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Denial is Overrated – Living with Diabetes

Hello friends. We want to share with you a powerful story of living with diabetes from a dear friend of MNU. Originally posted here and written by Michelle Boise, the subject graciously allowed us to give our community her deeply personal…

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It’s World Health Day for Diabetes

It's World Health Day and this year, the focus is on Diabetes... World Health Day 2016 – How to get involved 7 April 2016 Introduction Every year, the World Health Organization selects a priority area of global…

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HOT TIP: Diabetes Breakthrough

Big news for those of you who live with diabetes... In a discovery being called a giant leap forward, scientists have figured out how to turn stem cells into insulin producers. What this means: The 3 million Americans…

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A New Twist on Veggies

That veggie tray is a staple of any party, any time of the year. We tried this little number for Thanksgiving (we saw it on Pinterest) and it was a hit! Whatever your holiday meal is, try to adapt…

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Best Black Bean Dip

If you need a healthy appetizer for your next gathering, try this hot potato. Inspired by a dip I had in a restaurant in my homeland of Texas, we figured out our own version. Black beans are so darn good…

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Benefits of Acupuncture

If you have ever been wary of trying acupuncture, let me tell you about my own experience. For most of my adult life, I have used acupuncture to resolve a variety of issues, from the effects of chemo to…

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EWG’s “Rate Your Plate” is Here!

More than three years in the making, EWG’s Food Scores: Rate Your Plate, the most comprehensive food database available today, is ready to help guide you to healthier, greener and cleaner food choices. This easy-to-use online food database…

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HOT TIP: Fiber-ama!

Fiber is fabulous for you for more than the obvious reasons. Find out more... HOT TOP: Scientists at Leeds University found that increasing your fiber intake by seven grams a day can lower your risk of heart disease…

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Yoga-Holiday

September is National Yoga Month. Consider it an opportunity to give yourself a holiday from, dare we say, yourself! Forget all of your worries for an hour and concentrate solely on your health and well-being. We think you deserve…

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HOT TIP: The Green Fountain of Youth?

Maybe fighting cancer, reducing your risk of Alzheimer's or a heart attack would be a big enough draw, but there is more than that in the goodness that is green tea. Read on! Applying green tea extract…