Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa) OverviewBanaba is famous in herbal and alternative medicine because of its chemical properties that can treat the symptoms of diabetes. Banaba is a plant which grows in countries with warm weather like India, Philippines, and others. The leaves and the flower of the plant are used in alternative medicine because it contains corrosolic […]

Chromium overviewChromium is the latest popular element used for the treatment of diabetes. It is even listed as one of the super nutrients by the American Diabetes Association. Aside from its popularity with the organization, chromium is also recognized by several diabetes support groups as an effective supplement for the treatment of diabetes. Chromium is […]

Cinnamon (Cassia Bark) Overview:Cassia bark or cinnamon is a common spice used for baking or other recipes. The inner bark of the cassia tree is rich in healthy cinnamon. Cassia bark is the most common source of cinnamon sold in the United States. It is also used commercially for its strong but sweet fragrance. Cassia […]

OverviewBitter melon, also known as momordica charantia, is a vegetable-fruit that naturally grows in tropical and subtropical areas like South America, Asia, and some parts of Africa. The fruit of bitter melon is commonly used as a kitchen ingredient, whereas the leaf is commonly incorporated in herbal tea preparations. It is used as complementary alternative […]

OverviewAlpha lipoic acid is a famous antioxidant which can scavenge free radicals in the body including those in the brain and the nervous system. This antioxidant has the ability to regenerate other antioxidants like glutathione, and vitamins C & E. Because of its powerful antioxidant effects it can even treat autoimmune conditions like lupus, diabetes, […]