A Diet Rich in Omega-3s and Plenty of Plant Fiber May Fight Inflammation The most troubling symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis — pain, stiffness, and swelling — stem from the same source: inflammation. Research hasn’t yet established that changing your diet will definitely reduce the severity of those rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms, but some findings suggest that it … Continue reading Eat These 8 Foods to Help Beat RA Inflammation
Chamomile tea may control diabetes, professor says
You have a new reason to drink a hot cup of chamomile tea before bedtime. The humble yellow flower was recently revealed to control or even prevent diabetes. In an article on The Conversation, a British researcher who specializes in historical textile dyes has identified the specific diabetes-fighting compounds found in the herb. Professor Richard Blackburn is the … Continue reading Chamomile tea may control diabetes, professor says
How Anemia Is Diagnosed
Simple blood tests can both determine if you have anemia and what the cause may be, which helps determine treatment options. When your doctor suspects that you have anemia, a condition caused by the blood’s inability to deliver enough oxygen to the body, the first step is usually a diagnostic test. Blood tests can tell … Continue reading How Anemia Is Diagnosed
7 Unusual Signs of Iron Deficiency
Iron is a mineral that plays a vital role in health and well-being. Without it, many bodily functions would malfunction. “The primary role of iron is to carry oxygen in the blood to every cell in the body,” says Bethany Thayer, RDN, MS, director of the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at Henry Ford … Continue reading 7 Unusual Signs of Iron Deficiency
Science confirms: Baking soda, a kitchen staple, can be used to treat various autoimmune diseases
Baking soda is a kitchen necessity, there’s no doubt about that. Whether you use it for baking, as a natural scrub for pots and pans, or as a deodorizer –the list of ways you can use baking soda in and around the home is truly an endless one. But did you know that baking soda … Continue reading Science confirms: Baking soda, a kitchen staple, can be used to treat various autoimmune diseases
Scientists look at the role of antioxidants in lessening the occurrence of Type 1 diabetes in young women
Scientists from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are gearing for an upcoming study that will explore the role of antioxidants in maintaining vascular health, as well as reducing the risk of cardiovascular risk in women with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, of course, is a chronic condition wherein the pancreas produces little to no insulin. Insulin is … Continue reading Scientists look at the role of antioxidants in lessening the occurrence of Type 1 diabetes in young women
6 Nutrients That Fight Erectile Dysfunction
Sorry, guys: There's no miracle food to prevent erectile dysfunction. However, there is some evidence that certain foods may help."Evidence that foods can help with ED is probably related to a vascular connection," says Firouz Daneshgari, MD, professor and chairman of the department of urology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University … Continue reading 6 Nutrients That Fight Erectile Dysfunction
Fruit for a Diabetes Diet: What to Know Before You Snack
Fruit does have a place in a healthy diabetes diet. Learn about the best fruits to eat, and why whole fruits are better than fruit juice. People with type 2 diabetes know that they need to pay attention to their carbohydrate intake. Of the three main macronutrients in food — protein, fat, and carbohydrates — … Continue reading Fruit for a Diabetes Diet: What to Know Before You Snack
Infected EBOLA carriers escape quarantine hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A new and growing Ebola outbreak is hitting the Democratic Republic of Congo, and additional concerns have been raised as three infected people escaped their quarantine hospital, potentially infecting countless others. The three patients had been quarantined in the northwestern city of Mbandaka, a port city with a population of nearly 1.2 million. Two of … Continue reading Infected EBOLA carriers escape quarantine hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Maqui berries and cloves can control excessive blood sugar spikes
It’s normal for blood sugar (glucose) levels to increase after a hearty meal. This triggers the release of insulin, a type of hormone that helps your body convert glucose into energy. However, excessive and repeated increase of glucose, called blood sugar spikes, can be potentially life-threatening. Now studies support the ability of extracts from two natural ingredients – maqui … Continue reading Maqui berries and cloves can control excessive blood sugar spikes
