A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland that causes the neck to swell. It is one of the most common thyroid disorders. Goiters are often harmless but symptoms can occur, and treatment may be required depending on the size and type of goiter. Fast facts on goiterHere are some key points about goiter. More detail and supporting…Continue Reading “Everything you need to know about goiter”
1. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.Water cleanses the body and allows your body to function more efficiently. Make sure you are drinking about 16 ounces every 30 minutes, before, during, and after exercise. Some sports drinks such as PowerAid and GatorAid have special…Continue Reading “Ten Fitness Tips for a Healthy Summer”
1. Drink a Glass of Water in the Morning Wake up in the morning and drink one glass of room temperature water first off. You can put a slice of lemon or lime in the water, if you don’t like it’s natural taste. Water helps to clear our system, bring on metabolism rate and…Continue Reading “10 Easy Tips for a Healthier Life”
Improve immunity You know the basics of improving immunity round the year- staying active, sleeping adequately and eating well can do their bit. In wintertime, you can safeguard your body from different types of viral attacks by taking different types of nutrients and herbs, including garlic, Echinacea, Zinc and garlic to boost immunity. Eat healthy…Continue Reading “Tips for staying healthy in this winter season”
Easy ways to boost your immunity and avoid colds and flu this season. Boost your diet Eating foods that are high in vitamin C will help keep your immune system strong, so include fruit and vegies such as lemons, kiwifruit, capsicum and broccoli in your weekly shop. If you’re struggling to get the recommended two…Continue Reading “5 steps to staying healthy in winter”
“Experts have revealed the onset of diabetes, or existing diabetes getting much worse could be a sign of hidden pancreatic cancer,” reports say. The media reports follow a press release of a study presented at the European Cancer Congress (ECCO) recently. The research analysed nearly a million people with type 2 diabetes in Belgium and…Continue Reading “Diabetes could be a warning sign of pancreatic cancer”
Give vegetables and sides priority on your plate; starch is just a vehicle to get nutrients into your system One simple step to modify our perfectly balanced native diet to suit today’s lifestyle Some say carbs are bad. Many say we should not eat much fat. A few say we should eat only raw vegetables…Continue Reading “What’s the deal with Indian food?”
Fad diets tend to have lots of very restrictive or complex rules, which give the impression that they carry scientific heft, when, in reality, the reason they often work (at least in the short term) is that they simply eliminate entire food groups, so you automatically cut out calories. Moreover, the rules are almost always…Continue Reading “18 Keys to Healthy Weight Loss”
A diabetic can develop hyperglycemia (raised blood sugar) or hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Giving sugar will be lifesaving if blood sugar is low, and is unlikely to do harm if sugar levels are raised. Diabetics usually know how to control their condition, but even people who’ve had diabetes for years or decades may be susceptible…Continue Reading “Diabetic Emergencies: Warning Signs and Steps to Save Someone’s Life”
1. Bitter Gourd Bitter gourd, also called bitter melon, can be used as one of the most effective and home remedies for diabetes thanks to the blood glucose lowering effects in it. In addition, it can also help you to increase pancreatic insulin secretion as well as prevent insulin resistance. Therefore, bitter gourd is very…Continue Reading “Effective And Natural Home Remedies For Diabetes”