Here is an excerpt:
A number of traditional Chinese herbs may help control blood sugar levels in people at high risk of diabetes, a new research review suggests.
The review, which examined 16 clinical trials of 15 different herbal formulations, found that the herbs generally helped lower blood sugar levels in people with "pre-diabetes" -- those with impaired blood-sugar control that can progress to full-blown type 2 diabetes. (Read the full article here.)
How exciting that studies like this are being published in the mainstream media!
We carry many Traditional Chinese Herbal Formulas at The Birch Center for Health, and are happy to assist you choose the right one for you.
There are many other things that can be done to control one's blood sugar, including:
- Eating a diet high in raw vegetables, especially leafy greens
- Cutting out white and brown sugar, white flour and white rice from one's diet
- Reducing (or eliminating) alcohol consumption
- Drinking Green Vegetable Juices
- Acupuncture treatments are an excellent way to balance the body's energy and optimize health
If you have specific questions about your own health condition or would like to schedule an appointment, please call us at (412) 381-0116, or send us an email: BirchCenter@gmail.com.
We hope you enjoy the information we provide on our blog and newsletters. If you have other questions, especially specific questions about your own condition or health, or would like an appointment, please contact us online or by calling (412) 381-0116.
To Your Health!
~ Melissa and David Sokulski
Licensed Acupuncturists
The Birch Center for Health
(412) 381-0116
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