Natural Lifestyle Changes Cut Diabetes and Heart Disease Risk, Assist Weight Loss Goals 10/22/2010 – Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the US as new cases continue to be diagnosed at a rate of 4000 per day. This sobering statistic places millions of people at greatly increased risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and sudden death from a heart attack and contributes to the obesity… Eat Almonds and Walnuts to Promote Heart Health and Prevent Diabetes 10/22/2010 – Man has evolved to eat almonds and walnuts in their natural form and extensive research confirms the benefits to our health. It`s no coincidence that the ratio of fats and other essential nutrients are in perfect balance with our own nutritional needs. Studies confirm that almonds and walnuts promote… Garlic oil shows protective effect against heart damage in diabetics 10/7/2010 – Diabetes isn’t a disease that only impacts the pancreas and plays havoc with blood sugar levels — it ups the risk for a host of other health problems, from damaged vision to nerve pain. And over 30 percent of diabetics in the U.S. have some kind of heart disease, too, according to statistics from the… Lowering Triglycerides Assists Weight Loss and Reduces Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes 10/7/2010 – Triglycerides are a type of blood fat which evolved as an essential means of transporting and storing energy for use at times when food is scarce. This served us well during our evolutionary past when the next meal could be several days away. Today, high triglycerides are associated with increased risk… Avoid Sleep Mistakes That Lead to Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes 10/3/2010 – Getting enough sleep is absolutely vital to preserving the health of the body. Considering how much stress is put upon the body on a daily basis, it is no miracle that sleep is one of the only ways for the body to recuperate and repair. What is little known about sleep, however, is the appropriate amount… Drastic lifestyle changes are best treatment for diabetes, obesity 10/2/2010 – A new study published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine has found that making considerable lifestyle and dietary changes are highly effective at improving the health of diabetes patients, as well as preventing of cardiovascular illness. Getting regular exercise and eating better, say researchers,… Vitamin K helps prevent diabetes 9/29/2010 – People with a higher dietary intake of vitamin K are significantly less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, according to a study conducted by researchers from University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands and published in the journal Diabetes Care. Vitamin K, known to play a critical role in… Processed meat causes heart disease, diabetes 9/27/2010 – Processed meat consumption increases your risk of heart disease and diabetes, yet another study has shown. Prior research has consistently linked the consumption of processed meats such as bacon, sausage, salami, hot dogs and lunch meats with a higher risk of cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure… Avandia diabetes drug placed under severe FDA restrictions in US as European regulators ban it outright 9/23/2010 – The diabetes drug Avandia, shown to raise heart attack risk by 40 percent in a paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine, was banned today across many European countries in a coordinated global announcement. The FDA didn’t quite ban the drug but placed it under severe restrictions that… This low-sugar fruit cuts your risk of diabetes, high blood pressure 9/23/2010 – Two new studies add to the growing body of research about the many health benefits of consuming blueberries. Researchers from Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) have found that blueberries help to prevent obesity-related insulin resistance, which leads to type 2 diabetes, while researchers… Vitamin C Prevents Cancer, Stroke, Diabetes and Heart Disease 9/20/2010 – Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin that can prevent major diseases such as diabetes, heart attacks, strokes and even cancer. Because vitamin C cannot be manufactured in the human body, intake from foods or supplements is necessary. Vitamin C is easily sourced in citrus fruits, as well as cherries… Sleep Deprivation Increases Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease 9/16/2010 – Are you one of those who skim on sleep regularly? Then here’s a good reason to get a full night’s sleep starting today: According to a recent study by the University of Warwick, people who sleep fewer than six hours per night have a three-fold risk of developing a condition that could progress to type… Natural Supplements Reduce Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease 9/16/2010 – Diabetes is an insidious disease which greatly increases the risk of developing coronary artery disease, a condition characterized by the buildup of deadly plaque within the interior wall of arteries supplying the heart with blood. A study published in the Journal for the American College of Cardiology… Mothers who fail to breastfeed double their risk of type 2 diabetes 9/1/2010 – Choosing not to breastfeed your babies can have significant health consequences. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have discovered that mothers who do not breastfeed are twice as likely as mothers who do to get type 2 diabetes. Published in the American Journal of Medicine, the study… Positive Choices Avoid Chronic Illness 8/31/2010 – Millions suffer from chronic illness that may be prevented by new lifestyle choices. Knowledge and the desire to make positive changes could be the answer. Chronic illness afflicts 100 million Americans… consumes two-thirds of all U.S. health care costs and causes 7 out of 10 deaths. ($2.00 out… Slash Diabetes Risk with More Green Leafy Vegetables and Natural Diet 8/28/2010 – Diabetes continues to grow at a staggering rate with 1.6 million new cases being diagnosed each year in the US. The American Diabetes Association estimates that more than 25 million children and adults are either pre-diabetic or have progressed to the most devastating mature form of the disease. Emerging… Cinnamon extract reduces risk of diabetes and heart disease 8/27/2010 – A recent study headed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has identified a link between cinnamon intake and reduced risk of diabetes and heart disease. According to the research, water-soluble cinnamon extract, which is high in antioxidants, helps to decrease glucose levels in the blood as… Mesquite flour is a high-protein, low-glycemic superfood from desert trees 8/25/2010 – When I lived in the Sonoran desert in Arizona, I used to take long daily walks for exercise and adventure. I would go far off the beaten path and hike through dry washes, weaving my way through all the astonishing desert plants, many of which are highly medicinal, by the way. I also happened upon… Scientists discover how polyphenols in green tea may protect health of diabetics 8/17/2010 – Having a cup of tea involves a lot more than meets the eye — and the taste buds. It turns out that many varieties of teas contain phytochemicals loaded with a host of health benefits. For example, as NaturalNews has previously reported, green tea in particular may help prevent and treat osteoporosis… Resveratrol promotes health and longevity; study shows it suppresses inflammation, free radicals 8/12/2010 – Resveratrol, a phytochemical found in red grapes, grape juice and red wine, has been shown to prolong life in yeast and animals because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. But does that mean it has the same effects on the human body? University at Buffalo (UB) endocrinologists have… China faces epidemic of diabetes after adopting Western diet 8/4/2010 – China suffers from far more cases of diabetes than previously thought, placing its diabetes epidemic on the same scale as that of the United States, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. “In the last 10 years, with the country’s economy expanding quickly and people’s… Drew Carey loses 80 pounds and cures his own diabetes 8/4/2010 – In a recent People article, celebrity actor and host of The Price is Right Drew Carey shares about how he has shed 80 pounds — and counting — and cured his own diabetes by following a strict diet of no carbohydrates and getting plenty of exercise. The 52-year-old former host of The Drew Carey Show… Your state of mind affects your ability to heal 8/4/2010 – A new study published in the journal Diabetologia has found that one’s mental state of mind affects his or her ability to heal from an illness. People with diabetes who develop foot ulcers, for example, can stall proper healing of their condition because they become upset and depressed. The study… Ayurvedic Herb may Help Treat Type I Diabetes 8/3/2010 – Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus or “insulin-dependent diabetes” is a chronic illness that we’re told is irreversible. Most natural approaches to diabetes treatment and reversal focus on Type 2 because it is easier to manage or even reverse. But does that mean that there are no answers for Type 1 diabetics…             Eat Walnuts Daily and Improve Cholesterol Profile in Persons with Type II Diabetes 8/2/2010 – As if walnuts weren’t already a powerhouse of health benefits, we learn of another significant benefit from a recent study conducted by the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center. Published in the February issue of Diabetes Care, the study concluded that eating 2 ounces of walnuts, about 16 to 22 halves,… 90 percent of scientists backing Avandia diabetes drug had financial ties to drug companies 7/23/2010 – More than 90 percent of researchers who have published studies favorable to the controversial diabetes drug Avandia had a financial stake in the issue, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic is one of the few research organizations in the United States. Avandia fraud explained: Why Big Pharma keeps lying about its drugs (opinion) 7/21/2010 – Sometimes the degree of fraud that takes place in the drug industry is so mind-boggling that it’s hard to determine whether drug regulators and the media are paying attention at all. For the past several months, drug giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has been under scrutiny for tampering with clinical trial… A diet loaded with antioxidant rich foods improves insulin resistance 7/12/2010 – According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDKD), insulin resistance is a condition in which the pancreas eventually can’t keep up with the body’s demand for insulin (a hormone that helps the body use glucose for energy). Eventually, an excess of glucose builds… Gestational Diabetes can be Prevented by Dietary Changes During Early Pregnancy 7/12/2010 – A new study has found that it is possible to prevent the onset of Gestational Diabetes in an expectant mother by making simple changes in the mother’s diet. The study, done by researchers at UCSF(University of California – San Francisco), found that a chemical called serotonin influences the onset of… Brown rice and other whole grains can prevent type 2 diabetes 7/6/2010 – Natural health advocates have long advocated nutrient-dense whole grains over the bleached and processed kinds, like white rice and white bread. Brown rice, for example, is loaded with fiber, B vitamins, phytochemicals and other nutrients. Scientists are now documenting that it has specific disease-fighting… Low vitamin D levels linked to poor blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes 6/30/2010 – According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), almost 11 percent of Americans age 20 or older have diabetes. And the most common form of this disease, type 2 diabetes, has reached epidemic proportions. Now scientists have found a link between vitamin D deficiency and the inability of many patients… AstraZeneca Denied Drug’s Link to Diabetes for Years After Admitting Link to Japanese Physicians 6/17/2010 – Drug giant AstraZeneca attempted to obscure the connection between one of its blockbuster drugs and diabetes risk for years after it knew of the problem, according to documents recently unsealed as part of lawsuits against the company. More than 15,000 patients have sought damages from the company,… New research: Electropollution can cause diabetes (type-3) 6/10/2010 – Most people are familiar with type-1 diabetes and type-2 diabetes, but did you know researchers have discovered a third type of diabetes? Type-3 diabetes, as they are calling it, affects people who are extra sensitive to electrical devices that emit “dirty” electricity. Type-3 diabetics actually… Fight Diabetes with the Power of Zinc 5/26/2010 – Diabetes is an escalating issue in the United States, and there are no signs of this health ailment diminishing. According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million adults and children have diabetes in the U.S. That is 7.8% of the population according to the latest data formed from 2007, and… Processed meat raises risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer 5/19/2010 – A new study published in the journal Circulation reveals that eating processed meat products significantly raises the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Previous research has linked processed meats to cancer as well. The new paper involved a meta-analysis of 20 different studies covering more than… Psychiatric Drugs Cause Rapid Weight Gain in Kids 5/13/2010 – A new study has confirmed that atypical antipsychotic drugs can cause rapid weight gain in younger patients, as well as increasing levels of triglycerides and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in their blood. “We are very much afraid that this will lead to diabetes and metabolic syndrome,” researcher Christoph… Canine Diabetes: Think about Including Natural Remedies 5/13/2010 – Diabetes is a disorder where the body is unable to regulate blood sugar levels. Although we normally associate diabetes as a human disease, our canine (and feline) companions are also affected by its devastating effects. Caring for a dog with diabetes can be extremely challenging, but natural alternatives… Manage Diabetes through Healthy Food Choices such as Fenugreek and Bitter Gourd 5/11/2010 – After a lifetime of poor nutrition and dietary choices, it may be difficult for diabetics to change to a healthy diet. Many may feel like they simply cannot give up fast foods, junk food, cookies, sugary cakes and ice-cream. Yet, there may be no choice. One of the key factors in controlling type 2 diabetes… Diabetes drugs warning: they cause heart problems 5/7/2010 – Widely used diabetes drugs appear to increase patients’ risk of potentially fatal heart problems, according to a study conducted by researchers from Imperial College London and published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers examined patient and prescription records to examine rates of heart… New research shows grapes reduce risk for heart disease and diabetes 5/6/2010 – The millions of Americans with heart disease and type 2 diabetes didn’t develop these diseases out of the blue. Their disorders are the result of a cascade of problems including high blood pressure, insulin resistance, abdominal fat and other symptoms of metabolic syndrome. Now University of Michigan… Fructose fueling childhood obesity, diabetes 5/2/2010 – Widespread use of the sweetener fructose may be directly responsible for some of the ongoing increase in rates of childhood diabetes and obesity, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of California-Davis and published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Fructose… Type 2 Diabetes: Treat with a Healthy Diet 4/30/2010 – Over 23 million American have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and another six million are suspected to have the condition but are not yet diagnosed. Diet and proper nutrition play an important role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Eating healthy foods in the proper balanced amounts can… Vitamin D reduces diabetes risk by 43 percent – is there anything this vitamin can’t do? 4/27/2010 – A team from Warwick Medical School in the U.K. has found that people who maintain healthy vitamin D levels are 43 percent less likely to get heart disease or diabetes. After evaluating 28 different studies conducted on nearly 100,000 people, researchers concluded that people who eat oily fish two or… Stunning documentary: Raw in 30 days reveals rapid cure for type-2 diabetes 4/25/2010 – Very few films have the power to change the world and shake up the establishment, but Raw in 30 Days is one of them. Filmed at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Patagonia, Arizona, this courageous reality film documents the trials and successes of a group of everyday Americans who experience the… Longer duration of breastfeeding reduces risk of metabolic syndrome for the mom 4/24/2010 – Women who breastfeed their children longer are significantly less likely to develop the cluster of heart disease and diabetes risk factors known as metabolic syndrome, according to a study conducted by researchers from Kaiser Permanente Northern California and published in the journal Diabetes. “The… Cholesterol drugs raise diabetes risk by 9 percent 4/23/2010 – A recent report out of the University of Glasgow has revealed that popular cholesterol drugs like Crestor and Lipitor are responsible for increasing user risk of developing diabetes. Published in the journal Lancet, the report quantifies the severity of the side effect for which doctors and researchers… Suzy Cohen talks about Diabetes Without Drugs in video interview 4/20/2010 – Author Suzy Cohen, also known as “the rebel pharmacist,” talks about beating diabetes without drugs in a new video interview with Mike Adams, the Health Ranger. The video is available for viewing at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOrsMzwXyvY In this interview, Suzy explains why diabetes is “reversible”… Artificial pancreas breakthrough offers solution for health effects of eating artificial food 4/16/2010 – It’s downright amazing: A biomedical engineer at Boston University has developed a so-called “artificial pancreas” that helps diabetics maintain balanced blood sugar levels by monitoring the blood and releasing either insulin or glucagon as needed. Now all those people who eat artificial food advertised… It is Official: Diabetes Drug Avandia Causes Heart Attacks 4/13/2010 – A recently-released Senate committee report has uncovered that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the maker of the diabetes drug Avandia, concealed information verifying that the drug has caused tens of thousands of heart attacks in patients who took it. The 334-page report also indicts the U.S. Food and Drug Administration… Expectant mothers reduce diabetes risk in newborns by eating more vegetables 4/7/2010 – Women who eat more vegetables while pregnant significantly reduce their children’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Gothenburg and Linkoping University in Sweden, and published in the journal Pediatric Diabetes. “This is the… Diabetes drug linked to kidney problems, but FDA keeps it on the market anyway 4/5/2010 – Three days after approving the Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals drug Byetta as a stand-alone treatment for Type 2 diabetes, the FDA announced that the drug has been linked to kidney damage. “Health care professionals and patients taking Byetta should pay close attention to any signs or symptoms… Natural Ways Control Your Blood Sugar 4/5/2010 – Diabetes has run rampant in our society today. The sad part is that the majority of diabetes cases here in the US can be prevented via dietary and lifestyle changes. Instead, we`ve been over medicated with insulin shots and other diabetic medications. Granted, there are some people who are born with… Twenty percent of hospital patients have diabetes 4/1/2010 – The National Health Service (NHS) of the U.K. recently conducted an audit of its hospital patients and found that 20 percent of them have diabetes. Many of these patients had been admitted to the hospital to be treated for conditions caused directly by the disease, illustrating the tremendous social… Scientists cannot figure out why type 1 diabetes is rising three percent every year 3/26/2010 – Back in 1890, about one American child out of every 100,000 died each year from type 1 diabetes. Fast forward to the 21st century and the number is as high as 24. Each year, scientists estimate that the number of deaths among children due to type 1, or juvenile, diabetes increases by three percent with… Chinese Herbs Really Do Help Prevent Diabetes 3/17/2010 – Many traditional Chinese herbal medicines can be effective in the prevention of diabetes, a study conducted by researchers from the University of Western Sydney, Australia, and published in the journal Cochrane Library has confirmed. “There are a lot of herbal medicine products on the shelves, but…  Epidemic of Vitamin D deficiency sweeping the world 3/12/2010 – There is an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency sweeping across our modern world, and it’s an epidemic of such depth and seriousness that it makes the H1N1 swine flu epidemic look like a case of the sniffles by comparison. Vitamin D deficiency is not only alarmingly widespread, it’s also a root cause of… Vitamin D Improves Insulin Sensitivity, Helps Prevent Diabetes 3/12/2010 – High-dose vitamin D supplements may help increase the body’s sensitivity to the blood sugar-regulating hormone insulin, thus reducing the risk of diabetes, researchers have found. Insulin resistance (or insensitivity) occurs when the body’s tissues stop responding as strongly to the presence of insulin….   Dr. Gabriel Cousens reveals method for reversing diabetes with raw living foods in exclusive interview 3/10/2010 – This is a “must listen” interview for anyone suffering from diabetes, obesity or blood sugar disorders. It’s commercial-free and it’s a free download of an MP3 file that will play on any computer or MP3 player. What you’ll hear in this interview will absolutely astound you — it rocks the world of conventional…           Think Zinc for Superbowl-Like Protection 3/5/2010 – Teams that reach the Superbowl know how to protect their quarterback. The offensive line consists of powerful players that give ball handlers time to make plays. Similarly, front lines in the body protect vital organs and tissues from damage. These systems depend on zinc for optimal function. Skin… New Study Finds Eating Fast Foods Increases Your Risk for Diabetes 2/24/2010 – Researchers are finally confirming what ordinary men have known all along. Eating fast food regularly increases the risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes. A recent study done by Julie R Palmer and her colleagues found that the consumption of restaurant foods significantly increases the risk of type 2… GlaxoSmithKline deliberately hid evidence of Avandia harm, says Senate report 2/23/2010 – GlaxoSmithKline, maker of the diabetes drug Avandia, knew the drug was linked to tens of thousands of heart attacks but went out of its way to hide this information from the public, says a 334-page report just released by the Senate Finance Committee. (http://finance.senate.gov/press/Gpress/2010/prg022010a.pdf) This…       Contaminant in Fish Linked to Diabetes 2/15/2010 – Great Lakes boat captains who eat more fish have higher levels of the DDT byproduct DDE in their blood and a significantly higher risk of diabetes than other captains, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Wisconsin Division of Public Health, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency…             Fast food burgers, fried chicken strongly linked to development of type 2 diabetes 2/5/2010 – A report recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that black women who consume fried chicken or fast food burgers at least twice a week are between 40 and 70 percent more prone to develop type 2 diabetes over the course of a decade than those who do not. Not only black… Dr. Gabriel Cousens joins Natural News Talk Hour to discuss ways to reverse diabetes 2/3/2010 – This week’s NaturalNews Talk Hour features Gabriel Cousens, M.D. in a revealing interview about his unique program “Reversing Diabetes Naturally”. Over 62 million Americans are “pre-diabetic”! Discover how to stabilize YOUR blood sugar and enjoy life dis-ease free. The show runs this Thursday evening… Radiation Treatment for Cancer Causes Diabetes in Children 1/27/2010 – People who are undergo radiation therapy for childhood cancers are significantly more likely to develop diabetes as adults, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Emory University and published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. A number of studies have found that radiation, chemotherapy,… Chlorella Superfood Fights Body Fat and Diabetes 1/25/2010 – A superfood known as chlorella has caught on like wildfire in the United Kingdom, and studies continue to emerge linking the algae to improvement in symptoms of people with everything from diabetes and high blood pressure to digestive or immune problems. Chlorella is a single-celled algae that naturally… Spice Up Your Smoothies with Cinnamon Nutrition 1/24/2010 – Cinnamon nutrition has become very popular as a supplement in the USA. It is inexpensive, safe, and with proven health benefits. Most people who use cinnamon take cinnamon capsules. A more effective way to enjoy the health benefits of cinnamon nutrition, however, is to add the right kind of cinnamon… Blueberry Drink Protects Mice from Diabetes, Obesity 1/18/2010 – A special blueberry drink fortified by processing it with bacteria that naturally occur on the fruit’s skin proved effective at preventing the development of obesity and diabetes in mice predisposed to the conditions, in a study conducted by researchers from the University of Montreal, the Institut… Pycnogenol pine bark extract shown to protect diabetics from swelling, circulation and vision problems 1/12/2010 – A research study conducted by G D’Annunzio University in Italy evaluated the benefits of a popular form of pine bark extract in helping diabetics. Published in the Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, findings revealed that people with diabetes can avoid developing retinopathy and maintain… Researchers Reluctantly Admit Mediterranean Diet Beats Diabetes Drugs for Controlling Blood Sugar 1/9/2010 – For the first time, a long-term health study has demonstrated that the Mediterranean diet may help diabetes patients control their blood sugar without the use of medication. “A Mediterranean-style diet is a very important part in the treatment of diabetes,” said endocrinologist Loren Greene of New… Herbs Help Treat Diabetes: Bilberry, Gymnema, Ginkgo and Salt Bush 1/8/2010 – Many herbal remedies are used to treat symptoms of diabetes and have shown results in naturally lowering blood sugar levels. Scientific research is now shedding new light on the mechanisms used since ancient times to treat diabetes with herbs and nutrition. Diabetes was noted as far back as Ancient… Your Dentist may be able to Determine Your Diabetes Risk 12/30/2009 – Regular dental cleanings help the average person prevent cavities and fillings. But could a dental visit be your first line of defense in the prevention of diabetes as well? Researchers from NYU sure think so. They discovered this link, which has been documented elsewhere, after reviewing information… How Regular Exercise can Help with Diabetes 12/29/2009 – Regular exercise could be a natural and effective way to help treat diabetes. A study conducted with diabetic Hispanic men and women undergoing a strength training routine found that within 16 weeks there was dramatic improvement with their sugar control. With its positive impact on blood sugar, weight,… Dire warning: diabetes will double and costs triple by 2034, but only if we don’t prevent it 12/16/2009 – “This is the Voice of Doom speaking! Special bulletin! Flash! The sky is falling! A piece of it just hit you on the head! Now be calm. Don’t get panicky. Run for your life!” That’s a quote from the tricky con artist Foxy Loxy in the 1943 animated version of “Chicken Little”, the classic children’s story…. When you eat can promote weight loss and fight diabetes, researchers find 12/15/2009 – Researchers have long noted that shift workers — folks like nurses, security personnel and others on the night shift — are extremely prone to developing metabolic syndrome, a pre-diabetic condition marked by insulin resistance, weight gain around the middle and high cholesterol levels. But why? Do… Sugary cola drinks found to be a huge risk for gestational diabetes during pregnancy 12/11/2009 – According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 4% of all pregnant women (about 135,000 expectant moms) in the U.S. develop gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) each year. These are women who have never had diabetes before but suddenly have high blood sugar (glucose) levels during the later…            Vitamin D prevents heart disease 12/7/2009 – Vitamin D is best known for its anti-cancer effects, but suddenly, following a flurry of recent research, it’s becoming increasingly recognized for its ability to prevent diseases like diabetes and depression. Now heart disease is also emerging as a chronic health condition that vitamin D can help prevent. Here,… An antioxidant in broccoli and cauliflower may treat cystic fibrosis and other diseases 12/7/2009 – In addition to the suffering and death they cause, cystic fibrosis (CF), diabetes, heart disease, and neurodegeneration (any disease process that involves the death of brain cells) have something else in common: scientists believe they are inflammation-based disorders. Now comes word that researchers… Diabetes Drug Found to Promote Cancer Tumors, But FDA Urges Diabetics to Keep Using it Anyway 12/7/2009 – Although a number of studies have recently implicated a synthetic form of insulin in an increased risk of cancer, the FDA has urged patients to keep taking the drug. “Based on the currently available data, the FDA recommends that patients should not stop taking their insulin therapy without consulting… Avoid the Sodium Saturation Point 12/7/2009 – The dangers of an eating regimen that’s high in sodium are well known, and given the recent report that the number of people afflicted with diabetes is set to double in the next 25 years, it’s never been more important to get control of the amount of sodium in our food. According to a recent study… Growing obesity epidemic will double diabetes population and triple medical costs by 2034 12/2/2009 – According to a study published in the December issue of Diabetes Care, the number of Americans with diabetes will double from 23.7 million in 2009 to 44.1 million in 2034. Consequently, the costs associated with treatment and care for diabetics will triple from $45 billion this year to $171 billion… Eating processed meat boosts diabetes risk by 40 percent 12/2/2009 – A report based on data from 12 pooled cohort studies on heavy meat diets was led by Dagfinn Aune from the University of Oslo and published in the journal Diabetologia. The study determined that the high intake of processed meat may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 41 percent…. Vitamin D prevents diabetes, improves insulin sensitivity, say multiple studies 12/1/2009 – With all the worries, debate and near hysteria over rising healthcare costs in the U.S., it might be time to face the fact we bring most illness on ourselves by eating junk diets, failing to exercise and avoiding sunshine. A case in point: diabetes has reached epidemic proportions with type 2 caused… Vitamin D prevents heart disease 11/25/2009 – The fact that vitamin D prevents cancer is now so well known that even some conventional physicians are beginning to recommend it. Vitamin D prevents 77% of all cancers, after all. That’s as close to a “cure” for cancer as you’ll ever get (and it’s free, too, since you can make it yourself!). But… Vegetables Provide the Best Diabetes Defense for Your Baby 11/12/2009 – Why do pregnant women crave foods? Ask nutritionists this question, and they’ll probably tell you that it’s the body’s way of telling the mother that it’s “craving” a particular vitamin or nutrient. While this explanation certainly sounds reasonable, it loses its reasonableness when you consider the… How partially-hydrogenated oils and trans fats destroy your health 11/10/2009 – Of all the poisons in the food supply, trans fats are perhaps the most frequently overlooked. They’re hidden in all sorts of foods, from crackers and baked goods to breakfast cereals. And thanks to intentionally deceptive FDA-approved labeling laws, food products that contain sizable amounts of trans… New research: resveratrol improves diabetes by affecting the brain 11/7/2009 – Think of a treatment for diabetes, and you probably think of a drug or natural therapy that targets the pancreas to help normalize blood sugar levels. Resveratrol, a phytochemical found in red grapes, has been shown to have a host of health benefits — including improving diabetes in animal studies…. Chinese herbs may prevent diabetes in high risk people 11/5/2009 – Type 2 diabetes is an international epidemic and 380 million people throughout the world are expected to develop the condition by 2025. The vast majority of the time, pre-diabetes (also called impaired glucose tolerance or IGT), which is marked by higher than normal blood sugar levels, develops before… Chromium prevents diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity 11/5/2009 – Of all the trace minerals, chromium may be the most beneficial to diabetes patients. It’s an insulin potentiator, so it makes the body’s own insulin production go further. If you have diabetes or blood sugar disorders, you need to know about chromium. We’ve assembled a large collection of quotes… How magnesium prevents heart disease 11/4/2009 – Magnesium may be the most under-rated minerals in human nutrition. It’s not only pivotal in preventing heart disease, it also prevents diabetes by helping the body properly regulate sugar metabolism. There are perhaps a thousand benefits for magnesium in the human body, and yet most people are magnesium… Secret Documents Reveal AstraZeneca Knowingly Promoted Psych Drugs for Unapproved Use in Children 10/28/2009 – Internal documents acquired as part of a series of lawsuits show that pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca planned as early as 2001 to market its antipsychotic drug Seroquel for uses not approved by the FDA. Under U.S. law, drug makers are prohibited for marketing their drug for any use not approved… Eating Less Sugar Cuts Diabetes Risk in Latinos 10/24/2009 – Latino teenagers can decrease their risk of diabetes by eating less sugar and more fiber, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California and published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Researchers divided 66 overweight Latino teenagers… Diabetes reduces brain function 10/20/2009 – Repeated exposure to the low blood sugar levels caused by poorly controlled diabetes may damage the brain’s cognitive function, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Edinburgh and presented at a conference of the nonprofit Diabetes U.K. “This study reinforces previous… Eight Remedies Treat Diabetes Naturally 10/16/2009 – Kirt Tyson, former type I diabetic was interviewed by Mike Adams. In the interview Kirt Tyson revealed that his diet was completely raw with no fruits. He ate only vegetables, seeds and nuts. He cured his diabetes on this simple 30 day raw diet. The once debilitating disease can now be treated with… Cinnamon spice helps prevent diabetes 10/5/2009 – When it comes to health care reform in America, if we hope to make real progress, we’ve got to consider safe, affordable solutions that really work to prevent disease. There’s hardly a better example of this than cinnamon and its ability to help regulate blood sugar and prevent diabetes. Here, you’ll… Type 2 Diabetes Breakthrough: The Mediterranean Diet 10/1/2009 – Natural health advocates have been shown to be right yet again. In one of the longest randomized trials of its kind, European scientists compared the typical low-fat diet for type 2 diabetes management prescribed by mainstream doctors to a Mediterranean-style (MED) diet rich in “good” fats (like Omega-3s… Diabetes Drug Could Cause Pancreatic Cancer 9/28/2009 – The popular diabetes drug sitagliptin (marketed as Januvia) may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to study conducted by researchers from the University of California-Los Angeles and published in the journal Diabetes. “Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong disease — people often take the… Huge California study concludes soda consumption undeniably linked to obesity 9/23/2009 – Much like Big Tobacco once did with nicotine, the soda industry and high-fructose corn syrup producers of America have maintained a ridiculous state of flat-out denial about the links between soda consumption and obesity. “Sodas don’t make you fat,” they insist. Meanwhile, as Americans guzzle down insanely… Interview with Kirt Tyson, Former Type-I Diabetic, Featured in “Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days” 9/11/2009 – Mike: Hi everybody. I’m here with Kirt Tyson today. How are you doing today, Kirt? Kirt: I’m doing wonderful, and I’m glad to be here. Mike: Now, just the fact that you are here is quite amazing in itself. You had quite a journey to get here and get on the raw foods lifestyle. Can you tell us… Rick Dina Part I: Misconceptions about Carbohydrates and Insulin 8/23/2009 – This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni’s Rawkathon, which can be found at http://www.Rawkathon.com. In this excerpt, Rick Dina shares on misconceptions about carbohydrates and insulin. Rawkathon with Rick Dina. Rick Dina has been a raw foodist for over 20 years. Rick is a chiropractor and…            The Rumsfeld Plague: Aspartame Brings Horror (Opinion) 8/15/2009 – The aspartame horror began in 1981 due to Donald Rumsfeld, as head of the G.D. Searle pharmaceutical company, when he used his political clout to put a known carcinogen on the market to poison a nation all in the name of money. In a Washington Post article of December 12, 2001 about Donald Rumsfeld,… Pre-Birth Vitamin D Levels Determine Your Health for Life 8/6/2009 – In the nature versus nurture debate, scientists often talk about genetics versus environmental factors in health. One environmental factor that has been getting a lot of attention lately is Vitamin D- and with good reason. Vitamin D is turning out to be a major influence in heart disease, cancer, diabetes… Learn about the Importance of the Classic Chinese Six Flavor Tea Pill 8/4/2009 – Out of thousands of TCM patent herbal formulas, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (or Six Flavor Tea Pill) is perhaps the most important of all. It treats a wide variety of conditions, from diabetes, high cholesterol numbers, low adrenals and insomnia to weakness in the knees, poor hearing and poor eyesight. One… Naturally Preventable Metabolic Syndrome May Cause Breast Cancer 8/1/2009 – Discovering that physiological changes found in about 47 million Americans could be causing breast cancer may not sound like good news, but it is. Here’s why: new research just published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, concludes…Sugar and Spice: Learn How Cinnamon Promotes Healthy Blood Sugar Levels 7/31/2009 – An ancient spice prized for its unique flavor, aroma and healing capabilities, cinnamon has received a lot of attention by the modern media as a possible treatment for diabetes. Several studies have shown that cinnamon is an effective medicine for lowering blood sugar levels. While most doctors do not… Vitamin B 12 Deficiency and Metformin Usage Trigger Peripheral Neuropathy 7/28/2009 – Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient used in the nerves and the blood. Deficiency has now been shown to trigger peripheral neuropathy in diabetes patients who take the drug Metformin. Because B12 is difficult to absorb, many people have deficiencies and are not aware of its effect on their health. B12… Learn How Coconut Oil Can Benefit Insulin Resistance and Diabetes 7/25/2009 – The link between diabetes and sugar is so strong that it may sound strange to hear a healthy fat like coconut oil can have a profound effect on the disease. This amazing oil may in fact be the most vital key in managing the way sugar impacts your body. For diabetics and others with health problems related… Milk Protein Linked to Autism, Schizophrenia, Diabetes and Heart Disease 7/24/2009 – Knowing about the health benefits of raw milk is not enough. In his book The Devil in the Milk, Dr. Kevin Woodford says we have one more lesson to learn: there is a link between the type of milk we drink and a range of serious illnesses, including heart disease, Type 1 diabetes, autism and schizophrenia…. Learn How Banaba Leaf Extract Can Promote Healthy Blood Sugar Levels 7/20/2009 – Diabetes and insulin resistance have swept the nation – and with them, a growing list of pharmaceutical drugs that cause as many problems as they solve, if not more. Many diabetes drugs now carry warning labels about their dangerous side effects, which can include an increased risk of heart failure…. Two Natural Oils Induce Weight Loss, Lower Body Fat 7/12/2009 – New research has some good news for women battling extra pounds. The study, conducted by Ohio State University scientists, found that two natural dietary oil supplements can spark healthy weight loss and lower body fat — and the oils even worked in obese postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes. So… Scientists Discover Vitamin C can Halt Diabetes Damage 7/8/2009 – A team of US and British scientists has discovered that a combined therapy of insulin and vitamin C can stop disease-related blood vessel damage in patients with Type I diabetes. Researchers at the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center in Oklahoma and the University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire, UK,… New Research: Nitrates and Nitrites May Cause Alzheimer’s, Diabetes and Parkinson’s Disease 7/7/2009 – According to a new study by scientists at Rhode Island Hospital, millions of Americans could be at risk of serious and even fatal diseases because of chemicals used to fertilizer and to preserve food. Scientists have found a strong link between increasing levels of nitrates and nitrites in our food… These Top Seven Herbs Promote Healthy Blood Sugar and Support Diabetes 6/30/2009 – Finding ways to naturally manage blood sugar and diabetes has become increasingly important as we become more aware of the adverse effects of prescription medications. Lifestyle changes are a crucial step in managing blood sugar levels, but at the same time, it can be difficult to maintain lifestyle… High-Fructose Corn Syrup and Diabetes: What the Experts Say 6/17/2009 – According to the Corn Refiners Association, high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is no worse for you than any other dietary carbohydrate. Many health experts, however, disagree, warning consumers that HFCS is strongly correlated with diabetes and obesity. Today, we bring you selected quotes about HFCS… Victoria Boutenko Part I: Facing Multiple Health Crises Head on with a Raw Food Lifestyle 6/13/2009 – This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni’s Rawkathon, which can be found at http://www.Rawkathon.com. In this excerpt, Victoria Boutenko shares on facing multiple health crises head on with a raw food lifestyle. Rawkathon with Victoria Boutenko, is part of a raw food family and is the author… Black Pepper Offers a Powerful Boost to Overall Health at a Very Low Cost 6/10/2009 – Black pepper does a whole lot more than hang around with salt. Researchers have recently found that black pepper can reduce the perception of pain, reduce inflammation, and combat arthritis. These discoveries follow other studies showing black pepper can block complications from diabetes, act as a powerful… Mental Health Tied to Chromium and Insulin 6/9/2009 – Long known for its beneficial effects on blood sugar, chromium (Cr) has most recently been tied to cognitive health as well. In May of 2009, scientists from the USDA and the Medical College of Georgia reported that Cr supplementation helped prevent Alzheimer`s disease in rodents. In humans, Alzheimer`s… Should Judge Sotomayor’s Diabetes Preclude Her from the U.S. Supreme Court? 6/9/2009 – In virtually all the discussions about Judge Sotomayor’s health and her ability to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, there is a strange disconnect that remains pervasive in the minds of seemingly intelligent people: That the mind is separate from the body. A U.S. Supreme Court Judge, we’re told, can… AstraZeneca Told Sales Reps to Lie About Seroquel-Diabetes Link 6/2/2009 – Drug giant AstraZeneca instructed its sales representatives to tell doctors that there was no link between its antipsychotic drug Seroquel and an increased risk of diabetes, even though studies conducted by the company had already shown otherwise, according to documents uncovered as part of a lawsuit. AstraZeneca… Only 7.5 Minutes of Exercise a Week Needed for Diabetes Prevention 5/29/2009 – Less than 10 minutes of intense exercise per week can be more effective at reducing diabetes risk than current recommendations of 30 minutes per day, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, and published in the journal BMC Endocrine Disorders. “It… African Tea May Treat Type-2 Diabetes 5/22/2009 – A simple tea, long used as treatment in traditional Nigerian medicine has shown great promise as a treatment for type-2 Diabetes mellitus. This tea is produced from an extract of Rauvolfia Vomitoria (poison devil`s-pepper) and the fruit of Citrus aurantium (bitter orange). Researches have recently begun…            Shock Diagnosis: Young Kids Now Being Diagnosed with Kidney Stones 5/20/2009 – Lisa Garnes received a call from her daughter’s daycare center that every parent dreads. Emma, her 3-year-old daughter, was sick and doubled over with back pain. Lisa quickly took Emma to her pediatrician who at first thought the child had a urinary tract infection. But an hour later, the toddler was… Stop Needless Amputations with Calcium Bentonite Clay 5/14/2009 – Amputations, especially from diabetes, are on the rise. What if there was a simple solution that would reduce the number of amputations by 50% or more – something simple, safe and inexpensive? This article is intended to open the doorway and shed the light on stopping needless amputations. It is intended… Gabriel Cousens, Part III: Astounding Experiences of Healing 5/5/2009 – This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni’s Rawkathon, which can be found at http://www.Rawkathon.com. In this excerpt, Gabriel Cousens shares astounding experiences of healing. Rawkathon with Gabriel Cousens. Gabriel Cousens is a holistic physician and family therapist. He is the author of… Studies Show the Benefits of Breastfeeding 5/1/2009 – Studies show that breastfeeding decreases the risk of breast cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes. The biggest and most extensive study of its kind done by scientists from Cancer Research UK found that the longer mothers breastfeed, the more they reduce the risk of disease. This means that… Gabriel Cousens, Part I: Raw Food Transformations and Diabetes 4/30/2009 – This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni`s Rawkathon, which can be found at http://www.Rawkathon.com. In this excerpt, Gabriel Cousens shares on individualized diets and life changing transformations including reversing diabetes. Rawkathon with Gabriel Cousens. Gabriel Cousens is a holistic… Zinc is the Essential Mineral for Optimum Health 4/22/2009 – We are constantly being told that to keep our bodies in tip top condition we need to take vitamin supplements, whether it be Vitamin C to help fight colds and to boost the immune system, Vitamin B for increased energy or spirulina for an all round blast of nutrients. But recent studies have shown that… Omega-3s – Fish Oils, Flaxseed Oil and Prostate Cancer – What do the Experts Say? 4/20/2009 – Just how good are fish oils, flaxseed oils and other omega-3s at preventing prostate cancer? According to the experts quoted below, they may represent some of the most powerful anti-cancer nutrients available today! Read this large collection of quotes on omega-3 oils and prostate cancer, and you’ll… Diabetes Epidemic Skyrockets 90 Percent Over Last Decade 4/3/2009 – Diabetes is now being diagnosed at a rate 90 percent higher than it was a decade ago, according to a study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 33 states and Puerto Rico. Between 1995 in 1997, diabetes was being diagnosed at an annual rate of 4.8 new cases per… Diabetes Increases Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease 4/2/2009 – New research confirms that diabetics have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and the Stockholm Gerontology Research Center reported that people with diabetes are 70 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s compared to those with… Lack of Sleep Linked to Pre-Diabetes 4/1/2009 – One of the key but often underestimated elements of a healthy lifestyle is a sufficient amount of quality sleep. A recent piece of research presented at the American Heart Association’s 49th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention has added to the wisdom of this age-old… Eating Meat Kills More People Than Previously Thought 3/30/2009 – There is no more denying it. Meat contains highly toxic substances that are responsible for many deaths and diseases. Heavy meat consumption increases your risk of dying from all causes, including heart disease and cancer, according to a federal study conducted by the National Cancer Institute and featured… $12.5 Billion Now Spent Each Year on Worthless Diabetes Drugs 3/21/2009 – The nationwide cost of diabetes treatment has nearly doubled from $6.7 billion in 2001 to $12.5 billion in 2007, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Chicago and published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. This increase has been fueled by the growing popularity… High PCB Exposure May Increase Risk of Diabetes 3/18/2009 – High levels of exposure to the chemicals known as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a pair of recent studies. PCBs are toxic, long-lived, bioaccumulative chemicals that were widely used in a variety of consumer and industrial products until they… Number of Young Girls on Diabetes Drugs Skyrockets 147 Percent 3/16/2009 – The number of girls between the ages of 5 and 19 taking prescription drugs for diabetes increased 147 percent between 2002 and 2005, according to a study conducted by researchers from Saint Louis University School of Medicine, the Kansas Health Institute, and the private company Express Scripts, and… Eating More Fruits and Vegetables Brings down Diabetes Risk 3/12/2009 – Poor lifestyle and dietary habits are, without doubt, a major cause of the escalating rates of diabetes in developed nations. A recent study conducted at the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and the Harvard School of Public Health has provided further proof to this assertion, having… You Can Heal Anything: You are the New Medicine 3/10/2009 – For eons now, mankind has searched for ways to heal the many ailments that continue to plague millions of people in all parts of the world. The advances in both conventional and original forms of medicine, although contradictory for the most part, have unintentionally brought us to the birthing of an… 

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