the latest on diabetes & peripheral neuropathy
GOT DIABETES? THE LATEST ON PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY (TREATING PN WITH LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY) “Peripheral neuropathy refers to the conditions that result when nerves that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord from and to the rest of the body are damaged or diseased… Damage to these nerves interrupts communication between the […]
advanced glycation endproducts and your poor health
ADVANCED GLYCATION ENDPRODUCTS (AGEs): A BIG REASON YOUR HEALTH ISN’T WHAT IT SHOULD BE “Dietary AGEs do not tell the whole story, because they can also form through various metabolic pathways in the body. One study showed that while omnivores generally have higher dietary intakes of AGEs than vegetarians, vegetarians actually end up with higher […]
obesity and the relationship to insulin resistance
YOU’RE IN FOR A SHOCKTHE SPEEDY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OBESITY AND INSULIN RESISTANCE StockSnap from Pixabay “The obesity epidemic and the consequent development of metabolic syndrome are an increasingly significant health problem, associated with reduced life span and quality of life. Metabolic syndrome is a term given to a condition associated with the collection of a […]
pre-diabetes (metabolic syndrome), the ama, and our government
PREDIABETES / METABOLIC SYNDROMEAND OUR GOVERNMENT WestportWiki “In one of the most medically advanced countries in the world, more that 86 million Americans live with prediabetes, yet nearly 90% of them don’t even know it. This isn’t just a concern, it’s a crisis.” Dr. Robert Wah, president of the AMA, via a press conference announcing […]
is high fructose corn syrup really no worse than other sugars?
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUPIS IT REALLY NO DIFFERENT THAN OTHER SUGARS OR SWEETENERS? “So what does the science say? While media and blog headlines have slammed high fructose corn syrup, scientists and experts have been evaluating the controversy and coming to different conclusions. Their view? Research shows HFCS, sugar and other sweeteners are basically the […]
sugar feeds infection
SUGAR FEEDS INFECTION “Eating or drinking too much sugar curbs immune system cells that attack bacteria. This effect lasts for at least a few hours after downing a couple of sugary drinks.” WebMD (Six Immune System Busters & Boosters) “I have yet to see a quality clinical study that demonstrates that, in normal, not nutritionally […]
diabetes drugs don’t perform as touted
THINKING ABOUT TAKING DRUGS FOR YOUR DIABETES?THINK TWICE! OpenClipart There’s big money in professional sports. It pales when compared to the profits of the Pharmaceutical Industry. If you added up all the profits for the NFL, MLB, and the NBA, it would not equal the 23 billion dollars that IMS Health (a marketing research corporation) […]
hypertension: still another reason to cut back on dietary sugar
STILL ANOTHER REASON YOU MAYWANT TO BACK OFF THE SUGAR(AND NOT FORGO THE SALT) Bruno Glätsch – Bühlertann/Deutschland – Pixabay “For years we have been told that dietary salt was one of the main causes of high blood pressure, as well as a significantly increased chance of heart attack, stroke, and congestive heart failure. Put […]
the sugar-addicted brain
SUGAR ADDICTION ANDTHE HUMAN BRAIN IF THIS IS YOUR BRAIN…… Ron West THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON SUGAR Takeaway “”Drugs Are No More Addictive Than Oreos”. The specific drugs included in the study were cocaine and morphine, which is what heroin becomes immediately after injection. So the headline also could have been: “Research Shows That […]
evidence-based medicine in diabetes treatment
WHAT IS THE “BEST EVIDENCE” WHEN IT COMES TO TREATING PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIABETES?(TWELVE POINTS FOR THE DIABETIC TO LIVE BY) Richard Hay – Jacksonville/USA – Pixabay “The inability of current recommendations to control the epidemic of diabetes, the specific failure of the prevailing low-fat diets to improve obesity, cardiovascular risk or general health and […]
the high cost of a high carb lifestyle
THE HIGH COST OF AHIGH CARB LIFESTYLE Congerdesign – Deutsch – Pixabay “Carbohydrate metabolism is important in the development of Type II Diabetes, which occurs when the body can’t make enough insulin or can’t properly use the insulin it makes.” Harvard School of Public Health’s internet article (Carbohydrates and Blood Sugar). PHASE ITHE HIGH […]
control your blood sugar, control your health
CONTROL YOUR BLOOD SUGARCONTROL YOUR HEALTH Hans Martin Büdenbender – Siegen – Pixabay Let’s be honest with each other for a moment. Who wouldn’t like to sample any number of these French desserts on the left? The problem is, you pay a price for consuming sugar. Any amount of sugar. Unfortunately, the more sugar you […]
insulin resistance and your poor health
INSULIN RESISTANCE LEADS TO AMYRIAD OF HEALTH PROBLEMS Myriams-Fotos – Deutsch – Pixabay In at least two different posts (HERE & HERE), I have told you how serious a problem Insulin Resistance is. I have also talked at length about Uncontrolled Blood Sugar and the wide range of health problems associated with it. These two […]
alzheimer’s explosion
WHY SO MUCH ALZHEIMER’S? “Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually even the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. During the preclinical stage of Alzheimer’s disease, people are free of symptoms, but toxic changes are taking place in the brain. Abnormal deposits of proteins […]
are you a sugar addict?
SUGAR OR JUNK ADDICTIONARE YOU AN ADDICT? Mohamed Hassan – giza/Egypt – Pixabay “Available evidence in humans shows that sugar and sweetness can induce reward and craving that are comparable in magnitude to those induced by addictive drugs…. Overall, this research has revealed that sugar and sweet reward can not only substitute to addictive drugs, […]
but dr. russ; i don’t have diabetes
THAT CAN’T BE MY PROBLEM MY DOCTOR TOLD ME I’M NOT A DIABETIC If not controlled, diabetes can put you at risk for a host of complications that can affect nearly every organ in the body. WebMD’s article called The Risks and Complications of Uncontrolled Diabetes. Uncontrolled Blood Sugar (even in the absence of Diabetes) […]
the first step in dealing with chronic migraine headaches
CHRONIC MIGRAINE HEADACHESTAKING THE FIRST STEP BACK TO HEALTH Migraine headaches are a common side effect of gluten exposure for those who are intolerant. The website of the Gluten Free Society Fasting, eating high-sugar foods, dieting too rigorously, and skipping meals can all trigger, or make people more likely to have a headache or migraine. […]
blood sugar and overall health
HEALTH AND UNREGULATED BLOOD SUGAR All too often, when we think of UNREGULATED BLOOD SUGAR, we get an image in our head of the obese individual who is loosing a foot of leg thanks to diabetic ulcers. Actually, there is more to it than that — much more. In fact, if you want to get […]
arsenic in apple and grape juice
ARSENIC IN FRUIT JUICES Silvia – Deutschland – Pixabay The organic forms of arsenic are essentially harmless.Some scientific studies have shown that two forms of organic arsenic found in apple juice, dimethylarsinic acid (DMA) and monomethylarsinic acid (MMA), may also be a health concern. From a December 16, 2011 statement on the FDA’s website. The […]
get off your butt!
A LITTLE EXERCISE GOES A LONG WAY THE CHOICE IS YOURS Frank C. Müller “A single, short bout of high-intensity exercise three times a week led to significant health benefits in slightly overweight men…. Participants saw changes in oxygen cost, blood pressure, and fasting glucose [blood sugar].” Dr. Arnt Erik Tjonna from the May 29, […]