Traveling with Diabetes
If you are taking any type of diabetes medications, especially medications, such as insulin or sulfonylureas, are you letting your diabetes get in the way of you traveling more and seeing the world? I hope not. There is no need to let diabetes hinder your travel plans or have your travel plans be hindered by…
Read MoreMicronutrient Approaches to Reduce Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes Complications
Overwhelming scientific evidence confirms that vitamin, mineral and antioxidant deficiencies suppress immune function and contribute to chronic inflammatory degenerative processes, such as arthritis, cancer, Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. We have seen over and over the myriad of scientific studies that demonstrate the ability to prevent, treat and even reverse type 2 diabetes through diet…
Read MoreOmega-3 Home Blood Test
Omega-3-Testing Inflammation is one component of the body’s immune response to injury and illness, and when functioning properly, assists in the restoration of health. Inflammation occurs at the cellular level, precisely where our bodies store and release Essential Fatty Acids (EFA). Some EFAs, such as omega-6 fats, facilitate a pro-inflammatory response, while others like omega-3s…
Read MoreMocha Chip Mini-Cupcakes
This is the perfect recipe for when that “chocolate” craving surfaces, or when you need a healthy dessert recipe to take to a party. Or, if you are like me, that “chocolate” craving is a daily thing, and this just hits the spot if you freeze these individually and remove and defrost one from the freezer,…
Read MoreThai Chicken & Sausage & Broccoli Soup
There’s nothing greater than a bowl of healthy soup on a cold day that provides you all the nutrients you need in just one bowl. Even if it is not cold outside, soup always seems to hit the spot. This recipe is slightly modified from Elana’s Pantry. Enjoy it with 2 to 3 sesame crackers…
Read MoreSesame Grain-Free Crackers
Here is a delicious gluten- and grain-free cracker recipe (from Elana’s Pantry) that will make a wonderful crunchy accompaniment with just about anything. I eat them along with my favorite soups, hummus dip, guacomole, olive tapenade–the sky’s the limit. They are also high protein and full of fiber, and no preservatives and additives that you will…
Read MoreAlpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha-lipoid acid (ALA), not to be confused with alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), is a potent fat-soluble antioxidant that has been shown to regenerate other antioxidants, such as glutathione, vitamin E and vitamin C. In other words, it reduces oxidative stress and prevents advanced-glycation end-products (AGEs). It is known as the “universal antioxidant” and has been used…
Read MoreMTHFR Genotyping
Are you methylating adequately? Are your genes preventing proper methylation? Inadequate methylation can be the cause of depression, migraines, heart attacks, strokes, infertility, miscarriages, birth defects, cancer and even autism. In people with diabetes, improper methylation can worsen symptoms of diabetic neuropathy or make treatment regimens less effective. FIRST OF ALL: WHAT IS METHYLATION? Simply put, methylation…
Read MoreWhy Eat Organic?
Are you trying to decide if eating organic is really worth the extra expense? The truth is, not eating organic can actually be a whole lot more expensive when you consider the long-term and wide-range health care costs. Adopting an organic lifestyle helps to enhance the health of ecosystems and organisms. Growing foods organically excludes,…
Read MoreIncretin Mimetics: A Class of Type 2 Diabetes Medications You Should Get Familiar With
There is an arsenal of diabetes medications that we have today to help us in the fight against type 2 diabetes. Because of the many physiological defects inherent in this condition, one medication class is often not enough. The “Incretin Mimetic” class of diabetes medications better, known as GLP-1 agonists, are a class of diabetes…
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