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Why insulin for type 2 diabetes?
Here is a puzzler: If insulin resistance comes about because of the presence of too much insulin, why are the most insulin resistant people, type 2 diabetics, treated with insulin? Dr. Jason Fung, author of The Complete Guide to Fasting, suggests that this treatment is in fact the opposite of what should be done. He […]
read moreBlue Light and Insomnia
According to a 2015 Harvard study, our screens’ (phones, tablets, and t.v.’s) melatonin-inhibiting blue light delays sleep latency by an average of 10 minutes. Even if you are prone to falling asleep in front of a screen, that can be a problem too. Light from your t.v. or computer can still filter through your […]
read moreParty Smart for the Long Weekend
In this case I am referencing the product named “Party Smart” and it’s use in preventing the malaise one might experience after taking in too much alcohol. It is worth noting that any amount of alcohol is a negative force against good health. In 2017 the group of physicians in the UK who had originally […]
read moreStay healthy while you travel!
For travellers planning to vacation locally or internationally, there are many reasons to visit Pharmasave Summerland before going away. Whether people are planning to visit a tropical paradise or embarking on an epic family journey to a theme park or a “bucket list” eco-adventure, your Pharmasave pharmacist can meet your essential travel health and safety needs. […]
read moreProbiotics: Is more better
Probiotics have far reaching health benefits. Everything from weight management to mental wellness to immune health can be improved utilizing the right probiotics. There are multiple studies showing the benefits for both single-strain probiotics as well as specific multi-strain combinations. To that end, more than one strain of probiotic flora in one product can certainly […]
read moreButterbur. What is it for?
Butterbur. What is it for? Butterbur is a perennial shrub found throughout Europe, parts of Asia, and even in North America. The leaves of this plant are large and were used at one time to wrap butter, that’s the origin of its name. But when you see a bottle of butterbur extract on the […]
read more5 Ways you Might be Doing Keto Wrong
Ketosis is an energy state where your body uses fat as a source for ketone bodies, a fuel source generated from stored fat and used in place of carbohydrate sugars. Many people are utilizing a ketogenic diet in an attempt to lose excess body fat, but here are some of the things they may be […]
read moreA Keto-boost after the Holidays
If you’ve been learning about the ketogenic method of weight loss but you’ve also learned about how uncomfortable some people’s experiences have been transitioning to a low carbohydrate diet, you might be wondering: Is there anything to ease the transition? It’s important to note that many people don’t really experience any discomfort, apart from entering […]
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