Regaining Weight? Blame Take-Out Foods, and Possibly the Packaging
Want to keep off the weight you just lost? Steering clear of those fast food burgers, fries, pizza, even Chinese food in those cool white boxes, may be a really good idea. It seems it’s not only what’s in those…
How Bad Is Sugar? Even the Earliest Exposure Should Be Avoided
One of the most common questions for a new parent to ask is—What should I feed my child? Introducing food is as much about immediate nourishment as long-term health, but there are a few dos and better-nots to guide the…
Do Weight Loss Pills, Powders, Products Really Work? Don’t Bet on It
With overweight and obesity a constant struggle for many adults in the United States, it’s a given that weight loss efforts occupy our minds much of the time. On some level, we know there is no quick fix, no product…
Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You?
Maybe you are contemplating bariatric surgery or your doctor has mentioned that you might benefit from a gastric bypass procedure. Naturally, you may be wondering: How will I do? What success can I expect to I have? Being able to…
What Does Obesity Mean for Your Health—Heart, Thyroid, Diabetes?
Most adults admit to having concerns about weight yet fail to make a much-needed connection between excess weight and increased risks of developing the major chronic diseases: Heart disease and related conditions, thyroid disorders, and type 2 diabetes,1 according to findings…
5 Ways to Tame Your Food Cravings to Avoid the Inevitable Weight Gain
The holidays are gone, but the goodies are likely still lurking in the pantry, calling your name, and threatening to trigger your cravings for sweets, baked goods, and salty snacks. Without these food cravings, you are quite certain that you…
What is obesity and what causes it?
Obesity is a medical condition that occurs when a person carries excess weight or body fat that might affect their health. A doctor will usually suggest that a person has obesity if they have a high body mass index. Body…
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Symptoms and Treatment
What Is MS? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its own central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). In MS, the immune system attacks and damages or destroys the myelin, a…
Bad Bugs: Identify Insects and Bug Bites
Ticks Ticks are often found in plants and brush, and can attach to and bite people and animals. Their bites are not harmful; however, these insects can carry serious diseases including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Tick Bites…
Crohn’s Disease Causes, Symptoms, Diet
What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s (or Crohn) disease is a disease that usually affects the small intestine and less commonly the colon, but it is capable of involving the remainder of the gastrointestinal tract – the mouth, esophagus, and stomach.…
