Key Nutritional Factors For The Immune System, Diet and Supplementation. Keeping blood sugar down is critically important (as you can see in many other articles on this blog). High insulin levels will cause changes in your immune system that can drive problems including inflammation. Avoid spiking blood sugar. This means eliminating sugar (especially added sugars […]
Understanding The Devastating Real Costs Of Diabetes
Research from the American Diabetes Association shows the total costs associated with those diagnosed with diabetes was $327 billion includes $237 billion in direct medical costs and $90 billion in reduced productivity. $1 out of every $7 spent on health care is related to diabetes and it’s complications. Diabetics have an average medical expenditure of […]
The Inside Scoop On Turkeys!
All About Turkeys! Did you know? • Wild turkeys can fly, but domestic turkeys cannot.• Turkeys can run up to 20 MPH.• The long, loose skin that hangs down on a turkey’s neck is called a “wattle.”• The wild turkey is a native bird of North America. Benjamin Franklin wanted to make turkeys the national […]
High Blood Sugar Doubles Cancer Deaths
Are We Feeding Cancer? A 2018 systematic review of 12 studies of 9,872 patients finds cancer patients with solid tumors have a 200% higher chance of dying if they also have hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). This large literature review suggests that higher blood sugar levels may feed cancer cells regardless of whether the individual was […]
Exercise Improves Brain Inflammation
<Study> Exercise reduces levels of brain inflammation (IL6) in people with schizophrenia. Interestingly higher IL6 is associated with several other problems including… impulsivity, depression and feelings of hopelessness, cognitive decline, pain, diabetes/blood sugar elevations, asthma, fibromyalgia, arthritis, gut problems (like IBS), autoimmunity, allergies, food sensitivities, suicide, and more. Could exercise really help chronic disease? It […]
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