Menopause marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Although a normal and natural event, it can seem confusing and intimidating for many women. After all, there is no definite time or date for its arrival, and it causes many changes in a woman’s body. Here are some early signs of menopause to look out…
The Obesity Epidemic and What It Means for You
Having too much fat on your body might not seem as dangerous as a virus pandemic, but obesity can be just as damaging as any infectious disease to an individual. The U.S. obesity epidemic is readily apparent, with about 34% of adults and 15% of children and adolescents being obese – and these percentages continue…
First Signs of a Hormone Deficiency
Hormones are the chemical messengers of the body that stimulate the cells into action. There are dozens of types of human hormones, and a healthy body has a certain amount of each type of hormone. The hormones that most people know about are the reproductive hormones, which include estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone. An imbalance in…
How Medical Weight Loss Works
It is incredibly hard to lose weight, and it’s even harder to keep it off even if you do lose a pound or two. People often become more motivated to lose weight once the weight has led to health issues, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, or osteoarthritis. If you are…
What Is a Medical Weight Loss Plan?
Weight loss is never easy. Fad diets or those with severe calorie restriction can do more harm than good – more often than not, any weight lost is gained back. This can make it harder to try again when you are serious about improving your health and appearance. You have probably heard that a medical…
What Is An EKG Test?
An EKG test or electrocardiogram is used to record your heart signals. Doctors recommend the test to patients who are experiencing symptoms such as chest tightness and discomfort, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and heart palpitations, which may indicate a heart problem. The EKG is a very common test that is performed in a doctor’s office,…
What Deficiencies Cause Fatigue?
Does getting through the day constantly feel like an uphill battle for you? Do you feel like you are eating well and are exercising, but somehow, your efforts do not produce positive effects when it comes to your energy levels? If you answered yes, you may have a vitamin deficiency that is responsible for your…
Importance Of Understanding Body Composition
How do you assess your health? Is by through checking your weight or body mass index (BMI) measurement? Unfortunately, the weighing scale is not the sole indicator of good health. Not all who weigh less are guaranteed to be of good health. Moreover, the BMI is not accurate in the sense that it doesn’t really…
Weight Management with Type 2 Diabetes
Approximately 85% of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight. In fact, type 2 diabetes and obesity are closely linked: If your pancreas has to keep working hard in order to produce enough insulin to regulate your blood sugar levels, this overexertion by the pancreas can contribute to developing type 2 diabetes. The disease is…
Which Hormones Make You Look Younger?
Did you know that your hormone levels are evident on your face? It’s a little-known fact, but it’s true, and no amount of cosmetic treatments can cover up the fact that your hormone levels affect how young you look and feel. For this reason, hormone replacement therapy is becoming a popular treatment for tackling symptoms…
