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Diabetes, Insulin Resistance and Vitamin D

Diabetes and Vitamin D

A recent study connected the condition of insulin resistance in women with low vitamin D levels. Insulin resistance simply means insufficient insulin is released to produce a normal glucose response from fat, muscle and liver cells. According to results from a randomized, controlled, double-blind trial published in the British Journal of Nutrition, insulin was significantly lower in women following high doses of vitamin D supplementation.     

 

Optimum effects were observed when blood vitamin D levels were in the range of 80 to 119 nanomoles per liter, according to researchers, therefore, “providing further evidence for an increase in the recommended adequate levels.” Click to continue reading...

Third-hand Smoke -- Invisible Toxic Gases...Protect Yourself!

Cigarette Smoke 101:

• Second-hand smoke is the smoke from another's cigarette.
• Third-hand smoke is the invisible, toxic gases and particulates that cling to hair, skin, clothing, furnishings, automobile interiors, public places, aircraft -- AFTER smoking has ceased.  
• Toxic chemicals in smoke linger and become embedded in people and everthing within the environment where the smoke was airborne and...are still inhaled after any visible smoke is long gone.
• Third-hand smoke endangers ANYONE who comes into contact with smokers, their homes, cars, or their possessions -- airing out a room or car by opening windows or using fans may make you feel the air is clean...it is NOT...it is STILL contaminated with toxic gases and particulates...Click to continue reading...

The Apple of Your Eye and...Much More!

A fruit that has finally achieved Super Fruit status…it’s about time...

 

We’ve all heard the old cliché’s about apples such as, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Well my friends, the apple has finally proved itself scientifically as a true Super Fruit and validated those old sayings we’d heard since childhood...Click to continue reading...

Gum Disease, Rheumatoid/Osteo-arthritis, Fibromyalgia & Autoimmune Disorders...PART 2 of 2

 

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs – Short-Term Relief, Long-Term Side Effects

Many individuals with inflammatory disorders (rheumatoid- and osteo-arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc.) consume high doses of aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs can increase bleeding and possibly hemorrhage after dental procedures – not including the damage to the intestinal tract that may lead to leaky gut syndrome. In addition, many people may also be taking D-penicillamine, steroids or other drugs that are known to weaken the overall immune system...Click to continue reading...

Gum Disease, Rheumatoid/Osteo-arthritis, Fibromyalgia & Autoimmune Disorders: The Connection PART 1 of 2

Individuals with any form of arthritis, arthritis-related inflammatory disorders (Fibromyalgia for instance), or autoimmune disorders are at HIGH risk of developing many diseases of the oral cavity including, but not limited to: Click to continue reading...