HEALTHY LIVING
Natural Way to a Life Without Diabetes
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iet and exercise are most important in preventing and reversing this condition. There is
compelling evidence that the typical Western diet is playing a key role in Type 2 diabetes, mainly because of the massive intake of sugar and starch, as well as the consumption of inflammatory omega-6 oils and trans fats. High-fructose corn syrup is a big enemy, as it can worsen the damage caused by diabetes.
Exposure to MSG early in life can result in lifelong insulin resistance that leads to Type 2 diabetes.
DIET Diet should be anti-inflammatory.
It should include a few carbohydrates with each meal but should be limited in quantity, such as one slice of bread a day. Avoid diet foods and beverages with aspartame, as it is carcinogenic, damages the brain, and worsens
Supplements That Help Manage Diabetes
ne of the interesting characteristics of flavonoids, therapeutic components of plants, is that most stimulate
insulin function, thereby improving glucose entry into cells and overcoming insulin resistance that underlies diabetes. In addition, most also reduce inflammation and are powerful antioxidants, and these characteristics reduce complications of diabetes, such as blindness, strokes, heart attacks, peripheral vascular disease, and nerve damage. Natural supplements work best when following a good diet
and a regular exercise program. While there are a number of flavonoid supplements that can help diabetes, these are the safest and most reliable.
Cinnamon Extract: A relative of the turmeric
plant, cinnamon has been shown to significantly improve insulin function and lower elevated blood sugar. It also reduces inflammation. What to do: It is important
to use a pure cinnamon extract and not cinnamon bark. For benefits, the dose varies widely, from 1,000 to 6,000 mg a day.
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R-Lipoic Acid: This extract is a natural
substance found in all cells and tissues and is one of the most important and powerful antioxidants. It also lowers
elevated blood sugar and improves
insulin resistance. It is a form of alpha-lipoic acid, but the R form is much more powerful.
What to do: Take
between 300 and 600 mg with each meal.
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Curcumin: A recent study
found that curcumin can not only prevent diabetes from occurring, but can also greatly improve elevated blood sugar and correct insulin resistance. In addition, it can prevent, to a large extent, the atherosclerosis buildup associated with diabetes. The best form to take is CurcumaSorb, made by Pure Encapsulations, which contains 250 mg per capsule and is a well-absorbed product. What to do:
Two capsules, which contain 500 mg, with each meal will have a maximum effect. Safety for much higher doses of curcumin has been established.
atherosclerosis. Dr. Russell L. Blaylock, an expert in natural health, also discourages soy products, as they are high in manganese, fluoride, aluminum, and glutamate, which can make diabetes worse.
EXERCISE Exercise is critical, especially
muscle-building resistance exercises. It improves uptake of glucose by muscles, thereby lowering harmful levels of glucose in the blood. Exercise also reduces atherosclerosis, which is very aggressive in diabetics, and improves blood flow through the smaller blood vessels.
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Multivitamin/ Mineral Supplement:
Dr. Russell L. Blaylock, a natural health expert, recommends a well-balanced multivitamin and mineral supplement. The B vitamins, when possible, should be in their most functional form. Specifically, folic acid or folate should be in the form of MTHF, short for 5-methyltetrahydrofolate; vitamin B6 should be in the form of pyridoxal 5-phosphate; and riboflavin (vitamin B2) in the form of riboflavin 5’-phosphate. What to do: Take
a multivitamin with the
recommended B vitamin forms as directed.
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