Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves using tiny needles to stimulate key body meridians, to ease and prevent various conditions. These needles help to release the congestion of energy in the acupuncture or acupressure points. The energy or ‘Qi’ flows throughout the body once the congestion is released. The acupuncturists may also … Read more
Fat-burning food is a term used to describe nutrient-dense foods that are believed to promote weight loss due to their specific properties, such as high fiber content, low-calorie density, or metabolism-boosting compounds. Therefore, fat-burning foods are often promoted as a way to boost metabolism and aid in weight loss. While no secret that fat-burning food … Read more
Stress is one of the main reasons behind sleep deprivation, and the cycle goes round and round, as a lack of sleep can also add to your stress.
Diabetes has become a global health concern that not only affects various organs in the body but also has profound implications for the brain. Explore the impacts diabetes can have on the brain
In the complex condition of diabetes, gut hormones have emerged as key players in the regulation of glucose homeostasis. The hormones Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1), Ghrelin, and Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide (GIP) play an intricate roles.
For someone living with preexisting diabetes that is planning to start a family, it’s important first to understand the risks and challenges associated with this condition.
When it comes to understanding diabetes, it’s not just about understanding blood sugar levels and insulin resistance. Instead, it involves understanding a more complex pathology, which includes the immune system.
Hormonal imbalance can cause disruptive and disturbing effects to your lifestyle and feelings of well-being. Each annoying symptom of a hormone imbalance can have an impact on your quality of life, cumulatively, they can be life-changing, and usually not in a good way. When a woman’s hormonal ratios change, moods and physical changes can change … Read more
Hormonal imbalances are a fact of life for women. Sex drive, moods, energy levels and ability to think clearly are all affected by the inevitable cycles of hormone imbalances. Many of these occur as a result of the reproductive cycle, an incredible process that requires huge physiological changes, month in and month out. These profound … Read more
Most women have an awareness that hormones affect them, but it also true that most would not be aware of the extent that they do influence behavior, energy levels, attitudes and moods. It is also a common misconception to think that individual hormones only influence specific aspects of health or behavior. While hormones have primary … Read more