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Tag: diabetes
11 Health Benefits of This Fruit of the Month
If you’ve ever visited Mexico, Central America or the Caribbean, you may have been introduced to a delicious little fruit called the guava. Native to these tropical regions, the guava is a very popular fruit that’s been associated with a number of valuable health benefits. Guavas are known for their sweet, tangy flavor and variety… Read more
Top 7 Herbs To Support Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
Eating a healthy, nutrient-dense diet low in carbs and low in advanced glycation end products (AGEs) is key for supporting healthy blood sugar levels. Additionally, it is recommended that you use some specific herbs that have been shown to support healthy blood sugar levels. Here are the recommended herbs for healthy blood sugar levels: Berberine Berberine… Read more
Magnesium-Rich Cocktail
A study out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill points to a connection between magnesium in the diet and lowered risk of diabetes. Read more
High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
The health debate about high fructose corn syrup continues with a new study. New research correlates the consumption of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with Type 2 Diabetes. Researchers looked at the amounts of HFCS consumed in 42 different countries. In countries where the food supply included more HFCS, Type 2 diabetes was 20% more prevalent than in countries where… Read more
8 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
With so much written about diet versus exercise and exercise versus diet, it’s easy to overlook the role hormones play in our health and wellbeing, but they can make all the difference. In honor of American Diabetes Month, we’ve decided to take a closer look at the hormone insulin: What is it, and how does… Read more
5 Reasons to Avoid This Artificial Sweetener…Including Diabetics
Many of our friends and family members have been duped to believe that artificial sweeteners like Splenda® are saviors to prevent diabetes and obesity. However, nothing is further from the truth. The health risks associated with the ingredients in Splenda, or sucralose, are extensive and downright scary. As research continues to investigate the details, more… Read more
Diabetes Set to Rise to Alarming Rate…What Can You Do?
The rising rate of diabetes is a far cry from new news. As the Western diet of fast food continues to spread worldwide at a rapid pace, increased diabetes and obesity rates have been quick to follow. However, research has shed new light on the increasing urgency of the issue: “The number of people living… Read more
How To Cure Diabetes Naturally Continued…
There are two main kinds of diabetes: Type 1 occurs when the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Type 2 occurs when insulin is produced, but the body doesn’t respond to it the right way. What causes Type 1 is often hard to pinpoint. Type 2 diabetes is increasingly common — some have estimated that a third of Americans born… Read more
How To Cure Diabetes Naturally
The United States has the highest rate of diabetes in the world. That’s more than 30 million Americans. And, no, this is not a goal worth achieving. The UnitedHealth Group anticipates that 50% of Americans could have diabetes or prediabetes by the year 2020. As much as 95% of these cases are predicted to be Type 2… Read more
Five Must-Knows on the Dangers of Synthetic Fragrance
1.What is “fragrance?” More than 95 percent of the chemicals in synthetic fragrances are derived from petrochemicals. These chemicals include: benzene derivatives, aldehydes, phthalates, and a slew of other known toxins that are capable of causing cancer, birth defects, nervous-system disorders and allergies–some of which are cited on the EPA’s hazardous waste list. 2. Where… Read more