Diabetes
Overview
Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a chronic, degenerative disease
caused by insulin deficiencies due to the body being incapable
of producing normal insulin levels, or insulin resistance, a
condition in which the cells of the body resist insulin`s attempts
at regulating blood sugar levels. Insulin is a hormone produced
by the pancreas to metabolize glucose, a form of sugar that is
one of the primary sources of cells` energy supply. Whether diabetes
is caused by insulin resistance or a lack of insulin, the end
result in the same: the body is unable to transport enough glucose
from the bloodstream into the cells, especially after meals,
when blood sugar levels rise as a natural consequence of digestion.
Normally, blood sugar levels in the body are maintained by
the body`s self-regulating mechanisms, known as homeostasis.
A rise in blood glucose after eating is supposed to stimulate
production of the hormone insulin in the pancreas, and the insulin
released into the bloodstream should keep blood sugar levels
within a safe and usable range. But when the insulin-producing
cells of the pancreas are not functioning normally, glucose levels
remain high. If this situation becomes chronic, the stage is
set for diabetes to occur.
Diabetes affects tens of millions of Americans, and it is
estimated that a third of all people who have diabetes are unaware
of their condition. Diabetes accounts for nearly ten percent
of all U.S. deaths for people 25 and older. It is also the main
cause of new cases of blindness among adults 20 to 74 years old,
and it is the leading cause of end-stage renal (kidney) disease.
In addition, diabetes is the primary reason for amputations of
the limb, and is a leading cause of heart disease.
Testing for Diabetes
Diabetes is generally tested for by measuring the amount of glucose
in the bloodstream. There are three types of tests that can be
used for this purpose. One is a direct measurement of blood glucose
levels after an overnight fast, and the second is a measurement
of the body`s ability to handle excess sugar after drinking liquid
glucose. A third test method, the glycosylated hemoglobin A1c
(HbA1c) test, measures the number of glucose molecules attached
to hemoglobin over a period of two to three months.
The conventional "gold standard" for diagnosis of
diabetes is a recurring elevated blood sugar level after an overnight
fast. A fasting blood sugar value above 126 mg/dl on at least
two separate occasions is said to be indicative of diabetes (whereas
normal values are between 64 and 110 mg/dl). However, neither
glucose metabolism problems, nor the early stages of Type II
diabetes can be easily diagnosed without a 4 to 5 hour Glucose
Tolerance Test that checks both glucose and insulin levels.
The goal of diabetic treatment is to restore near-euglycemia
(blood sugar levels close to normal range) and to correct related
metabolic disorders. Successful treatment requires diabetics
to be actively involved in managing their special dietary and
lifestyle needs. While insulin-dependent (Type I) diabetics have
to be very diligent in the caring of the disease, we can expect
diabetics to be successfully treated with diet, nutrition, stress
management, exercise, detoxification, and herbs in about 95 percent
of all diabetes cases.
Types of Diabetes
There are two main types of diabetes: insulin-dependent juvenile
diabetes, or Type I diabetes, and non-insulin dependent diabetes,
more commonly known as Type II diabetes. Both Type I and Type
II diabetes are characterized by chronic high blood sugar levels,
as well as other disturbances in carbohydrate, fat, and protein
metabolism. Type II diabetes is by far the most prevalent form
of diabetes, accounting for between 90 and 95 percent of all
diabetes cases in the United States.
People with Type I diabetes do not produce enough insulin,
or do not produce any insulin at all in their pancreatic islet
cells due to beta cell failure or destruction. In Type I diabetes,
blood sugar rises because little or no insulin enters the bloodstream.
Because insulin is needed to metabolize the sugars, the body`s
cells cannot get the nourishment they need from glucose and the
excess glucose just builds up in the bloodstream. Some glucose
may be converted into fat, but most spills out into the urine.
Type I diabetes usually begins in childhood (juvenile onset),
but it may also occur later in life if the pancreas is damaged
because of disease or injury. It is conventionally considered
a degenerative condition and is treated (but not cured) by conventional
physicians by administering insulin injections with every meal
to regulate blood sugar.
Type II diabetes is much more common than Type I diabetes
and is often called "insulin resistance." In cases
of Type II diabetes, the body still produces insulin, but the
insulin it produces cannot properly connect with fat and muscles
to allow glucose inside the cells to produce energy. According
to the World Health Organization (WHO) an epidemic of adult-onset
Type II diabetes is occurring around the world. Cases of Type
II diabetes are increasing due to factors such as poor diet,
obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and longer life spans.
Gestational Diabetes is yet a third type of diabetes. It is
hormonally-triggered and usually a temporary condition that occurs
in pregnant women. Gestational Diabetes is generally a mild condition,
and more often than not is manageable through proper diet and
exercise. Only rarely does it require insulin injections. Despite
its typically temporary nature, gestational diabetes should be
carefully addressed because high blood sugar levels can be damaging
to the fetus and can impair the baby`s immune defenses.
Symptoms of Diabetes
Classic symptoms of Type I diabetes are excessive thirst, excessive
urination, excessive hunger, unhealthy weight loss, dehydration,
and fatigue. Other complications that can result from unmanaged
Type I diabetes are ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar coma. Ketoacidosis
is a dangerous state of chronic acidity in the body, which means
an acidic pH level. It occurs when the body breaks down fats
for energy because it cannot get enough glucose. Acidosis results
from the presence of ketones, the toxic byproducts of this reaction.
Caution: Ketoacidosis can be life-threatening and should be treated
as a medical emergency.
Hyperosmolar coma is also a life-threatening medical emergency
that is fatal in about 50 percent of all cases and always requires
hospitalization. It results from severe dehydration caused by
low fluid intake, high blood sugar levels, and/or physical stress
such as surgery or infection.
Overall, the symptoms of Type II diabetes are the same as
Type I, with the exception of unhealthy weight loss. It is important
to note that with Type II diabetics one will often experience
excessive weight gain.
Because the incidence of Type II diabetes is on the rise and
often undiagnosed early on, it is important to monitor yourself
for tell-tale signs that you might be at risk. This is especially
true if, as you age, you also find yourself gaining weight, a
possible indicator that you are developing a greater risk of
insulin resistance. Warning signs for the onset of Type II diabetes
include carbohydrate cravings, bouts of dizziness, irritability,
and progressive weight gain (especially around the abdomen),
an increase in blood triglycerides and cholesterol levels, a
progressive increase in blood pressure, fatigue after an "allergic"
meal, fainting episodes, and frequent fungal infections. If you
find yourself experiencing these symptoms, seek prompt medical
attention.
The chronic high levels of blood glucose that cause diabetes
can lead to a variety of serious health conditions. Excess glucose
in the bloodstream alters normal metabolic and biological functions.
For example, it reduces the effectiveness of important proteins
such as hemoglobin, the molecule that carries oxygen in red blood
cells. Research also shows diabetes can lead to increased quantities
of very-low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, or the "bad"
cholesterol. This occurs because excess glucose in the bloodstream
gets transformed into fats, which in turn can lead to small arteries
becoming narrowed by plaque. The end result, if left untreated,
is very often high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease,
including heart attack and stroke. People with diabetes are three
to four times more likely to die of heart attacks than people
without diabetes who have the same number of other major risk
factors.
Over the long term, elevated blood glucose levels can also
cause damage to the kidneys (nephropathy, chronic renal failure);
insufficient blood supply to the eyes (cataracts, retinopathy,
glaucoma); other vascular system and organ damage; gastroparesis
(loss of peristaltic action in the gastrointestinal tract); high
risk of infection; and even death. In addition, poor circulation
and peripheral nerve damage, both of which are commonly associated
with diabetes, can lead to loss of sensation, neuropathy, foot
ulcers, and potentially foot or leg amputation due to gangrenous
infections.
Causes of Diabetes
Type I
Type I diabetes occurs because the pancreatic islet cells do
not produce enough insulin, or no insulin at all, due to beta
cell failure or destruction. In many cases, this is due to genetic
predisposition, since Type I diabetes occurs more frequently
among individuals who have inherited the tendency from parents.
Many cases of Type I diabetes, however, are due to an autoimmune
disease, as shown by the fact that 75 percent of Type I diabetics
have antibodies to their own pancreatic cells, whereas only 0.5
percent to 2.0 percent of non-diabetics exhibit these antibodies.
Among the factors that can initiate the destructive pancreatic
autoimmune process are bacteria infections, especially pertussis
(whooping cough), and viruses such as Epstein-Barr (EBV), Coxsackie,
cytomegalovirus (CMV), and herpes virus-6, as well as viruses
that cause rubella and hepatitis.
Bovine protein albumin, a substance contained in cow`s milk,
can also trigger insulin-dependent diabetes by provoking an autoimmune
response. Albumin antibodies found in some Type I diabetics can
interfere with the insulin-producing pancreatic cells.
Type II
Poor diet, obesity, chronic food allergies, viral infections,
chronic stress and genetic factors can all cause or contribute
to Type II diabetes, which is primarily characterized by insulin
resistance. The more insulin-resistant a person becomes, the
more insulin the person`s body manufactures, yet, over time,
the body becomes unable to produce enough insulin to make up
for the resistance. Sometimes the Type II diabetic`s body will
try to compensate, at least initially, by over-producing insulin.
But over-production of insulin (a condition known as hyperinsulinemia)
can cause damage to blood vessels and can also cause the liver
to increase its output of LDL cholesterol, which is linked to
the increased risk of heart disease.
In recent years, obesity has become one of the most significant
causes of Type II diabetes. Today, approximately 85 percent of
people diagnosed with Type II diabetes are also excessively overweight.
In fact, researchers now say it is basically inevitable that
a person who is 30 percent overweight for 30 or more years will
develop Type II diabetes.
A diet that lacks essential nutrients and is high in sugar
or foods that turn into sugar is the other major contributing
factor to blood sugar metabolism problems and eventual insulin
resistance. This has been documented by international researchers
reporting about the increasing incidence of diabetes among populations
around the world who adopt a "modern Western" diet
high in sugar, carbohydrates, and fat. Poor diet and lack of
movement are also two of the primary factors causing excessive
weight gain and obesity, further increasingly the likelihood
of Type II diabetes. This fact gives even more importance to
the diet suggestions in the Natural Cures book and makes them
well worth the effort. Without changing your diet, given the
odds, the risk of diabetes is incredibly high.
Other factors that can cause or contribute to the onset of
Type II diabetes include viral infections, parasites, food allergies,
and hormonal imbalances, including increased levels of adrenaline
and cortisol caused by chronic stress. Certain allergies and
viral infections can also cause inflammation or autoimmune damage
to the insulin-producing pancreatic cells. Higher levels of stress
hormones increase the risk of diabetes by stimulating elevated
levels of sugar in the blood. Excessive levels of the hormone
estrogen also increase insulin resistance.
Note: According to Daniel Dunphy, PAC, a holistic health practitioner
at the Clear Clinic in Mill Valley, California who has achieved
great success in treating diabetes, both Type I and Type II diabetes
can often be caused by various harmful microorganisms and/or
energetic imbalances that remain undetected by conventional medical
testing.
Natural Cures
Because Type I diabetes is so often due to hereditary factors,
it is difficult to take preventive measures, yet there is much
that can be done to prevent Type II diabetes, which is by far
the most common form of diabetes. Adults who have a high-risk
of Type II diabetes can prevent or delay its onset through lifestyle
changes that include proper diet, high quality nutritional supplementation,
stress reduction, and exercise. Once one`s diet has improved,
cleansing and detoxification techniques can be utilized to further
improve health.
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, controlling your
glucose levels is of primary importance in preventing or delaying
complications. You will also need to control high blood pressure
and to lower high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. In addition,
you should seek alternative professional care for detecting problems
in eyes, heart, kidneys, and feet. Laser eye therapy can reduce
the development of severe vision loss by more than 50 percent.
Proper foot care can reduce amputation rates by 45 percent to
85 percent. And the early detection and treatment of kidney disease
can reduce the development of kidney failure from 30 to 70 percent.
You also need to learn what constitutes good self-care and practice
it diligently. The following natural cure approaches are very
important in that regard.
Aromatherapy: The essential oils of cedar, olive or juniper
can provide symptom relief when massaged into the lower left
side of the body, where the spleen and pancreas are located.
Ayurvedic Medicine: Ayurvedic approaches to controlling diabetes
incorporate diet modification, including the elimination of sugar,
simple carbohydrates, and a reduction of fats and overall protein
intake. This helps one to avoid kidney damage. Exercise, herbal
medicine, and cleansing programs are key factors with the Ayurvedic
approach. One Ayurvedic method is called pancha karma, which
involves herbal massages and herbal steam saunas followed by
fasting to cleanse the body. Sometimes herbal enemas and/or colonics
are also employed. Cleansing programs are especially helpful
when diabetes exists because of an autoimmune disease, which
creates auto-antibodies that attack the pancreas.
The herb Gymnema sylvestre is widely used by Ayurvedic physicians
to stimulate the pancreas to produce insulin and to also block
sugar absorption from the gut. Other useful Ayurvedic herbs include
bitter melon and neem, both of which lower blood sugar, stimulate
the pancreas, and act as a liver tonic that helps prevent the
formation of gallstones, a common symptom of many Type II diabetic
patients.
Chelation Therapy: Chelation therapy is often very useful
for preventing complications caused by diabetes. According to
Garry F. Gordon, M.D., D.O., co-founder of the American College
of Advancement in Medicine and developer of the modern-day chelation
protocol, the benefits of EDTA chelation therapy include fewer
cases of blindness and kidney dialysis, and a smaller number
of amputations and other complications. Deferoxamine chelation
therapy has also been shown effective for reducing adult-onset
diabetes. Deferoxamine is a chelation agent that effectively
chelates excess iron out of the bloodstream. Recent studies have
shown that women with high levels of iron triple their risk for
diabetes.
Diet: Proper diet is critical for both preventing and treating
diabetes, especially Type II diabetes. One of the most important
dietary precautions you can take is to eliminate all refined
sugars and sugar products from your diet. Such products include
refined sugar, corn syrup, cornstarch, dextrose, dextrin, fructose,
fruit juice concentrates, glucose, lactose, malt, maltodextrin,
maltose, mannitol, sorbitol, sorghum, sucrose, and xylitol. Honey,
Maple syrup, Agaves or Chicory syrup must also be eliminated
if you are pre-diabetic or diabetic. Also reduce or eliminate
your intake of alcohol and caffeine. Remove fast food, refined
foods, processed "junk" foods, soda, fried foods, and
all products containing white flour. Choose quality protein snacks
between meals, or soaked nuts, and fresh vegetables and vegetable
only juices as between meal options.
To help your body better regulate blood glucose levels, also
reduce your overall carbohydrate intake, replacing simple carbohydrates
with complex carbohydrate foods. This means use whole flours
and grains, beans, legumes, and fresh fiber-rich vegetables,
rather than choosing to eat refined foods. Eating five to six
small meals a day, instead of the traditional three larger meals,
can also help balance blood sugar levels and prevent excessively
high insulin spikes after eating. In addition, a vegetarian diet
high in organic vegetables and complex whole grains, along with
small intakes of whole fruit that contains seeds or pits, rather
than fruit juice, has also been found to be helpful for many
people suffering from Type II diabetes. Jerusalem artichoke is
another food that can help diabetics control blood sugar levels.
A diet rich in healthy fats, such as avocados, nuts, seeds, extra
virgin olive, raw virgin coconut butter and high lignin flax
seed oil also supports you in maintaining level and stable blood
sugar levels.
Many Type II diabetes patients fare well on a diet that consist
of 55 to 60 percent complex carbohydrates, 15 to 20 percent protein
(with a minimum of 45 grams of protein per day), and 20 to 25
percent healthy fats. In addition, you should increase your fiber
intake to a daily level of 40 to 50 grams of fiber, with 10 to
15 grams of soluble fiber. High-fiber foods like beans and whole
grains can be added slowly, perhaps at a rate of one serving
per week, along with an increase in your intake of pure, filtered
water.
Eating According to the Glycemic Index: Eating foods that
have negligible impact on insulin levels can be especially important
for people with diabetes. A scientific system of measurement
known as the glycemic index was developed by researchers at the
University of Toronto specifically for this purpose. Foods that
have a high glycemic rating cause the greatest spikes in insulin
levels, while foods with a low glycemic index are much more appropriate
choices for diabetics because they do not produce significant
impacts on insulin levels. By eating meals that contain an abundance
of low-glycemic foods, you can significant improve your body`s
ability to maintain low insulin and blood sugar levels.
Low-glycemic foods include raw, organic leafy green vegetables,
fruits that contain seeds or pits, sweet potatoes, yams, organic
whole-grains and whole grain breads, most legumes and nuts, yogurt,
buttermilk, poultry, many types of fishes, and lean cuts of beef,
bison, or lamb. In general, cooked foods have a higher glycemic
rating than raw foods.
Foods with a high-glycemic rating include white breads, bagels,
English muffins, commercially packaged cereals, cookies, pastries,
and most other desserts, raisins and dried fruits, white potatoes,
whole milk and cheeses (both of which are high in lactose, a
type of sugar), peanuts, peanut butter, and all processed flesh
foods such as hot dogs and luncheon meats. Such foods are best
avoided altogether.
Avoid Foods You Are Allergic To: Food allergies and sensitivities
can exacerbate diabetes symptoms by causing inflammation. They
can also destroy insulin-producing cells in the pancreas due
to autoimmune reactions. The most common foods that trigger allergies
for diabetics are wheat, chocolate, corn, milk and dairy products.
Any food you are allergic to has the potential to aggravate a
diabetic condition. Furthermore, it is important to note that
any food can be an allergen. Therefore, if you are experiencing
the tell-tale warning signs of diabetes you should be tested
for food allergies. Reliable allergy testing options include
NAET, Kinesiology, Live Blood Cell Analysis, and electro dermal
screening using computer-based technology provided by the Bio
Meridian, Computron and others. These are all excellent, non-invasive
options that offer direct accurate assessment and can be repeated
when necessary without having to do traditional blood testing.
Leading allergy specialist William H. Philpott, M.D., of Choctaw,
Oklahoma, has observed firsthand the effects of food allergies
on Type II diabetes patients by studying blood sugar responses
before and after test meals of single foods. One of the most
common responses of Type II diabetes patients when they ate offending
foods was swelling of the body`s cells. Dr. Philpott found that,
when the offending food was removed from a person`s diet, the
diabetic reaction vanished. Treatment involves a four-day rotation
diet that leaves out the offending food for three months. The
food is then gradually reintroduced into the diet. If further
negative reactions occur, however, the offending food should
be eliminated from your diet altogether.
Energy Medicine: Dan Dunphy, PAC, has achieved great success
in reversing both Type I and Type II diabetes in many cases by
using electro dermal screening, which enables him to detect hidden
microorganisms as well as interfering energy blockages that other
forms of diagnostic tests are incapable of finding. Once these
hidden, underlying causes are determined, other natural therapies
can be employed to help patients recover. Energy medicine devices,
such as the Ondamed, can also be helpful in this regard.
Exercise and Stress Reduction: Regular exercise should be
part of every diabetic`s daily routine. Exercise in combination
with a weight loss program has been proven by the National Institutes
of Health to reduce the odds of developing diabetes by 58 percent
among people who are at risk for the disease. That is nearly
double the rate of risk reduction achieved by people who take
oral medications for their diabetes symptoms.
Exercise is extremely helpful for diabetes because of how
it mimics the proper function of insulin to open the muscle cells
for glucose to enter. Light exercise--which may include walking,
swimming, bicycling, or any other of your favorite daily activities
that result in a temporary increase in heart rate, as well as
sweating--not only helps to control weight, but also helps to
oxygenate tissues as well as lowering and stabilizing blood sugar
levels.
Caution: If you require insulin injections to manage your
diabetes, be aware that exercising too strenuously can cause
blood glucose to quickly drop to dangerously low levels, resulting
in hypoglycemia. To prevent or counteract such a reaction, eat
a fast-absorbing carbohydrate snack or drink a glass of orange
juice.
Herbal Medicine: Many herbs have blood sugar regulating properties
and are therefore helpful in the management of glucose levels
and non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Herbs that have been traditionally
used include the Ayurvedic herb gymnesyl (Gymnema sylvestre),
fenugreek seeds, huereque (derived from the root of a Mexican
cactus), bilberry, bitter melon, garlic, Jerusalem artichoke,
mulberry leaves, olive leaves, and ginseng. Heart and vascular
tonics made from hawthorn berry and ginkgo biloba can also be
useful. Note: When taking herbs that lower blood sugar, it is
important to monitor blood sugar and urine closely. Consult a
skilled practitioner who can guide you in the use of herbs as
part of a comprehensive diabetes management plan.
According to Dan Dunphy, the huerque cactus can significantly
help to lower elevated blood sugar levels. So much so, that the
majority of his insulin-dependent Type II diabetes patients were
eventually able to discontinue taking insulin after they started
supplementing with huerque. Dunphy points out, however, that
after about six months most patients` start to develop a tolerance
to huerque, which reduces its effectiveness. He recommends that
patients stop using huerque for a month so that the tolerance
wears off, and then start taking huerque again, repeating the
month off process every four to six months from that point on.
For better results, he recommends that during the month off period,
patients substitute their huerque use with nopal, another cactus-derived
herb that also effectively reduces blood sugar levels. Both the
huerque and nopal cactus in supplement form can be ordered through
the Internet.
Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice,
steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health.
Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas,
sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or
cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide
range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part
of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical
Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment.
We suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. Please seek
the advice of your alternative health care practitioner before
undergoing these procedures to make sure they are appropriate
for you.
*Purified water is essential for any hydrotherapy treatment.
The section Remedies for Treating Chlorinated Bath Water offers
clear instructions and recommendations.
Juice Therapy: Helpful juice combinations for stabilizing
blood sugar levels include a wide variety of vegetables. The
combination of celery, cucumber, parsley, string beans, and watercress
is excellent. Try any of the following combinations; in addition,
experiment with your own. The key is to use primarily vegetables,
use only the minimal amount of carrots or apple to sweeten your
juice if at all. Try the following: celery, parsley and spinach;
romaine lettuce, spinach and two carrots; cucumber, celery and
chard. Drink a glass of any of the above combinations once or
twice a day. Enjoy as a mid-day snack or with a handful of soaked
almonds. (See the recipe section for other fresh juice and snack
suggestions.)
Nutritional Supplements: Important nutritional supplements
for managing glucose and insulin levels include vitamin C, B-complex
vitamins, and vitamin E, as well as the minerals magnesium, chromium,
and zinc. Also useful are vitamin B6, biotin, magnesium, chromium,
potassium, essential fatty acids, flaxseed oil, and vanadium,
or vanadyl sulfate, an essential trace element with properties
that mimic insulin. Other helpful supplements include alpha-lipoic
acid, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), amino acid complex, digestive enzymes
such as protease, amylase, and lipase, and pancreatic enzymes.
Stabilized rice bran is another supplement that has recently
been shown to provide significant benefits for managing diabetes
because of its ability reduce and better regulate blood sugar
levels.
Note: While it is important to increase your dietary sources
of nutrients, it is not always possible to do so. Older diabetics
as well as diabetics who have problems with assimilation of nutrients
should consult a physician about taking minerals and trace elements
by intravenous infusion or transdermal (absorbed by the skin)
delivery.
Oxygen Therapy: The red blood cells in a diabetic`s blood
have a reduced capacity to release oxygen because the vital delivery
molecule 2,3-diphosphoglycerate is in short supply. The 2,3-diphosphoglycerate
molecule plays a key role in stimulating red blood cells so that
they properly deliver oxygen to the body`s cells, organs, and
tissues. Insufficient amounts of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate inhibit
the body`s ability to deliver enough oxygen to the areas where
it is needed. Because many diabetic health complications, especially
the risk of gangrene and other infections, result from oxygen
depletion in body tissues, it is critical to deliver oxygen to
those depleted tissues. Practitioners using oxygen therapy with
ozone (a more reactive form of oxygen) have seen remarkable improvements,
including increase in 2,3-diphosphoglycerate, in both major and
secondary problems associated with Type II diabetes.
Hydrogen peroxide therapy can also be helpful for Type II
diabetic patients. The late Charles Farr, MD, a leading expert
in the use of hydrogen peroxide therapy, achieved many successful
outcomes with Type II diabetes patients by administering intravenous
solutions of hydrogen peroxide. Dr. Farr reported that his best
results were accomplished with patients who had never been treated
with insulin therapy or any form of diabetes drug, in which case
he was often able to completely reverse their condition.
Another benefit of oxygen therapy is the enhanced levels of
the energy transport molecule adenosine triphospate (ATP), which
maintains cell membrane integrity and is essential for creating
energy at the cellular level.
Stress Reduction: Because the effects of chronic stress lead
to elevated blood sugar levels, you need to incorporate relaxation
and rejuvenation techniques into your daily routine. Some of
the mind/body techniques that are shown to be helpful to diabetics
are yoga, meditation, guided imagery, and biofeedback training.
Receiving massages and/or bodywork is also helpful. Try different
techniques, evaluate the outcomes with your practitioners, and
choose the approaches that work best for you.
Topical Treatment: To improve your body`s circulation use
dry brush massage daily. Doing so can help glucose move from
your bloodstream into the cells, where it is used as an energy
source.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Aspects of TCM that have
been found helpful in treating diabetes include acupuncture and
a combination of herbs. The TCM approach is most effective with
beginning and intermediate Type II diabetes and very early Type
I diabetes. TCM is also effective in slowing down the process
of neuropathy and improving circulatory problems. Acupuncture
treatments focused on the spleen/pancreas can reduce the autoimmune
reaction, as well. In addition, acupuncture can also help to
improve overall function of the endocrine system, thus helping
to prevent or reverse symptoms of diabetes that are aggravated
by hormonal imbalances.
Chinese herbs can also help ease diabetic symptoms. Among
the most useful herbs for this purpose are astragalus, rehmannia,
and wild yam.
Alternative Professional Care
The following therapies can also be useful for testing or treating
diabetes: Biofeedback Training and Neurotherapy, Bio-Energetic
testing, Detoxification Therapy, Guided Imagery, Magnetic Field
Therapy, Massage Therapy and other body work techniques, Mind/Body
Therapies, Osteopathic Medicine, Reflexology, Qigong, Tai Chi,
and Yoga. (See Glossary for descriptions of these Alternative
Therapies.)
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