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08/19/2018 / By Russel Davis

These ten foods balance your blood sugar and prevent diabetes

The current diabetes epidemic makes it all the more important for people to watch what they eat. Here is a list of some of the most potent anti-diabetes foods that can effectively keep the disease at bay. (h/t to Healthline.com.) Brown rice — Whole grains such as brown rice have low glycemic index and contain […]

08/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Researchers say that being exposed to cold temperatures for long periods could reduce the risk of obesity and Type 2 diabetes

Exposure to cold temperatures for long periods of time was found to reduce the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications. This link between temperature and obesity and diabetes risks is believed to be influenced by the way temperature affects the role of fat cells […]

08/15/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Treating Type 2 diabetes with this traditional Thai herbal extract

Mathurameha, also known as Mathura Meha, is a traditional herbal formula used as alternative treatment for people with diabetes in Thailand. In a study published at BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers from Mahidol University have established scientific evidence to back up the formula, confirming its “efficacy and safety” for use in treating Type 2 diabetes. The formula traces its roots […]

08/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: Married couples share the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

The risk of developing Type 2 diabetes is shared by married couples, a study published in the journal Diabetologia suggested. The study, which was conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University in Denmark, found an association between the body mass index (BMI) of one spouse and the other spouse’s […]

07/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Can this traditional Thai herbal extract be used to treat Type 2 diabetes?

Researchers have established that Mathurameha (also spelled as Mathura Meha), a traditional herbal blend in Thailand that uses 26 medicinal plants, is an effective and safe way to treat Type 2 diabetes. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, examined the decoction’s ability to reduce blood sugar. Mathurmeha has been used for in alternative and […]

04/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Reducing calories by 15% found to slash risk of age-related diseases

Calorie restriction can do more than help you lose some weight. According to a study, reducing your calorie intake can help lower the risk of developing age-related diseases. Results from the study, which was spearheaded by researchers from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, revealed that minimizing your caloric intake by 15 percent […]

04/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

An apple a day can help prevent diabetes

An apple a day really keeps the doctor away. New health guidelines suggested that eating apple a day could help prevent diabetes. Other foods and drinks, such as yogurt, cheese, and regular cups of tea or coffee, are also being recommended in new health guidelines designed to prevent diabetes. A team of researchers from Oxford […]

04/04/2018 / By Derek Henry

Why monk fruit is the best sugar substitute yet discovered

It may be an understatement to say there is a large scale sugar addiction in the world today. It seems we like everything sweeter, and are willing to overlook the health consequences to satisfy our sweet tooth. Back in the early 1800’s, the average American consumed about 9 grams of sugar a day. Fast forward […]

01/01/2018 / By JD Heyes

Here’s how to CUT OUT harmful sweets and sugars now that the holidays are over

We get it: Those holiday sweets and treats are often very difficult to pass up, which is why we tend to pack on the pounds during the final month of the year. But you know what you have to do now, right? Right. It’s time to give them up, though we grant you, that may be easier […]

12/11/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Atrial fibrillation may be caused by stress: Research shows yoga improves quality of life for sufferers by lowering heart rate, blood pressure

Atrial fibrillation is a cardiac rhythm disorder marked by the rapid and irregular beating of the atrium. Currently, there is no known cure for this condition, while management focuses on relief and prevention. Yet a study from 2016 has uncovered a new method of dealing with the symptoms of this condition: yoga. As reported by […]

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