Diabetes prevention is more important now than ever before. Diabetes is an ugly condition but fortunately, people who have prediabetes can delay or prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. This involves changing your diet along with your activity level. We live in a society where sugar and refined carbs are literally rammed down our throats. A lifetime of sugar consumption can catch…
Because of the amazing health benefits of saffron, this rarely used spice is definitely worth keeping on your spice rack. What Is Saffron? Saffron is an elite spice. It has a royal beam of respect and features a distinctive aroma and flavor, adding an exotic tinge to your meal. Saffron constitutes of dried female stamens of the Crocus sativus, a native Mediterranean plant.…
Genetic testing is a type of medical test made to detect changes or abnormalities in a person’s DNA (specifically in the proteins, chromosomes, or genes) to identify individual risk for the development of a disease or condition. For many years, genetic testing was reserved for specific groups of people—like families who were worried about passing a genetic disorder to future children. But today…
Diabetes symptoms can be detected early enough to make sure you go to the doctor before the situation gets serious. Are you worried that you, your child or someone you know, may have diabetes? Most early diabetes symptoms are from higher-than-normal levels of glucose, a kind of sugar, in your blood. It is very important for everyone to know these signs so you…
A health food for some, a comfort food served battered or fried for others, okra is a green vegetable that has a number of health benefits that a lot of people don't know about. The chunky veg, also known as “lady’s fingers” or as “bhindi,” is actually full of potassium, vitamins, and minerals and is almost calorie-free. Research has also linked okra with…
Diabetes is a disease that causes a malfunction in the production of insulin from the pancreas, which is a very important hormone for balancing blood sugar in your body. What if I told you that harmine, an ingredient found in Ayahuasca, could help treat this condition? Recent studies show some pretty interesting results. It is a well-known fact that diabetes affects millions of…
Nature holds the key to cure many ailments. We seek remedies from around the world curing illnesses and saving lives – nuts, berries and even fruit juices have amazing effects on the human body. This is a refreshing change from what has become traditional medicines and reducing patients to chemotherapy and radiation for treatment. One of the latest natural discoveries in health is…