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A Growing Epidemic: Taking Aim at Managing Blood Sugar
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The loss of insulin sensitivity can be decreased with the right nutrients. Numerous vitamins, minerals, herb and antioxidants have been studied for their efficacy at promoting healthy blood sugar and protecting cells from the damage of elevated blood sugars with favorable results. (Chromium, Fenugreek, Gymnema sylvestre, Vanadyl)
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Nutritional Relief for Allergies
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Vitamin C , Zinc, Quercetin, Butterbur and Elderberry show promise for
alleviating allergy symptoms naturally.
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Butterbur: A Plant Alternative to Antihistamines
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Butterbur, a plant found in Europe, Asia and in parts of North American, has been used for centuries as an herbal treatment. Only recently, however, have scientists begun to find that it may truly have a place alongside more traditional treatments for asthma and migraines. The most recent findings show that butterbur may be as effective as antihistamines in reducing the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever.
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Managing Allergies and Sinus Problems Effectively
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The number of persons suffering from some form of allergy has continued to steadily rise for the last few decades. Conservatively, it is estimated that 70 million people suffer from allergies in the United States and another 40 million in Europe. The good news is that we can mitigate many of the symptoms caused via the allergic response, allowing the sufferer to oftentimes live a completely normal life, symptom free.
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Vitamin D Could Help Seasonal Allergy Sufferers
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Vitamin D has already been getting attention for boosting the immune system to fight osteoporosis and Seasonal Affective Disorder and now it may help to ease symptoms of allergies and asthma. (Seasonal Allergies, Inflammatory Diseases, Asthma, Vitamin D Deficiency)
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Quercetin and Bromelain for Allergies
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Despite dramatic advances in medical technology, chronic diseases are on the rise. Asthma, a life-threatening respiratory condition, and other allergy related diseases, have now reached epidemic proportions, increasing by an astonishing 74% over the last decade, affecting over 15 million Americans. (Allergies, Sinusitis, Asthma)
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Daily Multivitamin/Mineral Supplement Reduces Infection in Type 2 Diabetes
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Taking a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement reduced infection and absenteeism related to infection, according to the results of a randomized, double-blind trial reported in the Mar. 4 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. (Daily Vitamin, Infection, Type 2 Diabetes)
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Vitamin D: Is It A Miracle?
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Vitamin D may also play a role in preventing Type 2 diabetes. One study, in the journal Diabetes Care, looked at data from 4,000 men and women. Vitamin D levels were significantly lower in the 187 people who developed Type 2 diabetes than in those who didn’t get diabetes. And those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D were 40% less likely to get diabetes. (Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes, Glucose Metabolism)
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Diabetes Problems "Vitamin Deficiency Link"
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A simple vitamin deficiency may be the cause of many of the side effects of diabetes, a study suggests. Researchers found people with diabetes expelled thiamine - vitamin B1 - from their bodies at 15 times the normal rate in a study of 94 people. (Vitamin Deficiency, Thiamine, Heart Disease, Eye Disease)
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Supplements for Digestive Health: Get Results with This Duo
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If you’re older and having some age-related GI symptoms, like gas, acid reflux, bloating or irritable bowel syndrome, you should consider taking two supplements for digestion—both digestive enzymes and probiotics—not just one or the other. You’re likely to have better relief of your symptoms, and a faster restoration of normal function. (Probiotic, Enzyme, Reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
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Diabetes on the Rise in the U.S.
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Diabetes cases are rising rapidly in the U.S., with the disease afflicting 11.3% of American adults as of the third quarter of 2009, according to a new Gallup survey. That's an increase from 10.4% measured in the first quarter of last year. (obesity, diabetes, exercise)
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Carnosine Highlights
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A breakthrough in anti-aging science, L-carnosine is quickly becoming one of the most popular anti-aging supplements in the world today. (L-carnosine, anti-aging, anti-glycation)
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7 New Reasons Fish Oil Is So Good For You
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Most people who take fish oil know it’s good for their heart. It makes blood less likely to form clots that cause a heart attack, and protects against irregular heartbeats that can cause sudden death. But there’s more to it than that! Because fish oil has body-wide anti-inflammatory effects, it’s proving to be a good natural treatment for a wide range of health problems. (Congestive heart failure, menopause, prostate cancer, asthma)
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Using Herbs to Manage High Blood Sugar
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Sustainable blood sugar control is critical to a diabetic patient’s health over time. Often, as a diabetic patient ages, insulin-reducing medications begin to lose their effectiveness. Treatment with herbs, along with carefully controlled nutrition and daily exercise, can help diabetic patients keep blood sugar levels under control over the long term. (Gymnema Sylvestre, Bitter Melon, Pterocarpus marsupium, High Blood Sugar)
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BPH Fact Sheet
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that restricts the flow of urine from the bladder. Learn more information and the symptoms of BPH. (BPH, Enlarged Prostate, Urinary Tract Infection, Bladder Stones)
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