Juicing, fad or fab?
Juicing, Fad or Fab? In a juice fast or cleansing, a person consumes only fruit and vegetable juices. Detoxification uses juice cleansing, often in detox diets that lead to weight loss. A lifestyle switch—what do you gain? Do you eat the recommended nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day? Less than one-third of Americans […]
Double chin – Not your grandmother’s double chin
Not your grandmother’s double chin Grandparents today look younger than they do in Norman Rockwell’s magazine cover paintings! One reason: maybe they have got rid of their double chin! Are you tired of doing jaw-jut exercises? (Tilt your head back and look toward the ceiling. Push your lower jaw forward to feel a stretch under […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) causes chronic joint inflammation when your immune system attacks the lining (synovium) of the joints. Commonly, it affects hands, knees, or ankles, usually the same joints on both sides of your body. Sometimes it can affect your eyes, heart and circulatory system, and lungs. In joints, the inflamed synovium gets […]
Lupus disease
What is Lupus? Lupus disease is a long-term disease that can cause inflammation and pain anywhere in your body. Although inflammation normally happens when your immune system fights infection or an injury, in Lupus, your immune system attacks your healthy tissues and organs. Lupus most commonly affects skin, joints, and internal organs like your kidneys […]
Thyroid disease
Thyroid Disease Among all hormonal disorders, thyroid disorders are the most common. Your thyroid provides energy to nearly every organ in your body. But without the right amount of thyroid hormones, your body’s natural functions do not work properly. An estimated 20 million Americans have thyroid disease. But up to 60% of those are unaware […]
Liver cleanse
Liver Cleanse Your liver is amazing! If it gets damaged, it can regrow healthy cells, but it takes time. If you continue to use harmful drugs and alcohol, or if you eat poorly, you can scar your liver. As a result, it can slow down healing, or your liver may not heal at all. If […]
Do you have lactose intolerance?
Are you lactose intolerant? If you experience regular bloating, gas, diarrhea, and stomach pain after eating dairy products you may be lactose intolerant. If you are, you’re not alone; 30-50 million American adults are lactose intolerant. Lactose intolerance is not a milk allergy. What does it mean? Lactose intolerance means that you cannot digest lactose, […]
Cosmetic procedures guide
Cosmetic procedures guide Here at Vedas, we believe in the aesthetics of aging gracefully and looking your absolute best. We have broken down our top anti-aging treatments by category in our cosmetic procedures guide so you can focus on what interests you. Chaitali Nangrani M.D has over fifteen years of experience. As a result, she [...]Foods and Cholesterol
Foods and Cholesterol Cholesterol is a vital component of all your body’s cells. Although popularly known, you should avoid food that is high in cholesterol, that is a simplification. Your liver produces most of the cholesterol in your body. Does your blood carry more LDL (“bad”) cholesterol than you can use? That “free” cholesterol can […]
Cholesterol primer
Cholesterol Primer Cholesterol is an organic molecule, lipid, or fatty acid that does not dissolve in water. Every one of your cells makes it. In fact, in your body, your liver, intestines, and brain make the most. It is essential for synthesizing Vitamin D. It also is essential for making all steroid hormones, including the […]
