November 2003

“Two large U.S. studies have found that people with lower levels of magnesium in their blood or their diets are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than people with higher levels,” says Linda Kao, an epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health in Baltimore.


Words from us…

Wayne’s World
Our theme of the month of November is blood sugar.  This would encompass hypoglycemia (low) and diabetes (high).  Both of these diseases are closely linked to nutrition.  Poor nutrition plays a major role in their development, and good nutrition is one of the most powerful treatments.  Researchers have carefully studied the use of nutritional supplements in the treatment of blood sugar elevations.  There are many stand-alone vitamins and herbs that are helpful (vitamin C, B vitamins, chromium, Gymnema Sylvestre, etc.), and superb combination formulas consisting of nutrients that work together synergistically.  Stay Healthy! supplies these excellent supplements.  Read the labels thoroughly that you are considering buying, and keep in mind that you will still need to take a high quality multivitamin and mineral formula.  Ask our staff questions and get our literature with answers to your own health questions.  We give away each month to our visiting Stay Healthy! customers updated copies of two excellent magazines, “Energy Times” and “Healthy Living”.  Both are fine resources of information.  Please also ask for our free, referenced clinical studies on blood sugar problems available at Stay Healthy!  via our in-store computer kiosk.  As you know, we are not doctors and cannot prescribe, but if you educate yourself with the aforementioned references we gladly give away free, you can discuss these nutrients with your own nutritionally-oriented health professional(s).  Remember that eating wisely, exercising, and taking nutritional supplements specifically formulated for blood sugar problems every day can give you the critical control you need to direct your health for years to come.
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Jenny's Jive:   Stress changes the way we eat. Most people under stress tend to eat an abundance of sweets & starches which quickly converts to sugar in the blood stream. While under stress, changes occur in which the mechanisms that control blood sugar levels are compromised.  The goal is to keep  your blood sugar balanced throughout the day so as to avoid the highs & lows  that can add to stress levels. If you eat properly you can maintain your blood sugar & maintain energy throughout the day. The trick is to learn what balance of foods makes you feel best. Remove all alcohol,  dried fruits, salt, sugar, saturated fats, soft drinks, & white flour from your diet. Also avoid foods that contain artificial colors or preservatives.  Sweeten food with  natural sweeteners, such as stevia, barley malt syrup, molasses, & brown rice syrup. Try to implement fiber & large amounts of vegetables in your diet. Vegetables should be raw or steamed.  Eat starchy foods  such as  noodles, pasta, & white rice, etc. in moderation. Include  maitake mushrooms in your diet. They are  beneficial for helping the body deal with stress. Avoid foods such as bacon , cold cuts, fried foods, ham sausage, or dairy products. Do not go without food or consume large meals at one  time. Meals are one of those things that should be rationed out in proper proportions throughout the day. People who are hypoglycemic  should eat six to eight meals  throughout the  day.  There too are numerous supplements & herbs one can take to regulate blood sugar. For more information on blood sugar please stop by Stay Healthy!

J.C. Speaking Words of Wisdom
 Diabetes affects the way the body uses food. It is caused by a lack of insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas that is essential for converting energy from food. Insulin is necessary for the body to process nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins), and in its absence causes high sugar (glucose) levels in the blood. There are two types of diabetes. Type 1, which usually starts in childhood when the pancreas stops making insulin altogether, is also called insulin-dependent diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, which starts in adulthood (and in some teenagers) the body still produces insulin but it doesn't make enough insulin, or the body can't use it properly. It is also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can be controlled by weight loss, sensible eating, and natural supplements to improve the insulin supply or help it work better. Type 1 diabetes must always be treated with insulin injections. Insulin can't be taken by mouth because it would be digested in the stomach, just like food, and the body would be unable to use it. Exercise helps diabetics in many ways  for it reduces the triglycerides and LDL in the blood and helps decrease excess fat, thereby increases the body’s cell sensitivity to insulin. Exercise increases the receptivity of muscles to insulin and greater amounts of glucose will be transferred from the blood stream to the muscles. This is the greatest benefit of exercise to diabetics besides what good exercise does to an ordinary person. Deep breathing is also very beneficial, because when you send oxygen to the pancreas, you stimulate your pancreas to function better. Programs that help people with diabetes to manage stress can help lower blood sugar levels and may eventually reduce the risk of medical complications such as kidney disease and blindness. “Just Barley” is one product hat has been approved by the Diabetes Resource Center to balance blood sugar levels. Greens in general  will help build the blood and body, greens like chlorella , wheat grass, alfalfa,  parsley, etc. Look for Warrior Mystic Formulas “5GREENEST” to supply you with complete nutrition. 
Ask me for info on what you can do to help maintain proper blood sugar levels. 
Knowledge applied is wisdom…

Nik Notes:  You can use this information for more than diabetes prevention.  By regulating blood sugar, you can also lose weight.  Using products like Gymnema Sylvestre, chromium picolinate or the Nopales cactus can control your blood sugar level enough to curb your appetite.  Blood sugar can be a steep roller coaster, because levels can shift dramatically and quickly. For instance, if you have ever had a dizzy spell it probably came from a drop in blood sugar.  By keeping blood sugar as consistent as possible, you can be satisfied with less food because you don’t need to raise blood sugar very much to bring it into normal range.