Experts call our growing obesity problem a metabolic disorder that stems from a variety of factors. But among these, certainly, is a growing epidemic known as syndrome X, which is caused by insulin resistance. This condition, which leads to obesity, hypertension and heart disease later in life, is now being linked to the absence of beneficial bacteria during pregnancy. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘heart disease’
Taming the Tingle
Thursday, April 29th, 2010For some people the constant tingling in their feet is the worst part. Others feel like their feet are being stabbed or burned, or that their extremities are simply lifeless. All these folks suffer from peripheral neuropathym, nerve damage that afflicts nearly 30% of people with diabetes aged 40 and older. And if the discomforting sensations are not enough, neuropathy can lead to falls, wounds that won’t heal, even amputations. (more…)
Free Radicals and Antioxidants:What You Need to Know
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010We hear the term “free radical” almost on a daily basis in news reports and magazine articles. Given their potential to have a major impact on health, it’s important to have a firm grasp of what they are and how we can prevent the damage they can inflict on our bodies. (more…)