Hormones and Metabolism

Thyroid Problems – Types, Causes, Diagnosis (Tests), Treatment

The thyroid gland is a large gland located in the front of the neck. Most of us know it for being the gland that controls the metabolism which simply means the amount of energy that the body produces. Since energy is produced by breaking down food, we know that a person with a high thyroid activity will be thinner and a >> Read More ...

Causes of Hot Flashes in Menopause (Females and Males)

What Are Hot Flashes? Hot flashes (flushes) are episodes of intense warm feeling on the face and upper trunk that last from few seconds to few minutes. They are not the same as the low-grade fever, which usually lasts at least for several hours, and can be detected by the thermometer, while hot flashes cannot be. Hot >> Read More ...

Constant Hunger – Causes for Being Excessively Hungry

The sensation of constant hunger is a symptom of several diseases. It may occur on its own or with other symptoms and if not treated it will lead to excessive eating. This in turn will result in weight gain in most people. However, this sensation of hunger is also sometimes confused with other sensations like pain in the >> Read More ...

6 Signs of Prediabetes and Blood Test Results

With an estimated 1 in 3 Americans over the age of 20 years suffering with prediabetes, it is important to diagnose and treat this condition as early as possible. Prediabetes is reversible but if left untreated, it will eventually lead to diabetes which cannot be reversed. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in >> Read More ...

Preventing Diabetes (Diet and Lifestyle Diabetic Prevention Program)

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is the most common type of diabetes in adults and a growing problem associated with the rise in obesity rates globally. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States¹ but can increase the risk of some of the more common causes of deaths, such as as heart disease, strokes and >> Read More ...

Metabolic Syndrome – Criteria, Causes, Diet, Exercise, Reverse, Treatment

Metabolic syndrome has been widely publicized in recent years due to its association with heart disease, stroke and diabetes. With all three conditions being among the top ten killers in developed nations, preventing and reversing metabolic syndrome is an important strategy to save lives. However, the approach to achieving >> Read More ...

Signs of Pancreatitis and Death Due to Inflamed Pancreas

Every year approximately 200,000 Americans are admitted to a hospital with pancreatitis. This condition of the pancreas is seen throughout the world but is more prevalent in the United States and Finland than in other countries. In the United States, acute pancreatitis is largely associated with alcohol consumption. Death >> Read More ...

Adrenal Adenoma (Benign Adrenal Gland Tumor)

What is an adrenal adenoma? An adrenal adenoma is a benign mass in the adrenal gland that sits on top of the kidney. Adrenal adenomas are largely non-functional meaning that it occupies space but does not secrete hormones. However, sometimes benign masses in the adrenal glands can be functional thereby causing high levels >> Read More ...

Diabetes: How to Test (Diagnose), Prevent, Manage, Treat

Diabetes is a global problem and is considered as one of the largest epidemics in human history. Almost 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes and 40% of American adults will develop diabetes in ther lifetime. This is largely due to the rise in obesity, which is another global epidemic but more common in developed >> Read More ...

How To Lower Blood Sugar Levels with Diet and Lifestyle Remedies

The blood sugar levels should normally stay within a narrow range throughout the day. This means that while it will rise after a meal, it should not rise too high. Similarly the blood sugar levels will fall after strenuous activity and without eating for long periods. However, it should not fall too low. One of the most >> Read More ...

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