When trying to determine the factors that increase risk of Type II diabetes, researchers have studied everything from genetics to nutrition; from level of physical activity to family history of diabetes. Science has found that while genetic factors may play some role, environmental factors (lifestyle choices) are the overwhelming determinants of Type II diabetes. Yes, diet and … [Read more...] about Lower Your Blood Sugar By Managing Stress
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Heal Insulin Resistance With These Tips!
Insulin is produced by the pancreas. It’s job is to transport glucose (sugar) to your muscles, organs, and cells to give them the energy they need in order to function. It also serves to help eliminate excess glucose in the blood stream that the body doesn’t need. When insulin is absent or cannot perform it’s job properly, blood sugar rises. For some diabetics, the pancreas … [Read more...] about Heal Insulin Resistance With These Tips!
Eat Your Way To Happiness With These 10 Foods
Did you know that the foods you eat affect how you feel? That’s right - your food choices can not only make you healthier, they can also make you happier! Put some bliss in your belly with these 10 deliciously delightful foods. Avocados – Because avocados contain choline, when you eat them, your body’s levels of serotonin are increased. Serotonin impacts the entire body, … [Read more...] about Eat Your Way To Happiness With These 10 Foods
Spring Clean Your Kitchen For Better Food Safety
Spring is famous for a few things: new life, new growth… and cleaning! It’s easy to remember the carpets, the blinds, and the bathrooms when performing your spring cleaning, but it’s important to not forget your kitchen. For many, the kitchen is the “heart of the home,” but it can also be a breeding ground for germs, and should be deep-cleaned regularly. So how to … [Read more...] about Spring Clean Your Kitchen For Better Food Safety
Headache Pain? Fight Back With These Tips
In the past three months, nearly 50 million Americans have experienced a severe headache. Some headaches are chronic, while others are triggered by stress or other tensions. Sensitivity to light and sound, dizziness, nausea, all of these symptoms can accompany a headache. If you’ve had "one of those headaches” there is absolutely no forgetting the debilitating effects. So … [Read more...] about Headache Pain? Fight Back With These Tips