Sugar might not be as bad for you as some alternatives Concern among the general public and scientific communities about obesity has resulted in the development of all kinds of diet aids: low fat this, low carb that.  On the low carb side of things, we’ve seen a proliferation of sugarless sweeteners being touted as…

You’ve heard the expression “pick your poison”.   When it comes to sweet stuff, you need to do just that.  Sugar, consumed to excess, can be toxic and lead to conditions such as diabetes.  But what about artificial sweeteners? If you’ve read some of the past posts on the importance of limiting your sugar intake, this advice…

How do you know if a symptom will go away on its own? 12 warning signs and symptoms that should not be ignored are poor sleep, chronic fatigue, snoring, dark urine, constipation, frequent infections, anxiety, getting shorter, an “apple’ body shape, cracks at the corners of your mouth, itchy skin and recurrent rashes including acne….