I was unable to find a way to simply delete this article. So, I have, instead, edited the article to remove its contents. At this point I just need to fill up 300 words in this section. This would be much easier if there was just a delete button and I could completely remove the article. However, since that option has not been made available, I am having to write three hundred words about removing the content.

If an admin of the interesting articles site sees this and has a way to completely delete the article, please go ahead and do that. I would really appreciate it. You may also want to consider adding that as an option for authors to save both you and them some time and effort.

At this point I’m almost half way to the 300 word mark. Only 10 more words to go and I’ll be there. Hey! I’m there. Whoo hoo! Now, I just need to think of another one hundred fifty words to write. Well, really only one hundred and twenty by the end of this sentence.

What should I write about? Does it matter? Should I write about existential existance and man’s place in the universe or perhaps I could go on a politcal tirade about some cause that I think is important. Of course, no one is really reading this anymore so it wouldn’t really do any good to give the answer to the question, “Why am I here?” No one would see it.

So, instead of writing about life or about politics or even about what interesting foods I’ve eaten lately, I’ll just use the remaining twenty five words to say that this has been a complete waste of my time, but at least it only took me about five minutes to write this diatribe.

As the number of people suffering from diabetes is growing, type 2 diabetes is no more a disease of grandparents in US and even outside. About 33 percent of increase in the number of diabetic patients has been reported in US in the recent years as compared to 1990s, and the highest increase has been in the number of children suffering from it. The increase is mainly due to the failure of the functioning of b-cells and the insulin resistance capabilities of body tissues, on the other hand, other causes include sedentary lifestyle and obesity. In children the symptoms include thickening and hyper pigmentation across the neck which happens mostly due to insulin resistance. Diet and exercising are recommended for patients suffering from this chronic condition, at the same time, other kinds of holistic treatment include ayurvedic anti-diabetic powder and yoga.

Herbal powder to control blood glucose levels e.g. Diabgon Powder can provide the human body with certain phyto chemicals to improve insulin production and enhance its absorption into the human body. The natural cure contains herbs such as Gymnema sylvestre, Pongamia Glabra, Coccinia Indica, Myristica Fragrans, Asparagus Adscendens, Swertia Chirata, Cassia Occidentalis, Citrullus Colocynthis etc., as many of these herbs have the capability to revive the functioning of pancreas and beta cells.

Gymnema sylvestre is a potent plant and its extracts can be found in anti-diabetic herbal powder to control blood glucose levels as it is believed to be effective in offering diabetes treatment in a natural way. It blocks the taste of sweetness and regulates blood sugar by blocking the absorption of sugar in the intestines. Also, it stimulates insulin release by the pancreas.

Human studies on the use of the plant extract show about 400 mg of the herb extract was able to reduce insulin levels in blood. The extract was administered on 27 diabetes patients suffering from insulin dependent conditions and tests were done on fasting blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin and glycosylated plasma proteins. The study found the herb to be effective in helping human body to regenerate and reproduce beta cells that are responsible for body’s ability to produce insulin. The powder to control blood glucose levels containing Gymnema sylvestre helped in reducing serum lipids and its regular intake was able to enhance endogenous insulin which was assumed to be due to the regeneration of beta cells.

Coccinia Indica is normally used to prepare a range of vegetable dishes. It is available as kundru and has been approved in ayurveda to be used for regulating blood glucose levels. It was tested in laboratory on 60 human subjects where it was able to reduce blood glucose level by more than 16 percent after 90 days of regular intake. The fruit of the plant is rich in antioxidants and can work as immune system modulator.

Myristica Fragrans shows anti-obesity and cardio-protective effects. It is used in the preparation of ayurvedic anti-diabetic powder as it can help to reduce serum sialic acid in type 2 diabetes patients. A study on 48 patients suffering from diabetes showed the diet including the herb was able to regulate blood glucose, plasma glucose and levels of glycohemoglobin.

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The search for housing can be tedious and frustrating. In addition to the hundreds of available properties, one has to also be aware of fraudulent “landlords” whose sole purpose is to scam and steal. These “sellers” claim that they are unavailable to show the house and that they will mail the keys once they have received a deposit. However, once they receive the payment, they disappear and leave the prospective tenant empty handed.

There are many possibilities for various scams. For example, an owner with a foreclosed house may put up their property for rent and pretend that the house is in good standing. As soon as the tenant is all moved in, they will disappear with the money. Weeks or months later, the new houseguests are without a home and money when they find out that their new residency is foreclosed. Other frauds may break into a house and show it to potential renters as their own. Once the money exchange is complete, the fraud disappears without a trace.

A young woman, Sheila, recently reported to the Los Angeles Times that she was looking at a couple of homes in Atwater Village after seeing ads in Craigslist. The “owner” told her the rear door was open, that he couldn’t meet with her and that she should inspect the home. She liked what she saw and agreed to pay six months in advance for a lower rent plus a security deposit. She left a money order and her application at the house only to find later that the so-called “owner” didn’t own the home.

The “owner” set up a “rent to own” contract with Chet whereby he could live in the home with his family, make high rental payments and end up owning the home. Nine months in, the “owner” had disappeared and the bank had foreclosed on the property, forcing Chet and his family out.

There are many proactive steps to be taken in order to stop these fraudulent acts. One of the most efficient tools to utilize is a website titled “CheckYourLandlord.com”. This website is inexpensive and full of detailed information regarding landlords, their history, and available properties. However, there are many “free” precautions that can be taken in order to avoid fraud.

The easiest way to avoid scams is to ask for identification. If someone refuses to flash their driver’s license or identification, their credibility is minimal. Some people worry about offending their seller, but this is a routine procedure in high-end business transactions.

Once the seller’s identification is cleared, it is necessary to ensure that they are the correct owner and that the property is not in foreclosure. This information can be found online on the county’s website. The assessor’s office or recorder of deeds will have the correct information on the owner and any “lis pendens” against the property.

The next step is to ensure that the owner is not stuck in any financial trouble. There are many facets to check. There may be unpaid dues filed by the homeowners association or a government jurisdiction from unpaid property taxes. If previous tenants filed any civil cases or criminal actions against the owner, this is evidence that the owner is not in reliable financial standing.

Finally, check to see if there is a lien against another property with the same owner. This could indicate that the owner is struggling financially and may be trying to con money. If this information is not found online, any county courthouse will have records of property listings and owners.