by EPIC Health | May 19, 2022 | Health & Fitness
For many people, the bathroom is a quick stop on their way to doing something else. But for some people, the bathroom can feel like a jail cell of discomfort and frustration. Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, can make using the bathroom complicated and uncomfortable....
by EPIC Health | May 10, 2022 | Health & Fitness
This month is all about the liver! We will discuss what your liver does for your body and look at some of the most common medical conditions that can impact how well your liver does its job. Your liver is an important part of how your body functions. It creates...
by EPIC Health | Apr 26, 2022 | Health & Fitness
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of five conditions that effect your metabolic health. These conditions include: 1) high blood pressure (hypertension) 2) high blood sugar 3) extra body fat around the waist (an “apple shaped” body) 4) low levels of good HDL...
by EPIC Health | Apr 20, 2022 | Chronic disease, Heart Health
The thyroid is a gland in your neck that makes hormones and releases them into your bloodstream. It’s just below your voice box and it’s shaped like a butterfly with two large lobes on the sides and narrower tissue connecting them. All glands are small organs that are...
by EPIC Health | Apr 18, 2022 | Health & Fitness
Lipids are a secret star of your body. Even if you’ve never heard the word before, lipids have been living in your body and impact your health in countless ways. Lipids are defined as a class of organic compounds that are soluble in water. Simply put, lipids are fatty...
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