When you think of vitamin supplements, chances are you think about vitamin C, calcium, and zinc. But did you know that vitamin D deficiency is now considered an epidemic? More specifically, 24 percent of Americans are at risk of inadequate levels of vitamin D. While this means that most Americans do get enough vitamin D, approximately 1 […]
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What does “Pre-diabetes” mean?
What is Pre-diabetes? For many people, being told they are pre-diabetic can be hard to understand. Pre-diabetes is a condition that is hard to diagnose because there is no one set of criteria that works for everybody. Depending on several factors such as your past medical history, age, ethnicity, gender and family history, the symptoms […]
What Is Cellulite, Really?
Orange peels thighs, cottage cheese butt, fat dimples… These are just some of the names people use in reference to cellulite. Despite this condition being general associated with being overweight and eating unhealthy foods, roughly 80-90% of women have it. These are women of various sizes, small and large. Many of which may not be aware […]
Are You Experiencing Caffeine Withdrawals?
With a Starbucks on every other street corner and the growing popularity of energy drinks, it’s really no surprise that caffeine is extremely common in the average American diet. Caffeine is a plant-based compound that is most notably naturally present in coffee and tea. This ingredient known for giving energy and mental clarity. Approximately half […]
Monosodium Glutamate: What is MSG?
Does MSG Make You Eat More? MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is a food additive that may be more common than you realize. It’s actually present in roughly 80% of prepared processed foods. This ingredient that is so popular in giving foods flavor may actually be the reason you are struggling to lose weight. Many feel that it […]
How Do Elimination Diet Plans Help People?
Elimination diets are also known as “free-from” diets and include some very popular types of eating plans, like paleo, gluten-free, sugar-free and dairy-free, just to name a few. Similarly, more people are becoming health-conscious about what they are fueling their bodies with and are deciding to eat organically and largely chemical-free, which spurs a diet […]
The Basics: What are Uterine Fibroids?
Fibroids, specifically uterine fibroids, are a common health issue among women during their childbearing years. Exact statistics of women affected by fibroids is difficult to determine since they generally have no symptoms. The OWH claims that anywhere from 20% to 80% of women will develop uterine fibroids by the time they are 50. On the […]
Sleep Apnea: Can Being Overweight Affect Your Sleep?
Sleep apnea is shockingly common in American adults, with nearly 22 million suffering from the disorder according to the American Sleep Apnea Association. Another very prevalent health issue among Americans is obesity. The CDC reports that approximately one third of Americans are overweight. Unfortunately these two conditions can often occur simultaneously. Obstructive sleep apnea is a type […]
4 Ways You May Be Slowing Down Your Metabolism
We all see health magazines and fitness buff’s blog posts explaining some way to “ignite your metabolism” or otherwise improve it so you can burn fat. Simply put, it is often recommended that those seeking a healthier body need to focus on improving their metabolism. While this is true in most aspects, many people really […]
8 Reasons to Give Up Diet Soda and Diet Drinks
What do people like to drink when they are trying to lose weight? Diet Soda and Diet drinks with fake sugars like aspartame. The problem is that there may be potential negative affects of diet sweeteners. Here are 8 reasons you should consider whether these artificial sweeteners could be bad for you. A recent University […]
