Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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Prebiotic and probiotic: these two terms sound very similar and are often used interchangeably, but they are very different and have different roles for the digestive system. Gut health is extremely important, so understanding the difference can help with stomach issues and better movement of food through the system. Prebiotics are actually nondigestible and are the fiber of foods that doesn't get broken down. They can be found in foods such as bananas, the skin of apples,...
Found just under the liver, the gallbladder sits as a pouch and a storage unit for the liver's bile. This pear-sized balloon is inflated before meals when it is filled with bile. After eating, the balloon looks flat and deflated. Bile is used to help digests fats. When food is detected, the gallbladder releases bile into the small intestine. But wait...don't some people have their gallbladders removed? Yes, because even though the gallbladder plays a role in digestion, it is n...
Special to Village News When someone says, "I can't have dairy," we automatically assume they are lactose intolerant. For many people, they just think that means you are allergic to dairy and that is as far as their knowledge goes with this condition. "Lactose" actually means "sugar." This type of sugar is specifically found in dairy products. Lactase is an enzyme that the body produces in the small intestine. However, when a person is lactase deficient, symptoms can arise... Full story
As much as people don't want to hear about the fat-to-lean tissue ratio of their body, this measurement is a tool for their health. Body fat levels are indicative of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. There are different methods for measuring body fat, varying in accuracy, availability and expense. Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to health. When was the last time you had your body fat measured? Bioelectrical impedance Such a scary name for... Full story
Hair loss can be embarrassing, concerning and even a sign of a health problem. Hair might start to show up on the pillow, more on the hairbrush, in the shower drain and, in some cases, small bald spots may become noticeable. A possible cause of this excess hair loss could be from a condition called alopecia areata, which is an autoimmune disorder. This type of hair loss can also be called spot baldness. In this case, the immune system has started to attack the hair follicles....
The gel from aloe vera has been used for thousands of years for its healing purposes. It is a type of succulent plant with many medicinal purposes. The gel inside the plant is gooey and thick, and it is most commonly used to alleviate sun burns and is consumed in juice form for its health benefits. The gel also makes the skin soft so many lotions have this ingredient. Aloe vera must be consumed as a supplement or as a gel; it is not found in food. Many people add it to their...
Special to Village News Motor neuron disease referred to as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called Lou Gehrig's disease, causes the death of the neurons that control the muscle's voluntary functioning. Lou Gehrig was a famous baseball player who was diagnosed with ALS. Overtime, the nerve cells progressively break down and die. At first onset, muscle twitching might start to occur coupled with weakness in the limbs and slurred speech. Eventually, a person will no longer...
Special to Village News Headaches are actually quite complicated, and there's not always a simple answer when it comes to causality. That difficulty is why some people continue to suffer from chronic headaches. There are different types of headaches, different reasons why they happen and different types of treatments. The complexity of a headache lies in the fact that there are over 150 types. The most common types of headaches include the following: 1. Migraines: This...
A person's DNA is the result of their parents with some traits being more obviously handed down than others. For example, eye color, hair color or the way their face might be shaped or any combination of those, are qualities from their parents. Genetically passed down traits are mostly physical. These include health factors such as high blood pressure or even mental illnesses. Most people wouldn't associate lifestyle choices and behaviors as being inherited, but actually some...
Special to Village News. Chapped lips can happen at any time to anyone making the lips dry, scaly or even sore. Some of the main culprits of this condition include dehydration, sun exposure, smoking, constantly licking the lips, possible vitamin deficiency, weather and breathing through the mouth. As a result, the lips might crack, peel, flake or feel tender. There are a few home remedies that can help chapped lips. These include: 1. Exfoliation is important to remove the...
Tossing turning, watching the hours go by, frustration, not being able to fall asleep, let alone stay asleep, these things can make for very difficult nightly battle. There can be a number of reasons these things happen, and some are fixable despite most people's better judgment. 1. The room temperature could be too hot or warm. 2. Caffeine could still be in their system. 3. Drinking alcohol too late can affect REM. 4. Exercising too late can leave endorphins still up and...
The human spine runs straight up and down the back. When a person has a curve to the side of their spine, they may have scoliosis. The shape is described as the letter "C" or "S." This curve can range between small or large, but the key is that anything that measures 10 degrees or more is diagnosed as scoliosis. The backbone isn't visible for us to clearly see that a person has this condition, but a person with scoliosis usually leans to the side or may have one shoulder more... Full story
The quest for the perfect tan can have a person sitting or lying in the sun for hours with very little attire. Afterward, the person is left looking like a lobster, beat red from exposure with the intention that tomorrow the golden brown will settle in. Even with all of today's warnings and information, plenty of people enjoy soaking up the sun's rays. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of adults admit to being sunburned in the past year...
What is that smell? Open the container of yogurt and can barely inhale. Did you know that the only items required by federal law to label expiration dates are infant formula and particular types of baby foods? People live in a world of prolonged shelf life due to the processed nature of what they eat. The concept behind labeling expiration dates coincides with the phrase, "Proceed at your own risk." The expiration date is the recommended last day the item should be eaten or...
Before different surgeries and medical procedures, it is common to be administered general anesthesia. This medicine basically puts patients to sleep so that all feeling is gone so that they will not feel pain. The brain is prevented from processing pain, and post-surgery they won't even remember what happened. This phenomena is because the nerve signals to their brain and body have been interrupted by the general anesthesia. Therefore, patients are not supposed to eat or... Full story
The ever famous "10,000 steps per day" is what people hear and what they know. With this number in mind, it means sedentary people who are considered inactive take about 5,000 steps per day. Somewhat active people take between 7,500 to 9,999 steps per day. People who take over 10,000 steps per day are considered active people. The origin of the 10,000-step rule actually came from Japan in the 1960s when pedometers were sold called "manpo-kei," which means "10,000 steps...
Everyone has conversations with themselves. In fact, when people talk to themselves, they are rationalizing, comforting and reflecting upon their lives. It is a healthy habit, and some people even find themselves doing it out loud. They aren't crazy and they aren't strange, people just don't often tell others about their inner chats, so they don't know that everyone else around them is doing it too. It's a little secret with their own mind. My mom used to say that if she... Full story
