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Managing Diabetes

February 24, 2016 February 24, 2016

Diabetes is approaching epidemic levels in the United States and much of the developed world. The Centers for Disease Control reports that more than 22 million people in the United States alone were diagnosed with diabetes last year and that this number is steadily rising. Just 5-10% of people with diabetes have Type I, believed to be caused by an inherited defect in the pancreas which causes the organ to produce insufficient quantities of insulin. The vast majority of people with diabetes have Type 2, classified as a preventable illness due to its strong ties to lifestyle, diet, and exercise.

Eating

Aspartame Versus Sugar: What you need to know!

September 9, 2015 September 11, 2015

Aspartame Versus Sugar: Our bodies have a natural affinity for sweet things, as the sugars in fruits and other plants are a healthy source of energy. Unfortunately, many corporations have taken advantage of this biological instinct, and have created artificial chemicals, such as aspartame, that trick our taste buds into thinking that we are eating something sweet and healthy.

Eating

Foods that Cause Chronic Inflammation

September 3, 2015 September 9, 2015

Although many of our favorite foods and beverages taste really good, when we consume them, they can cause painful inflammation. The word inflammation, originally from a Latin root for “fire” and “flame”, refers to the fact that the cellular tissue in our bodies essentially respond as if they were being burned by the foods and beverages that we consume. Over time, chronic inflammation can contribute to a host of lethal diseases, including cardiovascular and heart problems, arthritis, and even some forms of cancer.Below is a list of inflammatory foods to avoid eating, as well as some healthy alternatives: