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When you think of iodine—the chemical element that helps your body produce thyroid hormones and regulate energy—you probably associate it with table salt. That’s because back in the 1920s, researchers
Ketones Your cells don’t receive the glucose they need to function properly when your body can’t make insulin, so, to compensate your body is burning fat. Making this instead of
4. Being dehydrated How much water do you drink a day? One glass, two? You should drink 8 glasses per day. So, do you think you’re reaching the target? Because
Diabetes About 25 percent of people over 65 are living with diabetes. According to CDC data, diabetes caused 54,161 deaths among adults over age 65 in 2014. Fortunately, diabetes can
Your dream teeth may not be possible Patients come in with pictures of celebs and say, “I want to look just like her.” I’m sitting there thinking, You can’t have
If you’re living with osteoarthritis, chances are the pain, swelling, and stiffness may have limited your activities and fitness routine over the years. This “wear and tear” form of arthritis
No matter how healthy you’re trying to eat, chances are you still consume foods that provide less nutrients than you need. Protein is a crucial element to keep your
Leafy green vegetables affect blood clotting If you have atrial fibrillation, some of them can be dangerous. If you take blood thinners for afib to prevent stroke, you should monitor
4. Morgellons disease Another rare condition is Morgellons disease. People who are living with this disease have the strange sensation that something wants to find its way out of their
Packaged Foods Of course, there are some situations where eating a frozen meal is the only option you have. But please, please don’t make a habit of it! Packaged foods
Excess weight around your waistline can be the hardest to lose. But before you beat yourself up over not doing enough crunches at the gym, consider this: As we get
Meat Meats are higher in fats and calories, which are easily metabolized into chemicals that cause inflammation in the body. It’s worse if you grill, sear, or fry meats at
You fear eating your next meal because it’s probably going to cause heartburn; you wake up during the night because laying down causes a burning sensation in your chest; and,
How to cope with COVID burnout: It is important to be reminded that this general feeling of exhaustion and anxiety is completely normal, given the fact that you’ve been exposed
Talk to them regularly One of the most important things that you have to do when someone is grieving is to call them regularly because they need your support. It
When you feel stressed, that’s your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. If you aren’t able to cope with certain things such as meeting a
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