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by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE An estimated 37 million Americans, or 11% of the population, have Type 2 diabetes. Another 1 in 3 American adults are prediabetic, defined as an elevation in blood glucose over 100 mg/dl Any fasting blood sugar regularly over 90 mg/dl really suggests insulin resistance, and work by the late Dr. […]
by Dr. Joseph Mercola Story at-a-glance Holy basil, also called tulsi, is a medicinal herb favored in Ayurvedic medicine that can lower your blood glucose levels by stimulating insulin secretion. It lowers serum cortisol and may help lower high blood pressure Holy basil is part of the mint family, with antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and […]
by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE The artificial sweetener industry has defended the safety of sucralose (Splenda), stating that it rapidly passes through your body without being broken down and therefore has no biological effects Research reveals your body does indeed metabolize sucralose and that it accumulates in your fat cells. Two new metabolites were also […]
by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE The stay-at-home measures used to reduce the spread of COVID-19 may have impacted your exercise habits, which can result in unanticipated health concerns Inactivity can reduce insulin sensitivity and lower protein synthesis in your body; not all older adults can recover after returning to normal activity levels Inactivity is associated […]
by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE While the food industry has become notorious for funding anti-obesity programs that focus on physical activity, research clearly shows that processed foods, sugary beverages and high-carbohydrate diets are a primary concern Processed vegetable oils, which are a staple ingredient in processed foods, also promote obesity and ill health. Soybean oil, […]
by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Diabetes deaths surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, rising 17% in 2020 Even diabetics who didn’t get COVID-19 suffered, often falling victim to isolation, social distancing, lack of medical care and fear Diabetes deaths and diabetes-caused amputations and intensive care admissions have plagued diabetes patients who delayed medical care during […]