by Heaton Acupuncture | Mar 2, 2012 | Diabetes, Qigong
Taking part in a programme of qigong exercise may be beneficial for people with type-2 diabetes, according to an RCT carried out in Australia. The study included 41 participants with elevated blood glucose levels who were randomised to a qigong exercise intervention...
by Heaton Acupuncture | May 13, 2011 | Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Fruit and Vegetables
A daily dose of cinnamon may improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels in people with type-2 diabetes, according to UK-based research. Fifty-eight people with type-2 diabetes were randomly assigned to receive a daily supplement containing 2g of cinnamon or placebo...
by Heaton Acupuncture | May 13, 2011 | Diabetes, Fruit and Vegetables
A systematic review by British authors has concluded that eating a diet rich in green leafy vegetables may lower the risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Combining the results of six studies (a total of more than 220,000 participants), the authors found that eating...
by Heaton Acupuncture | May 13, 2011 | Diabetes, Fruit and Vegetables
Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomi Cortex [Rou Gun) has a potential role in the prevention of many diseases, according to a review by American authors. Recent studies carried out in vitro and in vivo have shown that cinnamon can improve many of the factors associated with...
by Heaton Acupuncture | Mar 24, 2011 | Diabetes, Qigong
An American study has found that 12 weeks of qigong therapy resulted in significant reductions in fasting glucose levels in patients with type two diabetes. Thirty-two age- and sex-matched participants, all of whom were taking oral diabetes medication, were randomly...
by Heaton Acupuncture | Mar 24, 2011 | Diabetes, Tai Chi Chuan
Six months of tai chi can improve glucose control, increase adherence to self-care activities, and lead to a better quality of life in patients with type two diabetes. Korean investigators enrolled 99 type two diabetic patients (with an HbAlc level of six or higher)...
