Help for Diabetes

Diabetes is an insidious disease, creeping into lives and families across America and the entire world at an alarming rate. Sounds familiar right? It is so prevalent that it now affects more than 230 million people worldwide, boasting a six-fold increase in 25 years. Why is there such a significant rise in this quiet killer which undermines the health outlook of generations to come?

The professional health community defines diabetes as a lifelong disease which has no cure. It is characterized by an abnormal glucose level or excess blood sugar, and improperly functioning pancreas. Some symptoms of diabetes are frequent urination, weakness and fatigue, excessive thirst, slow and poor wound healing, excessive eating, and frequent infections. These conditions are not in and of themselves exclusive to the diabetes, however, if one experiences several of the symptoms concurrently, it is a strong indication of the disease. Many other related health problems can develop in someone suffering from diabetes. Arthritis, cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney problems, and digestive disorders are a few conditions which may occur.

Whatever the predicament or issue may be, a light, nutritional diet will be a better choice for someone who wants to improve their state of health. Live, raw foods are full of energy giving properties and enzymes which support the body in healing and restoring degenerative conditions. Refraining from refined sugars, fats, and carbohydrates will help relieve the body of undeserved toxins which delete the mineral and nutritional reserves found in the bones and tissues. Increasing the quantity and quality of water per day is also essential to assist the body in regaining its strength.

Here are some sensible suggestions to help rebalance the body:

• Raw fresh salads daily- raw chopped cabbage, romaine lettuce, baby greens, celery, radishes, tomatoes; sprinkle with fresh lemon juice and a small amount of olive oil; provides alkalinity to absorb cellular wastes
• Raw fruits low in sugar- grapefruits, granny smith apples, pears, peaches; sub acid and acid fruits help to burn excess sugar from the blood and tissues
• Drink 10-12 glasses of water per day- a standard serving is 8 ounces; distilled or spring water is a great choice; omit coffee, sweet tea, sodas, and many packaged fruit juices.
• Fasting- moderate fasting from heavy meals can be very cleansing for the blood and intestines. Juice 2 lemons and mix with one gallon of water. Drink throughout the day of fasting.
• Herbal teas- Dandelion, Raspberry,Bilberry, and Sage are cleansing and strengthening
• Sweeteners- Stevia is a natural choice, having a zero glycemic index and no calories; Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index and glycemic load than many other natural sweeteners on the market.
• Green Drinks- Spirulina, Chorella, Alfalfa, Wheatgrass, and Barley Grass stirred in water,added to vegetable juice, or blended into a fruit smoothie provide a nutritious low calorie alternative to snacks. 
• Probiotics-friendly, helpful bacteria found in yogurt, miso, and Lactobacillus Acidophilus capsules.
• Garlic- a key component of garlic-Allicin-has many health benefits. Garlic(raw) has been found beneficial in lowering blood sugar levels.