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Magnesium: The Forgotten Healer
Based on information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), magnesium is practically a wonder drug. Yet few people know about it…
More “Miracle” Supplements…?
Love him or hate him, you have to admit that Dr. Oz really knows how to get people talking about health and nutrition, which is a good thing, I guess. He’s definitely increased awareness. But it does seem, at times, that he maybe goes overboard a little in his promotion of certain foods and supplements…
Crying as Medicine
At one time or another, nearly all of us have felt better after a good cry. But does crying help our physical and mental health as well? Research says that tears and sobs can be beneficial, even healing…
Change Your Environment
There’s a whole new trend in self-management programs — don’t change yourself or what you do. Instead, change your environment to make healthy behavior easier. Stop beating your head against a brick wall. Take down the wall, or at least pad it!
Carbs, Diabetes, and Your Gut
Tired of carb confusion? Some experts say people with diabetes should eat as few as possible. The ADA says they’re OK, just keep track of them. I wrote two weeks ago that vinegar can help with carbohydrate metabolism. What’s the real story?
Diabetes? Start Vinegar Now!
OK, y’all. I wrote about this a year ago, but now I’m serious. If you want to control any type of diabetes better, consume vinegar before meals and at bedtime. Start today!
Tibetan Medicine Worth a Look
I’m seeing a Tibetan herbal doctor for my multiple sclerosis (MS), and his treatment seems to be helping. I feel great. Tibetan medicine has been shown to significantly reduce fasting and post-meal glucose levels, and A1C levels, too. So you might want to check this out…
Cats or Dogs — Which is Healthier?
They say pet ownership protects health and improves quality of life. If that’s true, what kind of pet should you have? A dog, a cat, a fish, or what? I’m sure you’ve been wondering. Recent studies give us some leads…
Touch as Medicine
“The worst thing about living alone is missing the hugs,” 70-year-old Angie told me. Angie’s husband recently died, but she is not isolated. She sees people in the community all the time. But she misses the physical contact…
Improving Blood Flow to the Feet
Many people with diabetes experience discomfort in their legs and feet, with symptoms such as cramping, numbness, tingling, and pain. Find how the WarmFeet technique can help…
