Having a blood pressure test is a regular part of many medical appointments. One’s doctor may specifically order separate appointments for repeat BP checks to look for ongoing health conditions, like: prehypertension, low blood pressure (hypo-tension), high blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease or any other conditions. One should have a blood pressure test performed at…
What are genes and how are they related to disease? Segments of DNA are genes. They are found in chromosomes & they control growth & help one stay healthy. Sometimes, when they are damaged or abnormal, they may not work rightly, which may lead to any disease. Some of genetic abnormalities, or “gene mutations,” may…
Wai Lana recently released her new music video and short film “Alive Forever.” The internationally-renowned yoga teacher has previously released Namaste to celebrate the very first International Day of Yoga. “Alive Forever” is a follow-up to Namaste and was released in honor of the second Annual International Day of Yoga. Set in scenes from ocean beaches to…
It is very common to hear people talk about going on a ketogenic diet. But what exactly is aketogenic diet? Simply put, a ketogenic diet primarily refers to a low carbohydrate diet whereby energy is supplied to the body by burning stored fats. Generally used to increase the lean muscle mass, this type of diet…
Many of you must be suffering from weight issues. Weight is one problem you can never get rid of. Almost everybody goes through this problem. Haven’t you ever thought to yourself that you’d look better if your were quiet more skinny? Weight loss demands a lot of work out and sacrifice and we a tad…
That some beauty products contain toxic ingredients acting as endocrine disruptors, carcinogens and skin irritants is not news anymore. But that the FDA experts have so little control over what we apply every day on our skin is always an unpleasant surprise. Now, cosmetic and personal care industry is regulated by the two-page act enacted…