Staying healthy and natural

Diabetes is one of the most common diseases, affecting more people than ever before. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA): In 2012, 29.1 million Americans, or 9.3 percent of the population, had diabetes. Of that, 21.0 million were diagnosed and 8.1 million were undiagnosed. Approximately 1.25 million American children and adults had Type 1 diabetes in 2012. Diabetes was the 7th leading cause of death in the United States as of 2010. These statistics may be scary, and the numbers may get even worse in the coming years. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which a person suffers from a high level of glucose in the blood. High blood sugar levels are caused either by a lack of insulin production (Type 1 diabetes) or insulin resistance in the body (Type 2 diabetes). When suffering from diabetes,  it is important to keep blood sugar levels under control or else it can affect different parts and organs of the body, from your eyes to your toes. Diet plays a si...

When looking for folk remedies or natural health remedies, one ingredient that tops the list is apple cider vinegar. Also known as cider vinegar or ACV, it is a type of vinegar made from cider or apple must (freshly pressed juice that contains the skins, seeds and stems of the fruit). It is made by crushing apples and squeezing out the liquid that goes through a fermentation process. Unpasteurized or organic apple cider vinegar contains mother of vinegar, which makes it look slightly congealed. Apple cider vinegar is used in various foods and food preparations, such as salad dressings, marinades, pickles and food preservatives. As a folk remedy, it is a very effective natural remedy for numerous health problems. Some years ago, raw and organic apple cider vinegar was typically only found in health food stores. Now it is readily available in the market, due to its huge demand among health-conscious people. Like many others, you probably have a bottle of it in your pantry...