Health

After author Dennis Pollock experienced a serious diabetic episode, his desire to understand the whys of blood sugar fluctuation, its potential damage to the body, and the ways of prevention led him on a quest for answers.

Carbs are blamed for everything from obesity and diabetes to heart disease and acne. Before writing them off completely, it's important to know that the kinds of carbs you eat, how much you eat, when you eat them, and what you eat them with, makes a huge difference.

Proved to be remarkably effective for both Type II diabetics and nondiabetic people with chronic weight problems, the Insulin Control Diet--based on low-carbohydrate and low-caloric intake--allows patients to decrease insulin production and convert stored fat into fuel. In this new edition, Dr. Calvin Ezrin provides updated ADA recommendations and a complete section of revised recipes and meal plans.

A good healthy food high in protein. Many low carb cookbooks call for a few teaspoons in many of their recipes.

A convenient way of testing for ketone body spill over, an indicator for people on low carb diets that they have entered a state of fat burning as lipolysis.

Green Tea & Pomegranate Cream Cleanser cleanses the skin to help maintain a healthy water and oil balance. Green Tea and Pomegranate Extract, along with CoQ10 and Pycnogenol®, provides a powerful boost of natural antioxidants, removes dead skin cells, and replenishes new, healthy skin cells for an even skin tone. Aloe, cucumber and Chamomile Extract help to calm and soothe the skin from external elements that cause irritation and redness.

Green Tea & Pomegranate (GTP) Day Cream penetrates deep to infuse skin with the nutrients and antioxidants it needs to stay firm and healthy. Contains vitamins A, C, and E, with CoQ10, Pomegranate and Green Tea extract to replenish skin's natural glow.

Cocoa Butter Lotion formulated with 4% Cocoa Butter and Rhodiola Extract to aid in protecting the skin from stress. Aloe Vera and Allantoin naturally repair and soothe irritated skin while stimulating cell regeneration. Almond Oil and Lecithin act as emollients, helping draw and keep moisture in the skin.

All Natural Lip Balm, Moisturizes & Repairs Dry Lips, With Aloe, Shea Butter & Vitamin E, No Petroleum or Phthalates, Gluten-Free.

All Natural Lip Balm, Moisturizes & Repairs Dry Lips, With Aloe, Coconut Oil & Vitamin E, No Petroleum or Phthalates, Gluten-Free.

Vitamin K and Mulberry Extract aid in reducing dark circles while Sepilift® DPHP at 1% has been proven to naturally tone and smooth fine lines. Helps correct tired eyes by tightening and brightening skin around the eyes.

The New Atkins for a New You revolutionized low-carb eating and introduced a whole new approach to the classic Atkins Diet, offering a more flexible and easier-to-maintain lifestyle. But there's one thing people keep asking for: more Atkins-friendly recipes.