The prevalence of diabetes has been raising steadily over the past decades and has now reached 25.8 million Americans, as of 2011 according to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Over 90 percent of people diagnosed with diabetes have...
The idea that you can eat or exercise in order to take fat off a particular part of your body is a myth. According to fitness writers Michael Carrera and Natasha Vani, this commonly held opinion has been soundly debunked for decades. Weight...
Diabetes is a condition characterized by an inability to produce, or an insensitivity to, the blood-sugar regulating hormone insulin. A healthy diet can reduce the progression and support the health of type 1 diabetics, and when combined with...
Diabetes is a worldwide health problem characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body is not making enough insulin. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body is not responding well to insulin. Type 1 requires...
The Greek word for diet literally means "manner of living." Therefore, a diet should be approached as a long-term commitment to health and weight management, not a short-term fix. A healthy dietary plan can certainly contribute to weight loss,...
No matter what diet you choose--and there are plenty to choose from-- it is not going to be effective unless you learn to manage the cravings and temptations leading up to the need for the diet to begin with. You may do amazingly well and be...
Diabetes is a serious endocrine disease that affects blood sugar levels in the body because of how the pancreas creates and utilizes insulin. Establishing a meal plan and diet with foods based on the diabetic food pyramid can promote optimal...
Menopause is the period in a woman's life when the ovaries stop producing eggs for reproduction. Besides the emotional and mental symptom common during this time, physical symptoms can manifest as well. The hormonal fluctuations can cause a woman...
Also known as fibrositis or fibromyositis, fibromyalgia has no identified cause and can result in major muscle pain and fatigue. A cure has not been found, but lifestyle changes can ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Exercise and physical therapy...
Being stricken by illness can be stressful and may disrupt your life. When you are ill, your immune system is weakened. You start to feel fatigued and weak, and everyday chores becomes difficult to do. Recovery becomes faster when your immune...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a disorder characterized by impairment of the central nervous system, according to Dr. James F. Balch, author of "Prescription for Nutritional Healing." This condition may cause symptoms, such...
A healthy diet is important for weight loss and weight management. Eating healthy can also reduce the risk of certain diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease. A healthy diet should include foods from all five food groups, according to the...
Polycystic ovary syndrome, more commonly known as PCOS, affects seven million women in the United States, or between 5 and 10 percent of American women, according to Marcelle Cedars, M.D. of the University of California, San Francisco Center for...
When you have diabetes the foods you eat can significantly impact your health. A lack of insulin in diabetes, or the inability to use insulin properly, elevates your blood sugar levels. Eating in a healthy way helps to control blood glucose...
Stress is something nearly everyone has experienced, yet it is also subjective and is described in a variety of ways. According to the American Institutes of Stress, stress is defined as the response by your body to any demand for change. The...
Diabetes is a chronic disease caused by the body's mismanagement of insulin, which is a hormone that helps the body pull glucose out of blood. Patients with diabetes either do not make enough insulin, or do not respond effectively to the insulin...
When you exercise, your body releases endorphins, the feel-good hormones that can reduce stress and help you feel better. So if you've been dealing with anxiety or stress, starting a regular exercise program can help you reduce these feelings....
Your diet is simply the food you eat every day. Managing your diet means paying attention to what you eat and taking into consideration certain conditions -- such as being overweight -- that your daily diet may be able to help alleviate. By...
Many people want to lose weight by eating healthier, but few understand how to manage food choices to meet their goals. The decision to eat healthier is the first step, but the keys to successful management of your diet involve reduced caloric...
People eat pureed diets because they are unable to chew, have trouble swallowing or cannot properly digest solid food. Illness, injury or recovery from a procedure such as gastric bypass or invasive dental work are all possible reasons for a...
While consuming excess calories makes you fat, the types of food you eat can create havoc for your body. This will result in chronic fatigue and difficulty breathing, making daily tasks and a little bit of exercise even more difficult to do. A...
Gout is a form of arthritis in which uric acid accumulates and crystalizes in a single joint causing inflammation, redness and pain. Though gout can appear in various joints, it usually affects the base of your big toe. Gout symptoms often appear...
If you have diabetes, your physician probably has told you that eating a diabetic diet can help control your blood sugar levels. However, there's no "one-size-fits-all" approach to creating a diabetic diet. You will need to work with your doctor...
Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition in which your body becomes resistant to insulin, a hormone needed for the metabolism of glucose. According to the Mayo Clinic, Type 2 diabetes is life-threatening, but can be managed through smart lifestyle...
If you have diabetes, your doctor will help create a treatment program that can help you manage your condition. Diabetes is managed with medications, diet, exercise or a combination of these treatments. Talk with your doctor to determine what the...
Program Description Anemia, the most common blood disorder in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Health, is characterized by a lack of iron in red blood cells. Yet, ingesting more iron isn't always the only answer to defeating this...
Following a healthy eating plan can be confusing for those who have been diagnosed with diabetes. By learning what foods to eat, how much to eat and when to eat, you can control your diabetes by keeping your blood glucose levels balanced. Keeping...
Diabetes is a disease that results from high blood sugar; it is either caused by lack of insulin production or resistance to insulin. Glucose, or the simplest sugar, is the most readily available form of energy used by every cell of the body; for...
High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart attacks, strokes and pain in the chest called "angina." This is all due to the formation of a waxy substance called plaque that builds up in your arteries and causes a restricted flow of blood to your...
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