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How Much Do You Value Your Life?

How much value do you place on your life? I was reading an article in the “Huffington Post” the other day where it was reported that by the year 2030, there will be 42% of Americans who are obese. Think about that…nearly half of the population in this nation will be at risk of developing serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. And that’s not even taking into consideration those who don’t quite fall into the obese category, such as the overweight. After I read this article the first thought that crossed my mind was, “Do we really … Continue reading →

Diabetes and Weight Loss

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. I know every month seems to have a mascot these days but it can be crucial to your health to know more about this illness. If you do not have diabetes you need to be aware of the factors that can contribute to you developing Type 2 diabetes. If you currently have Type 2 diabetes you will want to learn more about how to lower your blood sugar through diet and exercise and lessening your dependence on insulin. In a National Institutes of Healthy study, participants who were over weight and had high yet not … 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 →

Is Diabetes Risk In Your Genes?

Some health problems that are connected to heredity follow fairly straightforward patterns of heritability. Other health conditions, while still connected to heredity; do not follow a predictable pattern. This can make things difficult for people who are charting their family medical history because when you find out that one or more relatives have a certain condition, you will not likely know right away whether it is a condition that follows a pattern or one that does not until you have a chance to ask a doctor or do a little research. Diabetes is one health condition that does not follow … Continue reading →

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes is when the person produces no insulin. Type 2 Diabetes is when a person does not product enough insulin. Type 1 diabetes is considered an autoimmune disease and it is thought to be inherited. Type 2 diabetes is often called adult onset diabetes as it occurs later in life. It is thought that being overweight is a leading contributor to this type of diabetes. While both seem to have genetic factors, Type 2 is often treated with and prevented by losing weight, exercising and healthy eating. While Type 2 Diabetes is sometimes referred to adult onset diabetes, … Continue reading →

Raise a Mug of Coffee to Your Health

As a coffee lover, I looked for excuses to drink it. However, I never thought that health benefits would become one of those excuses. I have long thought of coffee as a guilty pleasure or that one last thing to give up to attain good health. How could I give up my wake up coffee or my coffee drink to get me through grocery shipping? With so many delicious options from hazelnut to mocha to vanilla lattes, the temptation was far too great! I knew that coffee with be with me forever despite any harm that could come of it. … Continue reading →

Genealogy and Your Health

Did you know that you can use genealogy to keep yourself and your family healthy? Medical research shows that certain genetic disorders, as well as the tendencies to develop certain preventable health conditions, are hereditary. A family medical history is a useful tool that you and other members of your family can use to assist your physicians in caring for your health. Unfortunately, some families are at an increased risk for developing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers. If you discover any of these conditions as you research your family’s medical history, let your doctor know. Your … Continue reading →

Untreated Asthma During Pregnancy May Put Infant at Risk for Future Asthma

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Once again, research indicates that treating health issues during pregnancy, such as diabetes, for example, decreases the health risks for the child. This time the topic is asthma, and it has been found that women who don’t properly treat their asthma during pregnancy raise the risk that their child will suffer from the same disease. Over 32 percent of children born to mothers who neglect to treat their asthma during pregnancy develop the respiratory illness themselves. This new evidence comes from a study conducted at the Université de Montréal, the Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal and Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research … Continue reading →

Is Your Toddler Getting Enough Vitamin D?

Probably not… at least according to medical experts. A new study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine reveals that at least 40% of American infants and toddlers aren’t getting enough vitamin D. What’s more, the study also found that there has been an increase in the number of rickets (a vitamin D deficiency disease) cases in several states in the last few years. Doctors say millions of American children are vitamin D deficient and that number is likely to increase if parents don’t start adjusting their kids’ diet or modifying their schedules to allow toddlers to spend … Continue reading →

Treating Pre-Diabetes

A diagnosis of pre-diabetes can be a serious wake up call. Pre-diabetes means that you have elevated blood sugar levels, but they aren’t quite high enough to be considered diabetes… yet. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than a tenth of people diagnosed with pre-diabetes end up dealing with the full version of the disease within a year. There are two main things you can do to treat pre-diabetes and prevent going into full diabetes: make changes to your diet and increase your activity. Making a lifestyle change works — the Diabetes Prevention Program study from the American Diabetes … Continue reading →