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Guar gum is a type of dietary fiber that has been shown to help reduce blood sugar levels. When taken before a meal, it helps to slow down the absorption of glucose from the gut, preventing blood sugar spikes. Additionally, guar gum has been shown to increase insulin sensitivity, helping the body to better control blood sugar levels.

People often think of vanilla as the flavoring for ice cream, but most vanilla flavoring is synthetic. On the other hand, real vanilla has many traditional medicinal uses and has been demonstrated to have a positive effect on several chronic diseases (long-term illnesses).

Eye health is a critical part of wellness, but it seems like common knowledge about nutrients that support eye health is limited. There are many different eye health supplements on the market, it is therefore, very difficult to decide which one is right for you. In this article, we will compare astaxanthin and spirulina, two popular eye health supplements. We will look at the benefits of each nutrient and discuss how they might help improve eye health.

Although a hysterectomy can have many positive outcomes, it also results in the loss of fertility and can cause side effects such as menopause-like symptoms including vaginal dryness, and urinary incontinence. In addition, a hysterectomy can put extra strain on the joints due to the sharp decrease in estrogen. A drop in hormone levels can eventually lead to joint problems such as arthritis. Therefore, it is important for women to weigh the risks and benefits of a hysterectomy before making a decision.

Black seed is a powerful herb with many health benefits. Discover the unique form of immunity that black seed oil offers in comparison to other immune-supportive herbs.

Serrapeptase, or what is commonly known as the miracle enzyme is quite a versatile proteolytic enzyme synthesized by the non-pathogenic enterobacteriaceae Serratia mercens. The "miracle" in Serrapeptase comes from its directly targeted proteolytic (breaking down) effect. As a proteolytic enzyme, it only targets scar tissue, dead tissue, dying tissue and inflammatory markers. Such functionality adds to the safety profile of the enzyme as it means that healthy tissues are not targeted by the breaking down function of the enzyme.

One of the most difficult aspects of providing medical care is the experience of watching patients go through pain. Though unpleasant, pain is a phenomenon that is closely intertwined with life. The enmeshment is not one of unfortunate nature. On the contrary, pain is a loyal preserver of life. Without pain, our lifespans would significantly shorten, aftercall, pain is a cue of tissue preservation.

Did you know that depression is considered an inflammatory disease? Recent studies have linked good mental health to an anti-inflammatory diet that is low in junk food and rich in whole foods. In fact, the same therapeutic diets that are linked to lowering inflammation and the risk of heart disease have also been associated with better moods.

Modern-day stress is very different from the ancient stress of being chased by a predator in the forest. After all, a situation like being chased by a predator results in either getting caught or making it safely away. Chronic stress, however, leads to a manifestation of burnout that can be emotional, physical, or mental.

The most common treatments for myocarditis are corticosteroids and immunosuppressants to dampen the immune response. These medications can help to reduce inflammation and prevent the body from attacking the heart muscle. However, these medications can also have side effects, such as weight gain, high blood pressure, and an increased risk of infection.

There is something fishy about fish oils. They are a health supplement that you are supposed to take indefinitely. You keep hearing that they are good for you, but you are never told how you are going to feel that "good" claim. The truth is: taking a good, high quality, safe, fish oil supplement, should provoke some highly noticeable improvements in your health.

Decrease in male sexual satisfaction may be the first sign of significant health problems boiling under the surface. When men feel that their sex life is not satisfactory, often, the problem is not age, it is diminishing health. Here is your complete guide to men's sexual health.

When working with topical products, it is important to make sure that your skin is absorbing them deeply enough to get the desired benefit. There are many steps that can be taken to enhance the effectiveness of topical products. The simplest of those steps are exfoliation and dermaplaning. One of the key components of dermaplaning is using a good face oil or oil combination.

Our eyes are the focal point of our appearance. It is often stated that the eyes are the windows to the soul. If we analyze the eyes closely, however, we can easily note that the eyeball does not give away much information. Most of the information we obtain from the eye comes from the tone and the shape of the eye-surrounding structures.