This blog was originally published on August 5, 2019, and it is updated and republished on August 12, 2020. Sugar is a delicious and convenient item we sometimes choose when we need a mood or energy lift—especially in the afternoons. [...]
If you're experiencing diabetes, you know how important it is to control your blood sugar or blood glucose levels. When your blood sugar levels are too high, you may or may feel any symptoms. Nevertheless, not addressing the problem potentially [...]
The word inflammation comes from the Latin word “inflammo,” meaning I set alight, I ignite. When tissues are inflamed they may swell and even look reddened. When it's short term, such inflammation is a natural immune system process designed to [...]
Prediabetes means that a person has an elevated blood sugar level that is not high enough to be deemed diabetes. Over the past 30 years, prediabetes has increased dramatically, and often it's accompanied by no symptoms. About 1 in 3 [...]
If you have ever tried a fad diet, chances are the results were disappointing. You may be unaware of the misinformation and myths about weight loss preventing you from making good decisions. Here are 3 myths about weight loss that [...]
We are currently in the midst of a global pandemic as the virus that causes COVID-19 spreads rapidly. Based on science, here are some things you need to know to protect yourself and others from coronavirus (COVID-19). Overview The new [...]
The Western diet can be confusing. Some of the foods are obvious junk. But another problem is the growing number of so-called healthy foods that are not good for you. Here are 5 “healthy” foods that you might want [...]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and I am super excited to announce that I am featured on Let’s Be Well, a blog co-created by AARP, the American Heart Association, and the American Diabetes Association. In the blog post, I am [...]
Worldwide, type 2 diabetes and heart disease are on the rise so it’s important to understand the cause. In this blog post, we will discuss how inflammation causes type 2 diabetes and heart disease. These diseases are considered lifestyle diseases [...]
Are you unsure about whether to buy organic food or not? Here we are discussing food and which ones you should buy organic. We will help you clearly understand what you’re eating. Use this blog post as a resource to [...]