Done with antibiotics? What next?

06 Friday Apr 2018

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If you’ve been on antibiotics, take probiotics after you finish. Antibiotics kill both good and bad bacteria – so you need to replenish the good stuff. And according to Cornell University, taking probiotics for 12 weeks after a course of antibiotics will balance your gut and immune system, and reduce your risk of diabetes by 30%! That’s because antibiotics interfere with how your body absorbs glucose and uses it for energy.

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Diabetes and walking

23 Tuesday Jan 2018

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One of the best things to do for your body, especially if you have Type 2 diabetes, or pre-diabetes, is to take a walk after eating. When you do that, it gives your blood sugar a purpose. Because when your muscles are in motion they soak up glucose more efficiently. And that helps regulate and even out blood sugar. So try a 30-minute walk after meals – or at least your biggest meal of the day.

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Here’s how powerful honey is…

24 Tuesday Oct 2017

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For example: Honey in your tea is awesome – but putting honey on your cuts and burns can help heal them! The best choice is Manuka honey from New Zealand – which is packed with a potent antibacterial compound called methyl-glyoxal. Your best bet: Choose one with a Manuka Factor of 10 or higher… Which means it’s medical grade. Then slather it on burns and minor cuts, and cover, for faster healing. You’ll find Manuka honey at Walmart, Trader Joe’s and on Amazon.

Next: Honey is great for diabetics – because it’s better at helping keep glucose levels stable, compared to regular sugar. So, talk to your doctor about trading honey for anything you might sprinkle with sugar.

Finally: Honey and COFFEE can soothe a cough. Honey calms a dry, raspy throat, and a stimulant in caffeine can help expand your airways. So, if you want to stop hacking up a lung, add a teaspoon of honey to your next cup of coffee.

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Ever wonder WHY it’s healthier to have a big butt, than to have a beer belly?

23 Tuesday May 2017

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Here’s the answer, courtesy of researchers at the University of Oxford. Belly fat – also known as abdominal fat or visceral fat – is dangerous because it often surrounds vital organs and releases inflammatory chemicals into your system on a consistent basis. And those chemicals have been linked to heart disease, insulin resistance, and diabetes. But extra padding around the hips and thighs produces beneficial hormones that trap fatty acids, which boosts heart health and keeps blood sugar spikes in check. So what should you do if you have more abdominal fat than lower body fat? Eat fiber-filled foods to lower insulin and cholesterol levels. You should also do aerobic exercise – at least 30 minutes a day – to lose the fat. And get your blood sugar and blood fats tested to check for abnormalities.

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Lavender for sleep and digestion

16 Tuesday May 2017

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We’ve talked about how the scent of lavender is soothing and can help promote better sleep. But did you know you can EAT lavender, too… and it’s really good for you? Culinary lavender can help beat bloat and improve digestion. That’s because the polyphenols reduce bad gut bacteria. Dr. Christine Gerbstadt is a diabetes and nutrition expert, and she recommends sprinkling dried culinary lavender onto Greek yogurt, which also promotes good gut health.

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The secret to a long life might be eating spicy foods.

24 Friday Mar 2017

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A Harvard Medical School study found people who ate fresh and dried chili peppers at least 3 times a week were 14% less likely to die prematurely…… Specifically from heart disease, cancer, and Type 2 diabetes. Compared to those who rarely ate spicy foods. That’s because peppers help lower cholesterol, inflammation and oxidative stress – and help grow healthy bacteria in our digestive tract.

Living in a tree-filled neighborhood is good for you!

06 Monday Feb 2017

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Researchers from the University of Chicago looked at data on the amount of trees in one city – along with detailed information on the health of more than 30,000 city residents. And people in neighborhoods with more trees reported significantly fewer symptoms of metabolic syndrome – like high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity or diabetes. It’s down to the healing and restorative effect of nature.

Eat with chopsticks…

29 Monday Aug 2016

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If you’re watching your glycemic index because you have diabetes, you CAN eat high-starch foods… Just eat them with chopsticks. A study from Singapore found that when people ate white rice with chopsticks, the rice’s glycemic index went down 16% versus eating rice with a fork! That means the people eating had less of an insulin spike. So, same rice but lower blood sugar… It was simply because the chopsticks made people take smaller bites and eat more slowly.

Seeing your dentist can save your life.

19 Friday Aug 2016

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Dr. Steven Offenbacher heads the Department of Periodontology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He says that teeth and gums are good indicators of our overall health. Which is why, in addition to spotting oral cancers, dentists are often the first to spot symptoms of heart disease, diabetes, and chronic stress.

Fight diabetes with this superfood:

08 Monday Aug 2016

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The latest superfood is: Limes! According to the American Diabetes Association, the juice, zest, and pulp of limes contain soluble fiber – which can help manage diabetes. Because it slows down the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, and reduces blood-sugar spikes. So don’t just think of limes as a garnish. They’re a legitimate health food.

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Done with antibiotics? What next?

Diabetes and walking

Here’s how powerful honey is…

Ever wonder WHY it’s healthier to have a big butt, than to have a beer belly?

Lavender for sleep and digestion

The secret to a long life might be eating spicy foods.

Living in a tree-filled neighborhood is good for you!

Eat with chopsticks…

Seeing your dentist can save your life.

Fight diabetes with this superfood: