The thyroid gland is an extremely important gland located in the lower part of the neck and shaped like a butterfly. It produces thyroid hormones which influence every cell, tissue, and organ in our body. Thyroid hormone is vital in regulating the rate of the metabolism—the rate at which the body produces energy from nutrients and […]
Holidays are traditionally associated with weight gain and high-stress level. Here are 10 important tips to help you stay healthy and safe while you can enjoy the holidays with your family and friends. Tip #1: Eat healthy: Keep healthy snacks and foods handy. Cook a healthy holiday menu, and fill your plate with healthy options […]
– Shingles occur in about 1 million people in the U.S. each year. One in three adults will experience a bout of shingles in their lifetime. One in five people with shingles develops postherpetic neuralgia, or PHN, which is nerve pain that can linger for months or even years. -The FDA approved the new shingles […]
