PCOS test is based on the Rotterdam criteria for diagnosing PCOS.
Is raw, organic, all-natural honey actually bad for diabetics? Can diabetics eat honey, if they take extreme care to purchase only the highest quality raw honey? Let’s find out.
PPIs are the second most prescribed drug for infants and children, behind antibiotics. Does your baby even need it?
Whether you must raise a toast to a new bride and groom, or need to have that obligatory drink with your boss to celebrate your promotion, these tips ensure that you don’t have to worry about a looming acid reflux attack later on.
Some foods may worsen the inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis, leading to increased joint pain. As a part of a healthy RA management strategy, we recommend you avoid eating these foods completely.
Early diagnosis becomes extremely crucial for timely disease control to prevent further damage to joints that will eventually lead to disability.
Make your business travel easy and stress-free, helping you focus more on your meetings and be less worried about acid reflux.
Extracted from plants using a unique distillation process, some essential oils promote faster healing for your gut and come without unwanted side effects.
Let’s be honest here – who doesn’t like shortcuts, right? To some of us, gastric bypass surgery seems like a good option to cure or reverse diabetes.
If your child doesn’t like to eat, complains of pain afterwards, is a highly fussy eater and has a persistent sore throat or cough, chances are that he or she suffers from acid reflux.
Isn’t Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disorder something 40-50 year olds complain about???!!! Sadly, GERD can sometimes start early in life. In our modern society, it’s not unheard of for young adults in their early 20s to be diagnosed with reflux disease. In fact, acid reflux in children and teens is also becoming common, thanks to rising childhood […]
Having an occasional bout of heartburn after a heavy, spicy meal is one thing, but dealing with acid reflux on a regular basis is a horse of a different color. If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t want to become dependent on allopathic medicines that all come with a plethora of unwanted side effects. […]
Are your fasting blood sugar levels often higher than when you went to bed? Is high fasting blood sugar with normal PP figures something to worry about? If you are worried about your glucose numbers swinging during sleep or pre-dawn hours, you could be experiencing the Dawn Phenomena. What Is The Dawn Phenomena? When we […]
let’s take a quick look at some of the best herbs that lower blood pressure, along with a few spices thrown in to give you a more comprehensive list, and also discuss why they’re good for you.
You almost expect heartburn after wolfing down spicy tacos filled with chilies or jalapeño peppers, but during your morning jog??? Don’t be surprised….if you suffer from chronic acid reflux, exercise-induced heartburn is not that uncommon. However, you can prevent it by choosing the right workout and keeping a few key tips in mind. So What […]
When you compulsively start off your day by scrolling through Twitter, Instagram, Vine, Reddit and Facebook, it can start to have an effect on your mental health
Gastroparesis, which is sometimes also known as delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder that slows down the movement of food ingested from the stomach to the small intestine. One-third of diabetics suffer from diabetic gastroparesis wherein uncontrolled sugar levels are the main cause behind the disease. It’s caused by damage or injury to the vagus […]
Traveling by road? While a road-trip can sound like a great adventure, there are a lot of uncertainties attached with driving to your destination. These simple tips will ensure that you don’t have to deal with a troublesome heartburn attack while on the road. They will also ensure that you arrive at your destination feeling […]
If you are diabetic, do you need to give up drinking? While there is a connection between diabetes and alcohol, there is no reason why diabetics must give up alcohol completely. Yes, alcohol affects your blood sugar levels, and it does contain a lot of calories. But with a few precautions and careful management, it […]
Acid Reflux adversely affects sleep quality by awakening the patient from sleep during the night.
Are you a naturally lean person who can eat anything and everything without gaining weight or having to exercise? If you are relatively thin with a bit of pudginess around your stomach and jawline, chances are that you could be a TOFI, without even knowing it! TOFI, sometimes also called as “Skinny Fat” describes a […]
You have a big presentation within an hour, and while your colleagues are complaining about having butterflies in their stomach or sweaty palms, you feel nasty acid rising back into your throat. GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease, also commonly known as acid reflux, can escalate with rising levels of stress. However, while occasional stress may […]
Have a long flight to your travel destination? For many of us, air traveling is stressful to begin with. From waiting in long queues at check-in and security and immigration gates to changing time zones, weather conditions and unreliable food stops, air travel can bring out the worst even in the best of us gerd. […]
Peppermint has long been a highly controversial herbal treatment for acid reflux. You’ll find that some naturopaths highly recommend careful and controlled dosage of peppermint to cure a mild case of heartburn
Do one of or both your parent/s suffer from acid reflux? If so, you might be wondering if acid reflux is inherited?
Yoga For Acid Reflux If you’ve ever suffered from a bad bout of acid reflux, you are already well aware of how horrid that searing pain of acid traveling back up the esophagus and into your mouth feels like! The burning sensation in your chest, nausea and an acrid acidic taste can make anyone reach […]
We have been told time and again that good oral hygiene means healthy teeth and gum. But did you know that your oral health is responsible for more than just your beautiful smile?
Do you go to bed feeling good, only to wake up a couple of hours later with terrible heartburn? If heartburn is keeping you up at night, it’s time to take some action. The best thing you can do — arm yourself with the right knowledge to keep acid reflux symptoms at bay and get […]
Living with GERD is no fun, right? Not only do you have to be careful to avoid cooking with trigger foods at home, it can become especially frustrating to comb through a restaurant menu to find heartburn-friendly options that work for you. Yes, restaurants can be minefields for acid reflux triggers, but you don’t have […]
Are you making the same mistakes as your parents which are increasing your risk factors for developing Type 2 Diabetes?
Eating a LCHF diet is neither difficult nor overtly expensive in this high-carb world we live in.
A vacation is a great way to beat stress, unwind and see the world. However, if you suffer from GERD, a vacation brings its own set of challenges. Think of new sleeping environments, new food triggers, and overindulging in alcohol because you’re on vacation. So, what can you do to travel safely and happily with acid reflux? […]
Have you been gaining weight, dealing with troublesome adult acne and wondering why your menstrual cycle has become irregular?
Fruits are often touted as ‘Nature’s Candy’. But does that mean you as a diabetic should give up on all fruits?
If you haven’t been diagnosed with celiac disease or suffer from terrible consequences of gluten sensitivity, a gluten-free lifestyle may do you more harm than good.
If you’re diabetic, it’s a must to eat a healthy breakfast to kick-start your day on the right note
You can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes by understanding its risk factors and making lifestyle changes to manage the risks. Common risk factors include increased weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride (blood fat) levels. Changing the habits of a lifetime isn’t easy, but it’s worth the effort. 1. Don’t Ignore Early Signs Some […]
For a parent, nothing can be worse than helplessly watching your child gasping and wheezing to breathe. And that is exactly what asthma does. Dealing with an asthma attack is one of the scariest things any parent has to deal with. Asthma in Children: More Prevalent and Alarming than You’d Think Unfortunately, according to a […]
Which essential oils are a must-add to your routine diabetes management repertoire?
Research studies show that, biologically, men are more likely to get Type 2 diabetes, than women.
Healthy foods that keep blood sugar levels stable are a must-add to any diabetic diet.
Start your journey of recovery with these 6 simple strategies that will help you in your fight against depression and anxiety.
Diabetic food pyramid chart gives you a good starting point on modifying your eating habits.
Let’s take a look at all 13 essential vitamins and then figure out the best vitamins for diabetes type 2
Is gestational diabetes preventable? According to a Finnish study, the answer is yes..
Don’t underestimate the power of a pre-diabetes diet plan to get those numbers back on track.
Does having diabetes shorten one’s life? Let’s address this question.
Most probiotic rich foods have a low glycemic index, which makes them less likely to cause a spike in blood glucose levels
Chicken, when prepared with care, can make for a healthy and delicious meal.
Poor sleep is another reason your blood sugar levels are not yet under control.
When you browse through a restaurant menu, do you often catch yourself wondering “What can I eat here without causing a blood sugar spike”?
Beets a healthy choice for those at risk for insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, diabetes type 2, and cardiovascular diseases as well.
It is not uncommon for newly diagnosed diabetics to go through a period of depression.
Could there be a “right” and a “wrong” way to achieve your weight loss goals?
For teens with diabetes, controlling blood sugar levels with changing bodies, lifestyles, routines and responsibilities can be more challenging. While grappling with the demands of high school or college, the responsibility of holding onto their first job, and the possibility of an active social life, the additional task of taking care of diabetes seems like an extra burden.
Self-testing provides real-time data on blood sugar levels that helps patients better understand the impact of the lifestyle changes they have made on glycemic control
One of the hardest things to come to terms with is the fact that diabetes is a life-long condition.
What if something could make food taste great and help you prevent and combat diseases at the same time? In every kitchen cabinet lie these magic ingredients that add life to our food – spices.
Have you been feeling sluggish and fatigued? Do you feel like you simply don’t have the energy to carry out simple everyday chores by dusk? Chances are that your body isn’t getting enough protein.