Category Archives: Diabetes

Love Doesn’t Hurt

Listen to my Love Doesn’t Hurt Song. You can even sing along with the lyrics below. Love Doesn’t Hurt Song Love Doesn’t Hurt Verse 1 Love doesn’t hurt Matter of fact, love feels safe and good Love doesn’t hurt There’s … Continue reading

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Long Term Life Insurance – What You Need to Know

Long term life insurance is one of those things that many people wish they had purchased if and when they need it; but many of my patients really don’t understand what it is, why they need it or when to … Continue reading

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7 Thanksgiving Weight Control Tips

Happy Thanksgiving. I wish you health, happiness and gratitude for all the wonderful things in your life. With such a big holiday here and Christmas and New Years now in sight, it is the official weight-gaining window of the year. … Continue reading

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Diabetic Heart Disease – Bypass Better Than Stent – Freedom Study

For people with diabetes, heart disease is one of the most serious complications. And people with heart disease and partially blocked arteries often are candidates for preventing a heart attack. the choices for now are doing open heart surgery and … Continue reading

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Some Night Sweats Aren’t Due to Menopause

Many women know that a flushing face and night sweats are a part of menopause. But menopause is not always the cause. Sometimes these nuisances are a symptom of something else. As a matter of fact, a wide range of … Continue reading

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Type 2 Diabetes More Common in Fast Eaters

Are you a person who wolfs down your food? If so, it’s time to slow down. A new study presented at the International Congress of Endocrinology and European Congress of Endocrinology shows that people who eat fast are 2.5-times more likely to … Continue reading

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Sodas Increase Heart Attack, Diabetes

Sodas were again in the news and this time for increasing the risk of heart attack and diabetes. You can see my blog post about this on FeedingAmerica.org. As you’ll see, cutting back on sodas or cutting them out altogether … Continue reading

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Having A Baby After 40

I’m often asked by women over the age of 40 my opinion on having a baby. Clearly it’s a personal decision by a woman and her partner. But I have gained a lot of wisdom and experience in this area, … Continue reading

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Eating Fish is Good For The Menopause Brain

Fish not only travel in schools. Eating them helps keep your brain smart. Some of the earlier studies on the omega-3 fatty acids didn’t always find that fish oil was good for your brain because they depended on asking people … Continue reading

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Heart Attacks In Perimenopause Often Missed

A recent article in JAMA (2012;307(8):813-822) found that women are 30% less likely than men to have chest pain or discomfort during a heart attack, especially under the age of 45. Because of this, women are more likely to die … Continue reading

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