Over the years, yoga has grown in popularity. It started as something that was once obscure and catered to a small audience. As it has evolved, yoga has entered the mainstream and many people are more intrigued by this ancient practice. Yoga originated in India and is over 5,000 years old. It was a philosophy…
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Hyperthyroidism
What is thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the middle of your neck. The thyroid gland produces two major hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). T4 is produced in a more abundant quantity. Both hormones play an essential role in regulating and balancing body metabolism. What is hyperthyroidism/thyrotoxicosis/overactive thyroid? Hyperthyroidism…
Broccoli and cheese pancake
Prep Time: 5 min Cooking time: 10 min Total time: 15 min Servings: 6 INGREDIENTS 4 large eggs 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup of broccoli rice 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp. avocado oil 2-3 raspberries for topping 2 tbsps. coconut oil melted DIRECTIONS…
What to do before a doctor or healthcare professional visit
A person with diabetes should have their care monitored regularly by a healthcare professional. It is commonly asked: what to do before a doctor or healthcare professional visits? Quite a lot of people find it difficult to know what to do before an appointment. A few simple steps before an appointment will help to…
Blueberries & Almond Cake: A Delicious Dessert Recipe
Prep Time 15 min Cooking time 50 min Total time 65 min Servings 16 Ingredient for Blueberries & Almond Cake Ingredients are: 8 oz. mozzarella cheese shredded 4 egg 1/2 cup almond flour 1 cup cream cheese 1/2 cup coconut flour 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking powder2…
Carbimazole: Understanding its Uses and Benefits
How does Carbimazole work? Carbimazole is converted to an active agent called methimazole in the body. Methimazole acts on thyroid gland and reduces its overactivity. How is Carbimazole taken? The treatment dose is usually prescribed by your doctor, depending on the thyroid blood test. It is started at high doses ranging between 20 to…
What is type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a very common but serious condition. In general, 90% of people with diabetes mellitus have type 2 diabetes (that is nine out of 10 people with diabetes). Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose is high because of: Insulin produced by the pancreas does not work properly, or…
How to diagnose diabetes mellitus?
Understanding how diabetes mellitus is diagnosed is very important. People with type 2 diabetes may not have any symptoms. Therefore, type 2 diabetes is usually picked up on routine screening. People with type 1 diabetes have symptoms of high blood glucose (symptoms of high blood glucose or hyperglycemia). Even then, the blood test needs to…
What are the symptoms of high blood glucose?
This is a very common question. Symptoms of high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) depend on the levels of blood glucose levels. Most people will feel the symptoms if their blood glucose is persistently above 11 mmol/L or 200mg/dl (blood glucose high for some time). Unexplained excessively thirsty. A person usually has constant dry mouth despite…
Diabetes and Gallstones: Is there a link?
Type 2 diabetes is ever increasing health problem in the world. People with type 2 diabetes suffer from many complications related to high blood glucose. However, it has been noticed that people with type 2 diabetes can experience other health-related problems leading to hospital admissions. One of these problems is an increased risk of gallstones….