Risk Factors for Diabetes
Diabetes is more than just watching your sugar intake – it’s a complex metabolic condition influenced by a variety of factors including genetics, lifestyle choices,…
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5 Lifestyle Interventions to Battle Hypertension
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a catalyst for heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the United…
Why Am I So Tired All the Time?
You open your eyes in the morning, only to feel like you didn’t sleep a wink – or, the sleep you did get didn’t seem…
What You Need to Know About Chronic Kidney Disease
Have you ever wondered what happens when your kidneys can’t keep up with their essential functions? Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects approximately 10% of the…
Makeup That WON’T Break You Out – Part 2
Here are some more makeup product options that do not have pore-clogging ingredients recommended byour advisor, Rennie Chi, who loves researching and trying cosmetics. Regardless…
Risk Factors for Hypertension
Picture this: you’re sitting in your favorite café, enjoying a leisurely afternoon with friends, when suddenly you feel a pounding in your chest that just…
Cultivating Joy, Happiness, and Vorfreude
Living a happy, joyful life is a goal for many of us, but how often do we slow down and really think about what these…
Lifestyle Interventions For Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes
“I’m not superwoman but I’m fighting diabetes so close enough!” Anonymous Living with pre-diabetes or diabetes can be challenging especially when you consider the possible…
The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Aging Gracefully
“Aging is a fact of life. Looking your age is NOT!” – Dr. Howard Murad What truly helps slow down aging? Just as a tree…
Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes
Did you know that 12% of the US population has diabetes and 30% (100M of us) are pre-diabetic, many of whom are unaware? And that…
What Type of Bread Should I Eat?
Legend has it that bread was originally discovered by accident. In Egypt, supposedly around 8,000 BC, someone left remnants from beer brewing out in the…
Think You May Have Sleep Apnea? Options for Testing
The time we spend sleeping dramatically affects our time awake. A good night’s sleep lets us wake up feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to take…
Your Guide to Seasonal Eating
Strawberry picking in July. Apple picking in September. Carving pumpkins in October. These are just a few common seasonal traditions surrounding food. Apart from participating…
Smoking and How You Get Hooked
Our intern, Adidtya Das, who enjoys doing health research in areas of self-improvement in his spare time, was inspired by some of his classmates (who…
Makeup That WON’T Break You Out – Part 1
Makeup products are ubiquitous and with a gazillion choices, it can be mind-boggling. But how do we know which ones to use that won’t cause…
What to Eat to Suppress Chronic Inflammation
“It is becoming increasingly clear that chronic inflammation is the root cause of many serious illnesses” Dr. Andrew Weil As you may already know from…
Health Effects of Spiking Sugar Levels in Blood
“It is easy to fall, but hard to rise.” Dann Moudry This quote may ring true to your life path but for many of us…
Cracking 5 Arthritis Myths
“Stop cracking your knuckles, you’re going to give yourself arthritis!” Chances are you’ve heard this before. It’s an old myth, but is it true? And…
Machine-Free Sleep Apnea Solutions
Do you often find yourself waking up, gasping for air in the middle of the night? Does your partner complain that you snore through the…
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Inflammation
“Inflammation is a big buzz word in the world of health now, and rightfully so. The word inflammation comes from the Latin word ‘inflammare’ meaning…