Life & Living

Toxins present in the environment are a common but under-appreciated cause of kidney disease and kidney failure. Environmental causes typically include chemical agents (eg. heavy metals), physical agents (eg. high temperature/heat, dehydration), and biological/infectious agents (eg. malaria, HIV etc). While you might be able to avoid these toxins, or have only limited exposure to those agents, one […]

How many times have you eaten a quick breakfast before you rush out the door, only to feel your stomach growling an hour or two later? Traditional breakfast foods such as pancakes, cereal, and toast provide quick fuel instead of the sustained energy needed to keep you going until lunch. Eating more protein and fats […]

Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a miscommunication blow up in your face (we’re all raising our hands). If you’re anything like us and are tired of trying to see eye-to-eye over and over again, you’re going to want to take notes on this post. Neha Sangwan, M.D. is the author of TalkRx, which […]

Let’s say you’re eating the way the USDA recommends with a big plate of protein, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates (like whole wheat bread, oats, and brown rice.) New research has shown that the order you eat those foods affects your blood sugar, which is especially important for folks with Type 2 diabetes. The short version: […]

Cancer prevention is easier than you think. With a few simple lifestyle changes, you can drastically reduce your risk of many types of cancer. Many factors play a role in cancer development, but the good news is that most can be avoided. 1.  Avoid Smoking and Exposure to Smoke Smoking is the most significant cancer […]

BREAKING NEWS! Some newly discovered compounds have just been found to turn off all of the genes that cause diabetes. Are these compounds found in a pill bottle? No! Instead, you’ll find them on your dinner plate — in rye bread and pasta. As I wrote in another blog about diabetes, rye contains special phytonutrients […]