about watching his diet, a glucose test kit, and a bag full of syringes and […]

August 8, 2017

What You Must Know About Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus is a disease in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone that helps the body’s tissues absorb glucose (sugar) so it can be used as a source of energy. The condition may also develop if muscle, fat, and liver cells respond poorly to insulin. In people with diabetes, glucose levels […]

August 7, 2017

Cataracts and Blindness: What You Need to Know

The month of June is “Cataract Awareness Month” so now is an excellent opportunity to shed some light on the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Approximately 20.5 million Americans age 40 or over are afflicted with a cataract in one or both eyes. About 6 million of these people have undergone cataract surgery, which has […]

August 7, 2017

Diabetes & Glaucoma Put Millions At Risk for Unexpected Blindness

Unexpected sight loss is more common than you may think. Blindness often happens without prior warning signs and in people unaware they are at risk. The two most common culprits of unexpected sight loss are diabetes and glaucoma. These diseases are known as the “sneak thieves of sight” because symptoms may not occur in the […]

May 9, 2017

The Food Movement You Should Be Following

If you are like most people, you are looking for a way to stay healthy and maintain a desirable weight. But you might not know all the foods you should be eating to do just that. One food movement that has evolved to help people understand the importance of healthy eating, thanks to people such […]

May 6, 2017

Probiotics May Help Fight Liver Disease

A leading cause of death is liver disease, and often a major contributor to developing liver disease is alcoholism or heavy drinking.  Unfortunately, the standard form of treatment for liver disease isn’t as effective if your liver is too far deteriorated or damaged. Recent research, however, is showing promise in the use of probiotics to […]

April 13, 2017

Heartburn Natural Relief: You Can Still Enjoy your Favorite Foods

Heartburn can ruin a perfectly great dinner.  There are some natural remedies you can do to prevent or help heartburn, so you can enjoy the foods you love. Heartburn can be annoying and sometimes even make you sick.  Many times, our favorite foods are not so healthy, especially that spicy Chili or hot tamales.  Whatever […]

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