Welcome to spring time which brings a change in the weather for all of us, but for too many people the suffering of seasonal allergies accompanies the change. "Allergies arise when the immune system overreacts to an otherwise harmless substance known as allergens caused by pollen, weeds, mold, grass, trees, dust mites, cockroaches, pet dander, foods, dyes, wine and cosmetics."
People with diabetes should see their main doctor, whether it be an internist, primary care physician or endocrinologist to obtain their 3-month blood work. Most ordered blood work is routine information for the physician, but it may be meaningless to you.
Here comes the succession of holidays, "with the food holiday spiral" of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. According to USA Today, "4% of all candy consumed in the US is eaten on that single day called Halloween."
As fall season approaches, it is a good time to review diabetes basics. Although some of you may already know the basics, you can never stop learning. See how well you do on the following questions. Remember that "medical costs and lost work and wages for those with diabetes totals $245 million dollars yearly." See what you can do to lower these costs.
Summer is almost at an end but it is always worthwhile to add a few recommendations to your summer care list. Heat waves continue around the country with forest fires already a high priority. Let's look at some additional common sense tips and tricks to help your summer end on a high note.
Global warming or not, each summertime gets progressively hotter and August is known to be one of the hottest months of the year! According to the Academy of Dermatology, “One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.” The summer sun can cause major havoc to our skin. The ADA also recommends “selecting a […]
"The word diet comes from the old French word diete and the medieval Latin word dieta meaning a daily food allowance." Diets are, "a set course of eating and drinking in which the kind and amount of food should be planned to achieve weight loss and better health."
The clock has sprung forward, giving us more precious daylight hours. Spring season tends to be a time when we reevaluate the old, refresh ourselves and our homes. I wanted to share some tips which may make you think about new behaviors to enhance overall health. […]
Every season seems to be the perfect time for gift giving for that special someone you love. Christmas season came and went with lots of decorated Christmas sweaters and red reindeer pajamas. Valentine’s Day suggests the need to order long stem red roses, chocolates and anything that has a heart shape. Gift giving and its timing can be predictable or not.