Is Alzheimer's really a type 3 diabetes of the brain?Evidence suggests it is.By which I mean that insulin and Avandia, drugs used to control diabetes somewhat successfully have a definite beneficial effect on the risk of developing Alzheimer's. Note that is NOT the same as saying they will help ... Read More ›
Beating Diabetes
February 9, 2016
February 9, 2016
Mercury in High Fructose Corn Syrup?
Traces of peanuts seem to wend their way throughout processed foods, as we've discovered with the recent recall of so many products containing peanut butter and peanut oil.But that's nothing compared to the products that contain high fructose corn syrup. High fructose corn syrup is used to sweeten ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Quercetin – As Good As Gold
We know that quercetin is good for the heart. And as I've noted in previous e-Alerts, it's also an immune booster that helps curb chronic disease.Now researchers believe they've discovered exactly what makes this flavonoid as good as gold.Anti this and anti thatFlavonoids are compounds that give ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 20, 2017
Type-2 diabetics protect your heart with a natural amino acid
When you look at it's list of of benefits it sounds almost too good to be true. But it turns out for seniors and for folks with type-2 diabetes, there's one amino acid supplement that's a serious multi-tasker. We're speaking of l-carnitine whose many study-backed benefits include... ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 25, 2016
Fruit Can Keep Your Arteries Squeaky Clean
The health benefits of both grapes and apples have been studied and confirmed many times over, however, I want to remind you that too much fruit juice is not good for anyone, simply because the juice is so high in sugar and can cause problems for many if consumed in high quantities. How Do You Know ... Read More ›
December 16, 2015
A Blood-Sugar-Friendly Diet
The diet I prescribe to patients looking to shed their type-2 diabetes requires discipline, but the results are worth it. Here's a typical day's worth of food and snacks.Breakfast: Eat a couple of eggs (try boiling them and adding a pat of butter) plus an apple with chopped nuts. You'll get the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 8, 2016
8 kitchen cures for diabetes
Q: Dear Pharmacist, I learned from your column that my medicine is derived from a reptile! I would like more information about the drug Byetta and some of its side effects. I would also like some natural remedies to try. – M.T., Boston, Massachusetts A: Dear M.T., Byetta ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Sugar: The Anti-Health Food
Is sugar really bad for your health? That question may be one of the most difficult health questions to answer because sugar is everywhere in our diet, and to make matters worse, there are many foods that act just like sugar in our bodies. Some groundbreaking research, though, is beginning to show ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Blood Glucose — Know Your Number!
When it comes to blood sugar, the closer you can keep it to the normal range of 80 to 89 mg/dL the better. For years I have been warning that blood sugars even in the 90 to 100 range show that you are becoming insulin resistant and on your way to diabetes. A recent study done on 47,000 Kaiser ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Consider Cocoa For Optimum Health
If you aren't already a chocolate lover, you might want to consider becoming one. Because the list of the humble cocoa bean's remarkable health-promoting powers just keeps growing the more we learn about it . Research has shown how its active ingredients can reduce the risks for a host of serious ... Read More ›
Ready to jump start your diet… starting RIGHT NOW?
Follow these eight fool-proof tips to help you reach your weight loss goals! The Best part is... these tips are cheap -- OR FREE! -- and you can do them right at home. As an added bonus I'll also share with you 5 natural supplements to shed stubborn belly fat... fast!
