What isn’t diabetes?
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and we at H.E.A.L. Mississippi thought it would be fitting to share with you a little about what diabetes isn’t to make you more aware of what diabetes it is. Diabetes is a complex condition brought on by multiple factors not just one. The term “diabetes” as we all […]
Are You Really at Risk?
Info · Are You Really at Risk Audio2 Are you REALLY at risk of developing diabetes? Contrary to popular belief, being an overweight/obese minority is not a main risk factor of developing diabetes, yet diabetes is publicly portrayed as a disease of overweight/obese minorities. Mainstream media ads like tv commercial ads, social media ads, […]
Confused by Conflicting Nutrition Advice?
Simple Tips to Plan, Enjoy, and Stick to a Healthy Diet Author: Kyskie Bolton RDN, MSN Nutrition advice can be confusing—one day you hear carbs are bad, and the next day, they’re the key to good health! One website may say a low-fat diet is the way to lose weight, and another will say fat […]
Make Every Moment Count
Easy Ways to Add Physical Activity to Your Daily Routine Author: Kyskie Bolton RDN, MSN Finding time to exercise can feel impossible when life is busy, but even small bursts of movement add up! You don’t need hours at the gym to benefit from physical activity. Here are simple ways to work movement into your […]
Diabetes Dictionary Word of the Month
Hyperglycemia A condition of excess glucose in the bloodstream. It can happen when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t use it properly. Hyperglycemia usually means you have Diabetes. If Hyperglycemia persists untreated for long periods of time, it can lead to nerve damage and also be life threatening.
Breast Cancer Survivors: We Admire You
Strength, perseverance, resilience, inspiring and other related superlatives all epitomize those who battle breast cancer. At H.E.A.L. Mississippi, our hearts are with you and we wanted to take a moment to honor you and express our gratitude to you. You are a hope and an inspiration to us all. A message from our Operations Director, […]
Supplements to Support Breast Health: Separating Fact from Fiction
By: Dr. LaFarra Young, MD October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to ask some important questions about our health. Many of us wonder whether the supplements we take are truly helping our bodies. There’s a lot of information out there about supplements, especially when it comes to breast cancer prevention. […]
Diabetes Dictionary Word of the Month
Glucose A type of sugar that’s a major source of the body’s energy. The body can either make it or we can get it from food sources. When glucose is carried to the cells through the bloodstream, it’s known as blood glucose.
Not Eating? Not Healthy
Whether we are busy, sleeping, or caught in traffic, skipping meals is not good for weightmanagement or health. When we don’t eat we:– Get over-hungry and over-eat, not because we lack “will power,” but because our bodies areprogrammed to survive. When we get over-hungry we eat like food is scarce!– Make unhealthy choices because we […]
Weightlifting for Health not Bulk
Contrary to popular belief, weight training does not make you bulky. I often hear this when I recommend or introduce weight training as a therapeutic for chronic disease or weight management. That’s right! Weight training is a recommended therapeutic for both chronic disease and weight management. I know this goes against a lot of what […]