Everyone loves the crisp air, joyous music, and family times for the holidays. What no one loves is the stress! We all know it’s coming. Aunt Bethany is flying in from Denver, you have no idea what you’re making for dinner, and you’ve checked every store and still can’t find a single Hatchimals toy… Sound familiar? Stress can increase insulin resistance and lead to … [Read more...] about How To Save Yourself The Stress And Enjoy The Holidays
Enjoy Your Hot Chocolate But Drink It Healthy
Who doesn’t love to sit next to the fire with a mug of hot chocolate on a chilly night? Well, what we would consider a tempting treat, may be better for your health than you think! The health benefits of cocoa include relief from high blood pressure, cholesterol, constipation, chronic fatigue syndrome and various other illnesses. Cocoa can quicken wound healing, and help … [Read more...] about Enjoy Your Hot Chocolate But Drink It Healthy
Infographic: Diabetes In The United States
Baby It’s Cold Outside – How to Care for Your Feet This Winter
Individuals with diabetes must take good care of their feet, especially during the cold winter months. Diabetes can affect the health of your feet in several ways. Diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage) can cause you to lose feeling in your feet. You could have a cut, a blister, or a splinter and not even know. You could also experience numbness or tingling in your feet. As a … [Read more...] about Baby It’s Cold Outside – How to Care for Your Feet This Winter
Can Probiotics Really Lower Blood Sugar?
Probiotics are live bacteria that stimulate the growth of helpful microorganisms, especially those in your gut. While we may recognize bacteria as a bad thing that can cause disease, it also occurs naturally in the human body. There are the “bad” bacteria we immediately think of, but there are also “good” bacteria. Probiotics contain these “good” bacteria. Lactobacillus … [Read more...] about Can Probiotics Really Lower Blood Sugar?