Eating Healthy

10 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget Many people believe that in order to eat healthy, they have to shop at the top-tier grocery store that sells strictly organic and natural foods. Not only can this be costly, but it’s also not necessary for eating healthily. Good eating habits can be created on a budget. Here are ten ways to do it: Before you even leave home, make a list of the items you need... 

Dissecting Digestive Disorders

Dissecting Digestive Disorders Digestive problems are among the most common health issues in North America, but this shouldn’t come as any surprise when you consider how complicated the digestive system really is. The digestive system consists of the digestive tract and several organs throughout the body, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), liver, pancreas,... 

Gratifying Greens: The Importance of Green Vegetable

When given the choice to eat a fresh piece of fruit or a large green salad, most of us would choose the fruit. But while apples and oranges are important to our diets, we also need to make sure we’re eating enough greens. Your mom was on to something when she told you to eat your vegetables. Broccoli, spinach, cabbage, turnip greens … they’re all good for us, and yet we do an awfully good job... 

Get Control of Hypertension

Get Control of Hypertension We’re now over one full month into the new year. How are you doing with reaching your health goals? Hopefully you are happy with the progress you’re making, and the enthusiasm and energy you’ve gained from being a healthier you will help carry you through yet another month. But what if you haven’t quite gotten around to starting those feel-good goals yet? There... 

Preventing Heart Disease

Preventing Heart Disease February is the month dedicated to love. You may show your significant other that you care, but have you shown your heart the same devotion lately? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and between 25 and 40 percent of all deaths in the U.S. each year are caused by some form of heart disease. The cost of heart disease isn’t measured just in lives,...