Reviewed by a DietitianDid you know that the average American consumes 3 times more sugar than the daily allowance for added sugar set by the World Health Organization? That is about 17 teaspoons…
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Written by a DietitianStruvite kidney stones are one of the least common types of kidney stones. Only 10-15% of kidney stones are made of struvite. Most kidney stones are made from calcium. Specifically,…
Written by a DietitianKidney cleanse regimens and other detox diet plans are ubiquitous. But, do these kidney cleanse diets actually work? Who should follow a kidney cleanse or detox? What Is a Kidney…
Written by a DoctorMany people suffer from gas and bloating after eating. It can range from mild discomfort to extremely painful (and sometimes even embarrassing). Gas and bloating is especially common in those…
Reviewed by a DietitianDid you know that about 60% of the human body is water? And according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), it plays a vital role in a wide range…
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Audio ArticleSore muscles after an intense workout? It’s happened to all of us! The stiffness, soreness, and discomfort in muscles may be caused by starting a new workout program, adding new…
Written by a Dietitian Audio ArticlePotassium is one of the most misunderstood nutrients in kidney disease. Do you need to avoid potassium? How much potassium is okay to have? Read on to learn all about…
Reviewed by a DoctorDid you know that every 16 out of 100 people experience constipation symptoms? [1] This makes constipation one of the most common gastroenterological conditions, which, luckily, is not life-threatening in…
Written by a DoctorYou have likely heard about how eating more fast food and convenience foods are not helping the health of our nation.[1] Rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes…
Anxiety. This word has been overused and, at the same time, neglected in the past few years, without people realizing that anxiety disorders are actually serious conditions, which significantly decrease…
Reviewed by a DoctorOne out of every 10 women in childbearing age suffers from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on a global scale. [1] Yet, about 75% of these women remain undiagnosed. [2] This…
Reviewed by a Dietitian Audio ArticleInsulin resistance (IR) is becoming a widespread health condition, as each year, an increasing number of people are diagnosed with it. In fact, in the United States, an estimated 60…
Reviewed by a DietitianAccording to “The Guardian”, the average American eats about 17 teaspoons of added sugar per day. [1] And the American Heart Association warns that the maximum daily allowance of added…
Written by a DoctorWhat is gluten and why can’t some people process it? Gluten is a peptide fraction of protein that is primarily found in grains like wheat, barley and rye. [1] Gluten…
Evidence suggests that 76% of people older than 2 years old drink some plain water every day. [1] And while drinking tap water accounts for two thirds of total plain…
Reviewed by a DoctorStress is all around us and impacts our mental health on a daily basis. In fact, according to statistics from the American Institute of Stress, 77% of the Americans experience…
Reviewed by a Dietitian Audio ArticleDid you know that one medium banana contains about 425mg potassium [1] , which is about 10% of the total recommended daily intake of the mineral [2]? This makes bananas…
Reviewed by a DoctorAccording to the US Department of Health and Human Services, vitamin B12 deficiency affects between 1.5% and 15% of the American population. [1] Recently, various health associations have raised awareness…
Reviewed by a DoctorAccording to ClevelandClinic, acute gastritis affects 2 of every 10.000 people, while chronic gastritis occurs in 8 of every 1.000 individuals. [1] The term “gastritis” describes inflammatory health conditions affecting…
According to the US office of Women’s Health, one out of every 10 women in childbearing age is suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on a global scale. [1] Compared…
Plastic water bottles are all around us: no matter if we use disposable or reusable ones. Yet, recently, these plastic products are having a bad fame, as people associate them…
Skin allergies can be persistent and can significantly decrease your life quality (especially if they affect exposed skin areas). There are 3 common types of skin allergies, which have similar…
Reviewed by a DoctorEven though children are more predisposed to skin allergies than adults (as their skin barrier is not fully developed), various types of skin allergies affect a large number of adults…
Reviewed by a DoctorAccording to the US Celiac Disease Foundation, celiac disease (CD) affects about 1 in 100 people on a global scale. It is a gastroenterological autoimmune disease that stimulates the body…
Reviewed by a DoctorAccording to the CDC, more than 102 million American adults have higher total cholesterol levels than the healthy recommendation,and 35 million of those individuals are at significantly high risk of…
chro According to The US National Diabetes Statistics Report, about 34.5% of the adult US population (age 18 or above) have prediabetes. This health condition is often characterized with higher…
Reviewed by a DoctorDiarrhea is a condition when the patient have >3 bowel movements per day or loose of stools (watery stools). When the diarrhea persist more than 4 weeks it becomes chronic…
Vitamin D is an irreplaceable micronutrient that (in combination with other vitamins and minerals) is responsible for your overall health and wellbeing. However, according to a 2019 Stat Perls study,…
Reviewed by a DoctorSleeping is a vital activity that is often underestimated, and it’s importance to our health is often neglected. According to the CDC, the average adult (age 18-60) needs at least…
Your skin often represents your inner health and wellbeing. For example, when we are stressed, we might break out; when we have a hormonal imbalance, we become more prone to…
Reviewed by a DoctorIn short, the main difference between IBS and IBD hides in the nature of those conditions. While IBS is a syndrome (a combination of various symptoms) that does not trigger…
Reviewed by a Doctor“Blue light” that has been flying around the internet for some time, alarming consumers to be aware of its harmful effects on their health and body. And even the smartphone…
Reviewed by a Dietitian Audio ArticleAccording to the US Center for Science in the Public Interest, unhealthy diet habits account for around 678.000 deaths in the US every year. [1] Besides, an unhealthy diet can…
According to Cleveland Clinic, HPV affects around 14 million new patients every year. It is a very common viral infection, which impacts the reproductive tract. [1] HPV is actually the…
Contrary to many speculations that all bacteria are harmful, in fact, in our bodies, we have both good and bad bacteria, which live symbiotically and at peace when both are…
Reviewed by a Dietitian Audio ArticleDiet is a key factor when it comes to preserving our kidneys’ health. In fact, almost all kidney diseases (KD) benefit from a change of diet as part of the…
Reviewed by a DoctorAccording to 2018 data reported by the American Heart Association, more than 100 million Americans suffer from high blood pressure. Or in other words, every third person you meet may…
Reviewed by a DoctorAccording to the Crohn’s Colitis Foundation, around 1.6 million Americans suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (also called IBD). And the tendency goes upward, as approximately 70.000 new patients are diagnosed…
Reviewed by a Dietitian Audio ArticleIt’s not a secret that regular exercise gives us tons of health benefits and makes us look and feel better at the same time! In fact, evidence suggests that physical…
Finding yourself in a hiccup situation where you feel limited to talk, laugh, eat, and breathe calmly is always unpleasant and related to anxiety. Also, some people find it funny…
We all know the frustration that comes with cold, flu, and viruses. The stuffy nose, feeling hot or cold, watery eyes, muscle pain, fatigue, even sometimes nausea or headache. And…
Winter is the official flu season that people associate with congested nose, sore throat, temperature, muscle ache, etc. BUT! For some people, the other seasons (mainly spring and autumn) can…
Reviewed by a DoctorAccording to the American College of Gastroenterology, around 12% of the American population suffers from irritable bowel syndrome, yet only about 6% of the cases are diagnosed. That happens because…
Reviewed by a Dietitian Audio ArticleAccording to the US National Kidney Foundation, 1 in every 10 people suffers from kidney stones at some point in their life. And even though in some cases, this health…
The formation of kidney stones is a serious health condition that requires medical attention and treatment. Kidney stones are tiny hard particles, which are formed by the chemicals in the…
Reviewed by a DoctorUrinary tract infections are common bacteria-caused health conditions, which affect around 150 billion people every year. And even though they are widely spread, they can be persistent and cause a…
Taking care of your gut is essential in order to preserve the health of your digestive system. Some symptoms that you may experience when there’s an imbalance in your gastrointestinal…
Storage bags are a MUST for every household. They are great for the kitchen, living room, bedroom, closet, bathroom, and all kinds of other in-house spaces. They not only look…
The thyroid gland is a vital organ for our health because of its primary function to produce two essential hormones, which play a significant role in the body’s metabolism, growth,…
Global warming, climate change, air pollution, poverty, water and soil contamination, and water scarcity are not recent problems. In fact, every day, those problems are becoming more difficult to be…
Smiling. We do this at least a couple of times a day. And it is important to keep our smile attractive. In fact, plenty of studies justify that people who…
Water is vital for our health and overall wellbeing. But did you know that you can make your water not only cleaner by filtering it, but also better, with improved…
Mineral water brands have flooded the market. And we, as consumers, often buy the one brand that we like most in terms of label or taste. But did you know…
Nowadays, the life of each person is related to plenty of external factors that we don’t have control over. And they are all around us, all the time, no matter…
Essential oils are the core of every aromatherapy. No matter if they are used on their own, or are integrated in another product, they have strong influence on the condition…
There are plenty of SPA and Wellness Centres that offer the service of aromatherapy for various purposes: relaxation, muscle pain relief, overall improvement of wellbeing, motivation of productivity and creativity,…
Watery eyes, discomfort when looking at your mobile and computer screens or artificial light, blurry mind and vision, difficulty pronouncing words with M and N. You probably recognize those symptoms…