The American Diabetes Association reports that in 2012, 29.1 million Americans, or 9.3% of the population, had diabetes. The great majority of these have Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), previously known as “adult onset” diabetes. Most people know that T2D is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by high blood sugar…
Whether spring-sourced, sparkling, flavored, or simply out of the tap, water seems to have become the beverage de rigueur these days. And for good reason—-water constitutes about 60% of our body weight and is essential for most bodily functions. Taking in enough fluids each day is highly important since inadequate…
People who live in the southern and central United States, areas of the country where bites from the lone-star tick (Amblyomma americanum) are common, are reported to be at risk of developing an allergy to red meat. The allergy is thought to develop as a result of exposure to a…
Many people have heard of the term “bursitis”, but few know what a bursa, the structure that is affected in bursitis, actually is. In the body there are over 150 bursae (the plural of bursa). A bursa is a small jelly-like sac, which serves as a cushion to decrease pressure…
When experiencing joint or muscle aches and pains, many people seek relief from an oral pain medication, such as acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) or ibuprofen (e.g. Motrin). An alternative to this, particularly well suited in someone who cannot tolerate these medications, are topical pain medicines (analgesics). Topicals, which are applied directly…
Whether called fibrocystic breast “changes” or fibrocystic breast “disease”, it’s a problem that affects up to half of all women at some point during their lives. Currently, most doctors just refer to women as having fibrocystic breasts, since it really isn’t a disease at all. Fibrocystic breasts are lumpy, thick,…
The abuse of prescription medications, especially those in the opioid class of drugs (e.g. Vicodin, Lorcet, Oxycontin, others), has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S. It is estimated that more than 2 million Americans suffer from substance use disorders related to these medications that are typically prescribed for pain relief….
What is radon and where does it come from? Radon gas is formed by the natural radioactive decay of uranium in rock, soil, and water. It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Unless you tested for it, you would have no idea of its presence or its amount. It is found…
Search the National Library of Medicine’s database, PubMed, and you will find hundreds of studies that have examined coffee’s impact on health. Not only does this research overwhelmingly suggest that moderate coffee consumption doesn’t cause harm, it appears that drinking coffee may even offer some health benefits. Moderate coffee consumption,…
What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of arteries as it leaves the heart. Sufficient pressure is necessary within the circulatory system to move blood throughout the body. If blood pressure gets too high, however, a number of adverse health effects can develop….
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