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Pre-Diabetes: What It Is And What To Do

Posted on December 19, 2016 by

Most physicians, myself included, jot a personal comment on a patient’s lab tests. My favorite is “Everything’s excellent!” which can be typed quickly and concentrates good news into two words that I hope trigger a smile. According to a recent New York Times article, doctors are writing the sentence “Your tests show you’re now in the range of pre-diabetes” more often than ever. “Pre-diabetes” means Read More

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All Hail The Bean!

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

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What a pleasant surprise to open this week’s Archives of Internal Medicine and find the results of a trial on the benefits of eating legumes–beans, lentils, and chickpeas. This was a real clinical trial, working with a group of people who had mild Type 2 diabetes. During the three-month study period, half the enrollees ate one cup of legumes daily, the other half a comparable Read More

Posted in A, Blog, Healthy Lifestyle, Inflammation, Knowledge Base Tagged with: diabetes, glycemic index, HbA1c, inflammation, insulin, legumes

Death By Cupcake

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

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Happy Valentine’s Day! People who know me will say today’s health tip on the dangers of sugar is just typical, badgering innocent people on a holiday dedicated to love, romance, and dessert. Before we get started, let me pull out my two favorite passive-aggressive chestnuts: “I’m just looking out for your best interests” and “I only want to help.” If instead of cupcakes or a Read More

Posted in Blog, D, Diseases, Healthy Lifestyle, Knowledge Base Tagged with: dextrose, diabetes, fructose, heart disease, high blood pressure, honey, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, sucrose, sugar, syrup

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

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PCOS is by far the most common cause of infertility in women, and the number of women with diagnosed and undiagnosed PCOS is best described as “vast.” Experts estimate that as many as 10% of women of childbearing age may have the disorder.

Women + Certain Carbs = Early Death

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

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This is one of those “Not fair!” studies, an “Is there no justice?” piece of research that underscores the importance of gender in health.

Posted in Blog, Diseases, Healthy Lifestyle, Knowledge Base, W Tagged with: carbohydrates, diabetes, early death, glycemic index, heart disease, women

Prickly Pear

Posted on February 14, 2010 by

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A symbol of the Rio Grande valley, the prickly pear cactus (genus Opuntia) boasts thorny pads, colorful large flowers, and succulent fruits, and its distinctive image is proudly displayed on the Mexican flag. For centuries, native peoples living in the deserts of Mexico, the southern United States, and parts of South America relied on this robust desert plant for food and healing. Many of these traditions were carried on by European settlers, who then also transported the plant’s seeds to Europe and around the world.

Ginseng (Panax)

Posted on February 14, 2010 by

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Look at the nutrition label on your orange juice or multivitamin and you may notice that ginseng has been added. That’s because smart marketers have caught on to this Herb’s 2,000-year-old reputation as a “feel good” tonic that can boost energy, combat the physical effects of stress, empower the immune system, improve concentration, and provide Antioxidant actions. Its legendary properties, particularly as an aphrodisiac, were once so prized in China that only the emperor was allowed to gather the herb. Today some men still take it to treat impotence and infertility although it’s unclear whether it actually improves these conditions.

Zinc/Copper

Posted on May 19, 2009 by

The minerals zinc and copper can be purchased as single products, but there’s good reason to consider a combination product that pairs the two.

Zinc blocks the absorption and enhances the excretion of copper when taken over time. So, when zinc is recommended long term (over many months) for any condition–from arthritis to prostate problems or even Alzheimer’s–it’s important to get some copper as well. A combination product will help prevent a copper deficiency and the anemia that can develop as a result.

Vitamin B Complex

Posted on May 19, 2009 by

A high-quality vitamin B complex supplement will provide, in one convenient pill, a full range of B vitamins, including biotin, choline, folic acid, inositol, PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid), and the six “numbered” B vitamins–vitamin B-1 (thiamin), B-2 (riboflavin), B-3 (niacin), B-5 (pantothenic acid), B-6 (pyridoxine), and B-12 (cobalamin). Combination products can simplify the process of taking individual B vitamins for a range of ailments including alcoholism, depression, diabetes, hair problems, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and stress.

Niacin

Posted on May 19, 2009 by

Also known as vitamin B3, niacin has earned a reputation (in supplement form) as a natural cholesterol-lowering agent that often rivals prescription drugs in mild to moderate cases. It may also help to prevent or treat a number of other disorders, from arthritis and depression to diabetes. Three forms of niacin supplements–each with a specific therapeutic role–are commercially available: nicotinic acid (also called nicotinate), niacinamide and inositol hexaniacinate, a compound of niacin and inositol (another B-family vitamin).

Tag: diabetes

Pre-Diabetes: What It Is And What To Do

All Hail The Bean!

Death By Cupcake

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Women + Certain Carbs = Early Death

Prickly Pear

Ginseng (Panax)

Zinc/Copper

Vitamin B Complex

Niacin

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