Prediabetes is also commonly referred to as ‘borderline’ diabetes and is a metabolic condition and growing global problem that is closely linked to obesity. If undiagnosed or untreated, prediabetes can develop into type 2 diabetes; which, whilst treatable, is currently not fully reversible. The main problem is that prediabetes is usually not diagnosed as there…
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What are the Symptoms of Diabetes?
There are a few kinds of diabetes, namely, type I, type II and gestational diabetes. (2) These kinds of diabetes differ in the treatment required and how they were caused though their symptoms are rather similar. What are the symptoms of diabetes – Type I Type I diabetes happens when the pancreas fails to produce sufficient…
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Rib Pain: How to Deal With it?
Our rib cage plays a hugely important role in protecting our cardiovascular system. Most people have 12 rib bones on either side of the rib cage in the thoracic cavity and often people can feel pain or discomfort of various levels under the rib cage. There are many potential reasons for rib pain, and it…
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Healthy Food to Eat: If You Want a Healthy Lifestyle, You Need to Pay Attention
“Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open.” ~B.K.S. Iyengar (1) You can find nourishment, vitamins and ingredients that can improve or even lengthen your life in various foods, and you can always combine…
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Dealing with Arthritis in Back: Natural Ways to Fight Pain
Back pain can make life miserable. It is something you are constantly aware of, and it affects all aspects of your life and movement. Whether you are sitting still, lying down or moving, back pain is a constant source of discomfort. If the cause of your back pain is a type of arthritis, it is…
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Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia
The terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s disease” tend to be used interchangeably, as many people think they are the same thing. (2) Even though a person who gets afflicted with Alzheimer’s ends up getting dementia, the thing to note is that not all forms of dementia are because of Alzheimer’s disease. People can get dementia without…
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Scientists Believe Genetic Imperfection Could be Associated with Discomfort in The Lower Back Area
These days, back pain is a very common disorder alongside back of knee pain, afflicting a large proportion of society, both young and old alike. The Global Burden of Disease Study of 2010 (1) estimated that back pain is in the top 10 diseases and injuries worldwide. Increasing in occurrence predominantly in the Western countries,…
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Causes of Arthritis: What Are The Symptoms & Risk Factors
Arthritis is often used to describe the pain that people tend to feel in their joints. (3) It has to be noted that even though the exact meaning of the word “arthritis” is inflammation in the joint, the term can be used to describe more than 200 different types of rheumatic diseases and conditions. All…
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Big Toe Joint Pain: Causes and Solutions
Some people accept that aches and pains are just part of growing older. In fact, persistent pain is not something you should ignore. It does not happen without reason. Rather, it is your body warning you that something has gone wrong. [1] Pain in your feet can be particularly problematic and debilitating because you…
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5 Easy Healthy Dinner Recipes
easy healthy dinner recipe 1: Baked Ham Servings: 1 Equipment: Roasting Pan Technique: Baking Cooking and Preparation Time: 20 minutes Ingredients list: 10 Pounds Ham ¼ Cup Flour ¼ Cup Maple syrup 1 Cloves 1 Cup Brown sugar 1 Tablespoon Mustard dry 3 Tablespoon water Instructions: (1) Note: this recipe assumes you are using…
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