Never-ending Weight Gain: Is Your Sugar Metabolism Out of Whack?
Insulin resistance is a state in which the body cannot use insulin effectively. Insulin is needed to help control the amount of sugar in the body. As a result, blood sugar and fat levels rise. Insulin is then needed to move sugar throughout your body. It helps carry sugar into your cells. When you are eating a lot of sugar...
Naturally Reduce Blood Sugar Levels With Cinnamon
There are many natural treatments that are touted for people who have type 2 diabetes. While many are effective, cinnamon may be one of the best and easiest ways to naturally reduce blood sugar levels. A Little Spice Packs a Punch Cinnamon is a spice that almost everyone has in their spice cabinet. Many of us love sprinkling it in hot...
Study Shows Sleeping Less Makes You Eat 500 More Calories
This past fall, the Canadian Medical Association Journal published a study that suggested that lack of adequate sleep may be a key indicator to why it is difficult for many people to lose and keep off weight. The authors suggest that increased physical activity levels may improve the quality of sleep and provide other health benefits. Move More, Eat Less According...
Walnuts Pack 15 Times More Antioxidants Than Leading Vitamin
According to a study out of University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, out of all the nuts you can eat, walnuts pack the biggest nutritional punch available. In addition to the nutritional benefits, eating just a small amount of walnuts every day can lower your risk for a wide variety of serious health problems. Nutritional Powerhouse Nuts are a recommended source of...
Possible Autism Clue Linked to Prenatal Flu?
In a recent study out of Denmark, researchers found a new clue to unraveling the mystery of autism. Although the study was more explorative than conclusive, it provided one more piece of information when it comes to understanding autism. Researchers found a link between mothers who had flu symptoms while pregnant and giving birth to an autistic child. The Fever...
Are You Among the 25 Percent?
In a recent article in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, it was revealed that less than 25 percent of Americans actively exercise the recommended 30 minutes or more daily...
Why 10,000 Steps a Day Is Important for Everyone
Ever since Jack LaLanne first broadcast his fitness show (while swimming back and forth across San Francisco Bay) and Jane Fonda videos urged us to "feel the burn," fitness crazes have swept across North America like a Zamboni over an ice rink, promising to shine up your surface by grinding you down. The names of today's popular routines say...
Inflammation Causes Cancer: Embracing an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle
All of us who have a sore throat, rash or a sprained ankle have experienced the body’s response: inflammation. In specific cases, for a short period of time, inflammation is what the body naturally does to fight infection, heal injuries and combat irritants. The big problem occurs when our body goes out of control. Inflammation has been linked to allergies,...
5 Healthy Reasons We Should All Be Getting It On!
When Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Brunnhilde (in the opera "Siegfried") are brought to life with the magic of a kiss, well, that's not so far-fetched. The biological and psychological shifts that hugs, kisses and makin' whoopee trigger are good for the body and soul. Here's our rundown of the benefits: -Intimate touches stimulate the hormone oxytocin (made in the hypothalamus),...
4 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas
The holidays can be a time when it is tempting to give some of the most decadent and unhealthy gifts possible. However, if you want to be a good friend and encourage your family to maintain their healthy habits even during the holidays, you can offer gifts they will enjoy. Serve Up the Salad! – With a beautiful salad bowl...
