Category Archives: Health Conditions
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Top 5 Health Concerns of Women Today
Posted on October 15, 2014 by Dr.Diana in Health ConditionsWhat are the top 5 health concerns of women today? Most women will place heart disease, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and obesity at the top of their list. Except for obesity, these are all diseases that we refer to as ‘chronic degenerative’ diseases or to put it in simpler terms, ‘wear and tear’ diseases. They do […]
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Preparations for the Flu Season
Posted on September 18, 2014 by Dr.Diana in Boost Your Immune System, Health TipsThe flu season is around the corner and along with that comes an increase in colds and flu’s. Here are some very simple steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting sick. Get a good night’s sleep. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh discovered that people who average less than seven hours […]
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How to Look Beautiful (it’s not what you think)
Posted on August 20, 2014 by Dr.Diana in Skin HealthThe cosmetic industry is huge! Women spend hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of dollars yearly trying to look younger and more beautiful. Famous skin care lines, such as Estee Lauder and Loreal, compete with ‘botox’ and other physical treatments for your hard earned money. Do they work? Sometimes but often the effect is temporary and you […]
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Nutrition in the News
Posted on August 28, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Diabetes, Effective Weight Loss, fast food, Meal ReplacementsSummer is quickly passing and fall is upon us. This is a great time to make new commitments to improved health and wellbeing. Here are some short snippets of what’s currently in the nutritional news to help you on your way. A low-glycemic diet protects against Type 2 Diabetes: A study published in Europe shows […]
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Should You Avoid the Sun? New research says “no”.
Posted on July 3, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Health Tips, Heart Disease, High Blood PressureI don’t know about you but I love the warm sunny days of summer. It’s great to be outdoors and enjoy the weather. But how much sun is too much? The rising incidence of skin cancer has caused many to fear the sun and avoid it. On the other hand, exposure to sunlight increases our […]
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The #1 missed disease…
Posted on June 18, 2013 by Dr.Diana in DiabetesI’m especially passionate about working with Type 2 diabetics and pre-diabetics because I can make such a big impact on the quality of their life. Diabetes is a disease that hits close to home for me. Because of my family history, I am at a highly increased risk. Balancing your blood sugar is the #1 […]
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Don’t take your breasts for granted…
Posted on May 8, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Breast Health, Cancer Prevention, Hormonal BalanceIn honor of Mother’s day, I’ve a special guest blogger this week, Daina Rozitis, from Thermography West. Enjoy… Do you ignore the messages your body is sending out about your breasts? Perhaps you have noticed an unusual feeling or a thickening or even a lump in your breast. Is it a cyst, hormonal changes, or […]
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Mediterranean Diet in the News
Posted on March 4, 2013 by Dr.Diana in Effective Weight Loss, Healthy Foods Choices, Heart Disease, OsteoporosisI am a big fan of the Mediterranean diet and it plays a major role in my online weight loss program (www.firstgethealthy.com). Not only is this an excellent diet for losing weight, it is one of the best diets for maintaining your health and preventing disease. Two recent published studies highlight this. The first study […]
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Love Your Heart and Keep it Healthy
Posted on October 24, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Heart Disease, Nutritional SupplementsOn my last blog I featured a video on how common heart disease is in women. So what are some simple things that you can do to “love” your heart? Look after your teeth. This might sound strange but the reality is that poor dental care is associated with an increased risk of […]
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The disease too many women miss
Posted on October 10, 2012 by admin in Heart DiseaseCheck out this entertaining yet sobering video put out by Go Red for Women in the US. It’s easy to see how as women, we are so busy looking after everyone else that we lose sight of our own health. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in Canada – 29% of both men […]
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The Wonders of Melatonin
Posted on September 5, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Cancer Prevention, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Osteoporosis, SleepMelatonin is well known for helping people improve their sleep. However, that’s just the beginning of the many benefits of this “sleep hormone”. Melatonin has been found to promote health in many other ways: Melatonin can protect against heart disease. It’s been shown to reduce “bad” (LDL) cholesterol levels and increase “good” (HDL) cholesterol and […]
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7 Healthy Post-Conference Tips
Posted on July 7, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Boost Your Immune System, Healthy Foods Choices, Travel TipsTraveling for business trips or to conferences can really take a toll on your body. It’s not uncommon to get sick with a cold or flu after extensive traveling. Here are some 7 tips to help you stay healthy and recover post-conference. Get your sleep. The combination of travel, busy schedules and a bed different […]
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How to Safely Have ‘Fun in the Sun’
Posted on June 30, 2012 by Dr.Diana in Skin HealthSummer has arrived and we can finally look forward to spending more time outside in the sunshine. However, the steady increase in skin cancer over the last 30 years can put a damper on ‘fun in the sun’ activities. Here are some easy steps to protect yourself and still enjoy the great outdoors: If your […]
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