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Monday, February 6th, 2012
 One of the greatest food cures possible in our diet is the hidden element of fiber. This is nothing new to anyone who pays the slightest attention to nutrition news. But the message is not completely being heeded across society. A new health review shows that we should all, collectively, be eating more dietary fiber. Our health depends on it.
The research team looked at research conducted into dietary fiber over the past few decades — and this is not a small sample. Based on all these studies, they have identified the best and safest … Read More
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Friday, February 3rd, 2012
 “Gymnema sylvestre” is an herb that has been used in India for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is less well known in North America, though, over the past few years, studies have been conducted to measure the effectiveness of gymnema.
Take, for instance, a clinical trial that took place at King’s College London. There, researchers looked at the effects of a gymnema extract in a small cohort of patients with type 2 diabetes. After administration of the extract for 60 days, the researchers found that there was a significant increase in circulating insulin … Read More
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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
 These days there is a wide range of natural remedies to combat obesity. Which should you trust? Here are nine supplements that have the most proof behind them, or are generally the most popular options. Let’s take a look.
1. Conjugated linoleic acid: Known as CLA, it is claimed to help you slim your body and improve glucose control for diabetics. Several small studies have found that CLA could help promote reduced body fat. Research has found that 3.2 grams a day could lead to modest loss in body fat.
2. Psyllium: Fiber makes you … Read More
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
 One of the big problems with diabetes is that it can trigger complications that affect certain areas of the body. A new study has delivered health news having to do with hearing: diabetes, if not controlled well, boosts your risk of hearing loss.
The health breakthrough came when examining women between 60 and 75 years of age. Researchers found that those with well-controlled diabetes had better hearing than women with poorly-controlled diabetes. They also found far worse hearing in women younger than 60 who have diabetes.
(Strangely enough, men had worse hearing loss compared to … Read More
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Monday, January 30th, 2012
 Are you one of those people who love fried foods? Have you grudgingly accepted the fact that you’ll have to abstain from these foods to protect your health? Well — here’s some good news: fried foods may not be bad for your heart, depending on which type of oil you use to cook.
Spanish researchers have determined that cooking in olive or sunflower oil is not linked to heart disease or premature death. Fried foods have been linked to many of the risk factors for heart disease. These include high cholesterol, weight gain that leads … Read More
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