Biotin is a member of the B-complex family of vitamins. If you have dermatitis, dry skin, thinning hair, loss of hair color or brittle nails, you may be short in biotin. Biotin is sometimes referred to as vitamin H which is appropriate given that the “H” is short for “Haar und Haut” – the German… Continue Reading
diabetes
Are You Ready for Surgery?
Are you ready for your upcoming surgery? Have you done everything you can to help with your recovery? Or are your habits sabotaging your chances at getting the best results? Hospitals across the country are adopting surgery fitness programs for their surgical patients. The goal? To improve a patient’s health before surgery and minimize… Continue Reading
Will Intermittent Fasting Help Me Lose 15 Pounds & Keep it Off?
By David H. Rahm, M.D. Q: Over the past 20 years I’ve gained 15 pounds and I’d like to lose it. I’ve heard that the Fast Diet is not only effective for weight loss but weight maintenance. Is this just the latest fad diet or does the Fast Diet really work? You’re not… Continue Reading
A Vegetarian Diet May Help You Live Longer
Though the fountain of youth may be a myth, research is revealing the link between what we consume and the quality and length of our lives. It’s pretty simple – a better diet means better health and a longer life, and recent research shows this might mean cutting meat out of your diet. A… Continue Reading
Beans Benefit Heart Health in Type 2 Diabetics
Beans have gotten a bad rap, especially for their more, ahem, audible qualities. But who gives a toot when they can contribute to lower blood pressure and a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease in people with Type 2 diabetes? A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that individuals who consumed one… Continue Reading
Nutritional Supplements and Diabetes
This month, we feature a three-part series on diabetes to observe American Diabetes Month. This article reviews the role nutritional supplements play if you’ve already been diagnosed with diabetes. Because diabetes is a disease inherently tied to nutrition, nutrition is an important factor in managing diabetes. While it may not be replacement… Continue Reading
Preventing Diabetes Through Diet & Exercise
Given that almost 20 million people are diabetic and another 70 million have prediabetes (a condition that leads to diabetes if left untreated), it’s likely that you or a loved one is living with this disease. Understanding Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms & Risks With November marking the observance of American Diabetes Month, now is… Continue Reading
Understanding Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms & Risks
According to the latest government statistics, diabetes affects almost 26 million people or 8.3% of the U.S. population. Unfortunately, more than a quarter of diabetics are undiagnosed. Even if you don’t have diabetes, take note: 35% of adults 20 years or older have prediabetes, a condition that leads to diabetes and is largely preventable with… Continue Reading
Government Sets New Health Goals for Nation
In less than a month, many of us will be making New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, eat healthier, exercise more or stop smoking. In a similar manner, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) just issued its new health goals for Americans. The only difference is that we have 10 years to… Continue Reading