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Diagnostic Tests for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Although rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis typically requires careful observation of symptoms by a physician to discern RA from other types of arthritis and autoimmune conditions, several diagnos...
Diet for a Hypoglycemic Patient

...presence of sugar in the diet, known as reactive hypoglycemia. Symptoms such as dizziness, weakness and sometimes sweating may occur an hour or so after eating a meal or snack composed of simple...
Tests for Heart Disease

Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, is a general term used to describe any disease that affects the heart and surrounding blood vessels. The most common forms of heart disease includ...
Basic Hypoglycemic Diet

Hypoglycemia occurs when your blood sugar drops below 60 g/dL. If you have hypoglycemia, you probably have a problem handling the amount of carbohydrates you consume. You will find there are many d...
Ease Arthritis Pain by Reducing Processed Foods

Arthritis is a serious health problem. Arthritis, cancer and heart disease all have inflammation in common. Inflammation plays a key role in arthritis and your diet plays a big part in arthritis p...
Tests for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease caused by the body's own cells attacking the cells that line the joints, known as the synovial cells. Patients suffering from RA experience inflam...
Hypoglycemic Diet

... have a condition known as meal-related reactive hypoglycemia, your body secretes too much of the hormone insulin after you eat, causing your cells to remove a lot of sugar from your blood. To a...
5 Things You Need to Know About Cholesterol Levels

Healthy cholesterol levels are important for a variety of reasons. High cholesterol has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. A diet high in "bad fats" coupled with inactiv...
Good Uses of Statins

All medications have benefits and side effects. Before taking a medication, it is helpful to understand both. That way, you can weigh the benefits that the medication will provide against any possi...
5 Things You Need to Know About Celiac Disease Test

...mmation response, which includes your C-Reactive protein (CRP) and your erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). She looks at your complete metabolic panel (CMP) to see how your kidneys and liver a...
5 Things You Need to Know About Serum Cholesterol

...ol blood test measures high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and the total cholesterol reading. A serum cholesterol blood test also includes triglycerides. Your body uses...
Blood Tests for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthritis is a general term that describes over 100 conditions. If you think you have arthritis it is important to see your doctor to be properly diagnosed. Different types of arthritis call for di...
Information About Blood Sugar Levels

... Chemistry defines a normal blood sugar level between 70 and 99 mg/dL. Elevated levels occur most commonly with diabetes, and long-term effects on the body can be serious.
The Health Benefits of Copper Jewelry

...y our bodies to function at its optimum level. The mineral has many curative powers affecting all systems in our body. Copper is naturally found in a variety of whole foods. Since the refining a...
5 Ways to Identify PCOS

Determine whether your weight is a significant issue--more than just a few extra pounds to shed. Weight gain, obesity and difficulty losing weight may signal polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Roug...
5 Things You Need to Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis and Genetics

... in the past can help shed light on the level of risk a person may have of developing RA. If a person is having symptoms of pain and swelling in the upper extremities, and there is a suspicion o...
3 Ways to Interpret a Burning Sensation in the Head

...forehead. You may notice that your pain level is higher if you bend over quickly, and you'll probably feel especially bad in the morning after the mucus has collected in your sinuses and begins ...
3 Ways to Treat Reactive Hypoglycemia

...uickest and most effective way to treat reactive hypoglycemia--a state of low blood sugar that occurs within a few hours after a meal-- in the short term is to eat a small snack that is high in ...
What is Chronic Inflammation?

Inflammation is the body's response to injury or infection. There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is a normal and helpful component of the body's response to in...
ADHD High-Protein Diet

...r of children, teens and adults, a high-protein diet can improve ADHD symptoms. Foods rich in proteins should be part of a comprehensive ADHD treatment and dietary program.
About CRP Blood Tests

...n be detected in the blood. Detecting C-reactive protein (CRP) is one way that physicians can measure the amount of inflammation in the blood, which can be used to monitor certain diseases.
What Foods Increase Glutathione Levels?

...d heal the cells in your body. Adequate levels of glutathione can help you stay healthy, diminish the effects of aging and may play a role in preventing cancer. Your body's production of this im...
7 Day Protein Diet

...an eat to build muscle, increase energy levels and manage your weight. Include lean, heart-healthy protein sources as often as possible.
How to Reduce Cholesterol With Exercise

...everal methods can help you reduce your levels, exercise being one of them.
Facts on Dizziness and Hypoglycemia

If you've ever felt lightheaded, dizzy, shaky or suffered from headaches or blurred vision, you could have hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. While other tissues of the body can easily manage withou...
About Peripheral Arterial Disease in Diabetics

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in diabetics, also known as peripheral artery disease, is serious medical condition that affects that affects the blood circulation in your legs and feet. Leg numb...
5 Ways to Treat Arthritis Without Surgery

...th a physical therapist is necessary to reactivate the atrophied muscles. Weight loss is another effective tool in the treatment of arthritis. Remember, each pound of weight loss is worth four p...
Allergy Myths

...rit in allergies. The real culprit is a protein produced by glands in the animal's skin or in their saliva. Cats often cause more allergy problems than dogs simply because they tend to lick thei...
Why Take Fish Oil Tablets?

Whether you eat fish or not, adding a fish oil supplement to your daily vitamin regimen offers many health benefits. Cold-water fish contain several polyunsaturated fats, collectively known as omeg...

Fatz and oilz........for people that are curious.
- Posted On December 22, 2008 04:44:33 AM
  ...he double bonds makes these oils highly reactive. They go rancid easily, particularly omega-3 linolenic acid, and must be treated with care. Polyunsaturated oils should never be heated or used i... Read More
- Posted On December 22, 2008 05:21:21 AM
  ... suggest that fat doesnt hinder or slow protein absorption from post workout nutrition however on the keto diet whether ckd or tkd it is enforced that only protein should be consumed pwo no fat ... Read More
CLA
- Posted On February 13, 2008 04:11:23 AM
  ...ementation has been shown to increase C-reactive protein levels (which means it causes inflammation in your body), to possibly induce oxidative stress, and to reduce insulin sensitivity. I've... Read More
- Posted On February 11, 2008 10:50:51 AM
  Has anyone ever taken CLA? What were the benefits/risk? Any unpleasant side effects? Read More
Flax seed
- Posted On March 15, 2008 10:20:20 PM
  ...dition, flaxseeds are high in fiber and protein which help you feel fuller faster. 7) Eliminate constipation Since flaxseeds are 30% fiber and 40% healthy fat, a ½ cup of seeds daily provid... Read More
- Posted On April 18, 2008 10:31:49 AM
  ...cholesterol and LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels — and, as a result, may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Flaxseed oil also contains omega-3 fatty acids, but it doesn't have the beneficial... Read More
Foods and Supplements to help lower your Cholesterol
- Posted On February 16, 2008 05:08:41 PM
  ...ber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad” cholesterol. Five to 10 grams of soluble fiber daily decreases LDL cholesterol by about 5 percent. Eating 1.5 cups of cooked ... Read More
- Posted On February 18, 2008 08:44:10 AM
  ...ith excellent LDL, HDL and triglyceride levels. I get yearly blood tests from my doctor to check for cholesterol levels and liver functions as I would do if I were on a prescription statin. Read More
Are human beings natural meat eaters?
- Posted On April 27, 2009 01:42:08 PM
  ... have meat, considering it's a complete protein, and there's actually nutritional value to it (amino acids, iron, etc.) Then sometimes I wonder if we weren't designed for it, maybe that because ... Read More
- Posted On April 27, 2009 02:58:31 PM
  ... intakes of domesticated animal fat and protein. http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/full/71/3/665 "Evolving to Eat Mush": How Meat Changed Our Bodies http://news.nationalgeographic.com/... Read More
Wish me luck
... my triglyceride, uric acid, LDL, and C-reactive protein levels are down, and my HDL is up. My home blood pressure readings just recently dropped back into the high end of the normal range, so t...
- Posted On April 15, 2009 11:59:47 AM
  Way to go Jeff, it sounds like you have come such a long way! You should be very proud of yourself. I do wish you luck as you visit your doctor next week, and beyond, as you pursue this... Read More
- Posted On April 15, 2009 12:21:06 PM
  Thanks Sunny! Read More
10 eye-opening benefits of exercise
Here's the full article, I am just posting the slim down version of it. :) http://health.msn.com/your-best-life/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100230702>1=31043 10 eye-opening benefits of ex...
- Posted On January 20, 2009 08:20:01 AM
  ...wering levels of inflammation-causing C-reactive protein in the blood. Do this: In addition to staying active, get a twice-yearly dental cleaning (or more often if your dentist says you are a... Read More
- Posted On January 20, 2009 07:19:40 AM
  Lower dental bills and improve language? That's amazing, and maybe I'm slightly moronic, but can someone elaborate? Read More
Carbs really all that bad?
- Posted On April 22, 2009 01:09:09 PM
  ... have 50-60% carbs. I try and eat more protein, but my carbs are always high... I like apples way too much =/ I eat like 2-3 everyday along with a banana on most days and some whole grains...... Read More
- Posted On April 22, 2009 01:14:00 PM
  ...you exercise Spend 6 weeks with a carb level of x, if you see results stay there if you don't lower your carbs to y for another six weeks and re-evaluate as such Read More
Metabolic Syndrome Beaten
...t it has been my whole adult life; my C-reactive protein is back to normal; my blood sugar level is normal; and my belly fat has receded to within the normal waist to hip ratio. Metabolic s...
- Posted On April 28, 2009 01:15:37 PM
  ...ressure. I've had to work up to this level of challenge slowly over the past several months, and there is still room for improvement, but my doctors have stressed that this level of activity ... Read More
- Posted On April 26, 2009 08:01:41 AM
  Just logged on to check in on this forum and others too. Your success is inspiring and maybe I will start tracking again. Since your LDL is still high did they put you on statins? You d... Read More