There are numerous diet options in the marketplace, however most restrict one of the three main stays that everyone should consume such as fats, carbs, and proteins. In this article by Karen Barrow, she discusses how the Glycemic Index rating works and some of the principles behind its functionality. Sick of counting carbs? A steamy, hot bowl of pasta or just a piece of fruit starts to look pretty good after another bunless burger. If you have these cravings, another trend in dieting may be for you—the low glycemic index (GI) diet. Not all carbs are evil is the motto of the low GI diet. As a … [Read more...] about A Few Good Carbs: The New Glycemic Index Diet

A new understanding of the essential role of gut microbes in the immune system may hold the key to dealing with some of the more significant health problems facing people in the world today, Oregon State University researchers say in a new analysis. Problems ranging from autoimmune disease to clinical depression and simple obesity may in fact be linked to immune dysfunction that begins with a "failure to communicate" in the human gut, the scientists say. Health care of the future may include personalized diagnosis of an individual's "microbiome" to determine what prebiotics or probiotics are … [Read more...] about Healthy Life requires a Healthy Gut

Plantar fasciitis. If you haven't had to deal with it personally, just ask around. Chances are you know lots of people who can describe it in great detail: stabbing heel pain and agonizing steps followed by a frustratingly slow recovery. Plantar fasciitis — an inflammation of the plantar facsia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the arch from the heel to the toes — has become so ubiquitous that podiatrists can practically make the diagnosis before a patient even sets foot in their office. In this article by Chris Woolston, he looks into the possible causes and treatments of this ever-so … [Read more...] about Plantar fasciitis: A real pain in the heel