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Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

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Three Common Sense Suggestions to Prevent Diabetes.

Almost everyone knows something about what happens when a person develops type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes develop the condition because either their pancreas do not produce enough insulin or the body is not able to use the insulin adequately.  If the body does not have enough insulin or if the insulin produced by the pancreas is not used as it should be, glucose (sugar) cannot get into the cells of the body, so glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells. The cells then are unable to function properly.

Three suggestions to prevent diabetes;

1. 1.     Eat daily a good helping of fresh fruits and vegetables. This cuts your risk by 24% or more. Credit this in part to the fiber in fruits and vegetables. Evidence suggests that baby spinach, bok choy and other leafy vegetables. The magnesium and polyphenols in green leafy vegetables help you remain sensitive to insulin which is essential for blood sugar absorption. Additionally, naringenin and nobiletin, compounds found citrus fruits like orange, tangerine, and grapefruit, also help steady the blood sugar. 
2.       While coffee may also reduce by 25% your risk for blood sugar disorders, stay away from sugar which most coffee drinkers use. Those who add sugar to their coffee (or tea), do not get the protective effect of coffee, and may even run the risk of developing cancer of the pancreas. One sugar-loaded drink a day increases the risk of diabetes 26%. Drink, instead, a glass of fat-free milk. This will cut the risk by 12%. Do not forget fat-free yogurt and fat-free cheese. Calcium, minerals, and vitamin D help the body process blood sugar.
3.       Learn to relieve stress and tension. Do not wait for your  day off or annual vacation to tame tension. Take a few minutes during the day to relax and release your stress. Learn a stress-reduction technique.  Get enough sleep.  Stress and lack of sleep upset the absorption of blood sugar.  Sleeping less than 6 hours a night doubles your risk for diabetes. Ease your tensions by turning in early. Remember that exercise is an important part of blood sugar management.

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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise

When I was growing up, I used to hear this ditty "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man (and woman) healthy, wealthy and wise."

We want all three, don't we?

We try to stay healthy by careful management of diet, exercise and low-stress life style. To be wise, we educate ourselves, we continue to learn and be well informed. We engage in stimulating encounters and intellectual intercourse. 

Becoming wealthy is another thing.  So, we get a job, earn a living, but often times our earnings are not nearly enough. So we work at two jobs.  Thath puts stress on our health and well-being.

Others have discovered that working at home many times is more profitable, less stressful, and spending only a few hours a day. Now that seems to me healthy and wise. The "wealthy" part comes with the use  of Internet technology.

I came across an opportunity to make money online. If interested or curious, click on this link Make Money On Line.

Health Benefits of Coconut

Health Benefits of Coconuts

Unless you live in the tropics, you do not know how good young green coconuts and coconut water are.

Young green coconut is rich in good saturated fats, as high as 70% fat but 90% of that is good saturated fat. It has not been shown to raise cholesterol levels or heart disease. It may even raise HDL, the good cholesterol.

It only becomes harmful when coconut oil is hydrogenated turning it to transfats.

In countries like the Philippines and Thailand, where coconut is abundant, coconut milk is a common ingredient in cooking.

It is said that coconut milk is close to human breast milk in pH,  fat and nutrient content. It is a good source of calcium, manganese, selenium, zinc and iron. Coconut water in the cavity of the nut measures the same pH as human blood.

Both coconut milk and oil contain lauric acid. The only other source of lauric acid in abundance is human breast milk. Lauric acid is considered antiviral, antibacterial and antiprotozoal. 

Coconut milk has also been shown to eliminate many fungi, yeast and protozoa, including several species of ringworm and to be an effective agent used against bacteria and viruses.

The antiviral property of coconut is now being tested in treatment for various chronic ailments with no known cure such as HIV. If you suffer from a chronic viral condition, check with your doctor before drinking coconut milk regularly for supplemental preventive treatment from viral infections and strengthening of your immune system.

If you live in a country that does not grow coconut, procuring coconut, especially young green coconut, can be difficult.  Check for an oriental store where you live. You may be able to find coconut milk in cans. 

Do You Have A Healthy Gallbladder?

Everyday, I get news letters from different sources. Most if not all has a product to promote.

Take a look at this one that I copied. I am not endorsing the product they are promoting, I am simply passing on the information.  Here it is. If you decide to heed to their alerts, search for similar product at my Health Store.

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			Burp, belch and feel bloated HOURS after you eat...
			Avoid greasy and high-fat foods because they make you feel so sick or...
			Have a history of gallstones...

Blame your gallbladder. It's not releasing enough bile to digest your meals—and the food is sitting in your stomach for hours like a ton of bricks, making you feel miserable.

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		Enjoy socializing with family and friends after the meal—because you're NOT stuck in the bathroom with stomach cramps!

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If the link above does not redirect you to the FREE Report, I suggest you try this product.  It may help your digestive system.   

Weight Loss For Busy People

Obesity is a national concern. I know of people who have embarked on a weight loss program. They are not necessarily overweight, but just wanted to stay fit by losing a little bit of excess pounds. Most people who embark on a weight control program are unable to continue consistently with their program because they are too busy.

Good news! Here is information about a proven program for busy people.
The Weight Loss Guide for Busy People with less available time is now available.  Here you can find health tips, recipes, workout exercises and calorie calculations. Try The Weight Loss Guide for Busy People today.

Food To Eat To Lose Weight

Here's a list of food to eat if you are trying to lose weight or just keeping healthy:

1. Yogurt - it's loaded with calcium which helps curtail weight gain by hindering absorption of fat in the small intestine.
2. Eggs - been given a bad reputation. Generally good for healthy people, not for people who have coronary problems. More on the egg-issue at another day.
3. Pistachio may be high in oil, but it's the good kind.
4. Grapefruit - not advised for people taking statin drugs.
5. Avocados- eat it with salad
6. Mushrooms - use in soup or stir-fried veggies
7. Olive oil - for cooking or salad dressing
8. Whole grain
9. Red pepper - has capsaicin helps curb appetite, gives flavor to food
10. Fava beans - source of lean protein
11. Rice with veggies - veggies high in fiber such as broccoli, carrots, kale, celery. These appear to slow the stomach emptying, so you feel full longer.  

For further information on healthy diet go to any of these links:

The Diet Solution Click Here!
The 30-Day Fat Loss Click Here!
Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle Click Here!