More Americans than ever before are stressed, depressed and anxiety-ridden, and many are unable to get the help they need, a new study suggests. An estimated 8.3 million American adults — about 3.4 percent of the U.S. population — suffer from serious psychological distress, an evaluation of federal health data concluded. Previous estimates put the number of […]

The incidence of insulin resistance, obesity, and other metabolic disorders have reached massive proportions in industrialized nations. Currently, one of the more popular glucose-lowering drugs available by prescription is metformin. This drug comes with potential side effects, some of which are very serious. Research suggests it has powerful blood-sugar-lowering effects and may be as effective […]

Berberine is an herbal supplement that’s generally safe and well tolerated by people with type 2 diabetes. Research suggests it has powerful blood-sugar-lowering effects and may be as effective as various conventional type 2 diabetes medications, such as Metformin (Glucophage), Rosiglitazone (Avandia), and Glipizide (Glucotrol). Berberine is a bioactive compound found in various plants, such […]

Nowadays, more and more people are opting for a healthier lifestyle. And why shouldn’t they? It’s so much better for the body in the long run. People are now watching what they eat, starting regular workouts and even going for yoga and meditation. When we speak of a healthy life, we ought to mention food […]