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The Pancreas: Key Player In Good Health

The pancreas is about six inches long, located in your upper abdomen, behind your liver. From this hidden sanctuary, the pancreas does two really big jobs: keep blood sugar levels in check and help digestion happen. The two functions work independently, with little overlap. The pancreas attaches to the small intestine and adds “juice” (digestive

Did You Know These Common Things Are Adding Stress To Your Body?

Most people know stress can be bad for your overall health. But did you know your body is exposed to many kinds of stress? Dr. Doni Wilson explains some of the ways your body and health may be impacted without you even knowing it! http://www.ihealthtube.com http://www.facebook.com/ihealthtube …read more

Surprising Foods to Help You Lose Weight

Foods to Help You Lose Weight Most people would be surprised by the fact that there are several food items that not only taste great but can also help you regulate your dietary intake and help you lose weight. While it sounds too good to be true but several common food items like yogurt and

5 Habits to Stay Fit Naturally

We all know people that seem just naturally fit and appear to stay that way without much effort. It can be easy to be jealous that they got all the good genes and we have to struggle so much to make any ground. The truth of the matter is naturally fit people have simply developed

5 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy and Increase Your Life Expectancy

While it’s true that we can never predict how many days we will enjoy on Earth, there are proactive steps we can take to increase our chances of living longer lives. Science and research have proven that several initiatives can make a significant difference in overall health, energy and added years. As technology advances, we

8 Reasons Why Apple Cider Vinegar Should be in Every Home

You have probably heard a lot about apple cider vinegar on television, in magazines or on the Web. Everyone seems to be talking about this amazing vinegar that has been around for years – mostly on people’s salads – and is only now being truly appreciated for all the wonderful things it can do. This

10 Foods That Help Lower the Blood Pressure to Normal Levels

High blood pressure is a serious, often chronic condition which often will not have any preliminary signs and symptoms but can put you at risk for fatal incidents of heart attacks and strokes: this is why it is called the silent killer. However, along with exercise, stress management and weight loss, there are certain foods

10 Superfoods to Increase Kidney Function

Kidneys do not always get as much press as does the heart or liver, but it is every bit as important to the body’s overall health. Kidneys help to remove extra water as well as waste products and toxins from the body in the form of urine and also helps to maintain the body’s fluid

7 Reasons You’re Gaining Weight

Did your jeans feel a little snug this morning when you jumped into them and you’re wondering why? It might not be just a question of calories v. exercise, as many people assume. There are a number of other reasons for weigh gain that you haven’t considered and seven of them are listed below. Sleep

World Heat Records Broken: Will We Have a Hot Christmas Too?

No matter where you live in the world, you may have noticed unusual weather this year. From one of the worst droughts in California history to well-below-average temperatures in the Midwest, the average citizen has often felt flummoxed by unpredictable weather patterns. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), we can attribute these