Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
In our fast paced world so influenced by convenience and advertising, ultra-processed foods are filling a greater space on our menus. They may be fast, and they may be addictively tasty, but they may also be killing you.
Prediabetes is rampant. Stopping it from progressing to diabetes is crucial. Something as simple as cinnamon can help.
This single-cell algae may be one of the tiniest natural supplements in the world, but its powers are huge. And this new review of the research suggests that people at risk of diabetes or heart disease might benefit from those huge powers.
Since being overweight is an important risk factor for diabetes, a herb that prevents diabetes in overweight people would be an important discovery.
Being diabetic and overweight is a very bad combination for cardiovascular disease. Drinking green tea can help.
Fenugreek is a powerful antidiabetic herb. It may be just the thing to add if your meds just aren’t cutting it.
We think of cinnamon often when we are eating, but we don’t think of it often enough when we are treating diseases. Cinnamon is not only one of the most promising toppings for your breakfast bun, it is also one of the most promising treatments for diabetes.
“Reversal of prediabetes,” the researchers say in the discussion of their study, “is a holy grail of medicine.” They then go on to say that almonds normalize prediabetes as well as drugs, while being safer. That’s big news!
Berberine may not be one of the most famous natural supplements yet, but if you have diabetes, you may want to find out about it! This huge new study will tell you why.
Type 2 diabetes is becoming alarmingly more common and has become a leading global health problem. Massive evidence continues to mount that the herb turmeric and its active ingredient, curcumin, are safe and very effective for treating diabetes. This massive new meta-analysis adds importantly to that evidence.
Diabetes is becoming more and more common. There may be many reasons, including our poor diet, our inactive lifestyle and obesity. But recent evidence is also suggesting that vitamin D deficiency could be contributing. This new meta-analysis tested that suggestion.
Cases of diabetes are growing at a rate that exceeds the rate previously predicted. As much as 10.5% of adults now have diabetes. Safe, simple, natural help would be huge.