Pomegranate is an antioxidant powerhouse and food-as-medicine approach to metabolic syndrome.
Could a major hidden cause and solution for Alzheimer's disease be at the end of your fork, or in the beverage you are drinking?
Promoted for decades as a "safe" sugar alternative, presumably to prevent or reduce symptoms of diabetes, Splenda (sucralose) has been found to have diabetes-promoting effects in human subjects.
MCTs, the primary type of fat found within coconut oil, have been found to boost cognitive performance in older adults suffering from memory disorders as serious as Alzheimer's -- and not after months or even days of treatment, but after a single 40 ml dose!
Research indicates that you don't need drugs to control blood sugar. Food, herbs, and spices are the future of medicine
Studies show that synthetic, genetically modified insulin could be to blame for a number of complications in diabetes patients.
An amazing new study finds this ancient healing spice might have life-saving properties in diabetes.
A groundbreaking new study reveals that non-caloric artificial sweeteners (NAS) drive obesity- and diabetes-related changes in both mice and humans.
Wheat's weight-promoting effects are newly confirmed. Used to add weight to cattle before slaughter, wheat has been used to pack on the pounds in animal husbandry since the advent of the discipline. Why should we be surprised that it adds weight to humans who eat it as well?
So, you are looking to lose a few pounds, or keep them off. What better way to accomplish this feat than to eliminate both empty sugar calories and synthetic sweeteners, which studies show can generate excessive cravings for sweets and actually increase weight gain.
Did you stop drinking chocolate milk sometime around middle school? Well, here's a reason for grownups to indulge in this childhood treat. Chocolate milk is heart healthy.
Insulin resistance is a state, where cells cannot take properly sugar from blood to use it as an energy source. Cells become resistant to the action of insulin. It therefore takes more insulin to keep blood sugar in balance. People with insulin resistance syndrome will consequently have normal blood sugar levels but elevated insulin level
While geneticists apply vast amounts of time, energy and money to finding the "causes" of disease in our genes, much less attention is placed on research that has already demonstrated the triggers of autoimmunity such as infections, vaccines, pesticide and petroleum exposure (diesel fuel particles) and the consumption of foods like wheat, cow's dairy and soy (unfermented, GMO and/or excessive) are the major contributing factors in the development of type 1 diabetes.
Eat lingonberries -- the new superfood with exceptional health benefits
New research confirms that prolonged sitting is associated with higher risks of cardiovascular disease, stroke, anxiety, depression and even premature death. However, meeting physical activity guidelines can eliminate the increased mortality associated with high sitting time.
This natural culinary delicacy helped trigger ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), offering a natural alternative to commonly used medications
A growing body of concerning research indicates that conventional medicine's standard of care for type 2 diabetes, including synthetic insulin and oral anti-diabetic drugs, may actually increase morbidity and mortality. On the other hand, recently validated traditional approaches relying on plant-based medicines may greatly mitigate the global diabetes epidemic.
In the quest for a longer, healthier life, could the answer lie in a simple bowl of oats? A groundbreaking study reveals that this humble grain may hold the key to reducing age-related chronic inflammation, a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and other age-related ailments.
A new study clearly documents that the standard treatment for type 2 diabetes is a killer, resulting in more than double the deaths. The treatment justification has always been based on irrelevant criteria - just as it is with most pharmaceutical treatments.
In the quest for natural remedies to combat the rising tide of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a humble fruit may hold the key to unlocking better health. Grape seed extract, a byproduct of the winemaking process, has emerged as a promising contender in the fight against metabolic disorders and liver disease.
We’ve all heard this from a despairing dieter: “Just thinking about dessert (or pasta or bread or chocolate) makes me fat!” You may have said it yourself. But could it actually be true?
Discover the shocking truth about this pantry staple and the simple hacks that can transform it into a nutritional powerhouse. From resistant starch to coconut oil, we've got the science-backed tips you need to redeem your rice and reclaim your health.
While health authorities focus on tracking infectious diseases, a more insidious threat lurks in our kitchens and on our plates. The Western diet, ubiquitous in American households, may be as dangerous as any viral outbreak.
Is magnesium deficiency linked to insulin resistance, high triglyceride levels and high blood pressure?
