Understanding Heart Disease

Image is from News on Heart.org Heart disease, also referred to as cardiovascular disease, refers to a group of diseases that affect the heart. Heart diseases include: Coronary artery disease Congestive heart failure Heart rhythm problems-Arrhythmias Congenital heart...

Keep Your Family Healthy This Holiday Season

Once you or your family is infected with the flu virus, it is not easy to treat the infection. Just as in many other conditions, prevention of the diseases is the surest way to stay safe. With just a careful attention to hygiene, you can prevent the various flu...

Identifying Chocolate Allergies

Image is from Huffington Post Chocolate is a food craved by many, but someone cannot eat this sweet treat do to a food allergy. Food allergies occur anytime the body’s immune system reacts to a protein that it sees as harmful, when it is not. Those reactions can range...

Common Food Allergies

Image is from FARE Theoretically, any food you consume would cause an allergy. However, only a handful of foods can cause around 90 percent of allergic reactions to food. The substance responsible for allergic reactions in drinks or foods is known as an “allergen.” In...

Understanding Gluten Intolerance

Image is from Doctor Doni Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, barley, rye, kamut, spelt, and other grains. A gluten intolerance does not necessarily mean you have Celiac disease. There are many people who cannot tolerate gluten that do not test positive for...

Eating Correctly During Sick Season

Image is from Huffington Post When winter arrives, you know it’s the flu season. In this season, be sure to brace yourself to avoid the disease. While some people will still go for their regular workouts in the gym, it is not recommended. However, you must maintain...