Harvard University Report: more than 30 natural herbs and nutrients may help impact blood-sugar levels
An epidemic is sweeping the country, one more sinister than any bird flu threat or other killer viruses. Today, 41 million Americans have been classified as pre-diabetic, a condition that—as a result of unhealthy blood-sugar levels—causes you to feel tired and [...]
A traditional plant known to encourage weight loss is found to be effective at reducing glucose levels. The Banaba leaf, native to India, Southeast Asia and the Philippines, has been the focus of clinical studies worldwide. This discovery shows promise for helping glucose-intolerant individuals to lose weight.
When we experience physical, mental or emotional stress, our bodies produce cortisol. As part of the primitive “fight or flight” response, cortisol increases appetite so that you can eat and replace the carbohydrates and fat that should have been burned to get your body through the stressful event. Chronic stress keeps cortisol levels elevated and [...]