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November is world diabetes month, so what better time to educate yourself on this prevalent disease than right now? What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a serious disease that causes your blood glucose level to be too high. We get glucose from the foods we eat—it’s what gives us energy. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas, and its job is to get glucose from food into the cells ... Continue Reading
The hormones in your body work together in a delicate balance to control and maintain the optimal functioning of every system. The metabolism, heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar, menstrual cycles, and many more functions all rely on the endocrine system for instructions. That’s why when one hormone is out of whack, it can throw off the whole body and present with many ... Continue Reading
The thyroid gland is an organ located at the base of the neck. Part of the endocrine system, the thyroid releases hormones that help to regulate the body’s metabolism and vital functions. The two hormones secreted by the thyroid gland are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are needed for normal functioning of all cells in the body. Thyroid disorders are ... Continue Reading
Anemia is a condition in which there are not enough healthy red blood cells in the blood. You may be familiar with iron deficiency anemia, which occurs when a person does not have enough iron. This type of anemia can usually be remedied by increasing one’s iron intake. Sickle cell anemia is different because it is hereditary. It is a type of sickle cell disease (SCD), which ... Continue Reading
Many people complain about pain in their neck, shoulders, back, and legs. But no research has been able to pinpoint what is causing this pain. Until now! The fibromyalgia researchers have traced the main source of pain to blood vessels. Read more, in this post from providr.com, about how the fibromyalgia mystery was solved. Are you experiencing constant muscle pain and ... Continue Reading
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