During the past decade researchers have discovered that lack of adequate sleep can cause metabolic defects similar to those of diabetes. Blood sugar tends to be higher and insulin resistance more pronounced in people who don’t get adequate sleep. To create these abnormalities in blood sugar metabolism for studies, researchers typically deprived subjects of sleep [...]
5 steps, 5 simple steps can help us reduce dis-ease and induce ease.
1) EAT WHAT GROWS OUT OF THE GROUND. A pretty simple concept, yet the best way to have a healthy diet high in fiber, antioxidants, phytonutrients, good fats and good carbs. Eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables combined can reduce [...]
Written on February 3, 2010 | Posted in
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Over eating and emotional eating is just another sign that you are in fact human.
People on a diet are given a mountain of advice:
“Keep a food journal”
“Watch out for carbs”
“Eat a really big breakfast”
Brand new research from universities from around the world are suggesting that one of the best pieces of diet advice should be:
“Sleep in”
Body Weight and Sleep: What’s The Connection?
Study after study over the last decade have [...]
One aspect of lifestyle that is often overlooked is time spent sleeping. Getting adequate sleep is often sacrificed due to the demands of job and family. In the Sleep Heart Health Study over 1400 men and women were surveyed about their sleep habits and its relationship to diabetes and prediabetes. It was found that sleeping [...]
Written on October 27, 2008 | Posted in
diabetes,
diet,
diet and weight loss
