Garlic is a powerful medicinal herb and one of the most used spices in the kitchen. Known for its pungent flavor and many health-supporting properties, garlic is a versatile superfood that your diet cannot do without. Since ancient times, garlic has been revered as a health food with many uses. One of the earliest "performance-enhancing" agents known to … Continue reading 5 Remarkable ways GARLIC can support your health, according to science
Americans consume half the global supply of diabetes drugs
It is no secret that the United States is an exceptionally fat country – one of the fattest in the world, in fact. It thus makes sense that nearly half of all global revenue from the sale of insulin and other diabetes pharmaceutical drugs is generated right here in America. Even though the U.S. represents only about … Continue reading Americans consume half the global supply of diabetes drugs
Researchers discover that COVID-19 vaccines cause Type 1 diabetes
A Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine research organization has found that the experimental shots are linked to Type 1 diabetes. This is according to the Beta Cell Foundation, a grassroots organization created by people with Type 1 diabetes to educate others about diabetes and the experimental and deadly COVID-19 vaccines’ side effects, especially relating to Type 1 … Continue reading Researchers discover that COVID-19 vaccines cause Type 1 diabetes
6 Reasons to eat more reishi mushrooms, a superfood that boosts your immune health
In Eastern medicine, reishi mushrooms are used to treat various health complaints. According to several studies, this unique superfood also offers many benefits, such as improving your immunity and boosting your heart health. Reishi or lingzhi mushrooms contain compounds like peptidoglycans, polysaccharides and triterpenoids that all contribute to the superfood’s many health benefits when consumed fresh or … Continue reading 6 Reasons to eat more reishi mushrooms, a superfood that boosts your immune health
Researchers study preventing cancer and diabetes with the Chilean maqui berry
Aristotelia chilensis, also known as maqui berry or Chilean wineberry, is a fruit-bearing shrub native to South America, particularly in Chile and Argentina. It is popular among locals as a source of food, natural food coloring and medicine. The maqui tree is also widely grown as an ornamental in gardens and is said to have potential as … Continue reading Researchers study preventing cancer and diabetes with the Chilean maqui berry
Exercising regularly is key to reversing Type 2 diabetes
Exercise forms an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Health experts recommend exercising regularly to maintain a healthy weight, ward off diseases and boost longevity, among other things. For people with Type 2 diabetes, working out on the regular becomes even more urgent. Studies show that exercising regularly helps lower blood sugar, avoid diabetes complications and more. Why is exercise … Continue reading Exercising regularly is key to reversing Type 2 diabetes
Wild mint can prevent blood sugar spikes after meals, reports study
Mentha arvensis, commonly known as wild mint or corn mint, is a perennial flowering plant that’s native to Europe, parts of North Asia and the Himalayas. Despite their minty, slightly bitter taste, wild mint leaves are often used in salads and cooked foods, as well as to make herbal tea. Meanwhile, the essential oil isolated from wild … Continue reading Wild mint can prevent blood sugar spikes after meals, reports study
Healthy habits: 6 Reasons to drink more lemon water
Sugary drinks have become a standard part of the diet of many Americans. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 2011 and 2014, six in 10 American youth and five in 10 American adults drank a sugar-sweetened beverage on any given day. Unfortunately, studies have linked the frequent consumption of sweetened beverages to serious conditions like … Continue reading Healthy habits: 6 Reasons to drink more lemon water
Even short periods of being sedentary is bad for your heart, caution researchers
Researchers from the University of Liverpool in the U.K. found that short periods of being sedentary can worsen cardiometabolic health. In a study published in the journal Diabetologia, the researchers revealed that reducing physical activity for at least two weeks can lead to a rise in blood sugar levels, disrupt cholesterol levels and impair cardiorespiratory fitness. Increased sedentary behavior worsens cardiometabolic health It’s no … Continue reading Even short periods of being sedentary is bad for your heart, caution researchers
Researchers evaluate the antidiabetic activity of Mentha arvensis (wild mint)
In this study, Indian researchers investigated the ability of Mentha arvensis (wild mint) to inhibit postprandial hyperglycemia. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Interest in the use of alternative medicines to control diabetes, oxidative stress and related disorders has increased in recent years.One promising therapeutic approach is to … Continue reading Researchers evaluate the antidiabetic activity of Mentha arvensis (wild mint)
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