Doctors Are Finally Catching On - Foods Can Heal

Doctors are finally realizing what I’ve been writing about for years that foods can be used as medicines to heal and even more importantly keep us healthy in the first place. As an example, the Geisinger Health System has established a Fresh Food Farmacy that provides healthy foods to patients and teaches them how to incorporate them into their daily diet. For one patient who had diabetes and had previously had a toe amputated has been on the program a year and a half. During that time period, he lost 60 pounds and other tests showed he moved out of the danger zone for patients with diabetes. The docs are finding that foods can have as much power to heal as drugs.

At Kaiser Permanente, some docs are handing out recipes instead of prescriptions to their patients. The insurance companies are finding that healthier patients result in fewer visits to the emergency room.  Congress has even gotten into the act by creating a bipartisan Food Is Medicine working group last year to explore how government sponsored food programs could address hunger and lower health care costs due to complications from chronic diseases. Maybe they can also look at the food served to patients in hospitals and nursing homes. A few years ago, studies were done that found that healthy people who entered a hospital for treatment left malnourished.

The Geisinger folks have found that their Fresh Food Farmacy lowered the risk of serious diabetes complications by 40% and cut hospitalizations by 70% compared to other diabetics in the area who did not have access to their program. These are pretty amazing figures for the impact of real food on our health.

So…the next area to explore to improve our health is getting Organic Food Standards away from being distorted and controlled by industry. As an example. these standards have been severely weakened so that even feedlot operators can label the meat from their cattle organic.
(Reported Time March 4, 2019)

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Diabetes - Think Apple Cider Vinegar – Think Weight Loss, Too!

Dr. Julian Whittaker in his newsletter, “Healthy Directions”, reported on a study in which diabetics took 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar mixed with water and a non-caloric sweetener before a high-carbohydrate meal. The result was that they had reduced glucose and insulin responses. The vinegar worked just as well as diabetic drugs to cut the blood sugar surge. It was also very effective for pre-diabetics to use.

A study by the same researcher found that volunteers who had two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before two of their daily meals for four weeks lost an average of two pounds. Some lost up to four pounds. So...pass the apple cider vinegar, please.

Magnesium Prevents Type 2 Diabetes

We are in the midst of an epidemic of people getting Type 2 Diabetes. Two recent studies published in Diabetes Care found some amazing results from taking magnesium. One study of 125,000 people over an 18-year period found that those taking the highest levels of magnesium were the least likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes. The other study found that even overweight women with the highest levels of magnesium were 22% less likely to develop Diabetes. So...make sure you include 500-1,000 mg a day of Magnesium in your diet or your supplement.

Cinnamon Lowers Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Triglycerides

A ½ teaspoon of Cinnamon a day had an amazing effect for men and women with type 2 diabetes (which is becoming an epidemic in this country). This study by researchers at the USDA's Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center found the participant's blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides fell 12 to 30% in just 40 days. If you are diabetic, check with your doctor to find out if you will need to reduce your dose by using cinnamon. While it hasn't been researched, it might possibly help prevent type 2 diabetes. So…sprinkle, sprinkle everywhere with cinnamon.

NEW APPROACHES TO TREATING DIABETES

Here are some herbal approaches to controlling diabetes for you to consider. The first is Corosolic acid which is extracted from the Asian Queen's Crepe Myrtle tree. A study with 10 Type II diabetic patients was their average blood glucose level drop 31.9% after two weeks of taking 480 mcg of Corosolic acid. Another study saw a 22.08% drop after 60 days.

Ginseng is another herb to examine. It needs to be American Ginseng. The University of Toronto conducted several studies and found that insulin levels were increased after taking a one gram dose of American Ginseng. This increase in insulin allows the body to reduce high blood glucose levels. To order tablets containing Corosolic acid and American Ginseng contact Health Concerns at 510 639-0280 or go to www.healthconcerns.com and ask for Myrtle Send tablets.

A LITTLE EXERCISE GOES A LONG WAY

So, how little exercise can you do that would reduce your risk of diabetes and breast cancer? Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., fitness research director for the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, MA reports that moderate exercise, meaning breaking into a sweat once a week, can lower the risk of diabetes by 30%. An hour of walking a day can lower the risk of breast cancer by 20% and three hours of brisk walking a week can cut the risk of heart disease by 40%.

 A little exercise anyone?

POWER OF VITAMIN E

I'm talking about Vitamin E.  In recent years, there have been a number of reports on the power of Vitamin E. 

1.  Diabetes - A study of people taking 800 IU's of E per day had a significant drop in blood sugar levels.
2.  Colon cancer - Those with the highest intake of E had almost a 75% lower risk of having the precursors of colon cancer.
3.  Parkinson's Disease - A study in the Netherlands reported that high levels of E were linked to a low incidence of Parksinson's in the 5,300 people in the study.
4.  Alzheimer's - Scientists at Columbia University gave mid-stage Alzheimer's patients 2,000 IU's of E.  The vitamins seemed to slow deterioration by 25% in the ability to do everyday tasks.
5.  Age-related immune system increase - A study was done to see if E could improve the immunity of people over 65.  The results of 200 mg per day was a 65% increase in immune response and a 600% increase against Hepatitis B.

So, how much should you take?  I'd recommend 400-800 IU's per day.  When you buy Vitamin E, you have to read the small print to determine if it's natural (which is what you want) vs. synthetic.  If it says d-alpha, it's natural.
If it says dl-alpha, it's synthetic.  The product with the letter "l" is what you want to avoid.

FLAX BLOOMS

Are you getting enough fiber in your diet?   For most of us, the answer is no.  Having enough fiber in your diet can help reduce the risk of colon cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, constipation, diverticulitus and diabetes.  Since the average American consumes only 15 grams a day, which is half of what we need, you need to look at deliberately including more fiber in your diet.

This is where flax seed comes into play.   It's amazing how much fiber is packed in a flax seed.  Just a 1/4 cup of ground flax seed delivers as much fiber as 1 1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal.

Flax seed will also lower the harmful kind of cholesterol (LDL's) and raise the good kind (HDL's).  In addition, flax seed is also a major source of Omega-3 fats which are extremely important to our health. Omega-3 is a good fat that we need in our diets.  It helps prevent heart attacks, autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, severe menstrual cramps and depression.

As a comparison, flax seed is about 50% Omega-3 while canola oil is about 10% Omega-3.

The taste of flax seed is "nutty", so you can sprinkle it on cereal, mix it in yogurt, soup or fruit juice.  You need less than 1/4 cup per day.  Start with only 1/4 teaspoon as a few people may be allergic to flax.  If nothing happens, simply sprinkle more on.  

Not bad for all this to be packed in a little seed.  Let flax seed bloom in your life.

THE POWER OF ZINC

Many Diabetics have low blood levels of zinc, and those with damage
to the retina have even lower levels.  A study in the European Journal of

Clinical Nutrition found that zinc may guard against oxidation damage to the retina.

 Subjects took 30 mgs of zinc per day for three months, and their
blood zinc levels went up, and the markers showing oxidation went down.

In the general population, people don't get enough zinc.  You
should take around 15 mgs per day.

Side Effect From Taking Beta-Blocker Drugs – Weight Gain

Side Effect From Taking Beta-Blocker Drugs – Weight Gain

 A study by Australian researchers published in the International Journal of Obesity found that adults on beta-blockers weighed more and had larger waistlines.

 The study looked at 11,400 adults with high blood pressure and/or diabetes. The researchers also found that the participants in the study burned fewer calories and fat after a meal.

 The patients on beta-blockers also reported lower levels of physical activity. The researchers actually hypothesized that the widespread use of beta-blockers may be fueling the obesity epidemic.

 The only group that will actually benefit from statins and beta-blockers are people who have a genetic defect called familial hypercholesterolemia.

 So…if your doc wants to you take beta-blockers, make sure you’ve got that genetic defect before you agree to take beta-blockers; otherwise, experiment with the diet, exercise and alternative therapies route first.

Getting Outside Into Nature Can Help You Heal

A study done for the National Recreation and Park Association found that spending time in nature speeds up healing in a variety of ways.

It cuts the time it takes to recover from surgery, improves the way the immune system works and helps diabetics achieve healthier blood glucose levels.

How long does it take to get these kinds of benefits? How about five minutes a day according to a study from the University of Essex, England!

(Reported Aarp.org/bulletin January/February 2013)

The Importance Of Magnesium

Magnesium is a critical co-factor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in our bodies. It also affects virtually every organ in the body, which makes it an extremely important mineral that is has been underutilized in this country.

Recently docs have been using magnesium to treat patients with acute heart attacks, chronic cardiovascular disease, heart arrhythmias, diabetes, asthma, and chronic fatigue syndrome which are just a few of its positive impacts.

A blood test for magnesium is not the best way to tell if you have enough magnesium in your system since magnesium is found primarily in the cells. This means you could be deficient in magnesium even though your blood levels are normal.

A better test is the magnesium loading test. In this test, you collect a 24 hour urine sample and the total magnesium is measured. Then the person is given an injection of a specified amount of magnesium and another 24 hours urine sample is collected. If the body retains more than a certain amount of magnesium, then it is concluded that the body is deficient in magnesium.

The best forms of magnesium supplements are chelated magnesium, magnesium glycinate, magnesium aspartate and magnesium taurate. The prescription form of magnesium chloride is also useful.

(The Importance of Magnesium to Human Nutrition, by Michael B. Schachter, M.D., F.A.C.A.M.)

Eating Nuts To Stop Disease And Illnesses

A study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition looked at the diets of 13,000 people.

They found that those who ate nuts decreased body mass and waist circumference, lowered systolic blood pressure, lowered weight and reduced the risk factors for metabolic syndrome.

The researchers said that “nut consumption was associated with a decreased prevalence of selected risk factors for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.”

Nuts work because they are composed of healthy fat which your body needs.

By the way, peanuts are not a nut, they are a legume.

So…make sure to eat nuts two or more times per week and see if you can get organic nuts which have not be irradiated or pasteurized.

Reported Dr. Mercola, March 29, 2012

The Benefits Of Dark Chocolate Just Got Better

A recent meta-analysis of seven studies found that chocolate consumption can reduce the risk factors that cause heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
The researchers found that the highest levels of dark chocolate consumption reduced cardiovascular disease by 37%, and stokes by 29%.
 
Researchers in 2008 found that a specially formulated raw cocoa powder had the potential to prevent cardiovascular disease in diabetics.
The patients were given a cocoa drink with this formula and they found it brought blood vessels back to normal. The improvement was actually as large as had been observed with exercise and many common diabetic medications.

(Reported Mercola.com September 21, 2011)

Vinegar For Lowering Blood Sugar Levels And For Weight Loss

Vinegar can be used to lower blood sugar levels after eating a meal. It inhibits enzymes necessary for the digestion of starches and other complex carbohydrates preventing them from being broken down into glucose and absorbed into the bloodstream.

Taken at bedtime it can also lower morning fasting blood sugar levels. All of this means that it may help prevent people from getting type-2 diabetes.

Vinegar also stimulates the burning of fat for weight loss. Researchers in Japan divided subjects into three groups. One group drank one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar each day and the other group drank 2 tablespoons. The third group drank a placebo. After 12 weeks the vinegar drinking groups had lost 4.4 pounds compared to the placebo group which reported no change. The researchers also found that one tablespoon per day was sufficient to achieve these results.

The amount of vinegar needed is one to two tablespoons per day which can be added to foods you are eating.  One popular way of doing this is to add two teaspoons to a glass of water with a teaspoon or so of honey, mix well, and enjoy!

I’ve actually begun adding vinegar to my morning meal. So…please pass the apple cider vinegar!

A Side Effect From Taking Beta-Blocker Drugs – Weight Gain

A study by Australian researchers published in the International Journal of Obesity found that adults on beta-blockers weighed more and had larger waistlines.

The study looked at 11,400 adults with high blood pressure and/or diabetes. The researchers also found that the participants in the study burned fewer calories and fat after a meal.
 
The patients on beta-blockers also reported lower levels of physical activity. The researchers actually hypothesized that the widespread use of beta-blockers may be fueling the obesity epidemic.

The only group that will actually benefit from statins and beta-blockers are people who have a genetic defect called familial hypercholesterolemia.

So…if your doc wants to you take beta-blockers, make sure you’ve got that genetic defect before you agree to take beta-blockers; otherwise, experiment with the diet, exercise and alternative therapies route first.

Understanding The Impact OF Electronic Pollution

We are being exposed to more and more radio-frequency radiation and high frequency transmissions from cell phones, transmission towers, terrestrial antennas, Wi-Fi and Wi-Max telecommunication systems, broadband connections being sent over power lines and our own personal electronic equipment.

Is there a way to turn the clock back to see the difference now versus years ago in the impact of this electronic pollution?

Well, there is. Dr. Samuel Milham has found that Old-Order Amish people, who don’t use electricity, had lower rates of diabetes, heart disease, suicide and cancer.

They also have uncommonly low levels of neurodegenerative disease and not one case of ADHD.

Magnesium – The Powerful Healer

The mineral magnesium is a powerful therapeutic healer. It has the capability to smooth out irregular heartbeats, save lives after heart attacks, lower blood pressure, halt asthma attacks, prevent diabetes and its complications, and improve sleep and endurance.

Let me give you some examples of the research supporting many of these benefits.

1. A double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial found that administering IV magnesium sulfate to 2,000 patients within 24 hours of a heart attack resulted in 24% fewer deaths. Following up on these patients for one to five years later, the researchers additionally discovered that the patients initially treated with magnesium had a cardiovascular death rate 21% lower than those who did not receive the magnesium.

2. A Korean study found that patients with hypertension who took 300 mg of magnesium daily for three months lowered their systolic/diastolic blood pressure 17.1 and 6.7 mmHG. The researchers also found that for every dose increase of 240 mg of magnesium the patient was taking, the patient’s blood pressure dropped another 4.3 and 2.3 mmHG. These numbers mean an enormous drop in the risk of having a stroke or a heart attack.

3. On the use of magnesium for stopping an acute asthma attack, an interesting survey was conducted of emergency room doctors in 2006. This survey found that even though the majority of the docs knew about the research supporting using magnesium for asthma only 2.5% of the patients having an acute asthma attack were treated with IV magnesium. So…if you or a loved one has an acute asthma attack, question the doc as to why IV magnesium is not being used.

4. A review of studies found that for every 100 mg increase in the daily intake of magnesium there was a 15% decrease in the risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Taking magnesium is important for type-2 diabetics because increased urination causes the loss of water-soluble nutrients. Low levels of magnesium may cause severe diabetic retinopathy.

How much magnesium should you be taking? Dr. Julian Whitaker recommends 400 to 1000 mg daily. Since large amounts of magnesium can cause diarrhea, build up your dose gradually.

(Reported Health & Healing August 2009)

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Another Study on Vinegar & Diabetes

Using Vinegar To Help Control Diabetes

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A study published in Diabetes Care showed that vinegar could dramatically reduce the spike in blood sugars that diabetics experience after eating a meal.

In this study the researchers gave a group of people two tablespoons of vinegar just before a meal.  Next, they measured their blood sugar levels an hour later. The group had an average drop of 25% in blood sugar levels after the meal when they took the vinegar.

People who were highly prone to becoming diabetics had an even greater drop in their blood sugar spike. It dropped nearly 50%.

So…if you are a type 1 or type 2 diabetic, or prediabetic, start taking a vinegar appetizer right before a meal. 

See my post here for other studies, and my recommended "vinegar cocktail"! 

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MSG May Be More Dangerous To Our Health Than We Thought

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Years ago MSG (monosodium glutamate), which is a flavor enhancer, got connected with Chinese food. Chinese chefs were using a lot of it in cooking and customers were getting headaches after eating this MSG-laced food. It was even called Chinese headache Syndrome. Now when people go to a Chinese restaurant, many will say “No MSG please” when ordering.

While that is good to do, you may not be aware that MSG is put into thousands of foods from soup to crackers to meats. It’s even in infant formulas and baby foods. It’s hidden under on the ingredients label by being called a lot of different names, such as, broth, casein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP), autolyzed gelatin, yeast extract, malted barley, rice syrup and brown rice syrup. If you’re like me, you are suddenly realizing how the food industry has been deceiving us into eating more MSG.

MSG, according to Dr. Russell Blaylock in his book Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills, goes beyond just giving consumers headaches. It may actually be poisoning us. Dr. Blaylock explains that MSG is an excitotoxin, which means it overexcites your cells to the point of damaging them. This makes it act as a poison.

In addition, since the 1960s, scientists have known that MSG causes obesity. In case you haven’t looked around, we are in the middle of an obesity epidemic. MSG causes the production of visceral fat, which surrounds your organs, and increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, insomnia, and type-2 diabetics.

So…read those labels. It’s the only way you can finish what you started in the Chinese restaurant by saying “No MSG please.”

And for a list of known products containing "hidden" MSG, check out and support the Truth In Labeling Project:  "If MSG isn't Harmful, Why is it Hidden?" report.