Uncover the science behind keto, intermittent fasting, micronutrients, and holistic approaches to weight management.
If you are looking to try a new diet and change your lifestyle, then you have likely heard of the highly popularized diet, intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting, restricted eating, or intermittent energy restriction, is a diet in which you only eat within a certain timeframe.…
It is not unusual for an individual to experience heartburn once in a while. However, those who have heartburn frequently may have something called GERD, short for gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD is the most common diagnosis of gastrointestinal disease in the United States and has about 18.1%-27.8% of occurrence in North America.…
Crohn’s disease is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. It is an autoimmune disorder which is when your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. Crohn’s disease may appear and disappear at various times. Initially, it may affect only a small part of your gastrointestinal tract, but the disease has the potential to progress extensively.…
Fibromyalgia is a chronic medical condition that causes widespread pain usually affecting muscles, tendons and ligaments, along with fatigue. The exact cause of fibromyalgia is yet unknown, and the condition is hard to diagnose and there is no specific cure. A combination of exercise, medication, therapy and a healthy diet can help patients manage their symptoms.…
Water makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every cell in your body needs water to work properly. Water rids your body of wastes through urination, perspiration and bowel movements. It also keeps maintains body temperature, and lubricates and cushions your joints.…
