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Dear Readers --
As we all know, Type II, or Adult Onset Diabetes is becoming an epidemic in our country. Poor dietary choices AND stress are the cause, and changing these is the cure! Luckily, the condition is both preventable and reversible.
Most often, Type II diabetes is preceded by years of another condition called insulin resistance. Insulin Resistance is the reduction in the cell's ability to absorb glucose because the cell membrane has become impermeable. This change occurs when the cells are continually flooded by blood sugar and become unresponsive to insulin and over time insulin levels increase (this is what puts on the belly fat). IF this continues, the pancreas senses that there is too much insulin and reduces production, eventually leading to reduced insulin production and insulin dependent diabetes.
Sugar elevation is an obvious by-product of eating refined carbs (which includes alcohol, high fructose corn syrup, white flour, white sugar products). But did you know that stress also raises our blood sugar levels, in preparation to fuel the muscles to fight or flee? It is a normal part of our stress response. It is the insidious combination of poor diet and chronic stress that sets people up for Insulin Resistance and Type II Diabetes.
How do you know if you are becoming insulin resistant? For years the condition develops in silence. Then feeling tired after eating, more belly fat, insomnia relieved by a snack becomes chronic. Bloodwork comes back with elevated triglycerides, higher fasting blood sugar, and perhaps blood pressure is climbing. This triad of symptoms is a sure sign that the metabolic changes associated with insulin resistance are developing.
Metformin and Actos are two Insulin Resistance drugs that people are often started on. Please note the risk associated with metformin, below. The bigger issue, however, is the continued degradation of insulin response over time and the certain progress to full blown diabetes. Only by making changes in diet, stress response and by adding targeted supplements can true healing take place.
Once a diagnosis is made, it is important to begin the dietary and supplement changes that will reverse the disease. The earlier you begin intervention, the more likely complete reversal is possible. A very low carb diet is the focus of the dietary changes. Supplements that resensitize the cell walls to insulin are the key to reversing the condition. These include the Omega 3 Fatty Acids (OmegaAvailTG, Omega Synergy, etc.), Chromium (as in Chromium Synergy which blends the trace minerals in a cinnamon base to optimize glucose use) and the Metabolic Synergy multivitamin that was developed for this condition. I actually find it to be an effective multi for anyone over 40, a good way to prevent the onset of I.R.
SO if you find yourself dealing with these health changes: high blood sugars, increasing blood pressure and elevated triglycerides, make an appointment to see a nutritionist, who can help you regain your equilibrium and prevent the downward spiral into Type II Diabetes.
Even if you are already an Insulin Dependent Diabetic, you may also be Insulin Resistant and the same changes would be beneficial.
Too often people are told they are diabetic, when in fact they are Insulin Resistant, and there is plenty of time to change the course of their health!
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 Using Organix Testing To Assess Metabolism and Develop A Personalized Nutrition Program
Imagine peeking into your body to see how well your metabolism is working! The Organix test provides that ability. Since most chronic health problems are caused by metabolic imbalances long before symptoms emerge or blood tests can show, (as discussed in the above article!) the Organix test is a most valuable tool for predicting and avoding many conditions.
Early targeted intervention using diet, nutraceuticals, and lifestyle changes can correct the condition before it develops into serious disease, going beyond symptom management and general nutritional protocols.
Organix is also useful in resolving "difficult to diagnose" conditions, especially when they involve nonspecific symptoms such as fatigue, foggy thinking, malaise, gastrointestinal upset, joint aches, or sleep cycle disturbances.
Organix tests for: common nutrient deficiencies, fat burning, carb metabolism, energy production, anti-oxidant protection, neurotransmitter breakdown, liver detoxification, and digestive health.
If done as part of a more extensive test, the "TRIAD", then in addition to the Organix test there is a blood test that checks for 90 hidden (IgG) food allergens. The final part determines the Amino Acid profile.
The test kits are purchased at BeWell Associates and submitted via FedEx. Results are back in 2-3 weeks.
For more details on this test please see metametrix.com.
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 Vitamin D & Diabetes - Who Knew?
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 Addressing Diabetes: The Sequel
Supplemental use of both forms of vitamin K, vitamin K1 and vitamin K2, were shown to decrease the incidence of developing type II diabetes.
Vitamin K1 is found in green leafy vegetables such as lettuce, broccoli and spinach, and makes up about 90 per cent of the vitamin K in a typical Western diet, while K2, which makes up about 10 per cent of Western vitamin K consumption and can be synthesized in the gut by microflora, which reinforces the wisdom of using probiotics regularly.
Source: Dietary phylloquinone and menaquinones intake and risk of type 2 diabetes
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 Nutrition Facts
Fact #1 Drugs and Deficiencies.DA recent study has revealed that the diabetic drug, metformin, will deplete serum levels of vitamin B12 resulting in increased levels of homocysteine. High levels of homocysteine are associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
Source: Long term treatment with metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes and risk of vitamin B-12 deficiency: randomised placebo controlled trial
Many, if not most prescription medications, have the side effect of causing vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies which can potentially lead to other unintended complications.
Click here to view our summary of drug induced nutrient depletions.
Fact #2Q: Why did the farmer feed his cow money?
A: Because he wanted rich milk.Obese and over-weight men and women, who were supplemented with whey protein (see recipes), a high quality protein powder made from cow's milk, demonstrated decreases in cholesterol and LDL levels and significantly decreased insulin resistance.
Insulin resistance can be a major indicator and predictor of diabetes.
Source: Effects of whey protein isolate on body composition, lipids, insulin and glucose in overweight and obese individuals
Fact #3Now this is what I call sweet!
Stevia, called ka-he-he by the indigenous natives of Paraguay, the country of origin of the stevia plant, is being used more and more as an alternative to sugar and high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener in many health products as it does not induce a glycemic response. This makes it ideal for diabetics.
Recently, it's was discovered that stevioside, an active compound found in stevia, was shown to lower glucose and insulin by increasing insulin sensitivity. Also, steviosides reduced plaques in the aortic arch thus reducing the risk of atherosclerosis.
The "Science First" philosophy of Designs for Health dictates that we use no artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, saccharine, or Nutrasweet, as well as not use natural sweeteners like sucrose and fructose which negatively impact metabolic syndrome and other health conditions. For example, in the sweetened PaleoMeal™ products we use only beneficial sweeteners like xylitol and stevia.
Source: Stevioside inhibits atherosclerosis by improving insulin signaling and antioxidant defense in obese insulin-resistant mice
Fact #4If you drink a diet soda with a candy bar, the calories in the candy bar are cancelled out by the diet soda.
Carnitine supplementation when used in conjunction with a calorie restricted diet was shown to improve insulin sensitivity in those patients with type II diabetes.
Source: Caloric Restriction and L-Carnitine Administration Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Patients With Impaired Glucose Metabolism
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About Us
Leesa Barnoff is most likely the first person you will meet at BeWell
Associates. She takes care of the appointments, your orders, answers your questions and most importantly, makes you feel welcome. She was born and raised right here in Boalsburg. Leesa has 2 sons and a daughter and she enjoys hunting, working out, hiking and riding her Harley. |
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Healthy Recipe:
NutBurgers
This is a terrific non-soy vegetarian burger that I learned from my friend and life long vegetarian, Linda Flach-Corl. ENJOY!� 1 cup almond
OR sunflower
seeds, ground
� 1 egg
� garlic and onion salt to taste
� water - enough to hold the mixture together.
Make patties.Saute in butter or grill (in foil).Serve with Cole Slaw or your favorite salad.
Check out our other healthy recipes!
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Glycemic Index Food Chart
Learn what kind of foods make your blood sugar and insulin rise. Lower Glycemic Index (GI) foods help with weight control, diabetes management and preventing heart disease.
Low GI food
(less than 55)
Intermediate GI food (55-70)
High GI food (70+)
| Food Item | Rating | GI
| | Bakery Items | | Pound cake | Low | 54 | | Doughnut | High | 76 | | Breads | | Multi grain bread | Low | 48 | | White bread | High | 71 | | Cereals | | All-bran | Low | 42 | | Cornflakes | High | 83 | | Fruits | | Grapefruit | Low | 25 | | Apricots | Medium | 57 | | Vegetables | | Cucumber | Low | 15 | | Tomatoes | Low | 15
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See a complete
GI Food Chart.
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