Want To Lose Weight? Control Your Blood Sugar Levels

With more than half the population overweight and 35% classified as obese, excess weight is the biggest US health crisis of the 21st century. Obesity is a causative factor in stroke, heart disease, Type II diabetes, and certain types of … read more »

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Ginger – A Tremendous Antiemetic Agent

Ginger has many uses. For thousands of years ginger has been widely used as a spice in many South Asian countries like China, Japan, and India.  Its use spread to other regions of the world like Africa and the Caribbean.  … read more »

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Are Pain Medications Hurting Your Heart?

We all love the relief that pain medicine can bring to aching joints and muscles. Those facing inflammatory conditions with persistent pain such as rheumatoid arthritis and other types of chronic pain are especially thankful for pills that can ease … read more »

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Three Superfoods You Don’t Want to Ignore

Superfoods are special foods found in nature that are low in calories and high in nutrients. They provide the body with nutrients that we can’t make ourselves. Most superfoods are plant based but can also include fish and some dairy. … read more »

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Suffering From Heartburn? Too Little Acid May Be The Cause

60 million people in the US suffer from heartburn every month, and 15 million people suffer from it every day. A burning sensation that occurs after eating, antacids and proton pump inhibitors are the primary medical treatment for heartburn. While … read more »

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Can Fenugreek Treat Diabetes?

What is fenugreek? Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant in the Fabaceae family. It has small round leaves, is cultivated around the world as a semi-arid crop, and has a wide variety of benefits. Fenugreek has been used as far … read more »

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