Tag: Nutrition

Hyperthyroidism is characterized by an overactive thyroid gland and increased circulating levels of thyroid hormone. In general, hyperthyroidism is more common in young adults between the age of 20 and 40, and is found more often in women than in men. Clinically, the patient will exhibit signs and symptoms such as increased heart rate, increased […]

There are a number of herbs that can be used as herbal remedies for hyperactivity. If the hyperactivity is not accompanied with a difficulty in focusing attention, herbs that have a calming and soothing effect on the brain and nervous system may be able to address the symptoms adequately. Some calming herbs that can be […]

In today’s society with high prices at the grocery store and unemployment numbers on the rise, good economical and healthy meals are again coming into focus.  Here are a couple of easy, inexpensive recipes that won’t “break the bank” but will allow you to feed your family a healthy meal.  Lentils are especially healthy and […]

Who says all foods are culprits that antagonize you to find ways and mean to lose weight? Sure, most of them are, but there are selected few that can actually allow you to rip off fat quickly and nourish your body smartly. Junk foods with high-carbohydrates, saturated fat and high calories increase the body’s cholesterol […]

A woman from Puerto Rico recently asked me why her eye doctor administers drops to dilate her pupils during an examination. She mentioned that she found this to be very annoying because in Puerto Rico there is a lot of sun and, when she went outside after her appointment, the light made her eyes hurt. […]

We wanted to make you aware of new insurance guidelines that allow coverage for Rental or Purchase of Knee Walkers.   Colonial Medical Supplies has been successful in coordinating insurance benefits for Aetna and United Healthcare patients to receive a Knee Walker instead of standard crutches after an ankle or foot injury. The Knee walkers are […]

We wanted to make you aware of new insurance guidelines that allow coverage for Rental or Purchase of Knee Walkers.   Colonial Medical Supplies has been successful in coordinating insurance benefits for Aetna and United Healthcare patients to receive a Knee Walker instead of standard crutches after an ankle or foot injury. The Knee walkers are […]

A good diet is important for good health. A healthy and varied diet can help to maintain a healthy body weight, enhance general wellbeing and reduce the risk of a number of diseases including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and osteoporosis. A healthy diet consist of four main categories of foods – of course there […]

A detox diet is a dietary regimen to clean the body, by removing toxins and other contaminants. We hear stories of former addicts and celebrities who vouch for the effectiveness of this diet. It is claimed to improve health, energy, resistance to disease, mental state, digestion, as well as aiding in weight loss. However, scientific […]

Fibroids tumors natural treatment is increasingly becoming the preferred method of uterine fibroid treatment these days. Also referred to as myomas, leiomyomas or fibromyomas, these tumors are not malignant. They normally occur during the child bearing age of women. Contrary to popular opinion fibroids by itself does not increase the chances of cancer in women. […]