Make Mine a Murasaki
Your Nutritional Moment of Zen A sweet potato to give the Okinawa purples a run for their moneyI must admit I didn’t think that was possible, but my friend and fellow Wellness Forum Institute student, Jodi, showed me otherwise. As it turns out these are darn fine tasting potatoes. Aside from being ridiculously high in good…
Study Suggests Stress in the Evening is No Good
A research study conducted at Japan’s Hokkaido University and published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology Reports explored how the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis responds to acute psychological at different times of the day. Lead researcher Yujiro Yamanaka, and his team studied 27 healthy young volunteers. Yamanaka first measured the participant’s diurnal rhythm of salivary cortisol levels as a baseline.…
The Benefits of Meditation for Diabetics
You’ve likely heard how beneficial meditation is for reducing stress, but did you know there are actually numerous benefits of meditation for diabetics? Making a simple lifestyle change to calm your mind also has a profound effect on your health. While it might not seem like sitting quietly for 20 or 30 minutes is all…
New Research on Intermittent Fasting
With the new year come new resolutions that oftentimes involve losing weight. Perhaps intermittent fasting is on the 2020 agenda. A new paper was published in The New England Journal of Medicine on Dec 26th 2019, intended to help physicians who are supporting patients with Intermittent Fasting (IF). The study has shed some light on the science and clinical…
Walking 10,000 Steps Lowers Death Risk in Diabetes Patients
By Arianna Sarjoo Walking 10,000 steps per day may reduce the risk of death for those that have trouble regulating their blood sugar, according to the findings from a new study of almost 1,700 American adults with prediabetes or diabetes. Researchers from the University of Seville, Spain, evaluated U.S. adults with prediabetes and diabetes using data from the CDC’s National…
5 Air Fried Foods That Help You Stay Fit
Air fryers are a terrific way to spare time and eat healthily. It’s a kitchen appliance that gives you almost the same result as a deep frier but without the use of any oils. Spicy chickpea Chickpeas can be made in several ways. For instance, you can boil them and eat with curry, mash them…
4 Out Of 5 Americans With Diabetes Went Into Debt To Pay For Insulin, New Survey Shows
Deb Gordon Amidst rising inflation, Americans are feeling the squeeze of higher prices on everything from gas to groceries. But when inflation bumps into the already rising cost of drugs such as insulin, the impact can be serious, and the stakes are high. According to a new study, released earlier this month from CharityRx, 79% of U.S.…
5 Reasons Starting Small Can Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals
When it comes to fitness goals, you might think you should just go all in. But this is like going from sitting on the couch to running a 10K in a day. Instead, if you want to really reach your goals, start small. Starting small is the key to success. In fact, this is how…
Taking Charge of Your Health
Image: Pexels The human body is complex and taking care of it can seem challenging. Data show that over half of Americans live with a chronic disease, and for these individuals, advocating for their health may feel even more overwhelming. Fortunately, with the right professionals and a good plan, most individuals can properly manage their health…
Diabetes Wellness Visits Reduce Risk of Amputation
“Our results confirmed our hypothesis that Annual Wellness Visits are associated with a reduced risk of major lower-extremity amputations, highlighting the importance of connecting patients to preventive care services,” said Jennifer Lobo, Ph.D., a researcher in UVA’s Department of PublicHealth Sciences. Patients with diabetes who participate in a free Annual Wellness Visit covered by Medicare are…
