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November is world diabetes month, so what better time to educate yourself on this prevalent disease than right now? What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a serious disease that causes your blood glucose level to be too high. We get glucose from the foods we eat—it’s what gives us energy. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas, and its job is to get glucose from food into the cells ... Continue Reading
Herbs and spices have been used for thousands of years for their medicinal properties and healing powers. Chinese medicine relies heavily on natural ingredients for health and vitality—with good reason. Herbs and spices are commonly used to add flavor to food, but many people don’t realize that adding these tiny touches of flavor also boosts the nutritional value of your ... Continue Reading
Diabetes may be having a profound effect on your relationships. In this post from Medical News Today we look at the impact diabetes has on mental health, how to cope with mood swings, and how to help others living with this chronic condition. Diabetes is a condition that impacts the way a person's body uses sugar for energy. However, diabetes affects much more than blood ... Continue Reading
Extra pounds from too much sugary stuff is the least of your worries now: sugar may be truly rotting your brain. This post from Big Think shares the research that found so. Time to lower your sugar intake. Scientists from the University of Bath have just found the first connection between excess blood sugar glucose and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers in this unprecedented ... Continue Reading
When I thought about diabetes, I honestly used to think only about one problem food: sugar. Many people who have little experience with the disease think the same thing. My limited understanding was based on the assumption that diabetes is just about sugars. I’ve recently learned that diabetes isn’t just about avoiding sugary drinks and cupcakes, it’s much more complex than ... Continue Reading
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