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Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which blood-sugar (glucose)
levels are above normal=97either the body doesn’t produce enough
of the hormone insulin, which breaks down sugar in the blood, or
it cannot utilize its own insulin properly. Diabetes can cause
serious health complications including blindness, kidney
failure, heart disease, and even limb loss. The good news is
that if you are one of the 20.8 million Americans struggling
with diabetes (type 1 and type 2 combined) there are natural
approaches to help avoid these life-threatening conditions.
As in almost all areas of health, exercise and proper diet can
help tremendously for diabetes. That does not mean a heavy
exercise regimen nor does it mean a radical weight loss.
Moderate exercise and a weight lose of only 5% or slightly more
can make a substantial difference (and that holds true for those
considered significantly overweight as well as those carrying a
few pesky extra pounds. To achieve a 5% or more weight loss may
require no more than cutting out soft drinks and taking regular
walks for example. At any rate, losing 5% is easily achievable
with modest exercise and a sensible diet that includes plenty of
vegetables and fruit (though little or no fruit juice because of
its high sugar content), fermented whole grains, and getting rid
of dangerous trans fats.
In addition to sensible dieting and physical activities, the
following have all shown the ability to help with diabetes:
=95 Pycnogenol – Pycnogenol is a powerful antioxidant derived
from French maritime pine tree bark and the subject of more than
180 studies over 35 years which has been shown to reduce high
blood pressure, LDL cholesterol and blood glucose without
affecting insulin levels. Of particular note is its ability to
reduce leakage into the retina by repairing capillaries in the
eyes. While still largely unknown to American doctors,
Pycnogenol is the leading prescription for diabetic retinopathy
in France.
=95 The Fantastic Four (Each of the following has separate , but
taken together, keep your blood sugar in check and actually help
your body rebuild the organs that control your blood sugar:
o Fenugreek seed – Soak fenugreek seeds in about one teaspoon
in water at night, drink that water in the morning and chew and
eat the soaked seeds. Helps reduce blood sugar.
o Gymnema sylvestre – a herb native to the tropical forests of
southern and central India where it has been used as a
naturopathic treatment for diabetes for nearly two millennia
o Konjac mannan =96 or Glucomannan, is the Western name for
vegetable fibers derived from an Asian plant family known as
konjac. It is the subject of ongoing studies and is used to
regulate blood sugar levels, regulate cholesterol and weight
loss. Take with lots of water.
o Nopal cactus – helps support pancreatic insulin and blood
sugar function and has been used for thousands of years by
Mexican natives as a food for enhanced health and vitality.
=95 Bitter Guord – Make a watery juice of a small Bitter Guord
(remove seeds) and drink every morning. Bitter Guord also helps
to clear pimples and maintain a good skin, and is good for
de-worming the intestines.
=95 Green plaintain peels – Wash a green plantain and peel it,
then put the peel in a jar and cover with water. Let sit
overnight, and then drink this water three times a day. Lowers
your blood sugar level. Keep drinking as needed and change the
peel every other day and refill the jar with water.
=95 Mullaca – Mullaca is employed in herbal medicine systems
today in both Peru and Brazil. In Peruvian herbal medicine the
plant is called mullaca or bolsa mullaca. To treat diabetes, the
roots of three mullaca plants are sliced and macerated in 1/4
liter of rum for seven days. Honey is added, and 1/2 glass of
this medicine is taken twice daily for 60 days. In addition, an
infusion of the leaves is recommended as a good diuretic, and an
infusion of the roots is used to treat hepatitis. For asthma and
malaria, the dosage is 1 cup of tea made from the aerial parts
of the plant. In Brazilian herbal medicine the plant is employed
for chronic rheumatism, for skin diseases and dermatitis, as a
sedative and diuretic, for fever and vomiting, and for many
types of kidney, liver, and gallbladder problems.
=95 Agaricus Blazei Murrill (ABM) Mushroom =96 referred to in it’s
native Brazil as “The Mushroom of the Gods” with good reason due
to it’s amazing immune boosting and disease fighting properties.
Available in health food stores and online at various sites.
=95 Alpha Lipoic Acid – In Germany, alpha-lipoic acid is an
approved medical treatment for peripheral neuropathy, a common
complication of diabetes. It speeds the removal of glucose from
the bloodstream, at least partly by enhancing insulin function,
and it reduces insulin resistance, an underpinning of many cases
of coronary heart disease and obesity. The therapeutic dose for
lipoic acid is 600 mg/day. In the United States, it is sold as a
dietary supplement, usually as 50 mg tablets. (The richest food
source of alpha-lipoic acid is red meat =96 but to insure proper
health, use lean cuts of organic beef that has not been subject
to antibiotics or feed lot practices)
=95 Bitter Melon =96 Has a long history of use against diabetes and
other conditions in Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Nicaragua. In
numerous studies, at least three different groups of
constituents found in all parts of bitter melon have clinically
demonstrated hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) properties or
other actions of potential benefit against diabetes mellitus.
These chemicals that lower blood sugar include a mixture of
steroidal saponins known as charantins, insulin-like peptides,
and alkaloids. The hypoglycemic effect is more pronounced in the
fruit of bitter melon where these chemicals are found in greater
abundance.
=95 Cat’s Claw =96 Used by indigenous tribes in Peru and South
America to treat diabetes. Available at health food stores.
=95 “Oleander Soup” – A carefully prepared aqueous extract of the
oleander plant made according to the directions in the book
“Cancer’s Natural Enemy” by Tony M. Isaacs. Diabetics who have
used this remedy report being able to either reduce or eliminate
medications altogether, often being able to control their
diabetes with diet alone. Note: Oleander is extremely poisonous
in raw form, but safe when boiled and strained according to the
directions in the book.
=95 Other Good Foods and Supplements – Almonds, apples, oranges,
and substances high in omega three oils (olive oil, flaxseed
oil, fish oil, borage oil)
Required disclaimer: The author is not a qualified medical
professional and the information in this article has not been
evaluated by the FDA. Nothing in this article page is intended
to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Anyone who has a
medical condition should first see a qualified doctor,
preferably a qualified naturopathic doctor or one who has been
trained in integrative medicine.
Live long, live healthy, live happy!
About The Author: The author, Tony Isaacs, is a natural health
researcher and author of books and articles about natural health
and alternative remedies including “Cancer’s Natural Enemy” and
“Collected Remedies” (http://www.rose-laurel.com)
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