Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes have been linked to each other. When a person has diabetes, Alzheimer’s is more likely to occur too – most likely because of the insulin resistance, oxidative stress, and inflammation diabetes causes. Because of this, researchers at Yogi Vemana University in India aimed to develop natural powerful agents for dual therapy of … Continue reading Food science: Indian herbs found to have profound protective effects against diabetes and Alzheimer’s
Cannabidiol and Magnesium Help Treats Diabetes
There is nothing more needed in medicine today than a way of treating diabetes and metabolic syndrome because these syndromes lead directly to cancer, heart disease and stroke. I wrote New Paradigms in Diabetic Care to address what doctors and medical officials are loath to face—the real causes of diabetes. Diabetes is not the hopeless … Continue reading Cannabidiol and Magnesium Help Treats Diabetes
5 Good reasons to include more magnesium-rich foods in your diet
You may not realize it, but magnesium is one of the nutrients your body needs the most. According to the Human Genome Project, there are 3,751 proteins with binding sites for this mineral, which only adds to why you need to eat food items that have an abundance of it. Increasing your magnesium intake can provide you with … Continue reading 5 Good reasons to include more magnesium-rich foods in your diet
Chamomile tea may control diabetes, professor says
You have a new reason to drink a hot cup of chamomile tea before bedtime. The humble yellow flower was recently revealed to control or even prevent diabetes. In an article on The Conversation, a British researcher who specializes in historical textile dyes has identified the specific diabetes-fighting compounds found in the herb. Professor Richard Blackburn is the … Continue reading Chamomile tea may control diabetes, professor says
Scientists look at the role of antioxidants in lessening the occurrence of Type 1 diabetes in young women
Scientists from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are gearing for an upcoming study that will explore the role of antioxidants in maintaining vascular health, as well as reducing the risk of cardiovascular risk in women with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, of course, is a chronic condition wherein the pancreas produces little to no insulin. Insulin is … Continue reading Scientists look at the role of antioxidants in lessening the occurrence of Type 1 diabetes in young women
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
Here’s why you should start snacking on almonds every day
Like other nuts, almonds are the perfect energy boosters. Almonds are nutritious, and they contain at least 130 different compounds that are good for you. The health benefits of almonds Almonds contain both mono- and polyunsaturated fat, but these are the “good” kinds of fats that can boost your heart health. Below are the nutrition stats for … Continue reading Here’s why you should start snacking on almonds every day
Eat more dark chocolate to resolve irregular heartbeats
Chocolate lovers, rejoice: A study published in the journal Heart has found that eating moderate amounts of chocolate can reduce the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), a life-threatening form of irregular heartbeat. Scientists at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, together with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Aalborg University, and the Danish Cancer Society‘s Institute of Cancer Epidemiology used data from a … Continue reading Eat more dark chocolate to resolve irregular heartbeats
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
Young man with end stage heart failure found to have too much iron in his blood; successfully reversed with chelation therapy
A recent case study involving a young Serbian man with end-stage heart failure has shed new light on the potential of chelation therapy to fully remediate certain serious health conditions without the need for major surgery. Published in the Journal of Medical Case Reports, the paper focuses specifically on juvenile hemochromatosis, a rare genetic disorder characterized by the … Continue reading Young man with end stage heart failure found to have too much iron in his blood; successfully reversed with chelation therapy
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