Diet and Disease: What’s the Link?
Your body’s cells depend on glucose for energy production, but they can only tolerate so much at one time. Insulin released by the pancreas helps regulate blood sugar.
Fatigue, food cravings, increased thirst, and frequent urination are signs of prediabetes. However, even before these symptoms appear, glucose can change the way proteins function in your body, making them less effective.
To understand sugar’s role in heart disease and stroke, it’s important to first grasp the basics of glucose, insulin, and lipoproteins—particles made of protein and fats.
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Treating Tonsillitis Naturally
Nearly every child in the United States will have viral tonsillitis at least once. Most cases heal on their own without medication, but some symptoms may linger, and bacterial tonsillitis typically requires additional treatment. Simple home remedies can ease the soreness, difficulty swallowing, and pain or swelling that accompany the virus.
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You Can Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) contributes to a quarter of total healthcare spending in the United States. Coupled with soaring medical costs and a shortage of healthcare providers, this largely preventable disease is a growing health hazard. Discover common risk factors for T2D, optimal prevention strategies, and effective ways to manage the disease with dietary adjustments and lifestyle changes.
In good health,
The Institute for Natural Medicine
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