Diabetes is a condition where the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or it doesn’t use insulin properly. This causes the blood sugars to become too high, known as hyperglycemia.
Almost 10% of the population is diabetic, so there’s no wonder why pharmaceutical companies are marketing Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovey, etc in big ways.
People with diabetes have a higher risk of developing serious complications including:
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Nerve Damage
Dementia
Gum Disease
Mood Disorders
Eye Problems, including Blindness
Type II Diabetes IS REVERSIBLE, but it takes effort. Even though it’s reversible, through diet, exercise and healthy life changes. Diabetes is a highly dangerous disease and it’s worth taking seriously.
Blood Pressure — When atmospheric pressure decreases, your blood pressure drops. Low temps cause your blood vessels to narrow, meaning on the whole, blood pressure is lower in the summer.
Asthma and Allergies —Changing seasons and hot weather can worsen asthma and allergy symptoms, with the growing season and air pollution paying a serious role. The solution? Be prepared with your allergy meds before spring weather arrives.
Joint Pain — Sudden changes in barometric pressure, such as the switch that occurs right before a storm, can trigger joint pain. Cold weather can also cause painful changes in joint fluid thickness, some research has found.
Headaches —Barometric pressure can be a headache for some, though the reason is unclear. It might affect the pressure in the brain or the way the brain blocks pain, or it might be evolutionary, as it keeps humans in tune with their environment.
Diabetes and Blood Sugars — Any weather front is associated with low pressure, so during cold fronts, blood viscosity, or thickness, increases. Research shows that diabetics have more trouble controlling their blood sugar during cold fronts.
Heart Attacks — Each 1.8 degree Fahrenheit the temperature drops is associated with around 200 additional heart attacks nationwide, according to one medical study. Higher blood pressure, an increased risk of blood clots and challenging activities like shoveling show contribute to the risk
Did you know that olives are a fruit? Olive oil is a fruit juice, and, just like fruit juice, olive oil tastes best and is the most nutritious when it’s fresh. Fresh-pressed olive oil has the highest levels of antioxidants, polyphenols, and a unique anti-cancer compound called Oleocanthol.
But there’s a problem: According to Forbes magazine, “It’s been reliably reported that 80% of the Italian olive oil on the market is fraudulent. A study last year by the National Consumer League found that six of 11 bottles of extra virgin olive oil from three major retailers—Whole Foods, Safeway, and Giant—failed to meet extra virgin requirements.”
Many olive oil companies produce low quality olive oil diluted with other oils, and some companies sell “olive oil” that isn’t even made from olives!
In his book, Extra Virginity, olive oil expert Tom Mueller warns of contaminants and cancer-causing agents in these fake olive oils: “Italian investigators have found hydrocarbon residues, pesticides, and other contaminants in fake oils, and pomace oil, a common adulterant, sometimes contains mineral oil as well as PAHs, proven carcinogens that can also damage DNA and the immune system.”
So how do you know if it’s authentic?
The Label: The label should indicate the harvest date and whether the oil has been blended with other oils. Look for a quality seal from the International Olive Council (IOC) for European oils or the California Olive Oil Council for American oils, which indicate that the oil has been tested and meets certain standards.
The Bottle: The bottle should be dark colored glass to protect against UV Ray exposure.
The Taste: Authentic EVOO has a bright flavor with hints of fruit, grass, and almond, and a slightly bitter, peppery aftertaste. Low-quality or “fake” EVOO may taste dull, greasy, waxy, or crayon-like, or have no flavor.
Since I do price comparisons all the time, THIS is the reason my online Wellness store is a monthly shop club: By redirecting even the smallest amount of shopping away from Target, Costco, Wal-Mart, Publix and Amazon to my online wellness shopping club, they can cut out warehousing. That’s a huge part of a retail price when you shop the old fashioned way in a store or at Amazon. So…. the MORE you switch, the MORE you save. It’s money already spent. It’s just a better way to spend it. Why would any of us pay retail when we can get a wholesale price?
It’s not something that we hear a lot about anymore, but it’s still out there. And it’s as dangerous as ever! Look at the stats:
Second Hand smoke causes as least 7,000 deaths each year from lung cancer.
Heart disease CAUSED by second-hand smoke kills 34,000 Americans each year.
Short term smoke exposure can increase heart attack risk.
A large European study found that exposure to second-hand smoke at home or work can increase pancreatic cancer risk by 50%!
Each year, 3000 sober Americans are tragically killed by drunk drivers, but 41,000 non-smokers are killed by second-hand smoke!
Besides avoiding it as much as possible, what can we do?
Eat cruciferous vegetables! Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale and collard greens lower our cancer risk because they help to detoxify our bodies of carcinogens like benzene, found in cigarettes.
I don’t know if it’s on the rise, but I keep hearing of people suffering with Gout, so I thought it might be good to post on it.
Gout is a form of arthritis that is characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain and swelling, often in the big toe.
Uric Acid is a waste product, produced by the body in small amounts. When uric acid blood levels get too high, it can cause problems such as gout, kidney stones or other kidney disorders.
What causes these high levels?
High Blood Pressure
Obesity
Excessive Intake of Alcohol
Diets High in Meats, Bacon, Turkey and Sardines
Interesting Fact: Only about 4% of the population suffers from gout, but at least 21% of adults have high uric acid levels. This can lead to hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart disease and insulin resistance syndrome.
Uric Acid can be reduce with the help of medications but these meds can have various side effects, so proceed with caution.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death, right behind heart disease. According to many of the leading experts in integrative medicine, cancer cells mainly grow out of control due to the existence of too many toxins trapped inside the body and a lack of nutrition, on a cellular level. The message is simple: there are natural techniques that exist to help discourage cancer cell growth.
Did you know Getting Sufficient Vitamin D Levels Can Slash Your Cancer Risk? Having healthy levels of vitamin D has been linked in studies with lowered risk of bladder cancer, lung cancer and leukemia. But its “superpower” may well be its ability to decrease the odds of developing breast cancer. In a study of 4000 women over 55, participants with Vitamins D levels over 60 had one-fifth the risk of breast cancer than those with 20 (and 20 is what the medical community considers acceptable). It’s often recommended to make certain you get a minimum of 5000 IU’s of D3 every day PLUS and extra 2000 IU’s of K2/D.
When it comes to cancer, and other life- threatening diseases, the “sunshine vitamin” can lead to brighter outcomes.
Sources: “Sister Study 2017” and University of California San Diego School of Medicine
Sometimes, connecting the dots doesn’t make sense to some of you. It will, it just means you haven’t connected the dots , yet. What dots? The myriad of weird illnesses caused by various products you’re using or have used in your home.
I’ve been connecting the dots for twenty years now and I can’t say enough about how these products have changed my life! Looking back, I think I spent more money than I care to admit on supplements that didn’t work. It was frustrating, looking for healthier options. I am so thankful for my friend who introduced me to a new brand she found. She swore these “new” products were life changing..
First of all, I never have to step foot in a big box store to get discounts, these products are priced competitively and are delivered straight to my door! Think about it, how many ow many companies are truly American these days? This one is. everything is made here in the USA. How many companies do you know of have a 96% reorder rate each and every month? None that I know of!”
I will forever be grateful for this online shopping club and what it’s doing and had done for my family. We don’t have many things we can control but we can control what we put in our homes and in our bodies!
Skinny fat is a term to describe those who might be thin but have a high percentage of body fat. The medical term is sarcopenic obesity. This condition refers to an individual who may have what would be considered a normal/healthy weight, but metabolically, this person shares many health characteristics as someone who is overweight or obese. And that means they are at risk for a variety of health problems.
The Cause?
Losing muscle mass and gaining fat mass due to maintaining the same caloric intake and a sedentary lifestyle creates a skinny fat condition
The Description?
A person who is sarcopenic obese will have high fat mass and low muscle mass
The Analysis?
Getting a body composition test can help assess your body fat and muscle mass distribution
Possible Risks?
Increased risk of heart disease
High cholesterol
Insulin resistance, leading to Type 2 Diabetes
Lower bone mineral density
Loss of cognitive function
The Solution?
Eating a protein-rich diet
Increase Skeletal Muscle Mass with weight training
Just because someone looks skinny, don’t just assume they are healthy.
Pumpkin seeds contain more magnesium than spinach with 48 percent of your daily needs in just half a cup! They beat all other seeds aside from hemp and chia in their magnesium content. Pumpkin seeds are also extremely high in chlorophyll, zinc, iron, and potassium, making them one of the most alkalizing seeds around. You want your body to be more alkaline because it reduces inflammation. Enjoy pumpkin seeds raw and look for those that are bright green in color, not muddy brown. The greener the seed, the fresher and richer in nutrients it will be.
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