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Gaps in Health Insurance Coverage Halt Preventative Care

Many of us have experienced a time when we were “between” coverage for health insurance. The prevailing assumption is that people can “catch up” on the health care they missed once their new insurance policy kicks in. A new study shows that this belief is not a realistic one. There are plenty of reasons why a person can fall into a gap between having health insurance coverage. The majority of people who can afford health insurance are getting it through their employer. If you change jobs, then you lose your health insurance. You might not be able to get coverage … Continue reading →

Pet Diabetes on the Rise

Diabetes runs in my family. Even though I’m only in my mid-20s, I’ve tried to start being conscious about what I eat so I can hopefully prevent the onset of the disease, or at least have an easier transition into a diabetes-friendly diet should I need to do so. While I’m prepared for the fact that one day I might learn I have diabetes, it never occurred to me that one of our pets might come down with it as well. That’s right: dogs and cats can get diabetes, and it’s on the rise in canines. MSNBC Health has a … Continue reading →

Foods to Help Prevent Diabetes

Since diabetes runs in my family, I am trying to do everything I can to avoid getting it. Diabetes statistics in the U.S. are staggering. Almost 26 million adults and children have diabetes. And, even more frightening, 79 million are pre-diabetic like myself. I’ve preached about how exercise and diet are great ways to starve off diabetes as long as possible, but there are also some foods that can help fight it. Bean Beans are a great way to raise your blood sugar levels very slowly because they are considered high-quality carbohydrates. And think of how many you have to … Continue reading →

What are NCDs and How Can You Prevent Them?

An official with the World Health Organization, Dr Shin Young-soo announced Sunday that the Western Pacific is seeing an increase in NCDs, and that these NCDs are responsible for 75 percent of deaths in the region. Our own region is far from immune to NCDs. Here is what you need to know about them and ways to prevent them from affecting yourself and your family. NCD stands for Non-communicable disease. This refers to diseases that cannot be caught from another person or object contaminated by germs. Heart disease, cancer (although some cancers have been associated with viruses), stroke and diabetes … Continue reading →

10 Foods You Should Add to Your Diet

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The following foods are high in nutritional value and low in calories. If you can incorporate them into your diet you should. Almonds These have heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Recent studies have found that one ounce of almonds every day can reduce LDL cholesterol and reduce risk of heart attack. Almonds are also rich in calcium, protein, copper, zinc, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins and vitamin E. Bell Peppers Bell peppers (red, orange, yellow or green) are loaded with vitamins A and C, vitamin B6 and folate. Red peppers also have lycopene which is a powerful antioxidant that may reduce the risk … Continue reading →

Power Foods: Cranberries are more than a Holiday Treat

A researcher at Rutgers University has identified cranberries as one of the key foods that provides great health benefits. Cranberries, a traditional holiday food, are chock full of antioxidants. Antioxidants are key in the protection of your body’s cells against free radicals. The National Institutes of Health research into the cranberry’s effect on the body includes research into yeast infections, heart disease, viral infections, stroke, cancer and more. According to their studies, they have discovered that: Drinking cranberry juice helps block urinary tract infections by binding up bacteria to prevent it’s ability to adhere to cell walls A compound inside … Continue reading →

10 Fabulously Healthy Foods

I love to blog about rich, fattening foods here, but I also think about my health. With a rambunctious two year old, I need to do all I can to maintain my health, in hopes of being able to keep up with him! So here are ten healthy foods I plan to start incorporating into my diet: 10. Garlic Okay, many of us think of garlic as a way to ward off vampires, but it can also ward off the common cold and the flu. Garlic has many vitamins, including C and B6. It is also believed to help protect … Continue reading →

The Glycemic Index Diet

The Glycemic Index Diet is based on the Glycemic Index. It is a way of looking at how the carbohydrates in foods affect blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels. Before starting a new diet, it is a good idea to speak with your doctor about it. What is the Glycemic Index Diet? The Glycemic Index Diet has also been called Sugar Busters, the Zone Diet, and Nutrisystem. The original version was called the “G.I. Diet”. Despite what people have been taught by the authors of those books, the Glycemic Index Diet was not intended to be a weight loss diet. … Continue reading →

Is Curcumin a Miracle Cure?

I’ve been hearing a lot about curcumin lately. It is a compound found in the spice turmeric. If you’ve ever had Indian food with curry, you have no doubt eaten turmeric. It is what gives curry its yellow color. But, could curcumin help cure and prevent some diseases? Research is point in that direction. A recent nine month study showed that curcumin may be beneficial for people with pre-diabetes. As you know, diabetes, probably due to the obesity problem in America, is on the rise. But, a study conducted in Thailand recently showed that people who consumed curcumin lowered their … Continue reading →

Foot Care for Diabetics

My father is a diabetic and if I don’t quit eating like I am and start exercising, I am headed in that direction. Since both my grandmothers were also diabetics, I probably know more about diabetes than the average person. One thing I learned from my grandmothers is that diabetics need to take good care of their feet. Why the focus on foot care? Well, if you don’t take good care of your feet, it can lead to amputation of toes, feet, or even your leg. Diabetics are more likely to have foot problems because of reduced blood flow to … Continue reading →