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Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that has been recognized by dentists and health professionals worldwide as a great alternative to white sugar. Commonly found in chewing gum and breathmints, Xylitol is known to have a many health benefits associated with its use. 1. Safe For Diabetics Unlike sugar, xylitol is not easily converted to [...]

I often get asked “What’s the best alternative to refined sugar?” I always recommend that people should make the switch to xylitol, raw cane sugar or raw honey for sweetening purposes. Below is a quick summary of why I believe xylitol makes for a great alternative to sugar. What is Xylitol? Xylitol was originally discovered [...]

Personally, I don’t believe supplying people with health insurance should be considered a “health benefit.” Health insurance implies you’re going to get sick, and therefore, you will need it to get well again. But what if companies actually created a real health benefit plan that kept their employees well so that they had to rely [...]

If obese/overweight patients with diabetes Type 2 are helped to get fit, lose weight and control blood glucose levels, their long-term outlook improves significantly, according to a report published in Archives of Internal Medicine. Addressing cardiovascular risk factors and blood glucose control is vital in preventing the long-term complications that are linked to diabetes Type [...]

There is a good reason why many Asian societies have been drinking green tea for hundreds of years. In fact, archeological records show that people have been steeping green tea leaves for over 5,000 years! Today, tea ranks second only to water in overall global beverage popularity. And there may be a good reason why- [...]

Ancient societies, particularly those of the Americas and China, have consistently used cayenne pepper therapeutically. A powerful anti-inflammatory, cayenne pepper is currently all-the-rage for cleansing and detoxifying regimes such as the Master Cleanse, which uses the spice’s health boosting properties to stimulate circulation and neutralize acidity in the body. Cayenne pepper has been used for [...]

There are numerous healthy berries that would be a great addition to your diet. The acai berry is one of the healthiest berries you will ever find. source Acai is an indigenous berry commonly found in the rain forests of the Amazon. This antioxidant-rich fruit has been heralded for centuries as a healing, immune-stimulating, energy-boosting [...]

Believe it or not, consuming chocolate has numerous health benefits. This is not just wishful thinking, it is fact. However, before running out to buy all those candy bars you’ve been resisting for so long, it’s important to know all the facts because not all chocolates are created equal. Only some chocolate contains the goodness [...]