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15 weight loss secrets!

15 weight loss secrets!

by Dr Anuradha Prasanna

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

Overweight has been the root cause of many health problems like non insulin dependent diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases and so on. In addition, it can be the cause of lack of self confidence due to aesthetic reasons. Not only that, it can result in inactivity or reduced activity which results in further weight gain and thus manifesting a vicious cycle. Some tips inside...

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Ayurvedic herbs in Diabetes Mellitus

Ayurvedic herbs in Diabetes Mellitus

by Dr Aradhana Rotkar

Wed, Jun 30, 2010

In Ayurveda diabetes has been described as “Madhumeha” which means sweet urine! In Ayurveda there are many herbs that have proven beneficial in treating or controlling diabetes. In addition, these herbs help to keep optimal general health of the diabetic person by maintaining the health of other organs and systems affected in the disorder. Hence, it is not only aiming at lowering the blood sugar but can act as an adjuvant in diabetes general care.

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Which rice is better to reduce diabetes risk?

Which rice is better to reduce diabetes risk?

by Dr Kristie

Fri, Jun 18, 2010

Want to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes? Start by changing the way you eat. Lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes doesn’t mean giving up all the foods you love – simple substitutions can make all the difference. Why not start by substituting...

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What to drink after exercise?

What to drink after exercise?

by Dr Kristie

Sun, Jun 13, 2010

In a study published Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, researchers gave young women either fat-free white milk or a sugar sweetened energy drink after completing a resistance training workout that involved upper and lower body pushing and pulling exercises. It was anticipated that the women would gain weight due to an increase in lean body mass from the resistance training. But...

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