January 2007

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January 14, 2007

Fad Diets Don't Work ...

At least not in the long-term. To lose weight effectively, you need to set realistic goals and create a personal action plan. Your planning should focus on you, your commitment to yourself, and the three essential circles -- think smart,... ... more

Posted at 12:17 AM

January 10, 2007

Chromium picolinate

A double blinded study, published in Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics, reports that glycaemic control can be improved through Chromium picolinate /biotin supplementation:The study looked at the effect of the commercially available Diachrome supplement (Nutrition 21) on the glycaemic control and... ... more

Posted at 6:45 AM

January 9, 2007

We like curry!

Here's why: Arthritis - A study in the November issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism suggests turmeric, one component of curry spice, almost completely prevented joint swelling in rats with arthritis. Other studies have suggested that the spice could protect against... ... more

Posted at 7:01 AM

January 7, 2007

Does Pollution Increase the Risk of Developing Diabetes?

There appears to be a correlation: A preliminary study has found Americans who live near toxic waste sites are hospitalized more for diabetes than those who live in clean communities. The observational study, which tracked hospitalization rates for patients in... ... more

Posted at 11:40 PM

January 6, 2007

How to Help Prevent Diabetes in Kids

A 12-week program at targets overweight children who have elevated blood sugar but are not yet diabetic. The children attend classes three times a week to exercise, learn about healthy eating and self-esteem and talk with counselors about how to... ... more

Posted at 11:55 PM

Kiss a Pig - Help Stop Diabetes

It can help:The Northwest Arkansas American Diabetes Association is preparing now for its fifth annual "Kiss A Pig" Gala to raise research dollars for a cure for diabetes. The identities of the "kiss a pig" candidates will be revealed in... ... more

Posted at 10:56 AM

The Silent Killer

Diabetes is a growing, silent scourge:The prevalence of diabetes has more than doubled in the United States since 1990, fed by a combination of rising obesity, lifestyle changes and genetics, specialists say. There are an estimated 20.8 million diabetics in... ... more

Posted at 5:50 AM

January 2, 2007

It works in mice ...

We've heard it before, but this is interesting:Chinese scientists say they have identified a molecule that may hold the key to developing new pills to treat diabetes, a growing health concern affecting almost 21 million Americans. The compound, called Boc5,... ... more

Posted at 11:58 PM