Arthritis – Get Rid of That Pain
Arthritis is a term that is used widely to describe a lot of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. There are different types of arthritis: osteo-arthritis, which is caused by wear and tear on the joints and rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the body’s joints. The most common […]
How to Get Rid of Fatty Liver
If you have fatty liver, you are not alone! It is the most common liver disease in the United States. Fatty Liver begins as a mild liver condition where fat starts accumulating in your liver cells. This build-up of fat usually causes no damage by itself and there are no symptoms in the early stages. […]
Explaining the "Hungerstat" – Read This Before Considering a Gastric Bypass
When I have an obese patient in their 300 pound state, many times they come to me for advice and to clear them for gastric bypass surgery. Some insurers require these patients to undergo 6 months worth of diet and psychological counseling before undergoing the surgery, some just require that they have a primary care […]
Top Health Benefits of Ginger
The health benefits of ginger are plentiful and it is often classed as a wonder spice with both medicinal and culinary upsides. Over forty-four hundred years ago, according to “Rodale’s Encyclopedia of Herbs”, Greek bakers made gingerbread from ginger that was imported from the Orient. In the sixteenth century the Spanish were cultivating it. From […]
Propylene Glycol for Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Propylene glycol is a popular ingredient for food because of its versatility and its extremely low toxicity. As a matter of fact, the US Food and Drugs Agency (FDA) approve it as an ingredient for human and animal consumption. Listed below are some of its special properties: Humectant A humectant absorbs and retains water to […]
Bike Riding for Weight Loss – Tips for Beginning A Bicycling Plan
If you are one of those people who leisurely pedal around the block or over a flat stretch of scenic road, you’ve probably been riding for sheer pleasure. Riding bikes for pleasure is a good form of aerobic exercise. But unless you map out a plan to “push yourself,” you probably won’t lose much weight. […]
Is Grapefruit Bad For Gout Or Can I Eat It?
After you have been diagnosed with gout your life is going to go under some serious changes. You will be put on a strict diet that you absolutely must adhere to. The only odd thing about the diet is it is not quite as clear as you might want it to be. For example, it […]
The Super Sex Diet
Want to have great mind, mind blowing sex? Then change your diet, balance your hormones and cur out the stress for longer, lasting orgasms. These days, despite all the tips and tricks for long lasting sex, the bedroom still lacks sizzle, leaving us frustrated and bored in our romantic relationships. Either we’re too tired, have […]
Healthy Breakfast Ideas
If I hear someone say breakfast is the most important meal one more time, I’m gonna’ bean ’em with my bran muffin. Every meal is important if you’re interested in health. With the incidence of diabetes on the rise, it’s very important that we have a balanced and stable amount of food going in. Skipping […]
Horse Gram – A Nutritious and Miraculous Lentil
It is rightly said that if people want to become healthy, they should incorporate lots of fluids, green veggies, fruits, legumes and whole grains into their daily routine and diet because of their high protein and vitamin contents. Horse gram is one of the lesser known beans and is quite useful as cattle feed. It’s […]