Sugar is the culprit for a number of health problems including diabetes, liver disease, heart problems, elevated blood pressure and obesity. Decreasing sugar in your body reduces the risks of heart disease and obesity, reports the American Heart Association. Several dietary supplements and herbs reduce sugar uptake in your body, helping to control blood sugar levels, reducing the occurrence of diabetes and hypoglycemia.
An imbalance between energy expenditure and caloric intake is the underlying reason most people gain weight. Eating foods with a high sugar content, like candy, in moderation is unlikely to cause a dramatic weight gain. Over-in...
Amino acids, the building blocks of protein, play an essential role in tissue maintenance and repair in your body. Some alternative practitioners advocate taking individual amino acids such as methionine as supplements to treat...
If you take the blood thinner Coumadin, the brand name for the generic drug warfarin, you must keep your vitamin K intake consistent and within a certain daily range. Coumadin is taken to prevent blood clots from forming. Vitam...
Eczema, psoriasis and ringworm may seem unrelated but do have some things in common. They are all skin conditions that produce red itchy patches; both eczema and psoriasis may improve with exposure to sunlight. Arnica is an her...
Corn contains small amounts of protein that can trigger allergic reactions. If you have an allergy to corn and don't avoid corn in all its forms, you may develop an elevated white blood cell count. Your body produces several d...
When you measure the amount of glucose in your blood, you are determining your blood sugar levels. Just like many measurements in your body, your blood sugar levels must be balanced to maintain good health. Sudden increases in ...
While some labs offer a glycohemoglobin test without a doctor’s order, always talk to your physician to get an accurate diagnosis and nutritional guidance. Following the proper diet makes a difference in either preventing...
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