Here’s another study that re-confirms the old adage of “An apple a day….keeps the doctor away.”
According to a new study, an apple a day can significantly reduce the risk of developing metabolic syndrome associated with numerous chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Dr. Victor Fulgoni, who led the study, examined the data collected in […]

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A tiny herb, just about three feet in height, now brings a new ray of hope for diabetics, as it is said to be a major source of bio-sweetener for the rapidly growing food market.
The herb, ‘Stevia’, better known as the honey plant, is a native of Paraguay, and has the potential to develop as […]

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In Ayurveda, Diabetes is a kapha disorder caused due to low agni (digestive fire). It offers a variety of treatments, such as the following, which could be followed under the guidance of a qualified ayurvedic practitioner.
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Include turmeric in your daily diet. It could be taken alone, or in combination with aloe vera gel and ground […]

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Studies reveal that a particular herbal therapy, which has been used for years now, may help in controlling blood sugar levels among type 2 diabetics.
A flowering herb, Milk Thistle, also called Silymarin (a mixture of herb’s active components), is a very popular alternative therapy in treating liver problems such as chronic hepatitis, gallbladder problems and […]

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The herb, Ginseng, has been used by Chinese for centuries to ward off illness and remain healthy. In recent years, however, an increased use of Ginseng among Cancer patients is being seen, particularly by those diagnosed with breast cancer.
A recent research carried out at Vanderbilt University, Tennesee, in US has revealed the power of herb […]

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The word ‘Fenugreek’ is derived from the Greek word ‘Foenum-Graecum’ which means ‘GreeK Hay’. Although, a native of East Mediterranean and West Africa, Fenugreek is cultivated since the Bronze age and is greatly valued in ancient Egypt, and was even considered as a herb that induces childbirth during the 1500BC.
Fenugreek is a pungent, warming herb, […]

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The fact that ‘Cinnamon Cassia’, the dried bark of evergreen trees cultivated throughout Asia, well-known as a spice and used as a flavouring agent while cooking, has the property of lowering blood sugar levels too, is known only to a few.
During the early 2700 BC, the Chinese herbalists treated even kidney disorders and diarrhea with […]

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Recent studies conducted by Chinese experts bring a new ray of hope for diabetics.
Researchers, led by Tao Xia, China Normal University, have found that the extract of pumpkin is a potential treatment for diabetics which could reduce the intake of insulin quantity that diabetics need to take.
Xia’s team found that diabetic rats, when fed with […]

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