There's a new sweetener on the block. At least new to our block. It's naturally ultra-low-calorie, but more than that, it may help your body regulate insulin.
Luo Han Guo
(Siraitia grosvenori or Momordica grosvenori) is a venerable Chinese fruit making a big splash on these Western shores. A cousin of the cucumber, it's a member of the... Read more
Shea Butter is produced from shea nuts obtained from the Shea nut or karate tree. These trees grow in the nature/wild and are not cultivated. As a result, no applied chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, toxic or harzardous substances come in contact with these trees and therefore not part of the production of the production function.
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Good oral hygiene is important for everyone, especially for those with diabetes.
After learning of the toxic chemicals found in health care products and toothpastes from companies selling top brands, I decided to shop for a more natural and safe toothpaste. So off to the health food store to check out the ingredients in the various brands... Read more
David's recent article "Diabetes and Cracked Fingertips, Everyone's Hands Need Help "has opened my eyes in regard to what goes into the skin care products we use. Skin is an absorbent organ. What is put on it can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Examples of this are the smokers patch and topical vitamins and topical... Read more
The GI News for February features a great article on Salba (the trade name of a variety of white chia seeds ). I was particularly interested in a cautionary word from Dr Vladimir Vuksan"Simple addition of Salba to one's diet not only helps patients reach their target treatment goal but also allows patients to take their health into... Read more
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