This disease diabetes mellitus is characterized by the pancreas either not producing insulin (Type I or juvenile-onset diabetes) or not properly utilizing the insulin that is produced (Type II or adult-onset diabetes). The hormone insulin is essential for the transport of glucose from the bloodstream to the interior of various cells in the body where […]
Obesity has been a problem in the United States for quite some time now. Most health care practitioners view obesity as a prelude to a variety of conditions that range from osteoarthritis to cardiovascular disease. An increasingly serious health issue involves obesity being associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. However, it’s not clear […]
Children need good food and excellent supplemental nutrition to achieve their full potential. Omega-3 with DHA Since 2004, the FDA has allowed qualified health claims for omega-3 fatty acids in our food supplements. These health claims are based on the ability of omega-3 fatty acids to promote our cardiovascular health. Prior to the FDA approval […]
Caring for your brains health is important for a meaningful and healthy aging brain. Scientific and medical works suggest that some degree of cognitive decline is a part of your aging process. The possibility of you living longer and healthier life is within reach, but your very brain health must be preserved and protected while […]
The general topic of men’s health is quite broad and can include issues that are part of women’s health too. Good examples here are cardiovascular wellbeing and weight loss. However, prostate health and conditions such as erectile dysfunction (ED) are peculiar to men. In men, vascular health and sexual function are very closely related. Erectile […]
Our immune system is generally regarded as beneficial. However, in some cases, our immune system responds inappropriately, and all of a sudden we have too much of a good thing. Our allergy is sometimes referred to as hypersensitivity and involves an exaggerated response to an antigen which, in this case, is called an allergen. There […]