Posts Tagged ‘diabetes’
Childhood Obesity – An Epidemic Sweeping The Nation
Childhood obesity is a severe medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It’s particularly troubling because the extra pounds often lead children to health problems that were once considered adult problems — diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. About 1 in 5 American children has obesity. Childhood obesity is on the rise in the United…
Read MoreWhy am I so Tired? The Cause of Chronic Fatigue
One of the most common complaints we hear at our office is feeling fatigued. Fatigue is a way for our body to let us know it needs to rest and recover. Fatigue can be caused by intense exercise or lack of sleep. When a good amount of sleep and rest doesn’t help you recover, fatigue…
Read MoreHOMOCYSTEINE – THE SILENT KILLER
Do you know what homocysteine is? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Most people have never heard of it, but at this very moment, it could be damaging your health. Homocysteine is a natural substance made by the body when it breaks down protein. People who exercise excessively, consume a lot of animal protein, have…
Read MoreDEFENDING YOUR BODY AGAINST METABOLIC SYNDROME
Metabolic syndrome is a nasty health condition that is as widespread as pimples and the common cold and seems to just sneak up on you as you age. According to the American Heart Association, 47 million Americans have it. That’s a staggering one out of every six people in this country. Also known as insulin…
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