Experiencing some mild to moderate discomfort once in a while after eating is not uncommon. But feeling bloated, achy or numb after each meal isn’t normal. At the root of the problem could be gluten sensitivity symptoms. You don’t have to live with the discomfort associated with gluten sensitivity. Even…
Searching for the best blood sugar levels for diabetics? When it comes to blood sugar levels, one size does not fit all. While the American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers research and insight for diagnosing and treating diabetes, it does not provide a specific number for blood sugar levels, but instead…
When it comes to choking, every second counts. Whether it’s a loved one or a complete stranger, there is a lot to be said for choking awareness. Being at the right place at the right time – and knowing how to jump into action – can mean the difference between…
By Peter Rodrick Basically, osteoporosis means porous bones. In the Greek it translates as “passages through bones.” (This makes perfect sense if you look at the images of osteoporotic bone as opposed to normal bone.) Osteoporosis is a silent disease in that there is no physical sensation associated with it….
BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a measure of a person’s body fat, based on a simple calculation of body weight in kilograms, divided by the square of the individual’s height in meters. It is used by health professionals around the world to determine whether a person is overweight or…
Are you thinking about jumping into the next fad diet trend? Popular plans such as the Atkins and South Beach Diet promise to help you lose weight fast and easily, but most dieters find that they can’t sustain the weight loss — and end up gaining even more weight back!…
Almost everything about winter encourages weight gain. Lower temperatures and shortened days signal us to move indoors and don our cold weather wardrobes. Bundling up in layers of clothing in order to keep warm also tempts us to abandon our healthy eating habits. Snuggling up in front of the television…
BeNiceOrElse.com We all know that stress can lead to emotional eating, and we all know that stress is pretty much guaranteed in life. Newspapers, magazines, Web sites, and blogs are filled with techniques for curbing your appetite and reducing your cravings, but here’s an idea you might not have heard…
From itching to burning, these dreaded buzzwords often conjure up visions of STDs and other women problems we prefer not to speak of. Needless to say, the notion of actually talking to another person (i.e., your physician) seems absolutely mortifying. Well, you’re not alone. Millions of women of all ages…
by Gregg Hall Vitamins (combination of two words: Vital Amines) are the complex organic substance essential in small quantities to the metabolism (nutrition) in most animals. These are found in minute quantities in food, in some cases are produced by the body, and are also produced synthetically. The human body…