by Heather Nielsen | Chronic Health Conditions
Stress is a protective feature of our normal human condition. It is our body’s way of protecting us from things that could harm us. When the body is under stress, it diverts its attention away from all unnecessary functions and refocuses them on life-saving measures....
by Heather Nielsen | Chronic Health Conditions, Nutrition
You probably don’t know that today is World Heart Day. No, not the Valentine-type heart. World Heart Day is about lifting awareness of cardiovascular disease prevention, treatment, and risk factors. More common knowledge than World Heart Day might be the fact that...
by Heather Nielsen | Chronic Health Conditions
We all know diabetes is becoming more and more prevalent among Americans. Today, 10% of Americans have type 2 diabetes, with 25% of Americans falling into the pre-diabetes range. Those with prediabetes are projected to develop diabetes within five years if no...
by Heather Nielsen | Chronic Health Conditions, Wellness
There are a million thoughts going through a person’s head when they are diagnosed with cancer. As people navigate the several paths of treatment, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and frustrated. Just as important as treating your physical health, is being sure to treat...
by Heather Nielsen | Chronic Health Conditions, Mental Health, Nutrition
A particular type of ketogenic diet has been shown to help neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s does not simply result from the build-up of amyloid plaques, but rather the amyloid plaques are produced by the brain in a last-ditch effort to protect...
