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Why berberine can help patients suffering from diabetes and high cholesterol

Casey Nighbor April 3, 2017

Editorial Series | If you’ve been searching for a versatile supplement with a variety of benefits for your patients, look no further than berberine. Berberine is a plant alkaloid present in many plants, including goldenseal, Oregon grape, barberry, and tree turmeric. It has a long history of use in both Chinese and Aryuvedic medicine because of its significant antimicrobial properties. It was also used by many Native American tribes for treating ailments such as stomach ulcers and eye irritation.

How you can help stop the diabetes epidemic

Terry Lemerond March 27, 2017

Wellness Approach | While many of your patients come to you for reasons related directly to physical health conditions—pulled muscles, slipped disks, hips out of alignment—if any of them have high blood sugar or diabetes, it shouldn’t be surprising. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes (high blood sugar but not quite full-blown diabetes) and 90 percent of them don’t even realize it. That’s in addition to the almost 30 million Americans who have diabetes, 25 percent of whom don’t know it yet.

Researchers investigate link between diet, obesity-linked Type 2 diabetes, and spinal disc degeneration

Chiropractic Economics Staff September 8, 2016

As part of an ongoing collaboration between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – a partnership that draws upon the expertise of both schools to address significant health problems – researchers hope to answer those questions by investigating the link between diet, obesity-linked Type 2 diabetes, and intervertebral disc degeneration.

Healthy fats can help prevent Type 2 diabetes

Chiropractic Economics Staff July 29, 2016

Eating more healthy fats, like nuts, seeds and vegetable oils, while limiting animal fats and refined carbohydrates, can help prevent or control type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.

Natural supplements and herbs to help control diabetes

Kathy Simpson March 26, 2015

Many diabetes patients are incorporating herbs and supplements into their diet to help them best manage the disease in a natural way.

Researchers find alpha-lipoic acid can lower blood sugar, helps those with Type 2 diabetes

Chiropractic Economics Staff October 29, 2014

As of 2012, 9.3 percent of the U.S. population—29.1 million people of all ages—have diabetes, according the 2014 National Diabetes Statistics Report.1 Researchers have been searching for new ways to help those with the disease for years, and some studies have found that certain supplements, such as alpha-lipoic acid, can make an impact. What is […]

American Diabetes Association: kicking off the new year with healthy resolutions

Chiropractic Economics Staff January 27, 2013

January 27, 2013 — A new year is upon us and for many that means a renewed commitment to living healthy and a dedication to achieving resolutions. Adopting small lifestyle changes can have a big impact on your health. “As the new year begins, people often make resolutions related to improving their health and well-being. […]

The American Diabetes Association Announces 2013 Board of Directors

Chiropractic Economics Staff January 7, 2013

ALEXANDRIA, VA–(Marketwire – Jan 7, 2013) – The American Diabetes Association, the nation’s largest and leading voluntary health organization leading the fight to Stop Diabetes®, is pleased to announce its officers and Board of Directors members for 2013. Chair of the BoardKaren Talmadge, PhDPresidentNabu Health Care ConsultingLos Altos Hills, CA President, Health Care & EducationLurelean […]

Low level lasers as an adjunct in periodontal therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus

Chiropractic Economics Staff October 11, 2012

Obradovi? R, Kesi? L, Mihailovi? D, Jovanovi? G, Anti? S, Brki? Z. 1 Department of Periodontology and Oral Medicine, University of Niš , Niš, Serbia . PMID: 22928615 [PubMed – in process] PMCID: PMC3429330 Diabetes Technol Ther. 2012 Sep;14(9):799-803. Abstract Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk of periodontitis, and severe periodontitis often coexists […]

Thera-Band elastic resistance bands support diabetes care

Chiropractic Economics Staff April 4, 2012

April 4, 2012 — Through a donation of Thera-Band Professional Resistance Exercise Bands, Performance Health supported a Canadian best practice initiative to implement an evidence-based, theory-driven resource to address the challenges of physical activity counseling in diabetes clinical practice. The Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia identified the need to develop physical activity resources as […]

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