January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and so we're doing our part and exploring the intricacies of the thyroid. Last week's article (which you can read here) took a peek at the basic of the thyroid: the symptoms and health problems associated with it. Now we're going...
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and so we're going to do our part and ...
The Science of Weight-Loss a PHMP Health Article Series Welcome to the start of our four-part series about scientifically-supported weight-loss methods. In Part One, we will dive into a list of the top 20 weight-loss-friendly foods! Not...
Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain—here are 9 of them! 1 Ginger can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness Ginger appears to be...
Whether you want to lose weight for a special occasion or simply improve your health, weight loss is a common goal. To set realistic expectations, you may want to know what a healthy weight loss rate is. This article explains the factors that affect how long it...
Menopause can be a difficult subject to discuss for some, and that's partially due to its misunderstood nature. And that makes menopause even more important to learn about, regardless of one's gender. In Part 1 of our series Understanding Menopause, we'll focus on the basics: what...
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a type of lipid. It’s a waxy, fat-like substance that your liver produces naturally. It’s vital for the formation of cell membranes, certain hormones, and vitamin D. Cholesterol doesn’t dissolve in water, so it can’t travel through your blood on its own. To...
Overview The thyroid gland is a part of the endocrine system. The endocrine system produces hormones that regulate the normal functions of the body. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the throat. It has a left and right lobe. The isthmus...
This Nutrient does so much for your heart, blood pressure! Wellness experts tout Vitamin D in the prevention of disease for optimum wellness. Vitamin D affects 2,000+ genes in your body, and so many parts of your body! Deficiencies in this important nutrient do affect your...
Obesity is Epidemic. Obesity is common1, serious and costly. Did you know: more than one-third (34.9% or 78.6 million) of U.S. adults are obese, and this figure is rising each year. To blame are sedentary lifestyles, advertising, convenience and fast food eating, oversized portions, and overly sweetened,...