Women lead busy lives – we work, we look after the home, we take care of our children’s needs. And the responsibilities? They just seem to pile up all the time. With these daily demands, every woman wishes to have a healthy life, with little or no effort, preferably. I…
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When we feel under the weather, we go to the doctor. When we have a toothache, we go to the dentist. If you have a headache, you will head to the pharmacy to get a tablet. But when we suspect we may have a problem with our mental health, the…
We can never get enough of natural skincare tips, what with the ridiculous price of skin care products! I personally believe that everything I need is on my kitchen shelf. The interesting thing is, skincare need not be all that complicated. Start with a healthy lifestyle, bathing regularly, a healthy…
Yeast infections and type 2 diabetes For those with diabetes, the high sugar levels make them prone to yeast infections. Thrush is the most common form of yeast infection which thrives in warm and damp parts of the body, most commonly the male and female genital organs, mouth, underarms, groin…
Syndrome X or metabolic syndrome or Insulin resistance syndrome is related to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other diseases. Metabolic syndrome is quite common and mostly found in those with type 2 diabetes, poor blood sugar control or kidney disease and manifests itself through…
If you have diabetes, there are major health benefits in losing excess weight. The most important benefits of weight management in diabetes are better control of your blood glucose levels and blood fats including cholesterol and blood pressure reducing the risk of developing long-term complications. Why weight management in diabetes?…
Vision, Eye Care and Diabetes When you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, vision and eye care is an important part of your regular health checks.High blood sugar damages the tiny blood vessels in the eyes, resulting in a condition called diabetic retinopathy. High levels of blood glucose can…