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Are you feeling shaky and weak? Nervous and sweating for no apparent reason? It could be hypoglycemia – low blood sugar – a symptom, just like fever, that signals something is wrong with your health. When it comes to the early signs of hypoglycemia, and what causes hypoglycemia, diabetics already have an understanding of the ...click here to read more

Undeniably, sugar is everywhere. It seems impossible not to consume sugar at any given moment. From naturally occurring sugar found in fruits to artificial sugars that can be found in junk food and soft drinks, we are living in a sugar-induced society. Reducing sugar intake to stay healthy But all this sugar can be problematic. ...click here to read more

I’ll start this article on digestion with a quote from the famous French epicure and gastronome, Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin: “Those who give themselves indigestion or get drunk, do not know how to eat or drink.” While such blunt criticism might not be well received in today’s world, there is merit in what the great man said. ...click here to read more

The common belief is that if you drink too much alcohol, you could end up with liver disease. But with the rise of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) – 20 percent of the American population has it, according to estimates – other causes of liver disease are making headlines. Even though a person may never ...click here to read more

You might want to put down that candy bar and supersize soda and reconsider… What you eat (and don’t eat) can affect your waistline, your disease risk and your brain power. Can your diet actually make you smarter? Absolutely. And junk food is not on the list. What you eat is one of the most ...click here to read more

We all know that diabetes is a disease where there is excess sugar in the blood. Why is it there? How can I prevent it? Why does everyone not get it? All good questions. And I’ll try and answer all of them here. Let me start by explaining the causes of diabetes without getting too ...click here to read more

Concerned about your bones? And ways to keep bones healthy? You should be. The sooner you start the better. As they say, too, it’s never too late. Your risk for osteoporosis, where your bones become fragile and porous, has a lot to do with the bone mass you’ve developed in your 20s and 30s, and ...click here to read more

Today, it’s difficult not to notice all of the gluten-free products available in health food and grocery stores. There’s been a number of books, magazine articles and news segments, too – all of which have characterized gluten as a dietary villain. Yet, there is no evidence to support gluten-free diets for anyone other than those ...click here to read more

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure or told you’re at risk of developing the same, you’ve likely been advised to limit your sodium intake. But new research shows that sugar – particularly the kind found in processed foods – is more closely linked to high blood pressure than salt. How much sugar are ...click here to read more

Good old-fashioned milk has been a health beverage of the ages it seems – with good reason. It’s high in vitamins and minerals, and a convenient source of calcium for your bones. Whether you’re drinking it straight, adding it to grain cereals or topping your morning coffee, milk does the body good. Dairy products have ...click here to read more

My best advice to my patients always begins with this: The path to a long life starts with a healthy diet. Fruits and veggies are important, but there are other staples of healthy eating like good fats and fiber-rich grains and seeds. But there are certain foods we should be avoiding. In fact, I think ...click here to read more

If you’re concerned about your prostate, your doctor may have already told you about the benefits of broccoli, tomatoes, whole grains and vitamin E. If you’re not concerned, you should be! The Mayo Clinic says 50 percent of men over 60 will develop an enlarged prostate. After 85, this number rises to 95 percent. So ...click here to read more

Yes, I just had my flu shot this week. I’m primed to make it through the season of probable sickness without being sidelined to the couch with a box of Kleenex and easy access to the bathroom. Sit me down right next to someone who is hacking away and feverish with sweat – with no ...click here to read more

First thing in the morning, my brother-in-law has to have his diet soda. Roll out of bed, head to fridge and guzzle. I’ve been advised, when visiting their house, not to try to engage him in conversation before he has finished at least half his 20-ounce bottle. It’s true. He’s a friendly, down-to-earth guy with ...click here to read more