by judy | Feb 17, 2020 | Dummy, Health News, Uncategorized
Soy contains isoflavones, phytoestrogens (“plant estrogens”) that mimic some of the effects of estrogen. Many women consume soy or soy supplements in hopes of gaining some of the benefits of estrogen while avoiding the side effects of synthetic hormones. Soy may help...
by judy | Feb 10, 2020 | Health News
Hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone) is a common disease of older cats. Signs include weight loss, changes in appetite, vomiting, increased thirst and urination, hyperactivity, and diarrhea. High levels of thyroid hormone can cause heart disease. Methimazole is...
by admin | Feb 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis are major contributors to morbidity and mortality particularly in the elderly. Inflammation is one of the characteristics of both conditions, several proinflammatory cytokines are involved in vascular calcification and the...
by judy | Feb 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Kaopectate® is an OTC human diarrhea treatment that people often use for their pets without the recommendation of a veterinarian. Originally, Kaopectate® was a combination of kaolin and pectin, which had adsorbent and protectant properties, was later reformulated to...
by admin | Jan 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Calcium supplementation and bone mineral accretion in adolescent girls: an 18-mo randomized controlled trial with 2-y follow-up. The risk of osteoporosis could be reduced by increasing bone mass or decreasing the rate of bone loss with aging. Calcium supplementation...
by judy | Jan 20, 2020 | Health News
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most commonly prescribed drugs and are responsible for approximately one-quarter of all adverse drug reaction reports. NSAIDs are widely prescribed for patients with the rheumatic disease-a population at...
by admin | Jan 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in North America and worldwide. Measuring 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OH D) levels provides the best wat to assess vitamin D nutritional status, as it is the principle storage form of vitamin D. One third to one half otherwise...
by admin | Dec 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Cinnamon seems to lower blood glucose, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol in patients with type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon may increase insulin sensitivity, which improves the utilization of carbohydrates and fats. In a study, doses ranged from 1 to 6 grams per day of...
by admin | Dec 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Having diabetes doesn’t mean having to follow a completely sugar-free diet. People with diabetes should eat a healthy, balanced diet. You should still be able to…
by admin | Dec 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
When traveling to different countries, you may be exposed to diseases so it’s important to protect yourself from diseases like hepatitis and typhoid when
