Magnesium Supplementation for Asthma
Earlier research has shown a relationship between low magnesium and the development of asthma. Also, IV magnesium has been used in emergencies to stop an asthma attack. Recent research, appearing in the Journal of Asthma (2010;47(1):83–92), looked at the effect magnesium supplementation had on patients with asthma. The subjects of the study were 52 men…
Diabetes and HIV Aids
HIV attacks the CD4 helper cells which are responsible for keeping us healthy, thus weakening a person’s ability to fight new infections. Although there are medications to slow the disease’s progress, spread to uninfected persons, and delay/prevent the onset of AIDS, victims are susceptible to other health conditions. Research shows that people living with HIV…
4 Ways to Up Your Mood When the Weather is Down
It’s officially #PSL season, which means it’s time to put on our cozy knits, binge-watch Netflix, light a million candles, and excitedly cancel plans with friends. Even though we all look to fall and winter as a time to get healthy, the novelty of the season can wear off quickly as the days get shorter…
Ketogenic Diet Influences Gut Fungi
How the ketogenic influences the microbiota is a favorite research topic today. Some data suggests that ketogenic diets may compromise the bacterial diversity in the gut, for example, decreasing the common Bifidobacteria. And in a recent single-center, randomized, double-blind crossover pilot study published in the journal EBioMedicine, modifiable fungi in the gut of patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) was identified. Principal…
Asthma, Inhaled Corticosteroids, and Adrenal Suppression
Adrenal suppression may be an issue in asthmatic patients. A study published in Thorax (1993;48:599-602) looked at children who were taking 400 micrograms of steroids per day. The subjects of the study were 49 children who had a mean age of 9.2 years, taking budesonide, and 28 children with a mean age of 10.2 years…
How Women Are Leading the BioHacking Movement
image source Biohacking is a practice with HUGE potential for our health and wellbeing. And, while it’s been a primarily male-dominated industry, women innovators like our founders, Lauren and Katie, are leading the way in understanding how biohacking can improve our lifestyle. For those who don’t know much about this field, biohacking is the idea…
Diabetes and Pregnancy
Is diabetes pregnancy high risk? Women with diabetes have an exceptional concern about their health. Pregnancy comes with new demands for the body such as food cravings, tiredness, and other hormonal changes. Such demands tend to affect diabetes medication and blood sugar levels. During early pregnancy, before thirteen weeks, heightened blood sugar levels increase the risk of…
The Top 5 Exercises Every Person with Diabetes Should Try
People living with diabetes should lead a healthy lifestyle in order to manage their weight and blood sugar levels. Exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet can assist in reducing health risks such as stroke, cardiovascular problems, and heart attack. Hence, your overall body health will be greatly improved. Some of the easiest exercises to…
Can Type 2 Diabetes be Reversed?
Diabetes has no cure. However, research has proven that it’s likely for some individuals to reverse it. If one works on their diet and towards losing excess body weight, then they may be able to arrive at, and be able to stay within, a normal range of blood sugar even without using any medications. Having…
Intermittent Fasting and Type 2 Diabetes Management
“Nobody should die of a lifestyle disease, fast it out!” I read this comment in a popular Facebook group for Intermittent fasting, and I must say that I was super intrigued. This woman had successfully controlled her blood sugar level. In fact, her doctor declared her diabetes-free after undergoing several assessments. Like any other person,…
