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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, y...

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 exac...

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...