Tag: Diet

There are a number of things you can do to increase adiponectic level naturally. Being on a healthy balanced diet containing whole foods, vegetables, and omega 3 rich foods; consuming Irvingia gabonensis, a herb also known as African mango can not only increase adiponectic but also helps to decrease weight and cholesterol; and lastly doing exercises daily can influence your adiponectic level.

The Top Imbalance That Afflicts 90% of My Patients!  (Hint: It Is Very Easy to Treat) The majority of my patients suffer with some level...

Dr. Todd A. Born is in private practice with his wife, Dr. Lindsay Jones-Born, at Born Naturopathic Associates, Inc., in Alameda, CA (www.bornnaturopathic.com).  He...

  Have you kept up with your New Year’s resolutions to lose weight or eat healthy?  If you have, good for you in making such...

Why collagen may be more important for bones than calcium? Bones are made up of dynamic living tissue that requires a wide range of nutrients--not just minerals such as calcium--to maintain optimum health. While minerals tend to get all of the attention when it comes to bones, decreased collagen content is also an important factor in osteoporosis and low bone density.

What are Probiotics? Probiotics are yeast or bacterial organisms that exist in our intestines and have a multitude of beneficial health effects.  This article will...

Megan Lyons is a wellness, and running coach, from Dallas, Texas and the voice behind Lyons' Share. Through her personalized, one-on-one Health Coaching, she...

Kale (Brassica oleracea), also known as borecole, is a leafy green vegetable from the Brassica family. They are part of cruciferous vegetables that include...

Apricot or Prunus armeniaca stone fruit of the family Rosaceae (order Rosales), is closely related to peaches, almonds, plums, and cherries. They are eaten fresh or cooked and are preserved by canning or drying. Apricots are low on calories and high in fiber that encourages weight loss, a great source of potassium which is great to regulate body fluid and heart rate. Apricots also improves digestive system and bone health.

Years ago, one of my competitive sports was swimming. I also worked as a lifeguard. When I was a kid I had a fear...

Are you a workaholic? Staying cooped up in the office is not unusual today, and many people are now used to a lifestyle that...

Although chemotherapy is one of the most appropriate treatments to eradicate cancer cells, the process brings about drastic changes in the patient's body. However, Ayurveda has some remedies to reduce the chemotherapy effects. Including curry leaves, ginger, slippery elm tea, siberian ginseng, aloe vera extract, and fermented soy products in your diet can lighten the effects.

Keep a diary of your migraines. Get enough sleep. Exercise regularly. Eat regular meals. Drink plenty of water. Limit stress. Try alternative therapies. Incorporate coffee, cayenne, flaxseed, fish, vitamin B12 rich foods and magnesium rich foods. Herbal supplements like ginger root work well.

Dietary Lifestyle: At the Heart of the Matter Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, so waking up to the...

What is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism happens when your thyroid gland, at the front of your neck, doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone (underactive thyroid). There are several...