The soluble fiber found in whole grains such as whole-wheat bread, brown rice, and oatmeal binds the cholesterol in your meal and drags it out of your body, Madden says. “And, when your body needs to utilize cholesterol in the future, it draws on your blood cholesterol supply, effectively lowering your total blood cholesterol level and your risk for heart disease.”
READ NEXT
Sugar puts you at risk for diabetes If you have high blood sugar, you could be on the road to diabetes already. “Insulin resistance requires the pancreas to produce more
Your Ankle or Foot is Injured Injuries that seem no big deal can actually cause swelling in and around your feet. “The body’s response [to an acute injury] is inflammation,”
Gates of consciousness The gates of consciousness pressure points are located at the base of the skull in the parallel hollow areas between the two vertical neck muscles. Applying firm
Read labels “There’s a lot of sugar in our food, including virtually every cereal. Same with granola bars for kids—you might as well give them candy bars. We have an
Yogurt As you know, the gut contains both bad and good bacteria and is responsible for more than just digestion—it accounts for 50 percent of your body’s immune response. Also,
Getting your thyroid checked may take more than blood work Whether as part of your annual physical or something you schedule because you’re concerned that something is off, blood work can
3. Run more with the core Because you hit the ground with the ball of your foot when unshod, you actually have better running posture.
Best nuts for your brain Peanuts are amazing for your brain because they are high in folate which is a mineral that protects your brain against cognitive decline. Also, like
Rashes Any sudden rashes on your skin show that there is something wrong with your body. It could be an allergy to food, home chemicals, medical drugs, or even a
Has been linked to acne Refined carbs such as drinks and sugary foods are associated with a higher risk of developing acne. The explication is simple, sugary foods spike blood
Increased risk of stroke. Sweetened tea raises your sugar levels (duh) which raise your triglyceride levels. This means people who consume lots of sweet tea are at higher risk of
Flax Like hemp seeds, flax seeds contain ALA, a type of omega-3 found in plants. They’re also rich in minerals including magnesium, manganese, and thiamin, says Halas-Liang. Halas-Liang likes mixing
We all have a preferred position that we end up sleeping in night after night, but what does that position say about us, and most importantly, our health? You may
Promotes emotional health If you have a problem with self-image, you can try meditation. Chemicals called cytokines which are released in response to your stress can affect your mood eventually
About 34 percent of U.S. adults have metabolic syndrome, but the symptoms are so common they can be easily ignored. If you notice any of the following signs of metabolic
Routine urinalysis There’s no reason to do a urinalysis screening for someone who’s asymptomatic, Besser says. This doesn’t apply to people with renal disease or diabetes. With patients who have
RELATED POSTS
© 2024 All rights reserved
