Uncommon Low Glycemic Index Foods
It’s pretty obvious that diet plays a huge role in diabetes management. Keeping track of what you eat, when you eat it, and what happens to your blood sugar level afterwards is all part and parcel of living with diabetes. We talked a little about this in
Effects of Social Isolation on Well-Being
What comes to mind when you hear someone talking about social isolation? Human beings are social creatures. By nature, humans identify with certain communities, live together, work on projects as a team, embrace each other during emotional moments, shake hands in agreement, lean on walls, etc. But the “stay at home” phrase that evolved because…
Incorporating Mindful Movement into Your Daily Routine
Incorporating mindful movement into everyday life is an important part of achieving true health and maintaining it.
4 Ways You Can Be More Proactive with Managing Diabetes
For some people, diabetes is a part of everyday life. However, that does not diminish its severe risks as a disease. The World Health Organization found that approximately 1.5 million deaths in 2019 were attributed to diabetes. This illustrates why it is necessary to be proactive in managing the illness. Some factors affect how easy or how…
Want to Start a Health and Wellness Business? Read This First
If you have a passion for health and wellness, and you have an entrepreneurial spirit, then starting a health-based business could be right up your alley. After all, making a living by working as your own boss in an industry you love sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? However, as critical as passion is for any…
How Strength Training Impacts Metabolism
Strength training (or resistance training) does much more than build strong muscles and bones. Research in the past few years has confirmed that lifting weights changes human metabolism in ways that improve health and well-being. Resistance training improves resting metabolic rate and cardiorespiratory fitness. That’s a powerful swing of the pendulum from days when pushing barbells and mastering squats…
Fitness and Nutrition Hacks to Build Muscle
How can you build muscle naturally? Fitness and nutrition go hand in hand. If you incorporate exercise and a balanced diet in your daily routine, you will enjoy increased energy levels, a stronger immune system, be in control of your weight, prevent chronic lifestyle diseases, and improve your overall well-being. Now, attempting to gain muscle…
Bacteria Help Influence Blood Sugar Metabolism
A recent study into the effects of specific bacterial strains on type 2 diabetes has identified four key bacteria that could be very significant for people who suffer from this chronic condition. Previous studies have shown that a key risk factor for type 2 diabetes is obesity, often caused by a Western diet and low physical activity, which…
Creating A Diabetic Nutrition Program You’ll Love
Having a diabetic nutrition program is important if you want to maintain good health. Your diet is the key to keeping your health intact and feeling better in your body. A healthy diet is important for everyone regardless of health issues. But it is especially important for those with diabetes. Your diet can easily make…
Managing Type 2 Diabetes Through Fitness And Nutrition
As difficult as type 2 diabetes can sometimes be, there are ways to better manage it. Managing your diabetes through nutrition and fitness are two of the best ways to do this. Tests have shown that 38% percent of individuals with type 2 diabetes get less than the recommended amount of exercise. This often results…
