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Do you feel tired when you wake up even if you slept thru the night, or feel very tired between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.? One common condition that frequently accompanies thyroid problems is adrenal exhaustion, also known as adrenal fatigue, and that could be the reason for your fatigue too. About the Adrenal Glands [...]
We connect what we eat to our expanding waistlines but have you ever paused to tune in to the food-mood connection? Often we don’t realize the emotional roller coaster ride from our wildly fluctuating blood sugar levels. We feel happy and energetic for a while and then suddenly inexplicably, we find ourselves arguing with our [...]
One common condition that frequently accompanies thyroid problems is adrenal exhaustion, also known as adrenal fatigue. About the Adrenal Glands Your two adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped endocrine glands located on the top of each kidney. Each adrenal gland is approximately 3 inches wide, and a half inch high. Each gland is divided into an [...]
Chili has long been thought of as a greasy, fat filled meal that no health conscious person would be caught eating. Not so anymore. Chili has become a wonderful dish full of healthy nutrients for your body, and it definitely fits into today’s healthy diets. The top 10 healthy reasons for eating a bowl of [...]
Every morning I eat my breakfast of organic whole grain cereal, skim milk and blueberries. I’m trying to be healthy, but when I get to work an hour later I’m already starving. I feel like I have such a big appetite! What can I do? First I want to say that what you are experiencing [...]
In the 1990s, many dietary experts advised us to consume foods low in fat. Many products were marketed to take advantage of this eating trend. What happened, unfortunately, was an increase in overweight individuals, including a rise in the incidence of diabetes. Close scrutiny of these low-fat foods showed that they contained more sugar and certainly not any fewer calories. Thus, one bad food substance was substituted for another. [...]
There are safer ways than drugs to lower your blood sugar. Its not a quick fix remedy, but will take commitment. Its worth your efforts though since drugs like Avandia can raise your risk of heart attacks! Here are some tips to get your high blood sugar to go down… STEP 1: Get off the [...]
Feeling rundown? Try laughing more. Some researchers think laughter just might be the best medicine, helping you feel better and putting that spring back in your step. “I believe that if people can get more laughter in their lives, they are a lot better off,” says Steve Wilson, MA, CSP, a psychologist and laugh therapist. [...]
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