Multivariable regression (MVR) and one- (1SMR) and two-sample Mendelian randomization (2SMR) analyses indicate that frequent insomnia symptoms can cause higher hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), according to a study published in the April issue of Diabetes Care. Junxi Liu, Ph.D., from the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, and colleagues examined the effects of five self-reported sleep…
The Ketogenic Diet Conundrum: Friend or Foe of Heart Health?
April 8, 2022
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100 years ago, ketogenic diets, which typically provide less than 10% of the daily energy intake as carbohydrates, first entered the realm of modern medicine with their demonstrated effectiveness in reducing or reversing pediatric seizures at the Mayo Clinic. While this remains valid today, there is a lingering concern that the necessary high fat intake when…
Is Ginger Beneficial in a Diabetic Diet?
In a case report of the “Successful management of type 2 diabetes with [a] lifestyle intervention,” a 45-year-old fellow took responsibility for health into his own hands, and sought to defeat his disease and get off the drugs by eating foods purported to be anti-diabetic. But how strong is the evidence for, let’s say, ginger?…
Ask a Doctor: Is There a Way to Help Prevent or Reverse Diabetes?
Have you had a pre-diabetes scare? Are you looking to turn your health around before it’s too late? If so, you know better than anyone how scary it can be to hear that your blood sugar is dangerously high. You also know how daunting “reversing it” can seem, at least initially. However, this doesn’t have…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: In Depth
What Is IBS? IBS is a chronic disorder that affects the large intestine and causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramping, constipation, and diarrhea. As many as one in five Americans have symptoms of IBS. The cause of IBS isn’t well understood but stress, large meals, certain foods, and alcohol may trigger symptoms in people…
Say Goodbye to Sugar If You Want to Beat Cancer
Breaking up Is Hard to Do, but When You Realize Your Life Is at Stake, Suddenly the Choice Becomes Crystal Clear. There may be no greater contributor to the #2 cause of deaths across the United States (cancer) than the sweet but far-from-innocent ingredient that has found its way into most of the pre-packaged foods…
How Blood Glucose Damages Bone Health
In addition to following a diet that is made up of whole plant foods, it’s important to keep the glycemic load of your diet in mind. Using more beans, nuts, and seeds as major calorie sources, instead of grains and potatoes, reduces the overall glycemic load of the diet. As more and more research is conducted, we are…
This Could Explain How Yogurt Protects Against Type 2 Diabetes
A new paper in Nature Communications has shed light on the mechanisms that may link yogurt consumption to a lower incidence of type 2 diabetes. Through studies on a mouse model of obesity-related type 2 diabetes, researchers found that mice fed a yogurt-heavy diet had better insulin sensitivity and preserved glucose homeostasis, setting them apart…
Wine With Food May Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Drinking a little wine with dinner may help lower risks of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Researchers examined the effect moderate drinking may have related to new-onset type 2 diabetes among nearly 312,400 adults from the UK Biobank who self-reported themselves as regular alcohol drinkers. During an average of nearly 11 years of…
Fenugreek for Cholesterol, Diabetes, Menstrual Problems, and More
March 14, 2022
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Fenugreek is one of the first cultivated herbs in recorded history and remains a fundamental ingredient in curative and culinary traditions from around the world. Fenugreek is found in Indian curry powders, Middle Eastern spice mixes, and Ethiopia’s ubiquitous berberé powder. In India, fenugreek greens are often found in a variety of dishes, but most…
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