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07/31/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers document how the asthma plant (Euphorbia hirta) can be used to promote wound healing in diabetics
A Bangladeshi study demonstrated that the asthma plant (Euphorbia hirta) could encourage the healing process in diabetic animals. When the plant’s ethanolic extract was administered to diabetic rats via oral and topical means, the wounds closed faster compared to untreated animals. The study was supported by Primeasia University. The researchers published their findings in the […]
07/06/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Extracts from aegle marmelos fruit found to prevent diabetes complications
A Pakistani study indicated that extracts from the fruit of the Aegle marmelos could inhibit complications connected to diabetes. In an experimental model involving rats, the fruit extract was shown to modulate the function of β-cells in the pancreas, thereby preventing the creation of advanced glycation end-products linked to the disease. Researchers from the University of […]
07/02/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists reveal that restricting eating to a 12-hour window prevents obesity
Australian researchers report that restricting yourself to eating within a 12-hour window can help you avoid obesity. In an article on Health Medicine Network, the researchers show the results of a mice model where animals on a high-fat diet gained less weight when they were only allowed to eat during half the day. Mice are […]
06/19/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Double whammy: Chemicals found in everyday products such as fast food wrappers found to sabotage metabolism, contribute to weight gain
Gains made from weight loss diets and regular exercise can be compromised by chemicals in the utensils and packaging used to prepare and store otherwise healthy food. This is the conclusion of a Harvard-led study that found a correlation between obesogens and weight increase among dieters. The technical term for obesogens is “perfluoroalkyl substances” (PFAS). They […]
06/09/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Ayurvedic medicine can effectively treat and manage diabetes
An Indian study using diabetic rats determined that the Ayurvedic medicine Chandraprabha vati (CPV) can treat and manage Type 2 diabetes just as effectively as metformin. CPV was shown to control blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides levels just as well as first-line diabetic medicines. Diabetes mellitus is indicated by abnormally high blood sugar levels that come from defects in the secretion and/or action […]
06/09/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Improve your insulin resistance with resistance exercise
People suffering from Type 2 diabetes have a new reason to take up muscle-building resistance training. In an American Physiological Society article, a Japanese study recently reported that this particular type of physical regimen could increase the effectiveness of a protein that controls the rate at which it absorbs glucose. Resistance exercise could therefore be […]
06/06/2018
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By Edsel Cook
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 […]
05/16/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Don’t just cut calories; you have to move around to really lose the weight
You can pare your food down to the very bone all you want, but if you don’t pair it with physical activity, the pounds you shed will come back again and again. That’s why a joint team of South African and Oregon-based researchers suggested that obesity is best defeated through exercise rather than diet, according to […]
05/15/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists look at binge-eating mice to understand why we overeat
What drives us to overeat? European researchers used mice to create an animal model of “obesogenic environments,” a situation where there is easy access to delicious calorie-dense foods. An AlphaGalileo article reported that mice with access to calorie-rich foods also show signs of addiction and binge-eating. This discovery provided clues about human behaviors that result in […]
03/31/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Ayurvedic herb Indian kino found to reduce inflammation and balance blood sugar levels in rat study
The findings of a recent study suggest that the herbal extract of the Indian kino tree (Pterocarpus marsupium) could offer a safe and effective way to control inflammation and manage blood sugar levels, reported a NutraIngredients article. The study was conducted by Indian researchers from the Annamalai University, who used lab rats to model the effect of kino extract on type-2 […]
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