Monthly Archive for February, 2010

While it has been suggested that eating soy products may lead to low levels of thyroid hormones, this appears to be an issue only in people whose iodine intake is low.

First Oprah tells you to look at your poop and now I am suggesting you should listen to your pee. It may sound as though both Oprah and I need to find a new interest. Now your bodily functions may not be a subject you want to dwell on but they could actually hold the key to your health.

Gastroenterologist Dr. Anish Sheth explains how the color of your urine may indicate if you just need to drink more water or if there is a more serious problem.

   Extremely Pale Urine is one of the early signs of diabetes. If you are constantly going to the restroom, your urine has a pale color and a fruity smell, you need to discuss this with your doctor.

   Pale yellow Urine  or the color of diluted lemonade is a sign that you are getting enough water in your diet and that you are in good health.

   Concentrated Urine or Dark means nothing more than you are not drinking enough water.

   Florescent Urine only happens when you take vitamin B supplements. Any excess vitamin B in your system comes out in your urine.

   Red Urine can mean one of two things; eating too many beets will turn your urine red or you have blood in your urine. The red color from the beets is nothing to be concerned about but blood in your urine is a different matter. Blood may be a sign of kidney stones or certain cancers and should not be ignored.

Dr. Anish Sheth is author of  What Is My Pee Telling Me?  So if you are not listening to your pee, read Dr. Sheth’s book and learn more about why you should.

A  serving of pineapple provides 128% of the RDA of manganese, a mineral that helps build bones and maintain blood-sugar levels.