According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 26 million Americans have diabetes. They also predict that if current trends continue, 1 in 3 Americans will have diabetes by 2050. In light of these staggering statistics, I’d like to share five sure-fire ways to help lower your sugar—for those who feel they’ve tried everything. [...]
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Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is one of 8 B vitamins. All B vitamins help the body convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose). The fuel is then “burned” to produce energy. B vitamins also help the body to metabolize fats and protein and are necessary for healthy skin, hair, eyes, and liver. They also help the nervous [...]
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When I read this story of Bruce Flett, I was shocked. This man spent the greater part of last year suffering with dementia as a result of an infection in his heart and a valve replacement. Flett was unable to dial the telephone, use the computer, talk clearly, or even take care of his own [...]
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Migraines are an extremely debilitating condition; migraines occur most frequently in women between the ages of 20 and 45. In general, three out of four migraine sufferers are women too (source). If you are looking for a natural way to treat migraine, you might want to consider magnesium. Several clinical studies have shown that magnesium [...]
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Melatonin is a hormone which is naturally produced by the body. It is an antioxidant that helps to protect the body from free radicals. Free radicals can change cell structure and lead to life threatening diseases such as cancer. In addition, melatonin helps to regulate your body clock and is frequently used to treat insomnia. [...]
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Vitamin D is one of six important vitamins that the body needs to stay healthy; vitamins A, B, C, E and K are the other major vitamins that the body needs to function efficiently. Just as there are several types of vitamin B, there are also a couple of types of vitamin D. Although the [...]
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While waiting in line at the pharmacy, recently, I noticed that next to the supplies for diabetics—glucose tablets, lancets, and alcohol wipes—they displayed cinnamon capsules. “Why?” I wanted to know. A quick search in my library turned up that cinnamon (cinnamomum verum) can be used to lower blood glucose levels. According to a study discussed [...]
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There are a massive amount of nutrients that people need in order to stay healthy. One of the more important vitamins that we need is vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for cell growth. Vitamin D helps to maintain the levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood, and also helps with the body’s ability [...]
Oregano is a very popular spice that has been used for hundreds of years. This spice is mixed into a variety of foods to add a little extra flavor to a dish. Not only is this spice used in foods, but certain parts of the oregano plant can be made into an oil. The wild [...]
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Whether you’re for or against taking supplements, sometimes they are necessary. If you track your food intake and track certain nutrients, you can figure out what you’re lacking. Not getting enough calcium? Take a calcium supplement. Not getting enough iron in your diet? There are iron supplements available to help with that. But what about [...]
Nattokinase is an enzyme derived from natto, a Japanese traditional food made from fermented soybeans. It is extracted, purified and then manufactured in either tablet or capsule form for convenience purposes and also to accommodate those people who are not fond of the slippery texture and pungent smell and taste of the natto. Several articles [...]
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The health benefits of what, you ask? I suppose it would be better for me to actually tell you what this is before going into the benefits that it provides. What is Spirulina? Spirulina is a fresh water or blue green alga; it grows in the waters of South America and Africa. This little bacterium [...]
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