Belly fat is more than a nuisance that makes your clothes feel tight.It’s seriously harmful.This type of fat — referred to as visceral fat — is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other conditions.Many health organizations use BMI (body mass index) to classify weight and predict the risk of metabolic disease.However, this is… Read More »
Many people will spend a small fortune on creams, masks and serums which promise to make them look younger. There’s a huge market for products claiming to turn back the clock, but it turns out there might be a much easier – and cheaper – way to achieve the look. A skin care expert has revealed an anti-aging trick she… Read More »
However, if added without the correct knowledge or guidance, mixing herbs, supplements and medicines can lead to a drop in blood sugar called hypoglycemia. While I do not recommend starting any new treatments without consulting your health care provider, below find a list of my top natural remedies for type 2 diabetes. The primary compound in ACV is… Read More »
While tooth-whitening kits are readily available at most pharmacies, many natural remedies can help remove stains and protect tooth enamel.Teeth turn yellow for two reasons, both of which tend to accelerate with age:The outer layer of teeth consists of enamel, which is colored almost white and protects the deeper tooth structure. Beneath the enamel is a layer of… Read More »
Vitamin D is the only nutrient your body produces when exposed to sunlight.However, up to 50% of the world’s population may not get enough sun, and 40% of US residents are deficient in vitamin D. This is partly because people spend more time indoors, wear sunblock outside and eat a Western diet low in good sources of this… Read More »
Type 2 diabetes (also called diabetes mellitus) results from the perfect storm of not enough movement, too much of the wrong foods, emotional stress, lack of sleep, toxins, and genetics. More often than not, patients with type 2 diabetes look towards natural medicine in addition to their conventional medicine for help in treating their disease. Natural medicines and… Read More »
Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method which focuses on putting pressure with fingers on particular pressure points all over the body. From tension headaches, nausea, backache to sleep problems, this traditional Chinese therapy is known to heal a variety of physical and mental ailments. Acupressure functions on the basic principle of applying targeted external physical pressure on… Read More »
Stretch marks, also called striae, happen when your skin changes shape rapidly due to growth or weight gain. They aren’t a sign that anything is wrong with your health.Both men and women can get stretch marks. Pregnancy and puberty are the two most common times in life to get stretch marks. At first, a stretch mark will appear as a thin… Read More »
As fast as children whiz from classroom to activity to home and back again, their brains are just as rapidly growing and changing.The foods they eat are important. “These years are critical for brain development, and what they eat affects focus and cognitive skills,” says psychiatrist Drew Ramsey, MD, co-author of The Happiness Diet and Fifty Shades of Kale.These 7 foods can help kids stay… Read More »
Everyone has moments of forgetfulness from time to time, especially when life gets busy.While this can be a completely normal occurrence, having a poor memory can be frustrating.Genetics plays a role in memory loss, especially in serious neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. However, research has shown that diet and lifestyle have a major impact on memory too.Here are… Read More »