Just when we thought we knew how bad diabetes is, we get some new information that tells us it's even worse.The latest data links the disease to an increased risk of Alzheimer's, and shows how diabetes appears to help dementia take hold faster once it sets in.A study published recently in the ... Read More ›
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February 9, 2016
High Fructose Corn Syrup – No Worse Than Sugar?
High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) contains approximately 59 percent fructose and 41 percent glucose, while fruits juices contain a ratio of 50 percent glucose to 50 percent fructose. There really is no difference. HFCS is no better and no worse than any sugared beverage or fruit juice, it is just ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Lower Blood Pressure Now, Without Drugs
Chances are you or a loved one has high blood pressure. One in five people in the United States do, which means that 50 million people are faced with the possibility of a lifetime of drugs and their side effects. But high blood pressure (hypertension) can be beaten. Even if drugs can't be avoided ... Read More ›
February 8, 2016
Fructose More Likely than Glucose to Cause Diabetes
Sugared drinks are fattening because the human brain does not recognize liquid sugar as calories to make you eat less food. We get our sugar in drinks in three forms: glucose, fructose and sucrose (glucose and fructose bound together in a single molecule). Now a report from the University of ... Read More ›
February 8, 2016
The Many Wonders of Apple Cider Vinegar
On the advice of my eco beauty expert friend, I recently started using raw apple cider vinegar (ACV) as a rinse to keep my hair clean, shiny, and soft. To my surprise, it really does work and honestly does not smell, as long as you rinse very well. From its historical use as a condiment and ... Read More ›
February 8, 2016
Diabetes May Lead to Poor Sleep
Diabetes is a chronic disease that is becoming more and more prevalent in our society. Poor diet, refined and processed foods, a sedentary lifestyle and a worldwide epidemic of obesity are contributing to the rapidly rising numbers of the disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
The Secrets of the Super Goji Berry
Have you had your goji berries today? Personally, I love adding 1-2 tablespoons of dried goji berries to power up my morning smoothies. Natively grown in central China, this reddish-orange fruit commonly referred to as the goji berry is actually the wolfberry, Lycium barbarum. Packed with ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Why Afternoon Nappers Are at Greater Risk for Diabetes
I noticed a few reports last week regarding a study that was presented at a diabetes conference. Apparently, the research shows that individuals taking naps in the afternoon is associated with a significantly enhanced risk of developing diabetes. When such studies are reported there's a tendency for ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Coenzyme Q10 Improves Arterial Function in Statin-Treated Diabetics
Statins are the most commonly used cholesterol-reducing drugs. There is evidence that taking them reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, though it certainly isn't assured that this is because they reduce cholesterol levels. For more on this, see here. While statins may indeed have benefits for ... Read More ›
February 8, 2016
Can Arthritis Drugs Help Diabetes?
It may sound strange, but it's true. The reason arthritis drugs might help diabetes is because both conditions are caused in part by inflammatory chemicals. A study late last year found that the inexpensive, prescription anti-inflammatory called "salsalate" could lower blood sugar in type 2 ... Read More ›
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