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Nina Bailey

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diabetes

Man’s best friend and more?

by Nina Bailey Leave a Comment

Last week saw a rather unusual story in the headlines in which a jack Russell took it upon itself to remove an infected toe from his sleeping owner. Jerry Douthett, a 48-year-old musician from Rockford, USA, had been out drinking, and on returning home had fallen into a deeper than usual sleep. He awoke, some … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog Tagged: diabetes, neuropathy

Remembering the importance of lifestyle choices

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There has been a flurry of journal publication lately focusing on methods that can help stave off cognitive impairment and dementia. According to the most recent study, published in this month’s British Medical Journal, making dietary and lifestyle changes that ultimately reduce the risk of developing diabetes and depression, could have a significant impact on … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog Tagged: Alzheimer's, dementia, depression, diabetes

The mood food connection

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Each year on 10th October, the Mental Health Foundation marks the day by raising awareness about mental health and well-being. Whilst we would probably all consider ourselves as reasonably tolerant and open minded, there is still quite a significant stigma about depression. If we haven’t experienced depression directly, it’s highly probable that we know someone, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog Tagged: blood sugar, depression, diabetes, Diet, EPA, EPO, fatty Acids, fish, fish oils, glycemic index, health, mood, Omega-3

Coffee Controversy: is it good or is it bad for you?

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I seem to have witnessed recently several identical conversations regarding coffee drinking. Is it good or bad for you? It’s not the coffee debate per say that intrigues me but this need for something to be so black or white, good or bad. I think it depends in part on where or from whom we … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog Tagged: Alzheimer's, caffeine, coffee, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease

Peripheral Neuropathy in Diabetics; what steps can we take to avoid it?

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You might already be aware that of the many deteriorative conditions related to diabetes; ‘peripheral neuropathy’ is perhaps the most common, with an estimated 60-70% of diabetics reportedly experiencing symptoms. ‘Neuropathy’ describes damage, whether moderate or severe, to the peripheral nervous system (the ‘external’ portion of the nervous system, situated beyond the brain and spinal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog Tagged: diabetes, Diet, EPA, fatty Acids, fish, fish oils, health, neuropathy, Omega-3, research

Omega-3 fish oil supplements reduce cardiovascular disease in diabetics

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According to a new study from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran, daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce levels of a trigger substance linked to heart disease in diabetics. Results published in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease suggest that high doses of omega-3 fish oil daily (3 grams per … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog Tagged: diabetes, Diet, EPA, fatty Acids, fish, fish oils, health, Omega-3, research

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