If you want to know more about your cholesterol levels and your risk of heart disease, you may benefit from an advanced lipid panel. This is a more detailed version of the standard cholesterol test, which measures the levels of HDL, LDL, total cholesterol, and triglycerides in your blood. An advanced lipid panel can provide…
When an insulin sensitive (normal) person eats foods that contain carbohydrates, the food is digested and the glucose is absorbed. That glucose enters the bloodstream, signaling the pancreas to release insulin. Insulin helps transport the glucose out of the bloodstream and into the cells where it can be used to make energy or stored as…
Quick Links: Keto Urine Test Strips Blood Ketone Testing Kit Intermittent fasting is a popular and effective way to manage your weight and improve your health. It involves alternating periods of eating and fasting, such as 16 hours of fasting and 8 hours of eating, or 24 hours of fasting twice a week. But how…
Health Benefits: Saffron (Crocus sativus) is a beautiful herb that has medicinal and nutritional qualities. Saffron is used to help improve moods, anti-inflammatory, improves sleep, and compliments many recipes. Saffron has been used in Iranian medical books for many years. Saffron has cultural significance in Central Asia, Europe, India, Turkey, and China (Zeinali et al.,…
Many families are struggling to find non-pharmaceutical approaches to support their children with ADD/ADHD-like behaviors. While you should always consult with medical professionals, there are many ways to help children grow and learn amid recent school closures and life disruptions. The following strategies provide simple tools to build a home environment that supports a child…