Lifestyle Changes, Obesity, Weight Loss
Many people do not realize that obesity is considered a chronic disease. Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Obesity is generally defined as...
Health Care, Lifestyle Changes
Half of all Americans suffer from at least one chronic disease and the number is growing. A chronic illness or disease is a health condition that lasts more than one year and causes functional restrictions or requires ongoing monitoring or treatment. Chronic illness...
Diabetes, Lifestyle Changes, Weight Loss
Historians believe our ancient ancestors practiced intermittent fasting naturally, as food sources and daylight were limited. Our earliest ancestors did not have a refrigerator or cupboard to open in the morning to get their food. They probably had to get up and move...
General Health, Lifestyle Changes, Weight Loss
Having worked as a Registered Dietitian for more than 25 years in both hospitals and now my own practice, I have seen both types of approaches dealing with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and of course pre-diabetes and diabetes type 2. I have seen...
General Health, Lifestyle Changes
Do you have a chronic illness? A chronic illness or disease is a health condition that lasts more than one year and causes functional restrictions or requires ongoing monitoring or treatment. Chronic diseases are among the most prevalent and costly health conditions...
Diabetes, Lifestyle Changes, Weight Loss
What level of carbohydrate reduction is right for you? What type of diet should you be on for desired weight loss? Current research indicates that reducing the total amount of carbohydrates that you take in daily can help not only with weight loss, but also help...
