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McInflammation: Are You Really “Loving It”?

Posted by Dr. Nicole in May 6th, 2008  
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Posted in: Pain Management, Sjogrens, Inflammation, Arthritis, PMS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Autoimmune Diseases, Skin Rashes, Eczema, Multiple Sclerosis, Attention Deficit Disorder, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Headaches, Healthcare in America, Fatigue, Diet Tips, Depression, Diabetes, Weight Loss, Constipation, Migraines, Digestion, Fast Food, Cancer, Kitchen Sink     

Recently a friend reported over dinner that his inflammatory problem (and let’s just say almost all medical problems are caused by inflammation) was not much better.
He said he was diligently taking everything I had recommended, and had only noted minor improvement.
Although natural remedies take time, I was curious how the dietary recommendations were going….you know, […]

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Can you give up dessert?

Posted by Dr. Nicole in April 4th, 2008  
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Posted in: Weight Loss, Diet Tips, Diabetes     

Author: Dr. Nicole Sundene
Recently a friend had lost a bunch of weight and was looking really good, so being the nosy doctor that I am, I asked what technique he used. He said he simply decided to “never eat desserts again”.
Wow, he lost about 20 pounds just from giving up dessert! In America it […]

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STEVIA the Alternative Sweetner of Choice!

Posted by Kitchen Table Medicine in January 24th, 2008  
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Posted in: Sugar Substitutes, Diabetes     

Wisdom Of The Ancients: Stevia Plus Fiber in the green packets pictured above seems to be the best Stevia I have come across. It is great because you can carry the packets in your purse and easily add a half a packet to your coffee or tea….it is very strong so be careful you may […]

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PREBIOTICS and PROBIOTICS

Posted by Kitchen Table Medicine in January 11th, 2008  
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Posted in: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Digestion, Acidophilus, Recipes, Diabetes     

Prebiotics are non-digestible components of food that can improve intestinal health. They stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria in the colon.
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Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Posted by Kitchen Table Medicine in January 10th, 2008  
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Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. There are 18.2 million people in the United States who have diabetes. An estimated 13 million have been diagnosed, and unfortunately, 5.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease. It occurs most often in people over the age of 30. […]

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Maintaining Acceptable Blood Sugar Levels

Posted by Kitchen Table Medicine in January 10th, 2008  
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Posted in: Hypoglycemia, Weight Loss, Diabetes     

What are blood sugar levels?

Meals or snacks contain carbohydrates that are broken down into glucose and absorbed into the blood. When too much glucose enters the blood at one time the body may not be able to handle it. This could cause high blood sugar levels, or hyperglycemia. If blood sugar levels are too high, […]

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Blood Sugar Control

Posted by Kitchen Table Medicine in January 10th, 2008  
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Eat three meals and one to three snacks daily. Choose a variety of foods to help ensure the balance of nutrients for optimal health. Eating regularly and never skipping meals helps prevent low or high blood sugar. Each meal should contain sources of healthy fats, protein, and fiber along with carbohydrates. Fats, protein, and fiber […]

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EXERCISE and DIABETES

Posted by Dr. Nicole in January 2nd, 2008  
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Let me tell you about a simple little magic trick I learned about diabetes while travelling on a road trip with my Type I diabetic friend. 

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STRESS AND DIABETES

Posted by Dr. Nicole in January 2nd, 2008  
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One piece of the diabetes puzzle that often goes unaddressed is stress.  Stress is often the reason why people over eat with Type II diabetes in the first place.  Stress also can wreak havoc on blood sugar numbers as well.  A dear friend of mine from medical school has type I (insulin dependent) diabetes.  I […]

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