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How Cinnamon Lowers Blood Sugar and Fights Diabetes

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Available in Barbados from  Phillips Pharmacy. Diabetes is a disease characterized by abnormally high blood sugar.  If poorly controlled, it can lead to complications like heart disease, kidney disease and nerve damage. Treatment often includes medications and insulin injections, but many people are also interested in foods that can help lower blood sugar.  One such example is cinnamon, a commonly used spice that's added to sweet and savoury dishes around the world. It provides many health benefits, including the ability to lower blood sugar and help manage diabetes. What Is Cinnamon? Cinnamon is an aromatic spice derived from the bark of several species of Cinnamomum trees. While you may associate cinnamon with rolls or breakfast cereals, it has actually been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine and food preservation. To obtain cinnamon, the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees must be removed. The bark then undergoes a drying process that causes

Alternative Remedies

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Basic Facts & Information Many people use medicines or remedies that are not part of the traditional medical treatment prescribed by their healthcare provider. Using this type of alternative therapy along with traditional treatments is called complementary medicine.  Alternative remedies can include herbal medicines, vitamins, and folk remedies. Safety and Side Effects People often feel more comfortable taking herbal remedies, thinking that because these products are "natural," they are safe.  But, herbal treatments can affect the body just like traditional drugs. This means that they can either add to or work against the effects of traditional drugs prescribed by a healthcare professional. Even when used by themselves, herbal preparations can also be unsafe and cause complications or dangerous effects. When people are taking herbal products along with other medications, possible side effects can be difficult to anticipate. This is especially serious for ol

5 Ways To Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

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Welcome back!  I hope you are having a fantastic day so far. Today we are here to talk about diabetes prevention. When it comes to type 1 diabetes, it’s an issue of you having it or you don’t. This type of diabetes is not preventable. The very best thing you can do is simply learn how to best manage your condition. Type 2 diabetes, on the other hand, is very much preventable. If you are willing to take a few smart steps, you can definitely decrease your risk factor and lessen the odds of contracting it. What steps should you be taking to prevent type 2 diabetes?  Here’s what you need to know. Watch Sugar, Not Fat Many people are in the habit of watching their total fat intake for their diet plan. While this is great and you definitely do want to monitor how much fat you’re eating, don’t be mistaken. It’s not fat that is the biggest risk factor for developing diabetes, it’s sugar. If you are consuming excess sugar – or even simple carbs for that matter, you are at

Dandruff: What Your Itchy Scalp Is Trying to Tell You

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Ketozal Anti-Dandruff Shampoo  $40.00 Delivered to your door. Call:- 284-8548 When it comes to dandruff, most people focus on the flakes. Itching, on the other hand, may be the most uncomfortable side effect. So what exactly is your scratchy scalp trying to tell you? Symptoms and Causes Flakes and an itchy, scaly scalp are the main symptoms of dandruff. White, oily flakes typically accumulate in your hair and on your shoulders and often get worse when the air is dry. Pinpointing the exact cause of your itchy, flaky scalp can be difficult, but here are a few common culprits: Irritated and oily skin, a condition also known as seborrheic dermatitis (a more severe form of dandruff) Not shampooing enough, which causes skin cells to accumulate and create flakes and itching A yeast called Malassezia, which aggravate your scalp and cause excess skin cell growth Different personal care products may cause contact dermatitis, which makes your scalp red and itchy What exactly

Alternative Medicine - Does it work?

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Alternative medicine is a term that describes medical treatments that are used instead of traditional (mainstream) therapies. Some people also refer to it as “integrative,” or “complementary” medicine. The following is extracted from an article written by CNN’s Elizabeth Cohen, a correspondent with CNN Medical News. ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Dr. Andrew Weil wasn't sure exactly how he hurt his knee; all he knew was that it was painful. But instead of turning to cortisone shots or heavy doses of pain medication, Weil turned to the ancient Chinese medicine practice of acupuncture. "It worked -- my knee felt much better," says Weil. Americans spend billions of dollars each year on alternative medicine, everything from chiropractic care to hypnosis. Weil says alternative medicine can work wonders -- acupuncture, certain herbs, guided imagery. For example, Dr. Brian Berman, director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University Of Maryland School O