Nutmeg Spray Numbs Nerve Pain

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Posted on 19th January 2010 by admin in Health Alerts

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SPRAY containing nutmeg could ease a painful condition caused by diabetes.

Applied three times a day, scientists believe it will relieve diabetic neuropathy, where the nerves become damaged by too much sugar in the blood. The condition affects up to 70 per cent of diabetics and symptoms include a burning sensation, pain or tingling in the limbs.

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One Point Away From Being Diabetic

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Posted on 2nd January 2010 by admin in Health Alerts

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Type 2 diabetics and pre-diabetics are well-advised to eat a “low-glycemic diet.” That simply means you choose foods — and portion sizes — that prevent large spikes in your blood sugar levels. This not only helps prevent the progression of the disease but can actually help you get back to a non-diabetic state-especially when accompanied by needed weight loss.

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Coffee, Tea May Slash Diabetes Risk

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Posted on 15th December 2009 by admin in Health Alerts

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Drinking three to four coffee and tea may reduce the risk of developing diabetes by 25 per cent, says a new review and meta-analysis of the data to date.

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Regular Cola Drinking Linked To Diabetes In Pregnancy

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Posted on 14th December 2009 by admin in Health Alerts

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New research suggests that women who drink sugary cola drinks regularly could be at higher risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy.

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Study: Flaxseed Oil Cuts Osteoporosis Risk In Diabetic, Older Women

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Posted on 1st December 2009 by admin in Health Alerts

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Flaxseed oil may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women with diabetes and those who are post-menopausal, according to a new study.

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Magnesium & Fiber Reduce Diabetes Risk

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Posted on 30th November 2009 by admin in Health Alerts

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A Hawaiian study followed 75,512 men and women for 8 years tracking their fiber intake, magnesium intake, and the glycemic load of their diets to see who developed diabetes.

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Safer, Cheaper Ways to Manage Diabetes

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Posted on 28th November 2009 by admin in Health Alerts

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Lifestyle change has always been a cornerstone of treatment for people with type 2 diabetes. Beyond that, we don’t hear all that much about natural approaches. Here are some recommendations from Dr. Mark Stengler.

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What Your Doctor Never Told You About Vitamin D

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Posted on 24th November 2009 by admin in Health Alerts

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Great insight from Suzy Cohen with Dear Pharmacist.

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Folic Acid Shows Benefits for Diabetic Heart Health

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Posted on 3rd November 2009 by admin in Health Alerts

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Supplements of folic acid may reverse the detrimental changes in blood vessel health associated with diabetes, according to results of a new mouse study from Hong Kong.

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Study: Consumer Response To Health Claims Varies By Country

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Posted on 2nd November 2009 by admin in Health Alerts

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New study shows Italians are unswayed by healthy messages and images on foods, whereas the Finnish respond to medical pictures and British consumers are more likely to buy foods making even a weak health claim.

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