Tag: Nutrition
The Power of Integrative Health
There used to be a time when taking care of your health meant going to the doctor when you were sick. The rest of the time? Business as usual. Now, medical experts understand there’s so much more to “good health.”
How Much Should You Eat?
Knowing the difference between portion sizes and serving sizes can help you control your weight and stay healthy.
Could I Have Fatty Liver Disease?
If you are overweight, bloated and fatigued, there’s a chance you could have fatty liver disease. This condition can take years off your life if not treated and can affect your quality of life. But there is hope! The liver can repair itself with a healthy lifestyle and working closely with your health care provider.
IBD vs. IBS: What’s the Difference?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have similar abbreviations, and both affect your digestive system. While they share symptoms, they can be entirely different health conditions.
The Best Ways for Reversing Prediabetes
Prediabetes means you have elevated blood sugar levels, but you have not yet entered Type 2 diabetes territory. The good news is, reversing prediabetes is possible and allows you to avoid diabetes in the future.
Plant-Based Protein Can Meet Your Nutritional Needs
If you choose the right foods, plant-based protein can indeed meet your body’s protein requirements.
Diet and Exercise: Beyond Eat Less, Move More
You’ve heard the advice. If you want to lose weight, all you have to do is “eat less and move more.” As you get older, you know this simplistic maxim falls short.
Expert Tips on How to Sleep Better
How well do you sleep? Whether you’ve experienced sleep issues throughout life or just recently, solutions exist. Read on to learn how you can take steps to ensure a good night’s rest.
What to Do if You Can’t Find Baby Formula
Not having enough food for your baby is a scary situation, but one that many parents are facing right now. University of Maryland Medical Center pediatrician Dr. Rebecca Carter has advice on what to do – and not to do – to make sure your baby gets enough to eat.
What are good fats?
Dietary fat often gets a bad rap for its potential to damage your heart health and add extra pounds to your waistline. Fat is high in calories and certain fats can have a negative impact on heart health, but not all fats are bad. In fact, many types of fats are essential for a healthy diet.