5 Uses for Pectin (Other Than Jelly)

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Your grandmother used it for jelly, but pectin, a natural gelling agent extracted from fruits, has many uses outside of canned jams. The structure of this agent allows it to bond with water in an acid environment. Sugar increases the chemical’s ability to form these bonds, which has led to […]

What Causes Diabetes and Why This Global Problem Worsens

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The American Diabetes Association (ADA) says it does not know what causes diabetes. However, even though many major players appear to be pro-economic rather than pro-diabetic, the ADA gives a good piece of advice in their publication, that all diabetics need to pay attention to. It says, “The cause of […]

Diabetes, Immune Balance, and Inflammation

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We obtain our energy from the glucose (sugar) that circulates in our bloodstream. The body uses insulin, a hormone, to control circulating levels of glucose. Too high a level of glucose is just as bad as too little glucose. Those who cannot control their blood sugar, for example diabetics, are […]

7 Important Steps for Good Diabetes Care

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Diabetes affects almost every organ of your body and effective care for diabetes requires a dedicated team of healthcare providers. They include your doctors, dieticians, counsellors, eye specialists, dentists, etc. Every individual who has diabetes has different needs. Communicate with your healthcare team to better understand which treatment is suitable […]

All About Spina Bifida

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One of the most common disorders that children are born with is spina bifida. The name means split spine and it comes with a vast array of symptoms, from barely any at all to a form so severe it means that a patient may never walk. Just fifty years ago, […]

How to Detox Your Body Naturally

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Many of us are trapped in cities, living a stressed-out life and with God-Knows-What poisoning our systems. Some of us are growing concerned about these imbalances in our bodies and seek out cures. Some of us simply want to dissolve body fat fast – as quickly as possible, in fact. […]