High sugar levels ALONE do not cause trouble, they need a TRIGGER
Addressing the trigger is going to be the key to fighting the ravages of type 2 diabetes. High…
How to avoid wearing edible Christmas gifts on your hips
The brain knows, edible treats are always rewarding so you need to use a little creative thinking so…
A little leg work is all that it takes to protect from atherosclerosis
Sitting stops leg blood flow, but if you fidget, you can improve blood flow- it turns out, tiny…
Your fat cells might need help, catching their breath
The bigger a fat cell is, the further it has to stretch to grab an oxygen molecule as…
Heartburn medications are burning hearts
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) do solve the heartburn problem in the moment, at a price………… an increased risk…
Make sure gravity is on your delivery team
When you’re lying in a bed, the birth canal becomes a hole………………… not a tunnel. Dropping through a…
Blood vessels clog up when they become sticky
A special non-stick layer, known as the glycocalyx, prevents things from sticking to the sides of blood vessels.…
Metformin is not always the superhero for diabetic patients
Diabetes results in nerve and blood vessel damage. Too little vitamin B12 results in nerve damage and vascular…
Give your baby’s placenta a workout and get those juices flowing
A fit placenta will ensure your baby gets all the goodies it needs to grow big and strong…
If you must nibble when stressed, nibble on something de-stressing
Stress brings out the need to nibble, for a diabetic, the choices are limited, so what should a…