Must-Read: 10 Symptoms of RA

Must-Read: 10 Symptoms of RA

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

By the year 2030, it is estimated that there will be 67 million adults in America with a diagnosis of a form of arthritis. Millions of these cases will be rheumatoid arthritis, more commonly known as RA. Even more frightening is the fact that millions of cases will go undiagnosed. …

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Do I Have the Flu or Just a Cold?

Do I Have the Flu or Just a Cold?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

I feel horrible! Do I have the flu or is it just a common cold? This question is usually the first that comes to mind when you get that lousy-all-over-feeling that lets you know you’ve caught a winter season bug. Some of the symptoms of the flu (influenza) are very…

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Avoid Winter Weight Gain

Avoid Winter Weight Gain

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

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…

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Superfoods 101

Superfoods 101

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Over the past two decades, the concept of superfoods has become a natural alternative to traditional medicines used to combat our major health issues: heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Scientific study has determined that through the consumption of these superfoods, people can significantly reduce their risks for developing these conditions….

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Could You Have DVT? Find Out

Could You Have DVT? Find Out

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Between 60,000 to 100,000 people die every year of a deadly medical condition known as deep vein thrombosis.  Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms and lodges deep in a vein, typically inside the calf or thigh muscle. These clots can break off and make their way…

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Home Remedies for Toothache

Home Remedies for Toothache

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

By Scott Gillespie Just about the only thing that is worse than having a toothache is having to go to the dentist so that he can fix it! While you might try to ignore a toothache and hope it goes away you really need to have it checked out as…

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Causes and Risk Factors for Diabetes

Causes and Risk Factors for Diabetes

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

by Dr. John Anne The causes of diabetes are still not fully understood. Neither are medical scientists able to explain why some people develop diabetes and others don’t. Certain factors have, however, been clearly identified that contribute to the development of diabetes. Is Diabetes Inherited? Heredity is a major factor….

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