Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) which is useful for our body cells. It is necessary to a certain extent in order to produce hormones and vitamin D. Excess amounts of cholesterol is unhealthy. The Majority of cholesterol, almost 80%, comes from the liver and the rest from our dietary intake. Cholesterol is transported in […]
If you are at risk to develop diabetes,(Please read my earlier post from July 29, 2017) ask your healthcare provider to check your fasting blood sugar (FBS) level. This test requires fasting for 8 hours. It is possible to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes if proper measures are taken. There are three important […]
We all know that diabetes is an illness with many serious complications. It often does not cause symptoms for years and is therefore diagnosed commonly after someone has had a stroke, heart attack or kidney failure. There are several risk factors for diabetes. It is important to identify one’s risk for diabetes and take the […]
1 in 3 people will get Shingles in their lifetime. Shingles is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster. This virus also causes chickenpox. Once chickenpox resolves the virus stays dormant in the nervous system for years. It gets reactivated and travels along the nerves to the skin and causes painful blisters seen in shingles. This […]
We look forward to outdoor activities during summer. However, we should be aware of an important health hazard – bug bites. (Please read my earlier post on bug bites from April 21, 2017). Tick and mosquito bites are capable of transmitting serious diseases such as Lyme disease, Relapsing fever, Spotted fevers, La crosse encephalitis, West […]
We are in the midst of a hot summer. While its time to be out enjoying many activities, we should be aware of the potential dangers of dehydration which include heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Severe dehydration and heat stroke can result in shock and even death. -The most vulnerable are the elderly, […]
1) Prevent health problems. This is, in my opinion, the most important of all reasons for an annual physical. Physicals help identify any new changes or risk factors which could lead to future medical illnesses that can be managed with healthy choices and changes in lifestyle. Basically, it’s nipping any health problem in the bud. […]
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Maintain ideal body weight. About 350,000 people die every year due to obesity. Exercise regularly. Do at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day, or on most days of the week. Exercise lowers risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, osteoporosis, and depression. Eat healthy foods. Eliminate “White Foods” from your diet […]
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage skin, joints, and/or organs. Normally our immune systems produce proteins called “antibodies” Autoimmune means your immune system cannot tell the difference between the foreign invaders(viruses and bacteria)and your own body cells. These autoantibodies cause pain, inflammation, and damage in various parts of the body. More than […]
