In some parts of the world, this medical “breakthrough” is old news.
This plant grows all over Asia and South America. Its seeds are a staple of Chinese and Indian medicines. Natural healers use them for everything from improving metabolism to aiding childbirth.1 It turns out they’re also a potent weapon for controlling your blood sugar.
… Read MoreIf we had a dollar for every time a “folk remedy” has been proved—scientifically—to work? Well, let’s just say a lot more people would have probably heard of the Institute for Natural Healing by now.
… Read MoreIf you have type 2 diabetes—or you’re trying to avoid it—researchers have some very good news for you.
The welcome discovery concerns a certain natural substance. You can find it in many healthy Paleo-diet-friendly foods. It’s great at helping your body regulate blood sugar. How great, exactly? Well, it works just as well as several popular diabetes drugs.1
… Read MoreObviously, diabetes and glucose intolerance—pre-diabetes—are conditions we all want to avoid.
But on the whole, we’re not doing that great a job. More than 75 percent of adults in the U.S. have some form of type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes.
… Read MoreThere are three lifestyle factors that will help you prevent type 2 diabetes. You’re familiar with two of them—diet and exercise. You may not know about the third one. But it’s just as important.
… Read MoreThe ancient Romans used these edible seeds for medicine and food. They’re full of nutrients that fight disease—plant proteins, sterols, dietary fiber, and antioxidants.
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