More exciting news about the benefits of having appropriate gastrointestinal “bugs”. This report summarizes the benefits of a healthy GI flora against diseases and conditions such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, asthma, Crohn’s and lupus. So, eat your fermented foods for good health. 🙂
Diabetes
Artificial Sweeteners Now Being Linked to Increased Risk of Cancers
This article summarizes recent findings regarding the health risks of consuming aspartame. It has been linked to increased weight gain, increased fat storage and now cancer. Please AVOID ASPARTAME and other artificial sweeteners (which, at the turn of the 20th century includes cane sugar!). Stick with limited amounts of honey, […]
Diet Proven to Favorably Impact Diabetes
Recent research has shown that diet strategies are more effective than medications for diabetes. Read more here.
More Addictive than Cocaine: Sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup
Please read this article if you aren’t convinced of the dangers and addictive nature of sugar and high fructose corn syrup (or if you’re trying to convince a loved one of it!). Please be aware that manufacturers are learning that an increasing number of people are avoiding high fructose corn […]
Another Reason to Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup
Research is showing that there is an increased prevalence of diabetes in countries who consume the most high fructose corn syrup. Admittedly, there may be other factors, but it’s just one more reason to avoid this dangerous food additive.
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Diabetes
More research is revealing a link between Vitamin D insufficiency and Type I diabetes. Please ask your doctor to check your blood levels. A blood level of 60 ng/mL is considered optimal these days.
Green Tea Benefits
AANP – Green Tea With Starchy Foods May Curb Blood Sugar Spikes – (Wednesday, November 14, 2012) – According to new findings, mice fed epigallocatechin-3-gallate, or EGCG, a green tea antioxidant, along with corn starch showed a 50 percent lower spike in blood glucose levels, compared to mice fed only the starch. […]
Black Tea May Lower Risk of Diabetes
It’s a tea day! In this review, black tea is implicated in reducing the risk of diabetes: AANP – Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk Linked To Black Tea Consumption – (Friday, November 9, 2012) –Mathematical analysis of data from 50 countries has linked higher consumption of black tea and a lower prevalence of […]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
This is great information on supportive approaches to addressing Type II Diabetes. Please including diet changes and exercise in your treatment plan–and see your naturopathic physician for coordinated care.
Insulin Resistance and Fatty Liver Disease
Blood sugar balancing is really only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the health concerns regarding insulin resistance. Most know of the dangers to kidneys and eye health, but there is also evidence that the liver is also impacted. Please read this article.
