Diabetes is a chronic medical condition where your body cannot utilize insulin (insulin resistance) or produce enough insulin to control your blood sugar. There are two types of diabetes, and in both types, your blood sugar level rises, which can damage your blood vessels, heart, kidneys, and eyes. Uncontrolled blood sugar can also lead to…
Every summer, many people put aside their work, daily stresses and responsibilities and escape on a vacation, somewhere far away from reality. It may be a secluded retreat in the mountains, a camping trip with the kids, an arranged tour in another country, an Alaskan cruise, or days relaxing at an exotic beach or resort….
There are three basic types of diabetes mellitus: Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Gestational diabetes The causes and risk factors are different for each type. Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is also called Insulin-dependent diabetes. It’s a chronic condition in which your pancreas produces minimal or no insulin. Insulin is the hormone that…
According to research, a whole-food, plant-based diet improves health and longevity because it focuses on plants and minimizes processed foods. But, it’s more a lifestyle than a diet. Basic Principles of a Whole-food, Plant-based Diet Focuses on plants and plant products – you eat mostly vegetables, fruits, seeds and nuts, legumes, and whole grains. Limits…
Essential oils have many benefits. In this post we’ll discuss their top 10 uses. But you need to know how to use them for maximum benefit. Here to use essential oils properly: Aromatherapy – Diffuse the essential oil into an aromatherapy diffuser (works best in a smaller room) and breathe deeply. It might be possible…
Who says healthy eating is difficult? Well, by following these eight simple dietary habits, healthy eating can become your second nature. Whole grains instead of refined foods Whole grains retain their bran and germ. Examples: oatmeal, wheat, barley, millet, whole rye. They include many important nutrients, such as proteins, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. Whole…
Weight training is a great way to increase your self-confidence, fitness, and functionality, and, of course, your overall quality of life. So, congratulations on your decision to begin working out! People have different reasons for why they want to start working out. It could be to get stronger, look better, improve sports performance, or to…
When we were young, our parents had their ways of telling us that we won’t always get what we want. There were times that we resented them for it, but as we got older, we realized those denials actually had nuggets of wisdom in them. It’s easy to conclude that life’s out to get us…
Making life harder than it needs to be is silly! But that’s what a lot of us do. Maybe we do it because it makes us feel more in control…or because we want everything to be perfect. Whatever the reason, here are four ways people make life way harder than it has to be. Do…
Eating more and weighing less – Is it possible? Although this topic seems to resemble one of those outrageous infomercials you stumble across at 2 a.m. when you can’t sleep, it isn’t so. In this article, you’ll find 5 cool and tricky ways of how to weigh less while eating more! Most of us believe…
