More people are enjoying the tea experience these days not only for taste but for the apparent health benefits. Although most animal studies and the limited number of human studies that have been carried out support the health benefits of drinking tea, even tea drinking may not be without its risks. Here are some of ...
Many women discover that they are anemic during their pregnancy. Despite the availability of food and the prevalence of prenatal vitamins, iron deficiency still seems to be a problem for many women in pregnancy. There are a few reasons why this might be the case. There are also ways to determine for yourself whether you ...
Good nutrition is essential for good health at any age, but it becomes even more important when you cross the threshold into late middle-age. As a physician, I constantly emphasize the importance of eating a balanced diet of lean protein, fruits, vegetables and healthy sources of fat to patients. Why is eating a nutritious diet ...
Your parathyroid glands are four small glands located just outside of the thyroid glands in your neck. With Hypoparathyroidism you have low levels of calcium in the blood. This is due to low levels of parathyroid hormone. It can be associated with other endocrine disorders, result from neck surgery, which is most common or inherited ...
