Dietary intervention is one of the most studied and most effective strategies for diabetes management. In a recent study, scientists from India looked into the anti-diabetic potential of a wild species of banana, particularly a compound called apiforol found in its seeds. Their findings appear in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. Phytonutrients are health-promoting … Continue reading A banana a day keeps the doctor away? Study suggests wild banana species may have anti-diabetic properties
Reversing type 2 diabetes
Conventional doctors would have you believe that diabetes can neither be prevented nor reversed. They ask you if your mother or father had diabetes and then tell you solemnly that you’re genetically predisposed to it and that you are the human equivalent of a ticking time bomb. They’re wrong though. Type 2 diabetes is not … Continue reading Reversing type 2 diabetes
Take it from a doctor: Heart surgeon says statins DO NOT work, can even increase risk of diabetes and obesity
If you aren’t taking statins, there is a good chance you know several people who do. After all, a quarter of the American population over the age of 45 takes one daily. Given their widespread use, you would think they are incredibly effective and safe, but nothing could be further from the truth – and … Continue reading Take it from a doctor: Heart surgeon says statins DO NOT work, can even increase risk of diabetes and obesity
Maqui berries and cloves can control excessive blood sugar spikes
It’s normal for blood sugar (glucose) levels to increase after a hearty meal. This triggers the release of insulin, a type of hormone that helps your body convert glucose into energy. However, excessive and repeated increase of glucose, called blood sugar spikes, can be potentially life-threatening. Now studies support the ability of extracts from two natural ingredients – maqui … Continue reading Maqui berries and cloves can control excessive blood sugar spikes
Eating 15 almonds a day lowers bad cholesterol levels and decreases the risk for diabetes
Studies suggest that eating around 15 almonds each day can help lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce the risk for diabetes, according to a report published by GreenMedInfo.com. In the report, one of the clinical studies investigated the effects almonds have in improving the levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol. The researchers recruited 150 patients with pre-existing … Continue reading Eating 15 almonds a day lowers bad cholesterol levels and decreases the risk for diabetes
Death to Diabetes : The Six Stages of Type 2 Diabetes Control & Reversal
by DeWayne McCulley, published by 2005-10-26 (BookSurge Publishing) Buy now from Amazon.com for $23.53Amazon rating of 4.0 out of 5, Amazon sales rank: 45918 Editor's Review: This book explains the 4 major root causes of Type 2 diabetes and how to properly control and reverse the disease. This is based on an easy-to-follow, systematic 6-stage process, 200 clinical … Continue reading Death to Diabetes : The Six Stages of Type 2 Diabetes Control & Reversal
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 