What is polycystic ovary syndrome? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a severe genetic, hormone, metabolic and reproductive disorder that affects women and girls. PCOS can affect a woman’s ability to produce eggs. In addition, it is linked with higher levels of circulating insulin, characteristic of type 2 diabetes. The precise etiology of PCOS is unknown. The key is to have an early diagnosis. Obtaining treatment once diagnosed along with weight loss may lower the risk of long-term complications such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. This condition affects women’s ovaries, causing an abn ..read more

What the Heck is High Blood Sugar Disease? Many people who are not familiar with diabetes do not know if they are at risk or are going through life with this disease that can wreak havoc on your organs, especially if they do not have family members that have had it or are not in the medical field. The symptoms can sneak into our lives, and we can dismiss them as something else. Let us begin this blog by learning exactly~ What is Diabetes? There are two types of diabetes. Type 1, is commonly known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes. It is a chronic condition where the pancreas p ..read more

Type 1 Diabetes, Puberty, and Your Teenager: What You Need to Know Puberty is often a challenge for even the most well-adjusted teenagers. Unfortunately, it can be even tougher if your teen has type 1 diabetes. Away from the parental supervision of childhood, older teens may make choices that could seriously impact their health. Often, the pressures to fit in can lead to poor decision-making, especially in our age of social media, teen drug abuse, and unrealistic body image expectations.  Puberty and diabetes have a complex relationship; the hormones that accompany puberty can impact diab ..read more

The best way to treat type 2 diabetes is by practicing healthy habits on a regular basis; in many cases, you might be able to get off the pill. A particularly good way to treat diabetes naturally is by eating foods that are good for diabetes, exercising regularly, and maintain a healthy weight. It is no secret that type 2 diabetes is on the rise in the United States. There is a multitude of things you can do to change your lifestyle and improve your health. In a large clinical trial, Look AHEAD Study, https://www.niddk.nih.gov/about-niddk/research-areas/obesity/long-term-lifestyle-change-type ..read more

In 1835 Robert J. Graves first described “Graves’ Disease” in a patient and in 1840 it was described in another patient by Karl Adolph van Basedow. Dr. Basedow did not know that it had been previously named so therefore in Europe it is called “Basedow’s disease” and in America, it is known as Graves’ disease. Graves’ disease is a type of autoimmune problem that causes the thyroid gland to overproduce thyroid hormone of which is called hyperthyroidism. There are many types of Autoimmune diseases it is unknown what the cause of this disease is but seems to be a genetic connection and is more com ..read more

If you have ever gone to the doctor and had lab work that revealed you have high cholesterol or high triglycerides you are usually given a sheet of paper with information on how to reduce these numbers.  Most of us have a minimal level of knowledge of what this means and advised what to do. This blog will educate you and inform you of what exactly happens in the body, what body parts are affected, symptoms, and natural ways to reverse your levels in the blood. First, what is high cholesterol and what are the levels? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in all the cells ..read more

Humans were created with the need to have human touch, companionship, and be a part of a community. Mothers hold their infant on their chest when they are born to promote bonding. We have a legitimate need to belong. Children long for their parents, adolescents seek peers and groups, and adults tend to need to have friends and invest in long term relationships. The importance of being a part of a community enables us to survive and thrive, the fear that comes with isolation often leads people to seek out support groups, clubs, group activities, and other social groups. Social media has already ..read more

As a woman’s menstrual cycles comes to an end Menopause is the natural transition. The symptoms associated with menopause can last for several years. These can be quite uncomfortable and to ease the conversion you might consider changing some of your dietary habits. Let’s begin with what exactly is happening during this process of change. The hormone estrogen which is what has allowed us to bear fruit the majority of our lives begins to decline and that is what causes perimenopause. Estrogen continues to decline and as a result menopause occurs. The decrease in estrogen disrupts the balance in ..read more