If you look on the Internet or talk to your friends, you may find that “sugar” is a trigger word in health and weight loss conversations. Sugar-free diets are all the rage on social media, around the water cooler and on television. Even doctors have written best-selling books on living sugar-free, so it’s not surprising… Read More
Author: Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN
Gatorade commercials, coconut water ads and even your own mother may have told you that you need to “replenish your electrolytes” when you are drained, sick or exhausted. While many people may have heard of electrolytes, what are they? And, perhaps more importantly, are you getting enough? We’ll aim to answer your electrolyte questions so… Read More
Bloating is a common occurrence. But, if you feel that bloating is part of your everyday life, guess what: It actually shouldn’t be! There are many ways to relieve bloating via diet, exercise and other behavior changes. In this article, we will give you several tips on how you can start relieving your bloat tonight!… Read More
Stomach noises (also known as borborygmi) are very common and can tell you that your gastrointestinal (GI) tract needs some attention. For most people, their stomach growls to tell them that they’re hungry, and it is resolved upon eating. However, there are other reasons you may hear stomach noises, and some may be more concerning… Read More
A mysterious lump on your body can scare anyone. If you have noticed a strange lump forming on your neck, then call your doctor. There are various issues that can cause a lump on your neck such as thyroid nodules, autoimmune conditions or cancer. In this article, we will discuss what to do if you… Read More
Your heart is perhaps the most important organ in your body. Heart health should be everyone’s priority to live a healthy life. If you are worried that your heart is weak, keep reading. We’ve put together several tips on how to strengthen a weak heart. Even if you think you have a healthy heart, keep… Read More
A healthy gut feels good, but it often requires a lifestyle that promotes a healthy gut in the best way possible. While there are countless conditions and diseases associated with the gut, we will focus on diverticulitis in this article. Keep reading to find out more information about diverticulitis and how you can do your… Read More
If you’re reading this, then you’re probably not getting good sleep (or you’re trying to figure out how to fall asleep when you’re not tired). You came to the right place! Sleep is essential for your health, wellbeing and mood, so it’s important to get your sleep patterns under control. In this article, we will… Read More
If you have diabetes, then you may hear your doctor say that you need to control your A1c. Maybe your doctor talks to about your A1c during every office visit, but it doesn’t seem to improve. Or, maybe your doctor gave you some general guidelines about how to lower your A1c, but you’re still lost…. Read More
Diarrhea is a common gastrointestinal occurrence, but it can get out of hand pretty quickly. While most diarrhea clears up on its own, there are certain instances in which diarrhea can be deadly. Depending on the source of diarrhea, there are treatment options that you can take to treat it at home. However, more serious… Read More