Want to reverse diabetes ? Every sixth patient who walks into my clinic in the age group of 28 to 60 has frank Diabetes or Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT). When I screen them for Diabetes and when the test results are positive for high blood sugars, patients greet me with a plethora of emotions. Some [...]
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Alternative Methods to Laser Hair Removal
The U.S. economy may be sputtering, Wall Street may be falling down and the price of gas may be high, but the current rough sledding in the overall financial health of the country appears to be having only a minor effect on the rate at which consumers are seeking cosmetic procedures from dermatologists and other [...]
A Sweet Way to Remove Hair – Naturally!
Looking for an alternative to laser hair removal? Some of us are lucky enough to never grow lots of body hair… but what about those who end up with it, yet want to live naturally, without applying harsh chemicals or going under the laser? I once bought a bottle of hair removal lotion at the [...]
Sweet Destroyer: The Physical Dangers of Fructose
We’ve heard a lot about high-fructose corn syrup, and almost universally health-conscious individuals (and even ordinary citizens) know the stuff is bad for us. But what about fructose? Since childhood, we’ve basically been taught that fructose is the form of sugar that we find in fruit. This means that the products that contain fructose as [...]
Coca Cola’s Sweet Experiment on YOU!
As Americans become more calorie-conscious, the search for alternative sweetness intensifies. Recently, Skrewtips reported on the limbo status of the sweetener rebiana. Rebiana is derived from stevia, a plant with a naturally occurring sweetness — it’s the foundation of the Coca Cola Company’s new sweetener, Truvia. In somewhat unsurprising and profit-motivated news, the sweetener has [...]
Keep Your Mouth and Gums Healthy – Naturally!
You already know that diet plays a part in your overall health and well-being, but did you know that what you put into your mouth can affect your oral health? If you want to keep your chompers in good condition, here’s what to enjoy and avoid. In the past, we’ve provided some teeth whitening procedures [...]
What Does “All-Natural” Really Mean?
It goes without saying that those trying to live healthier lifestyles are attracted to goods that are grown naturally. But now, there’s reason to believe that just because a product is labeled as natural, it may not be any better for you. That’s because, up until now, no industry regulations have been set on the [...]
2007 Skrewtips Recap: Health Lessons of the Year
It’s usually not until the end of the year when I realize the journey that I’ve endured for the preceding 365 days. 2007 was all about overcoming and accepting health challenges. Most of the time, I was busy making green shakes, or trying to conjure up new ways to get my child to eat broccoli. [...]
Why Are Parents Evil Enough to Feed Their Children Garbage?
Not too long ago I was on the bus and I saw this mother literally shoving a tube of liquid candy down the throat of her overweight 4 year-old. It was unbelievable. As I sat and watched, I thought about how angry I was at the mother for poisoning her child when nutrition-less, sugar-loaded food. [...]
Halloween is Coming. How Do You Avoid Bringing on Snack Sized Snickers?
Your Answer is Almost Raw So, you want to stick to a diet that makes you feel good – even though your friends will tempt you with Twizzlers and Milk Duds. How does a somewhat raw chocolaty nutty candy bar, sound? Hey, it’s Halloween, live a little! The Daily Raw Café posted this recipe for [...]
Raw Desserts Really Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
One of the hardest parts of transitioning into a “healthy” lifestyle for me was giving up sweets. But, I’ve found that after a year of detoxing, sugar and refined desserts just don’t cut it for me anymore. Once you really clean out your body, your taste buds can recognize impurities in your food. This passed [...]
Aspartame is a Deadly Sweetener — Avoid it at All Costs
Have you ever used the sugar replacements: NutraSweet, Equal, and Spoonful? If so, then you’ve consumed aspartame. What is Aspartame? Aspartame releases a neurotransmitter called aspartate during digestion. This neurotransmitter is allowed to cross a special barrier called the blood-brain barrier [a membranic structure that acts primarily to protect the brain from chemicals in the [...]
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