Diet Daze

What is diabetes? There are three main types of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common, in which the body doesn’t use or create insulin correctly and causes too much suger to be in the blood. Type 1 diabetes happens when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin. Gestational diabetes can develop in pregnant women due to hormone changes.

Did you know that 37.3 million Americans have diabetes? According to the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Heath, “If type 2 diabetes were an infectious disease, passed from one person to another, public health officials would say we’re in the midst of an epidemic.” Fortunately, with a few simple lifestyle habits, you can stay on top of this disease, avoid other potential health problems and improve your overall well-being.

Starting yoga might sound scary if you’re new to this activity. The poses may seem tough, and if you’re less “bendy,” you may find it hard to believe you could ever twist your body in this way. But if you’re able to push past this early fear and start practicing yoga, the payoff is well worth it. Find out the many mental and physical benefits of yoga, from stress reduction and weight loss to pain reduction and chronic disease management.

The Denver Health Medical Plan Well-Being Champions share healthy living ideas, from recipes to exercise programs. Watch this video to see how Alicia, makes her favorite Roasted Butternut Squash and Warm Quinoa Salad. This is a recipe she originally found on The Kitchen McCabe blog.

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise. An autoimmune disease is an inflammatory condition where the immune system malfunctions and attacks its own tissue. Women have a higher prevalence than men – roughly 80% of those with autoimmune diseases are women. The incidence of autoimmune diseases is increasing year over year. This is likely due to many factors, including hormonal changes, environmental toxins, food, stress, trauma, lack of exercise, infection, and other factors.