Grape Skin Compound Fights The Complications Of Diabetes

Hope this one works. Will be the treatment for the sugar hangover - which I've found to be worse with fats than sugar.

clipped from www.sciencedaily.com ScienceDaily (Mar. 20, 2008) — Research carried out by scientists at the Peninsula Medical School in the South West of England has found that resveratrol, a compound present naturally in grape skin, can protect against the cellular damage to blood vessels caused by high production of glucose in diabetes, according to a recently published paper in the science journal "Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism." The elevated levels of glucose that circulate in the blood of patients with diabetes causes micro- and macrovascular complications by damaging mitochondria, the tiny power plants within cells responsible for generating energy. When they are damaged they can leak electrons and make highly damaging 'free radicals'. Complications that can result when this happen include nephropathy (kidney disease), heart disease and retinopathy (which if left untreated can lead to blindness).

Peppers cure diabetes

clipped from www.naturalnews.com A new Canadian animal study published in Friday's issue of the journal Cell found that mice injected with capsaicin -- the chemical that makes chili peppers hot -- were rapidly cured of Type 1 diabetes. Researchers from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto believe that Type 1 diabetes -- the most serious form of the disease that usually appears in childhood -- is caused by malfunctioning pain nerves that surround cells in the pancreas. In patients suffering from Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas fails to produce sufficient levels of insulin, causing inflammation and death of insulin-producing islet cells in the pancreas.

Bad breath? 10 solutions

clipped from women.timesonline.co.uk FRESH PARSLEY MASTIC GUM ANTIBACTERIAL MOUTHWASHES “LIVE” YOGHURT BAKING SODA PEPPERMINT OIL FENNEL SEEDS HOLLAND AND BARRETT BREATH CHECK CAPSULES MAGNOLIA CHEWING GUM BOOTS EXPERT TONGUE CLEANER Professional help Gum problems are the main cause of bad breath, so get checked out by your dentist or hygienist Drink plenty of water Avoid having a dry mouth, as dead and dying bacteria and cells, which would normally be swept away by saliva, linger, stagnate and release pungent gases. And be aware that the more you chat, the worse you’ll smell. Talking makes your mouth dry, so drink plenty of water. Eat fruit Chewing fruit not only hydrates the mouth, but also efficiently dislodges the dead and dying cells and bacteria in the mouth that lead to bad breath. Medical problems Persistent bad breath may indicate an underlying condition such as diabetes or kidney problems. Always eat breakfast

7 food hacks to stay alert without caffeine

Are you a zombie without your morning cup of coffee? Instead of using caffeine to stay awake, you can tweak the food you eat to get more energy. By making small changes to your eating patterns you can prevent morning grogginess and mid-afternoon slumps.

clipped from zenhabits.net Why Go Without Caffeine? Caffeine addiction Dehydration Post-Caffeine Crashes Tweaking Your Food to Get More Energy Food is fuel. Here are a few dietary tweaks Switch from 2-3 Meals to 4-5 If you only eat lunch and dinner, your body is going to have huge spikes followed by large crashes in energy. Splitting up meals smooths out your blood glucose levels and eases the drain from digestion. Low-Glycemic Foods Before Bed whole grains :vegetables : fruits Eat Fruit on an Empty Stomach allows it to quickly pass through your system in 20-30 minutes and give your blood glucose a boost Go Meatless Get Your 8 Glasses look at the colour of your urine If it’s anything darker than a pale yellow, you’re probably not getting enough water. Eat Whole Grains ensures a steady supply of energy Avoid the Mid-Afternoon Sugar Craving by 3:00 you are most likely to guzzle down more coffee and eat a high-sugar treat Avoid the temptation and pick a fuel that will last. Go with low-glycemic fruit or whole-grains instead.

Want to feel fruity? Try oranges for orgasms

clipped from www.timesonline.co.uk The news this week that scientific studies show that the herb echinacea really does fight colds came as no surprise to Jayney Goddard, the editor of Complementary and Alternative Health Goddard discovered many other treatments supported by scientific evidence, which she shares with us below. 1 VITAMIN C FOR INCREASED LIBIDO In a trial of 42 women, those who were given daily doses of 3,000mg of vitamin C had better libido and orgasms compared with the placebo group. 2 BLACKCURRANTS FOR NIGHT VISION pilots had a good helping of bilberry jam to improve their eyesight before their night missions. 3 ARTICHOKE FOR HIGH CHOLESTEROL Total cholesterol fell by 18.5 per cent. 4 NETTLE ROOT FOR ENLARGED PROSTATE Ditch the prickly bits; nettle root may be good for enlarged prostate 5 DEVIL’S CLAW FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 6 CHILLI PEPPER FOR INDIGESTION 7 PROBIOTICS FOR ECZEMA 8 HAWTHORN FOR HEARTS 9 CHRYSANTHEMUM FOR ROSACEA 10 MAGNESIUM FOR PMS