“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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Medical experts predict that all of us will fall ill with a serious illness at some point in our lives. Nearly half of all women and men will develop a disease that requires ongoing care and treatment. These numbers are expected to climb as the spread of health conditions like diabetes and heart disease increases. 
Ginseng is well-known for its use as an energy tonic. Asians have been using ginseng as a medicinal herb for thousands of years. Now North Americans have jumped on the bandwagon, too. Most corner stores have tiny bottles for sale that contain the gnarled root. Ginseng is touted as a herb that promotes long life, strength, and wisdom to those who take it. 
Many women are now turning to natural food therapy to ease the symptoms of unbalanced blood sugar. High blood sugar has been shown to increase your risk for diabetes as well as other serious conditions.