Could you be breathing in diabetes every time you inhale? As crazy as it sounds, scientists say it’s possible. Because a new study has revealed an unexpected link between diabetes and air pollution. We already knew that air pollution could have devastating effects on our health, of course. ... Read More ›
Beating Diabetes
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4 foods to lower blood sugar naturally
So, you’ve gotten your labs back and your blood sugar is high. Maybe your doc has even used the phrase pre-diabetes, or mentioned “metabolic syndrome. Things are getting serious, and it’s time to take action. But don’t panic. I know it doesn’t feel like it right now. But this is actually good ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 25, 2018
Which of these 5 killer diabetes myths have YOU fallen for?
It’s a modern epidemic that’s been decades in the making. Cases of diabetes continue to skyrocket. And the trend doesn’t appear to be reversing anytime soon. But while there are many factors fueling this deadly downward spiral, the amount of public misinformation out there certainly isn’t ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 21, 2018
6 hidden summertime dangers for diabetics
It’s summertime, and the living is easy. And it’s really no wonder why summer is the most popular season of the year. Things don’t seem as rushed. Everyone is a bit more laid back. And folks just seem friendlier somehow. But we all need to be careful that easy living doesn’t slip into ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 14, 2018
Blood sugar plummets 35% with delicious diet hack
I’ve never been a fan of outrightly “banning” certain foods. And by foods I, of course, mean real, whole foods. Not the super processed and manufactured products that make up much of the Western diet. (Let’s face it, once we monkey with them that much, all bets are off.) I believe there’s a ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 5, 2018
This lighting mistake triggers blood sugar problems
After age 45, your risk for type 2 diabetes skyrockets. And while the disease isn’t a “normal” part of aging one study found that between the ages of 55-74 folks are seven times more likely to develop diabetes than those in the 20-34 year old range. In fact, according the ADA 25 percent of ... Read More ›
UPDATED:May 11, 2018
4 natural glucose tamers keep your blood sugar in check
Perhaps, like me, you have a family history of type 2 diabetes. Or maybe you’re already seeing some troubling symptoms of prediabetes such as fatigue, thirst, blurred vision or frequent urination. Either way, you’re concerned about your blood sugar. Your first steps, besides seeing your doc of ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 24, 2018
Sugar substitutes linked to obesity & diabetes study reveals
You and I both know sugar substitutes don’t work. And what’s worse, many of us have experienced firsthand how they don’t just fail. But how they can also completely backfire, with us gaining weight instead of losing it. Artificial sweeteners have been with us one form or another since 1879. It ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 8, 2018
Reverse insulin resistance & diabetes with “anxiety herbs”
If you remember my advice about tackling anxiety and beating stress naturally, you may also recall learning about GABA. GABA is a neurotransmitter. When you’re feeling stressed, GABA helps puts the brakes on your overexcited brain circuitry. And if your levels happen to drop too low, it can ... Read More ›
UPDATED:March 29, 2018
Eyesight saving “miracle oil” is a godsend for diabetics
Type 2 diabetes always makes me think of Pandora’s Box. I know, strange. But hear me out. In Greek mythology Pandora, the first human woman created by the gods, makes a huge mistake. She opens a box she has no business even touching. And death and countless evils slip out into the world before ... Read More ›
