Tag: metabolic syndrome

Fatty Liver Disease Affects 1 in 3 Americans: Tips to Reverse It Naturally

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease affects one in three adults and is considered one of the most common liver diseases in the United States.[1] The condition results in abdominal swelling and pain as well as severe fatigue.[2] The condition can be dangerous if it continues to progress, leading to chronic inflammation and cirrhosis.  Normally, the liver…


The Surprising Causes Behind the Insulin Resistance Epidemic

The fact that insulin resistance has become a global pandemic is also a topic of recent debate. Insulin resistance is a worrisome culprit in diseases from obesity to pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes, to dementia. But what is the root cause of insulin resistance? “Insulin resistance is a pandemic that you’ve never heard of,” said…


Reverse Insulin Resistance With These 8 Foods

Over 80 million Americans have insulin resistance that can lead to diabetes.  And you could be on the road to diabetes for 10 years or more and never even know it.  Here’s what happens. The hormone insulin directs your cells to open up and take in glucose from the blood.  With insulin resistance, your cells…


6 Types of ‘Hypoglycemic Medications’ in the Kitchen

When people cook meals, they often add various spices to enrich the colors and flavors of the dishes. Some of these spices have a positive effect on our body’s health, and among them, there are many that can control blood sugar, just like “hypoglycemic medications” in the spice rack. According to Liang Jiawei, nutritionist and…


Natural Ways to Reverse Fatty Liver

Fatty liver has become very common, arguably the most common liver disease nowadays. Although fatty liver does not have visible symptoms, it can cause the brain to age and shrink prematurely. Fortunately, there are natural ways to reverse fatty liver through herbs and acupuncture. Fatty liver can be categorized into two types. The first is…


“Miracle” Herb Offers Many Amazing Health Benefits

Obesity is a major health concern in the United States, impacting millions of Americans’ lives.  It is a serious health condition on its own but becomes of even greater concern when you factor in its role in diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. If you have struggled with reaching your ideal weight, you are probably eager…


AHA News: Walking Your Way to Better Health? Remember the Acronym FIT

So you put on extra pounds during the pandemic. Your cholesterol’s too high. Maybe you need to do a better job managing blood pressure. It can feel like a lot to tackle. But taking that first step toward better health can be as easy as… taking a first step. Literally. Just putting one foot in…


The Ketogenic Diet Conundrum: Friend or Foe of Heart Health?

100 years ago, ketogenic diets, which typically provide less than 10% of the daily energy intake as carbohydrates, first entered the realm of modern medicine with their demonstrated effectiveness in reducing or reversing pediatric seizures at the Mayo Clinic. While this remains valid today, there is a lingering concern that the necessary high fat intake when…


How a Lack of Sleep Can Widen Your Waistline

People who choose to skip sleep to study, work or play late into the night may find they’ve extended not just their waking hours but also their tummies. A small new study found that the basic problem sources back to the fact that people who don’t get enough sleep tend to eat more. Even worse, all those…


Say Goodbye to Sugar If You Want to Beat Cancer

Breaking up Is Hard to Do, but When You Realize Your Life Is at Stake, Suddenly the Choice Becomes Crystal Clear. There may be no greater contributor to the #2 cause of deaths across the United States (cancer) than the sweet but far-from-innocent ingredient that has found its way into most of the pre-packaged foods…