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Did you ever wake up with your feet burning, just as if some lit a match under your feet? This is a sensation related to diabetes, this is also known as neuropathy. People usually describe neuropathy as having pins and needles stabbing their feet or the sensation of a dull burning in the feet and legs, which is more evident at night when trying to sleep.
Experiencing leg cramps is not that unusual with painful neurophy,with these kind of symptoms of diabetes, the best way to prevent it is to keep your blood sugar under control. Men seem to have more nerve problems than women, also people who are tall,they smoke,have poor blood circulation and have had diabetes for many years are affected.
If you are experiencing painful neuropathy, you can use some natural treatment options to taking prescription meds like ,creams made from chili peppers (capsaicin). These creams are rubbed on the feet to desensitize them. Or use alpha-lipoic acid, ALA can be used to reduce the pain, burning, paresthesia, and numbness associated with diabetic neuropathy, to increase glucose transport, and to improve cardiovascular function.
Alpha -Lipoic acid can improve symptoms of peripheral neuropathy as it works as an antioxidant in water and fatty tissues, allowing it to enter all parts of the nerve cell and protect it from damage. There is some good news though, over a period of time seems as though the pain of neuropathy lessons.
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Natural Fibromyalgia Treatments -Start By Adding Vitamins and Essential Nutrients
Friday, January 15, 2010
posted by chip @ 12:12 PM
Our bodies are complex and it takes a variety of variables to maintain a healthy mind and physical shape to the cellular level. With all of the outside influence chemicals of everything we touch , inhale and eat, our bodies have become toxic. By that I mean we are overloaded with pollutants , so we need to feed the body with best that we can to overcome the effects of such things.
You do have the option of control of how well your body functions .For starters, a supplementation of natural fibromyalgia treatments with vitamins and nutrients that are essential .
Things like coenzyme Q10 for energy, SAMe for mood , phytonutrients to help normalize physiological functions in the body to a higher rate of functioning no matter the health of an individual,be it an athlete or someone chronically ill. You have heard the phrase ( feed a cold , starve a fever ) well that can apply for our everyday living habits. You need to make the right choice in feeding your body.
Fibromyalgia is a frustrating disease , like so are many others with various complications . They all need to be supported at the cellular level to able to be healed.You have to support the body with many different nutrients , just one alone will not fix it. Like every cell in your body-they are different , so with a variety of essential nutrients we can heal.
At Last…Natural Fibromyalgia Treatments for Those Who Suffer
Friday, January 8, 2010
posted by chip @ 12:49 PM
Fibromyalgia can be a very serious condition.It impacts the quality of life of millions of sufferers who fight fatigue and pain associated with the disease.The exact causes of fibromyalgia are unknown,so finding one magic pill to cure it is impossible.
So what can you do from the inside to ease pain and possibly overcome this condition. Using natural fibromyalgia treatments starts with supplementation.Several herbal and mineral supplements can be helpful for fibromyalgia sufferers.
1. 50 -100 mg of Coenzyme Q10 ( CoQ10) .Q10 helps to increase energy levels , boosts the immune system and provides disease fighting antioxidant activity.
2. Ginkgo Biloba . An extract widely used in Europe for anxiety, concentration,confusion,depression,and headaches.Theses symptoms seem to go along with fibromyalgia.Be aware if you have a bleeding disorder or are going to have surgery and are taking a blood thinner such a s Warfarin(Coumandin) , do not take this.
3.Fish oil. 3-5 capsules a day is recommended or 1 tsp. of flax seed oil per day providing you do not include enough cold water fish , like salmon or halibut in your daily diet.You get excellent sources of omega 3 fatty acids from these.
4.SAMe. A minimum dose of 100 mg is most affective. This is a natural antidepressant, which can lift mood within a few hours for some people. Best taken in the morning before breakfast.
5. L-tryptophan. This amio acid helps to regulate serotonin, which plays a role of the brain regulates your sleep, mood and behavior patterns.Recommended dose of 500-mg 1 hour or 2 before bedtime on an empty stomach, for a restful night of sleep.
6.Taking a B- complex vitamin and L-carnitine will help boost your sluggish energy levels. Adding a calcium/magnesium supplement, melatonin capsule 3mg or 5-HTP for a good nights sleep. Taking a multivitamin and mineral supplement daily would be a very good idea.
7. Lastly get a check for food allergies. For allot of people with fibromyalgia , eliminating foods such as corn,wheat,dairy,citrus and sugars had reported a great reduction of pain in two weeks after doing so.Also reports of headache relief, fatigue , bloating and breathing problems disappeared.
Before taking any supplements , check with your doctor or a qualified practitioner.You must remember that a healthy lifestyle cannot be replaced by supplements.
Holidays are coming , so don’t forget your dessert. Being Diabetic doesn’t mean you should avoid all desserts, not all is bad. Doesn’t everyone love the American favorite apple pie.Turns out it is not all that bad as you might of thought.Could a herbal diabetes remedy be as simple as eating apple pie? Surprisingly there is an ingredient in the pie dissolves all the bad in the pie and helps balance your sugar at the same time.
The spice cinnamon can enhance the metabolism of glucose and cholesterol and thus may provide protection from type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.A study reported in (Diabetes Care )highlighted cinnamon’s favorable impact on the blood fat levels of people with type 2 diabetes. After eating one to six grams (about one-quarter to one-and-one-quarter teaspoons) of cinnamon daily for 40 days, overall levels of unhealthy blood fats dropped significantly — up to 26% for total cholesterol and 30% for triglycerides (a type of blood fat). If you do not want to eat it you can supplement with1-2 capsules you swallow with water or what ever wish to drink.
Healthy people can benefit from this spice also,it helps us metabolize the sugars we eat too. Some tests showed that by adding cinnamon to rice pudding it had dropped there normal post-dessert elevations of blood sugar. They recently discovered that the affect was related to the spice’s ability to slow down how quickly food leaves the stomach and enters the intestines. At the same time, cinnamon also may be helpful in reducing your appetite and losing weight faster by enhancing satiety (the feeling of fullness).
Here are some common ways to use Cinnamon. You can add cinnamon to oatmeal, many cereals and yogurts.. coffee and tea… pumpkin and apple dishes including pies… and to rice and beans for an Indian touch .Or what ever your taste buds desire, indulge.
A New Alternative Medicine Treatment For Fibromyalgia
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
posted by chip @ 11:26 AM
Has your suffering from fibromyalgia ben a few months ,years or too many to count ? Many people only have minor symptoms , but if you or a loved one have had the debilitating affects from Fibromyalgia and has kept you from enjoying life or even doing daily activities ,there is an alternative medicine that may help.
The term Fybromyalgia , which means pain in the muscles and the fibrous connective tissues (the ligaments and tendons). The worst symptom of fibromyalgia seems to be generalized muscular pain and fatigue .
Dr Lupo a practicing Chiropractor had tried a full range of therapies and treatments available to him, with minimal improvements for his patients with fibromyalgia. So he started doing research to find something better ,a newer type of treatment, which he found it .The answer to helping most Fibromyalgia symptoms is Oxygen Enhanced Brain Based Therapy.
Dr Lupo found this breakthrough therapy from his friend and mentor Dr. Michael Johnson author of the alternative medicine best seller “What Do You Do When the Medications Don’t Work - A Non-Drug Treatment of Dizziness, Migraine Headaches, Fibromyalgia, and Other Chronic Conditions”. After talking with Dr. Johnson and studying his breakthrough techniques we have finally been able to help people with Fibromyalgia and many other chronic symptoms.
As simple as it may seem , Oxygen Enhanced Brain Based Theraphy really works.
People with Diabetes there will at some point and time have kidney problems . If your gloucose is to high , your kidneys have to work overtime to rid or flush excess sugar and in time they could stop working. The only recourse then is to go on kidney dialysis or have a transplant to remove toxins from your body.
The diabetes cure to avoid kidney complications in the future , here is a few things you can do:
1. A must is to keep your gloucose under control.This is the best method to prevent complications.
2.Get a urine test for microalbumin. This will show any small amount of protein leaking especially if you have type1 for more than 5 years,do this every year if you have type2. It must be a microalbumin test not an ordinary test for urine protein (which does not show microalbumin), says the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Using 24-hour urine collection is the most accurate test, but that’s not always necessary.
3.Microalbuminuria with or without having high blood pressure an Ace inhibitor is recommended to protect your kidneys.
4.A must is to control even the mildest blood pressure.A recommended goal is 130/80. Ace inhibitors have been affective in reducing high blood pressure which benefits the kidneys from further damage.
5. Take the doctors Advice!Cut down on the amount of protein and salt you eat every day. Both overwork your kidney’s, salt makes you hold water, which causes high blood pressure.
6.Do not smoke or quit smoking for your health!
7. Support your kidney’s with a balanced amino acid. Also there are some supplements to support your kidney function on page 6.
Drinking Vegetable Juice Helps Lower Blood Pressure and Weight Loss
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
posted by chip @ 10:47 AM
Years of study has showed that a diet rich in vegetables has many health benefits. As of today , worldwide eight out of ten do not meet the daily requirements. Two studies have found that by adding vegetable juice (like V8 Juice) in peoples diets, helped them meet the 4 servings a day of vegetables much easier. This is a much simpler way for people to get their vegetables, by drinking two servings a day of this tasty juice they can reap the benefits of a vegetable rich diet . Vegetable juice is something that people can enjoy, plus it’s convenient and portable, which makes it simple to drink every day.”Also this is a great way to get your kids to have more veggies , especially the ones who avoid them on there plates.
The Baylor College of Medicine showed that by drinking vegetable juice helped overweight people with metabolic syndrome lose more weight compared to non-juice drinkers. The study showed , participants who drank one or two servings of the Low Sodium V8® 100% vegetable juice a day as part of a balanced diet , it increased their vegetable intake and helped them lose an average of four pounds over the 12-week study period. Those who did not drink juice had lost only one pound. Losing weight helps to lower blood pressure , which puts you at less risk of heart disease , diabetes and high cholesterol. The two major health issues of today are heart disease and obesity.So finding something as easy as drinking vegetable juice can help people increase their vegetable intake and have significant health benefits.”
Type 2 Diabetes is a fast growing health problem in the country.Over 24 million people have the disease ,a higher than normal blood sugar or gloucose levels can damage the body in many ways. It is the 6thleading cause of death in the us today , s0 now with these 10 natural cure for diabetes tips you can reverse this disease . This does nothave to be a death sentence ,by making some lifestyle changes of adding exercise and better eating habits this disease can be preventable or even reversed. The best way to tackle this is to have some support from family members ,friends or a support group of some kind to help you get through this , by yourself it is very difficult to achieve.
1. You need to switch to high fiber foods . Studies show that people who eat whole grains have a lower risk of developing the disease. Why? Fiber. Fiber allows the body to digest food without the spike in blood sugar.
2. You have to keep track of the food you eat ,the amount of exercise you do, how much weight you have lost .
3.Get up and move!If you want to cut your risk of getting diabetes by 35% ,take an hour long brisk walk everyday.Even after you are done walking try to stay active all through the day,maybe take a swim, bicycle with a friend,sweep the house ,take the stairs instead of the elevator, things of this nature will improve your stamina.
4. Remove the trans fats.Clean out the processed foods and sweets from your cupboards . Trans fats and partially hydrogenated oils - boost belly fat and increase heart disease raise your cholestero land diabetes risk. Replace your cupboards with foods containing polyunsaturated fats such as nuts, fish and soybean oil.
5. Make a game plan.By setting goals for your exercise routine.You will be able to accomplish and follow through with enough energy to ,a one-hour walk or three sets of tricep extensions.
Success will encourage you to challenge yourself more, especially as your blood sugar levels start to improve. “Losing just a little weight makes a huge difference.
6. Choose your proteins. By doing so you can do wonders for your diet. Cut back on red meats, eat more more poultry, seafood and legumes, like beans, lentils and nuts. All are very good sources of protein but they are leaner choices , lower in saturated fat, cholesterol and calories .
7. Take care of your feet ! Fact 60% of foot and leg amputations are diabetes-related? Neuropathyis nerve damage which results in loss of feeling your feet. You must regularly check your feet for swelling and red spots and maintain foot health by keeping nails trimmed and wearing proper shoes. Best type of shoe is a low -heeled type to prevent from rubbing against your feet.
8. Stop smoking !Smoking is double trouble for diabetics. Smoking puts at risk for heart disease, nerve damage and kidney, foot and eye problems and raises your blood sugar.You are at a bigger risk for all of these diseases when you light up . There are many ways to quit , you have to try something like, cold turkey, use the patch, there’s a gum or contact your doctor if you help in quitting. But you must do something, its in your best interest.
9. Lifting weights. The American Heart Association recommends strength-training to get rid of visceral fat (the kind that surrounds internal organs and creates the pot belly), because it’s the most dangerous for cardiovascular health. To lose 5-10% of your body weight you have to do 30 minutes of moderate physical activity a day, at least five times a week.
10. Have you heard the phrase You are what you Drink! Did you know that there is ( high fructose corn syrup) is in sodas and berverages , this is bad news for diabetics or those at risk for the disease. Trade that soda for water or an unsweetened beverage or you can make your own drink like using concentrated lemon juice in water for flavor, if you need sweeter add a couple of drops of liquid Stevia.
Keep in mind that even fruit juice is high in sugar, so stick to the fruit itself. But if you take diabetes medication, keep juice or other fast-acting sugars handy in case your blood sugar dips too low. I hope that this has been helpful, good health to you.
Avioding Diabetic Retinopathy Symtoms of Diabetes
Monday, October 12, 2009
posted by chip @ 11:24 AM
One symptom of diabetes is Retinopathy,but of course there are many others to talk about also .Diabetics need t take care of their eyes to prevent blindness, so they must keep their sugar in check all of the time. They need to have yearly eye examinations to avoid any eye complications.
Along with eating right kind of food, doing regular exercising is also like a key to ensure that the blood sugar levels will be normal. Diabetes can happen at any age so you must take control of your life before life takes the control out of your hands. There are treatments available for diabetic retinopathy and laser surgery is one such treatment. The laser surgery will be carried out to stop the leakage from the blood vessels.
You can also supplement with some herbals as a preventitive measure for good eye health and sugar balance
Alpha Lipoic Acid (thioctic acid), a powerful antioxidant: supports healthy glucose metabolism, healthy energy levels and healthy immune function, maintains healthy liver function.
ALPHA LIPOIC is a powerful antioxidantthat works with other nutrients such as vitamins C & E and gluththione to defend against excessive free radicals. It is called an universal antioxidant because it is soluble in both water and lipid based tissue.
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Acts as a powerful antioxidant for the whole body. Supports healthy glucose metabolism to keep sugar in balance. May support healthy energy levels so you can keep going all day. Assists enzymes in conversion of food to energy . Used by professionals in the treatment of nerve damage . May support healthy liver function .,Studies indicate may be used in prevention of cataracts . May support healthy immune function to help prevent infections.
Bilberry, or Baccinium myrtillus, is another herb that is native to many parts of Europe. The blue-black berries contain flavonoids, particularly anthocyanosides. Bilberry extracts are considered non-toxic even if taken at high doses. The most well known therapeutic effect is in the treatment of night blindness, macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and varicose veins.
There have been recent studies that show ,ginkgo biloba is a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger.
Ginkgo biloba increases the bloods flow to the eye’s retina. Ginkgo slows retinal deterioration, leading to an increase in visual acuity.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are the major carotenoids present in the retinas of healthy eyes. Lutein is an abundant carotenoid found in many fruits and vegetables and, in nature, protects cells against light-induced damage. Spinach and kale contain the highest levels of lutein, but it is also present in such foods as corn and egg yolks.
- 86% of eye doctors believe consumers who take a multivitamin should take one that includes lutein.
- 89% of eye doctors believe lutein is natural and safe.
- 55% of all eye doctors consider lutein to be as important for eyes as calcium is for bones.
- 71% of all eye doctors believe consumers should supplement their diet with lutein daily.
- 90% percent of all eye doctors believe consumers should eat foods naturally high in lutein, such as spinach.
- 58% of eye doctors believe that lutein is the nutrient that best supports long-term eye health.
These are a few anti-oxidents that will help in the prevention of blindness, not just in diabetics alone. Everyone needs good eye health.
Botanical Herbs an Alternative Medicine in Treating Fybromyalgia
Monday, October 5, 2009
posted by chip @ 11:31 AM
There are so many conventional and natural treatments in treating fybromyalgia.The use of Botanical herbs as an alternative medicine dates back centuries.
To quote (The term “adaptogen” is used to describe any plant or herb that has the ability to regulate and return your body’s functions back to normal levels ) unquote .The Chinese, Vikings, and Russians had utilized adaptogenic herbs in their medicinal practices, Dr. N.V. Lazarev, a Russian scientist, was the first person to keep meticulous records indicating plants that have characteristics of what he later named “adaptogens.”
Some adaptogenic herbs such as ginseng, licorice, rhodiola and cordyceps all help support adrenal gland function and promote overall well-being, energy, and balance. For instance Rhodilia helps treat fatigue, improves overall work performance, lighten symptoms of depression and helps your body develop a stronger resistance to stresses.
The use of anti-inflammatory herbs supplements such as Boswellia, Curcumin - (Turmeric), Quercetin, and bromelain may be used effectively to decrease pain and inflammation.
Al;so there are other herbs that can be used depending on the complexities of your symptoms. Herbs may be used to detoxify the liver and blood and to support mood.
Many nutritional and botanical herbal supplements are used in these treatments and are intended to have a physiological effect and clinical benefit, they are very effective and your health will improve.
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