Cinnamon Helps Diabetics

Cinnamon a spice found in many kitchens around the world especially at Christmas time. Although it is used by Jewish people at Rosh Hashona (the Jewish New Year that falls in September each year). It has been found that this flavoursome spice has its uses for people who are Type 2 Diabetics and helps to control their Blood Sugar.

What Is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a disorder, where the body is unable to control the Blood Sugar.

Insulin a hormone secreted by the Pancreas is essential in helping to control the Blood Sugar.

Some unfortunate people are resistant to Insulin so they have to very strictly adhere to a reduced fat intake in their diet. This is to minimise the possibility of Coronary Artery Disease.

If the body is resistant to Insulin, the Insulin deposits fat around the belly and in the blood vessels.

This is very common in people from Bangladesh and parts of India and Pakistan.

If you are pear shaped eg big belly and small hips you should get yourself checked out for Diabetes as soon as possible.

What Are The Symptoms of Diabetes?

Frequent passing of urine

Feeling of unusual thirst

Abnormal appetite

A Feeling of Unusual Tiredness

Blurring of Vision

Psychological Aspects of Diabetes

Many patients who have been diagnosed with Diabetes just cant believe they have the disease. This results in them not following their GPs advice and treatment. So adjusting their diets doesnt happen. total3page: Pre 1 Next

Women Who Lift Weights Turn Into Men?
There's a big myth that women have to train different then men. They don't. They can lift weights, do the same exercise, build a little muscle, become stronger

How Can a Busy Mom Get Time for Fitness?
Are You a mom? Do You have time for fitness? Moms really have a tough time. They are the cook, the maid, the taxi driver, the teacher, the referee, and the list

Why Women Should Train Different Than Men
It's no big secret that a women's idea of what the perfect body is for her is vastly different from what a man's idea of what the perfect body for him is. Men a

Can Motherhood Make You Smarter?
It was not too long ago that the I.Q. test was a routinely administered exercise in elementary and secondary schools. At that time (late seventies and early eig

Some Common Myths That Keep Women From Weight Training
Weight training has long been known to improve health, improve strength, step up vigor, and improve the physique. Men have been taking advantage of this fact fo

What could be causing my bladder symptoms?
here are many different causes of bladder control problems and knowing the type of problem you have will help determine the most effective treatment. Bladder sy

What was it like when you were first diagnosed?
How has your outlook changed since then? I've got a new attitude. I don't think about death anymore. As each year goes by, and I see myself healthy, I'm more ce

How To Do It' ed. by David Conrad and Alan White
A new book is being launched to help health professionals provide the best possible service for men. Men's Health, How to do it', by Radcliffe Publishers, will

The main symptom of This factsheet is for people
A few men with testicular cancer may experience lower back pain, stomach pain or a cough as their first symptoms. The causes of testicular cancer are unknown, b

This factsheet is for people who would like a general
| health information | health factsheets This factsheet is for people who would like a general overview of men's health issues. Men and women share many health