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Pre-Diabetic: Medical Implications

Posted by Dr G [GNN] on Sunday, January 12, 2020, In : Health & Medical

The following is an important health information that may help you or your loved one. Knowledge is power as they say but you must utilized that knowledge for it to benefit you. Have you heard of "Prediabetes"? Yes as the name says it will lead to full blown diabetes if it is not resolved. Unfortunately many people neglect annual medical checkup until they become sick and then find out they have diabetes. Regular medical check ups will help your doctor detect early signs of diabetes yo...

Turmeric: Medicinal Benefits

Posted by Dr G [GNN] on Saturday, January 11, 2020, In : Health & Medical

What is Turmeric?

Turmeric is a spice produced by turmeric plant that has a bitter taste. The plant grows more in Asia and Central America. Turmeric contains an active ingredient called curcumin which is yellow in color and sometimes used to flavor or color foods. The big thing about turmeric is that the curcumin content has strong anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antimicrobial, anticancer, and antioxidant properties. These medicinal properties can be useful in managing many diseases such a...

Excessive Urination: What's the Problem?

Posted by Dr G [GNN] on Sunday, June 9, 2019, In : Health & Medical

Excessive Urination

If you have to urinate more than eight times during the day and wake up more than once a night to go urinate you are having excessive urination.

What is the cause of this problem?

There are many reasons why people have this problem. Some of these are listed below:

Urinary tract infection (UTI) or bladder infection

Use of diuretic medicine used to treat high blood pressure

Diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus

Prostate problem such as an enlarged prostate

Pregna...

Diabetic Alternative Treatments

Posted by Dr G [GNN] on Monday, December 21, 2015, In : Health & Medical

Diabetes is a major and common health issue in the society, there are conventional treatments which your physician will generally first prescribe for you. There are also alternative treatments which is the main topic of this blog. The alternative treatments are not usually pointed out or even recommended by most clinicians but they have been proven to be very effective in managing this debilitating illness. I assume many people suffering from diabetes know that the main problem is the high bl...
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Diabetic Symptoms to Never Ignore

Posted by Godfrey on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, In : Health & Medical

Diabetes is a major illness that must never be ignored, there are symptoms of this disease that warns you that something is not right with your health. One of the keys to leading a healthy life with diabetes is to keep your glucose levels, or blood sugar in check. As your main source of energy, glucose plays a big role in keeping your body working like it should. There are two main types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. If you have either type of diabetes, you need to be aware of symptoms tha...
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Risk And Complications of Uncontrolled Diabetes

Posted by Godfrey on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, In : Health & Medical

Here's an information about the risks and complications of uncontrolled diabetes. Please share with your family and friends. This article is courtesy of National Diabetes Program and was reviewed by David T. Derrer, MD.