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How Going For A Walk After Meals Improves Blood Sugar

Everyone knows that exercise is an important part of overall health. What some may not realize is just how crucial physical activity is to effectively managing high blood sugar. Something as simple as a 10-15 minute walk after a meal could have a huge impact. Yep, it’s been proven by scientific research! Study participants who were at risk for type-2 diabetes walked on a … [Read more...] about How Going For A Walk After Meals Improves Blood Sugar

What’s New In Diabetes Management? Focus On The Individual!

Finally! Healthcare providers are shifting the focus of care to the needs of patients as individuals. This is a monumental change from the mindset of “Every patient with ABC is treated with the XYZ plan of care.” Instead of automatically assigning you the same diet, medication and exercise plan as every other diabetic patient, emphasis is placed on what works for you as the … [Read more...] about What’s New In Diabetes Management? Focus On The Individual!

Tired After Eating? Find Out Why!

Why do we often feel tired after eating? Is it the time of day we choose to have our meal? A lack of sleep from the night before? Perhaps even the foods in the meal itself? Any and all of these factors contribute to how the body responds to a meal, in turn affecting how we feel. Some researchers believe that fatigue after meals is brought on due to the body’s production of … [Read more...] about Tired After Eating? Find Out Why!

Increase Energy Safely And Naturally With These Tips

Are you in a seemingly constant state of exhaustion? With our hectic, non-stop lifestyles it can be difficult to keep energy levels up. Instead of turning to harmful energy drinks just to make it through the day, use food, exercise and sleep to increase your energy naturally! The body’s primary energy source is food; it is the fuel that keeps us going. Calories are the … [Read more...] about Increase Energy Safely And Naturally With These Tips