What Is The Most Accurate Test for Lyme Disease?
Given the prevalence and seeming elusiveness of the disease, some of the logical questions concerned persons would ask are: what is the most accurate test for Lyme disease? And when should I get checked for Lyme disease? This article will proffer answers to these and many other related questions. But first, a little background would be in order.
Signs of Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism
Before we talk about thyroid disorders, let’s make sure everyone is on the same page as to what the thyroid does. It’s main function is to maintain a body’s metabolism through the use of hormones. It tells our cells what to do and how much energy needs to be expended to do it. It’s kinda […]
Do Statins Cause ED?
Statins are used to control LDL Cholesterol in our bodies. They are effective, which is why cardiologists prescribe them for their patients at risk for heart attack, coronary heart disease, angina and stroke. Sometimes, however, they get prescribed to patients with a family history of the above conditions. An important note on statins is that while they reduce cholesterol being made by the body, they do NOT remove any blockages already in existence.
How To Read Your Lipid Panel Results
Most people don’t think about their cholesterol levels until a doctor orders a lipid panel for them. There are no symptoms of having high cholesterol. That’s how you can go from living your life normally one day and having your whole world turned upside down the next. If your lipid panel results come back high, what […]
5 Celebrity Fitness Tips
Celebrities have way more resources than the rest of us normally do. To keep looking good and fit, they hire professionals to whip them into shape. But occasionally, they spill the beans on their workout routines. We put together a few of these celebrity fitness tips to help you achieve your fitness goals! 5 Celebrity […]
How To Avoid Weight Loss Plateau
Whenever you make the decision to start losing weight, eventually you’re going to reach a place where you want to lose more, but seem to be stuck at same level no matter what you do. You have now entered the Weight Loss Plateau Zone! Fret not. You can still reach your goal and here’s how. […]
Thyroid Quiz
The thyroid is a small gland that influences every cell in our bodies. To do its job properly, the hormones it produces has to be balanced perfectly. How much do you know about how the thyroid functions and the types of diseases that can happen when they aren’t balanced perfectly? We put together this short […]
How To Be Healthy During The Holidays
Holidays can be the best time of the year AND a huge pain. Staying healthy during the holidays can be challenging. Not only are there a ton of temptations to be unhealthy, but holiday stress can build up as well. Did you know that on average people add a pound of weight this time, every […]
Hormone Quiz
We throw around the word “hormonal” a lot, especially if someone is acting out of the ordinary. Do you know why? It’s because hormones control most of our body’s major systems. If you don’t know what hormones do for you, it’s a good time to find out! We put together this short video quiz to […]
12 Days of Wellness
A new year is coming and with it comes a whole new chance to be healthy. Making health resolutions are easy, but how do you stick with them? We’re going to help you out with that! Here are 12 things you should do every month. They won’t take up a lot of time. They are […]