Fiber is a great dietary aid, especially for those who have Diabetes. Fiber does it all. It not only helps digestion and prevents constipation, it also reduces blood sugar and cholesterol. So do yourself a favor by adding fiber to your meals. Eating AT LEAST 25 - 30 grams of fiber a day gives many benefits throughout the day. The added fiber also helps you in weight loss. It will help to fill you up so that your calorie intake is lower...thus weight loss occurs.
Tip: 1/2 cup of lentils have 8 grams of fiber!
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Help For Diabetics
May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun. And find your shoulder to light on.
To bring you luck, happiness and riches. Today, tomorrow and beyond.
AN IRISH BLESSING
Manage your blood sugar levels with the help of nettles. Boil a handful of freshly picked leaves in 1 cup of water for 3 minutes, strain. Drink the tea three times a day to lower blood sugar and help maintain healthy levels of hemoglobin, the oxygen carrying components of the blood.
FALSE UNICORN: This herb is most acclaimed for its use in female problems associated with pregnancy. It has been used for: diabetes, hemorrhage, miscarriage, vaginal problems, menstruation and sterility.
DIABETES: The result of dietary abuses and/or a disordered pancreas. The following herbs help fight this condition in many ways: CEDAR
BERRIES, UVA-URSI, LICORICE ROOT, MULLEIN, CAYENNE and GOLDEN SEAL ROOT.
Statistics reveal that diabetes raises your risk of heart and blood vessel disease, so don't take it lightly. Men with the disease are 2 to 4 times more likely to have a heart attack than those without it, while women with diabetes are 4 to 8 times more likely to suffer one compared to others. But, by taking an active role in your health you can reduce risk factors significantly.
A feeling of tingling or burning could be your first sign of a commonly occurring damage to the nerves -- particularly in your feet. Also known as neuropathy, this kind of diabetes complication causes decreased sensation and makes the foot prone to undetected injury. Inspect your feet every single day and have your physician check them at least once a year, but be sure to report any interim problems immediately.
The search is on for ways to curb inflammation, a major suspect in diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer's. It could be as simple as popping vitamin C. A new study by public health scientist Gladys Block of the University of California, Berkeley, shows that taking 515 milligrams of vitamin C daily for two months reduced C-reactive protein (CRP) by 24%, compared with a placebo. High CRP, a marker of chronic inflammation determined by a blood test, raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes. It's the first time vitamin C has been found to lower CRP, and Block believes it could be "an important public health intervention."
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MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.
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