Blood Sugar

Thanks to the All-American diet, blood sugar—and diabetes in particular—is a concern for an ever-growing number of people. To prevent, manage, and reverse blood sugar problems, you must understand the relationships between body weight, food, glucose levels, and hormones. Let me explain how these factors conspire to make you sick, and how you can break the cycle and get back to health.

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Cut Blood Sugar Spikes With Green Tea

by Dr. David Williams

Green tea contains compounds called catechins; the most potent of which is EGCG (for epigallocatechin gallate). Research into the effects of EGCG show that on its own it’s more effective than caffeine at increasing the body’s energy use throughout the day.

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The Glycemic Index Explained

by Dr. David Williams

The differences between carbohydrate foods can be described in relation to their glycemic index—that is, how quickly they raise blood sugar levels. The closer to 100 a food is rated, the more it affects blood sugar levels.

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Blood Sugar Q&As

by Dr. David Williams

Dr. David Williams answers your questions about blood sugar and shares his recommendations for treating your symptoms naturally.

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Beating Metabolic Syndrome

by Dr. David Williams

Metabolic syndrome is the name for a collection of signs and symptoms: excess abdominal fat; high triglycerides; high LDL cholesterol and low HDL; high blood pressure; and poor glucose tolerance. The combination of even three or four of these increases your risk for disease.

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