Diabetes is a growing problem in this country. With all the sugary treats and drinks available to our youth that disease has spread like wildfire into our young. Diabetes was a rare thing in my generation - but to see how it has spread with the addition of so much sugar into our culture concerns me greatly.
This has concerned doctors for quite some time and there are several studies going on that may influence the way this disease is managed.
Let's start with sugar - we have had several conversations now about sugar. Do NOT listen to the marketing hype on TV that states that all sugars are the same - THEY ARE NOT. Every sugar is broken down differently and could even overload different organs. As I have stated before, refined white sugar is the worst. Stick with darker sugars if you must go with refined, if not raw sugars, and honey are far better. The best is honey as it has already been broken down by bees - it is by far the gentlest on your system.
Additional Reading: http://finallyhealing.com/sugars-affect
What organs can be affected by sugar? Obviously, the pancreas, but also the liver, heart, and the kidneys. Sugar (that includes fake sugar) is one of the biggest causes of excess weight, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, and pancreatic failure. Sugar is an additiction that must be faught daily to be controlled.
Additional Reading: http://www.sooperarticles.com/health-fitness-articles/sugar-disease-articles/organs-affected-diabetes-646683.html
Obviously, the pancreas is one of the most important organs, initially in this discussion because it is Pancreatic failure / overload that is the trigger for diabetes. How do we help strengthen and heal our Pancreas once the damage of sugar has been done? REDUCE your sugar intake. I know it sounds silly for me to say this - but it is step one and it might take a while for you to get there. Toss out all the sugar and sugary foods in your pantry and fridge. I will tell you, this takes time - reducing slowly is typically much easier than going cold turkey. Step two, is to get rid of most (not all) of your starchy foods (bread / pasta) as these quickly break down into sugar in your body. And don't forget your alcohol - not saying you need to quit that all together as some wines are quite healthy for your heart when taken in moderation. But alcohol also turns almost immediately into sugar in the body. Next, you need to start eating more fish (Omega 3), nuts, beans, raw vegetables, and fruit. Yes, I did say fruit. As your body adjusts to the lower levels of sugar in your system, your taste buds change too - things that weren't sweet at all - now taste sweet. For example, when I started removing sugars from my diet I LOVED chocolate (even though I am lactose intollerant) but couldn't stand dark chocolate - it was too bitter. Now, I can't eat milk chocolate it is WAY too sweet and dark chocolate is PLENTY sweet enough for me. Another recommendation is to do a detox. Get rid of tobacco as it also leads to pancreatic overload. Finally, you will need a good active exercise regimen. Start slow if you aren't currently working out regularly - you have to walk before you can run!
LiveStrong has a good list of foods that help promote a healthy pancreas: http://www.livestrong.com/article/36490-foods-heal-pancreas/
Dr Hyman has a great article on how to begin the reversing of diabetes and that if done properly it can be reversed in two weeks. This means a radical change in your diet. Now, I will remind you to take every bit of information I provide with a grain of salt - and THINK. If it doesn't sound right - do your own research and come to your own conclusions.
Dr Hyman's article: http://drhyman.com/new-research-finds-diabetes-can-be-reversed-6187/?utm_source=Publicaster&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=drhyman%20newsletter%20issue%20#27&utm_content=Get+the+story
Here is the site that is doing the diabetes trials / studies. It provides some good info. Just remember is is based on allopathy and naturopathy not just naturopathy: http://www.diabetologia-journal.org/
Blessings... E
This has concerned doctors for quite some time and there are several studies going on that may influence the way this disease is managed.
Let's start with sugar - we have had several conversations now about sugar. Do NOT listen to the marketing hype on TV that states that all sugars are the same - THEY ARE NOT. Every sugar is broken down differently and could even overload different organs. As I have stated before, refined white sugar is the worst. Stick with darker sugars if you must go with refined, if not raw sugars, and honey are far better. The best is honey as it has already been broken down by bees - it is by far the gentlest on your system.
Additional Reading: http://finallyhealing.com/sugars-affect
What organs can be affected by sugar? Obviously, the pancreas, but also the liver, heart, and the kidneys. Sugar (that includes fake sugar) is one of the biggest causes of excess weight, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, and pancreatic failure. Sugar is an additiction that must be faught daily to be controlled.
Additional Reading: http://www.sooperarticles.com/health-fitness-articles/sugar-disease-articles/organs-affected-diabetes-646683.html
Obviously, the pancreas is one of the most important organs, initially in this discussion because it is Pancreatic failure / overload that is the trigger for diabetes. How do we help strengthen and heal our Pancreas once the damage of sugar has been done? REDUCE your sugar intake. I know it sounds silly for me to say this - but it is step one and it might take a while for you to get there. Toss out all the sugar and sugary foods in your pantry and fridge. I will tell you, this takes time - reducing slowly is typically much easier than going cold turkey. Step two, is to get rid of most (not all) of your starchy foods (bread / pasta) as these quickly break down into sugar in your body. And don't forget your alcohol - not saying you need to quit that all together as some wines are quite healthy for your heart when taken in moderation. But alcohol also turns almost immediately into sugar in the body. Next, you need to start eating more fish (Omega 3), nuts, beans, raw vegetables, and fruit. Yes, I did say fruit. As your body adjusts to the lower levels of sugar in your system, your taste buds change too - things that weren't sweet at all - now taste sweet. For example, when I started removing sugars from my diet I LOVED chocolate (even though I am lactose intollerant) but couldn't stand dark chocolate - it was too bitter. Now, I can't eat milk chocolate it is WAY too sweet and dark chocolate is PLENTY sweet enough for me. Another recommendation is to do a detox. Get rid of tobacco as it also leads to pancreatic overload. Finally, you will need a good active exercise regimen. Start slow if you aren't currently working out regularly - you have to walk before you can run!
LiveStrong has a good list of foods that help promote a healthy pancreas: http://www.livestrong.com/article/36490-foods-heal-pancreas/
Dr Hyman has a great article on how to begin the reversing of diabetes and that if done properly it can be reversed in two weeks. This means a radical change in your diet. Now, I will remind you to take every bit of information I provide with a grain of salt - and THINK. If it doesn't sound right - do your own research and come to your own conclusions.
Dr Hyman's article: http://drhyman.com/new-research-finds-diabetes-can-be-reversed-6187/?utm_source=Publicaster&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=drhyman%20newsletter%20issue%20#27&utm_content=Get+the+story
Here is the site that is doing the diabetes trials / studies. It provides some good info. Just remember is is based on allopathy and naturopathy not just naturopathy: http://www.diabetologia-journal.org/
Blessings... E
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