Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above
normal. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose (sugar)
for our bodies to burn to create energy. The pancreas, an organ
that lies near the stomach, produces a hormone called insulin to
help glucose get into the cells of our bodies. When you have
diabetes, your [...]
Proper nutrition is an area of confusion for most people. With
all of the conflicting information in the media and all of the
fad diets out there, it is hard to know how to eat right. Eating
right comes down to eating the proper balance of the three main
compounds that make up our food: carbohydrates, proteins and
fats. Knowing [...]
Overview of Gout Gout is a systemic disease caused by the
buildup of uric acid in the joints, causing inflammation,
swelling, and pain. This condition can develop for two reasons.
The liver may produce more uric acid than the body can excrete
in the urine, or a diet of rich foods (e.g., red meat, cream
sauces, red wine) puts more [...]