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 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.…
There’s an old adage in Eastern medicine: illness starts from what you eat. Today in western medicine, more and more data shows how important gut health is to our well being. Adjusting your diet to improve and restore gut health can be very beneficial for managing pain and improving overall wellness.…
Bowel movements offer valuable information about our digestive health. Using a stool tracker to analyze your poop habits might seem unnecessary. However, this simple habit can greatly improve your gut health and eating habits.
Regular bowel movements are an indication of a healthy lifestyle.…
Many of us can appreciate the quick breathers that we take after work to enjoy a few drinks with friends. While the importance of drinking responsibly is something many are aware of, it can be challenging to ensure that we continuously monitor our personal alcohol consumption.…
Blood sugar refers to the concentration of glucose in the blood, and it is an indicator of one’s general health. Permanently high blood sugar values significantly increase the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Healthy individuals have regulated blood glucose levels within normal values.…
Imagine the following situation. You wake up late for work, skip breakfast and almost swallow a muffin whole just before rushing into the office. At lunch, you gulp down some fast food from down the corner and return to your pressing deadlines.…