Chaga mushrooms (Inonotus obliquus), also known as birch canker, black mass, cinder conk, clinker, and conk rot, grow on birch trees in Asia, Canada, Europe, and the Northeastern United States. It is a parasitic growth. It is believed that Siberian Russian people were supposedly the very first people to discover and reap the health benefits of chaga mushrooms in the 16th Century.
A researcher from John Hopkins University accidentally discovered a groundbreaking product that would later become an alternative to a sugar called saccharin in 1879. From the late 1800s to the early to mid-1900s people have enjoyed … [Continue reading]
Caffeine is a stimulant that has become ubiquitous in our diet. It's not just for coffee anymore! Soda, tea, energy drinks, and even some foods all contain caffeine. So what does this mean for people who have diabetes? Can you drink caffeinated … [Continue reading]
It is not uncommon for people with diabetes to wonder what types of seafood they can eat. You may want to try many different options, but it is important to know which ones work best for your specific condition. In this article, we will go over the … [Continue reading]
Living a healthy and balanced life where your lifestyle is supported by things you eat and the choices you make within your diet should be everyone’s concern. If you are an individual who takes responsibility for their well-being and is looking for … [Continue reading]
You’ve probably been told to start drinking lemon water, whether you’ve heard it through friends and family, from your doctors, or from fitness trainers who highly recommend it, and it should come as no surprise that they give you that advice. Lemon … [Continue reading]
Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a complication of diabetes that can cause blindness. Macular edema is caused by retina swelling that can lead to a loss of vision or complete blindness. But new research reveals less than 50% of US adults with diabetic … [Continue reading]
Metformin, sold under the brand names; Glucophage, Fortamet and Riomet is a prescription oral anti-diabetic medication developed specifically for Type 2 Diabetics. That is, for those diabetics who do not need to take a daily injection of insulin. … [Continue reading]
An estimated one third of people who suffer from diabetes are not aware that they have the disease. Very often, a visit to the eye doctor for unexplained blurry vision or sudden eye problems serves as the mechanism through which diabetes is … [Continue reading]