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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…
New Research on the Pleasure Cure
What do coffee, wine, sex, massage, pets, naps, fun, and laughter have in common? In proper amounts, they all seem to reduce blood glucose and inflammation, protecting against diabetes. Perhaps we’ll be healthier if we focus less on the hard stuff and make more time for pleasure…
Cinnamon and Other Herbal Remedies
Can herbs and spices replace some or all diabetes medicines? For some people they can, but you have to be really careful with these and any other alternative treatments. Here are some herbal approaches to managing diabetes and some things to consider if you want to try them…
