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Stress and Anxiety – How They Relate to Sugar Problems
June 20th, 2009 in Mind & Spirit Connection by David NaumStress and anxiety can have devastating affects on your life, health, and well-being, this is no surprise.
Physical effects include an increase in sickness and disease, headaches, neck and back pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, stomach disorders, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and exhaustion.
The toll on us emotionally is great – depression, sadness, anger, insecurity, [...]
Very Early Symptoms of Adult Onset Diabetes
June 19th, 2009 in Type 2 Diabetes by Tehmina MazherWe often talk about adult onset diabetes but important here is to talk about early symptoms of this type of diabetes; so a person must know if he is suffering from Diabetes.
Adult onset diabetes (or Type 2 Diabetes) is the 7th leading cause of death in United States of America. It is a disappointing figure [...]
Nutritional Supplements For PCOS – 3 Essential Minerals You Should Not Be Without
June 2nd, 2009 in PCOS by Crystal AdeyemiNutritional Supplements for PCOS- How essential are they? Very, very important if your goal is to reduce your PCOS symptoms, improve your chances of conception and re-balance your hormone levels.
It is virtually impossible to get all nutrients and minerals you need from your diet no matter how well you try. That is not to say [...]
Back Pain Treatment – Treat Lower Back Pain by Knowing the Cause
May 4th, 2009 in Pain by Kalidasa BrownBack pain treatment is something that 80 percent of everyone will experience at some point in their life. It is a huge business because there is so much that can happen to a back to cause pain. Medical treatment is limited and largely ineffective. But, natural techniques that rely on the basic cause of back [...]
Metabolic Syndrome – Sizing Up Your Risk For Cardiovascular Disease and Insulin Resistance
April 26th, 2009 in Insulin Resistance by Beverly OMalleyMetabolic syndrome is not a disease. It is a constellation of altered physical and body chemistry measurements that are known to be risk factors for specific health challenges. Those challenges are cardiovascular disease including heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure as well as diabetes resulting from insulin resistance. Here are the measurements and how [...]
Diabetes and High Blood Pressure – Is Insulin Resistance the Culprit?
April 20th, 2009 in Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes by Jamesina GoulbourneYou may be heading for disaster. Diabetes and high blood pressure are by-products of bad eating habits. About 75% of diabetics have type 2 diabetes, and 50% of them will go on to develop high blood pressure and the implications are far reaching.
Symptoms to Watch Out For
Other symptoms that may occur before diabetes and high [...]
Diet Soda Increases Risk of Insulin Resistance
February 26th, 2009 in Eating Healthy by Kathy KeatingLast night on the Biggest Loser, the editor in chief of Prevention Magazine asked the contestants the following question about diet soda and it’s link to Insulin Resistance.
Question: “True or False? Switching from regular soda to diet soda will help you live longer.”
Answer: “False. Regular and Diet soda can more than double your risk for [...]
Depression & Other Emotional Issues With PCOS
February 16th, 2009 in PCOS by Pamela PelletierEveryone knows that dealing with PCOS causes stress. However for some (actually, for a large number of PCOS’ers) it doesn’t stop there.
The thought of having to deal with this condition, and all it brings, causes overwhelming feelings that often lead to depression, and panic or anxiety. You may feel as though you and/or your body [...]
Supplement Your Nutrition & Increase Your Chromium in Food
January 3rd, 2009 in Nutritional Supplements by Dianne M. BuxtonSome studies have noted that chromium has a benefit on lowering heart attack risk, and may help boost HDL levels. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has stated that an Adequate Intake (AI) for chromium is 25-35mcg per day, which was concluded by estimating the average amount of chromium a healthy American obtains from the foods [...]
Insulin Resistance Aided By Regular Aerobic Exercise
November 9th, 2008 in Exercise, Insulin Resistance by Craig WilcoxHave you ever had the experience of wanting less food on days that you exercise? If so, then you may be experiencing one of the many known effects of insulin resistance syndrome, which left untreated will eventually lead to diabetes.
At first glance, it makes no sense. Shouldn’t you want more food after burning up extra [...]