I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again–get your Vitamin D levels checked. Low levels have been associated with increased risk of cancers (including breast, ovarian, colon and non-Hodgkins lymphoma), diabetes, multiple sclerosis and heart attacks as well as bone fractures. Read more in this attached article. Supplementing without […]
Diabetes
Cut the Sugar
Amazing how in just days of stopping sugar consumption health improvements are realized. I still remember flipping open an eclectic reference book from the National College of Natural Medicine library and reading an excerpt expounding on the evils of artificial sweeteners. The book was published in 1902 and detailed how […]
Antibiotic Use Linked with Diabetes
Just another reason to use antibiotics very judiciously–they are linked with an increased risk of developing diabetes. Read more here. Please note, too, that there are often wonderful botanical antimicrobials that can do the job in place of pharmaceutical antibiotics. Schedule an appointment or check with your doctor.
Great Ideas for Reducing Sugar!
This article is addressing those with elevated triglycerides–very often elevated due to too much sugar in the diet. These are helpful recommendations for all of us trying to reduce sugar in our diets. Elimination of sugar is even better!!
Coffee–My Favorite Botanical!!
Research continues to find that drinking coffee has many health benefits. These benefits include reducing risk of Type II diabetes, reducing risk of cardiovascular disease, and protecting the brain. Remember, though, all things in moderation. And if you have high blood pressure aggravated by caffeine, you should avoid coffee. Check […]
Native Foods–The Same is True for All of Us
This study focuses on the impact on the health of Native Americans who are changing from a natural food diet to a grocery-store diet. The diabetes rates are appalling. The same pattern of poor health with grocery-store foods is impacting most of us. Stick to fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, nuts, […]
Diabetes Explosion in Children
The rates of both Type I and Type II diabetes are significantly increased in our children. While researchers are unclear as to the cause, general recommendations include the following: o Exercise–we need to get moving and so do our children. This does not mean that they need to become uber-sports […]
Statins and Diuretics Increase Risk of Diabetes
Here is a report that should get your attention: “Both statins and diuretics were linked to new-onset diabetes, a 23% increased risk. In this study, use of beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers was not linked to diabetes.”–Medscape, April 21, 2014, Dr. Sandra Adamson Fryhofer. If you are on these medications, […]
Dangers of High Protein Diet–Really??
Researchers have recently reported the dangers of a high protein diet. Dr. Wahls examines their study and puts it into perspective. Please continue to eat a diet rich in healthy vegetables, fruits, and proteins (limit animal-based products to those naturally raised). To your health!!
Exercise and Weight Loss to Prevent Complications of Pre-Diabetes
Here it is again–lifestyle changes may reduce the risk of advancing cardiovascular death in those with pre-diabetes. PLEASE, exercise daily, get some sun, and eat plenty of veggies daily (9 servings per day!). Read more here.
