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10/26/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Traditional Asian remedy can help prevent damage caused by a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet

Food doesn’t always bring joy to people’s lives. The wrong types of food — especially those that are rich in fats and cholesterol — can spell bad news for many, especially by way of causing diseases. One condition that is commonly associated with high fat and high cholesterol diet is insulin resistance. Patients suffering from […]

10/17/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Effects of a high-fat diet are reduced with the golden tickseed

Good news for diabetics: A study, published in Chinese Herbal Medicines, revealed that the golden tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria) can be used to treat insulin resistance. The researchers, who were from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College and China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, determined the effect of ethyl acetate extract of C. tinctoria […]

10/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Reduce the effects of a high-fat diet with agrimony

Research has shown that the agrimony (Agrimonia pilosa), a flowering plant endemic to East Asia, can be used to treat obesity-related insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome brought about a high-fat diet. In the study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, South Korea’s Rural Development Administration, together with researchers from Seoul Women’s University, looked at whether agrimony can be […]

10/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Yerba mate found to prevent obesity by increasing energy expenditure

Adding dietary yerba mate to a person’s diet could be used to regulate obesity, as well as insulin resistance that accompanies the condition. This study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, looked at the effects of long-term supplementation of dietary yerba on adiposity and its resulting metabolic dysfunctions. Researchers selected C57BL/6J mice for the trials and […]

09/30/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Scientists discover how the golden tickseed improves insulin resistance

A study conducted by a group of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College and China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences showed that the golden tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria) has the ability to improve insulin resistance. This study, which was published in Chinese Herbal Medicines, looked into the effect of the ethyl […]

09/17/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eat more tomatoes and broccoli to fight obesity

As obesity is becoming a global threat to human health, researchers continue to search for food items and dietary compounds that may prevent or treat it and its complications. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, it was revealed that tomato and broccoli help fight obesity by reducing resistin levels […]

09/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Anthocyanins, abundantly found in berries, treat insulin resistance while managing cholesterol levels

Two of the biggest, most common health problems people face as they age are diabetes and heart disease. Although their mechanisms are different, scientists have discovered that one natural compound found in food can be helpful in both conditions. Anthocyanins are a type of antioxidant that have been linked to several impressive health benefits. They’re […]

08/15/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Load up on omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to prevent obesity and improve your insulin resistance

Not all fats are bad. A group of essential fats from plants is downright important in maintaining and improving the healthy functions of your body. A newly-published Canadian study identified alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA) as the omega fatty acids that reduce the risks of obesity and improve your resistance to high levels of glucose. […]

07/29/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Herbal blend containing two plant extracts shown to protect the pancreas of diabetic patients

Diabetes is not a sweet problem to have – a fact that nearly 30 million Americans know all too well. While there are a number of available methods for controlling the condition, its effects, and the risk of its complications, most of these involve the intake of risky chemical drugs. A natural herbal blend made […]

05/23/2018 / By Janine Acero

Maqui berries and cloves can control excessive blood sugar spikes

It’s normal for blood sugar (glucose) levels to increase after a hearty meal. This triggers the release of insulin, a type of hormone that helps your body convert glucose into energy. However, excessive and repeated increase of glucose, called blood sugar spikes, can be potentially life-threatening. Now studies support the ability of extracts from two natural ingredients […]

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