Patients often find it difficult to talk to physicians when they don’t particularly feel well. They tend to lack self-respect in these situations, failing to speak up for themselves. Naturally, this sentiment reflects upon physicians who are seen as not
Having a “gut feeling” about something might just be taking on a new, more literal, meaning. New research has presented more evidence that our thoughts and feelings could be controlled by our digestive systems rather than our minds. That could
By: Cindy G Castillo Juicing has taken the health world by storm, and millions of people are now gulping down pounds of produce by the glassful. Tons of celebrities, including Salma Hayek, Megan Fox, and Jennifer Lopez have jumped on
By: Cindy G Castillo Here’s the picture that started a social media trend in weight-loss: a selfie of Kim Kardashian cinched inside a blue corset at the gym. She confessed to being a believer in “waist-training” and since then, platforms such
I’m writing about a Latina, who I met a few months ago, named Glorianna (fondly known as Glory) Verdugo, who has transformed her mind, body and soul. This single mother of two, who recently divorced after being married for 15 years,
In observance of National Diabetes Month 2013, the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) and its partners want you to know that Diabetes is a Family Affair. Diabetes is a challenging disease that affects the entire family in many ways. If
By Viji Sundaram, New America Media SAN FRANCISCO–Around 75 percent of farmworkers hired in the United States lack health insurance, the highest proportion of any major occupational category. More than 90 percent of them are foreign born (most from
By Ruben Hernandez Among Latinos, heart disease is a leading cause of death and heart attacks. Dr. Sina Nafisi, a Phoenix heart doctor, advises Latinos not to wait until they have serious heart-related symptoms; instead, come see him now to
By Ruben Hernandez Among Latinos, heart disease is a leading cause of death and heart attacks. Dr. Sina Nafisi, a Phoenix heart doctor, advises Latinos not to wait until they have serious heart-related symptoms; instead, come see him now to
