Marine Phytoplankton Superfood for Disease Prevention

In previous articles and product reviews here on NaturalNews, we’ve covered some astonishing superfoods. The most impressive of those have been derived from microalgae: Astaxanthin, Chlorella, Spirulina and Blue-Green Algae.

Now, a new microalgae product has emerged in the natural products market that joins the ranks of these high-potency superfoods: Marine Phytoplankton. And unlike most of the other microalgae products on the market that are freeze dried into powders, tablets or capsules, the Marine Phytoplankton product I’m reviewing here is raw, unprocessed, in liquid form and full of life!

But beware! In researching related products for this story, I’ve discovered at least two products in the marketplace today that sound like they deliver marine phytoplankton, but they actually deliver only miniscule portions of the phytoplankton along with lots and lots of filler. I’ll reveal the names of those products that I don’t recommend later in this article. You’ll also get to view a video review where I compare these products right in front of your eyes so you can actually see the nutrient density in glasses of water (see below).

I’ll also reveal my No. 1 recommended “Editor’s Choice” marine phytoplankton product and tell you where to get it at 22% off the retail price. I don’t earn anything on the sale of this product, nor have I been paid anything to review it. This is a 100% independent, unbiased review of a product so impressive that I actually brought two bottles with me to Ecuador!

Read this product review if you’re interested in learning about the latest, most nutritionally-potent superfood product that can provide you with astonishing health benefits. This is a superfood that contains potent anti-cancer nutrients, elements that help reverse heart disease, nutrients for protecting brain function and even specific minerals and phytochemicals that can help normalize body weight.

I’ll describe more about these benefits later. You may also want to watch my YouTube video review of this product here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZZ-QFPnfL0

Legal note: All benefit statements in this article are my own opinion and do not necessarily represent the “official” position of the manufacturers or resellers of this product, all of which have been heavily censored by the FDA from telling you the truth about what superfoods or nutritional supplements can really do for your health. Nothing in this article is FDA approved. (And that’s why it actually tells you the truth!) In my view, the FDA is run by white-collar criminals who hope to prevent you from learning the kind of information presented in this non-commercial, independent product review.

What is marine phytoplankton
Much like chlorella and spirulina, marine phytoplankton is a single-celled organism that’s been on planet Earth for literally billions of years. It is the life form responsible for creating an oxygen-rich environment on our planet. Without it, the atmosphere would have remains inhospitable to humans and other mammals that depend on oxygen, so it is no exaggeration to say that marine phytoplankton created the opportunity for human life on Earth. (That’s worth noting because it turns out that marine phytoplankton can also protect human life on Earth right now!)

Like all microalgae that grow in the ocean, this particular strain of marine phytoplankton (there are more than 40,000 strains of microalgae, but this one was chosen for its potent health benefits) is rich in chlorophyll, trace minerals (from the ocean water) and carotenoids. It is the carotenoids that give it color, and as anyone who has been paying attention to nutrition already knows, the pigmentation nutrients are the medicines!

Just like with fresh vegetables, it is the color itself that provides the most potent medicine. The purple anthocyanins in purple cabbage, for example, are anti-cancer nutrients. The phycocyanin in spirulina is also a super potent anti-cancer nutrient. The carotenoids in carrots protect the nervous system, and the red pigments in astaxanthin are miraculous fat-soluble antioxidants that give your muscles and tissues superhuman-like protection against aging and oxidation. (See my detailed article on astaxanthin here: http://www.naturalnews.com/023177.html )

Marine Phytoplankton contains hundreds of different carotenoids, minerals, amino acids and nutrients. And compared to land-based plants (which are usually mineral deficient), ocean-based plants are naturally rich in ocean water minerals, including all the trace minerals that can prevent and reverse serious disease.

For example, selenium halts cancer tumors. Zinc accelerates tissue repair in the body. Magnesium helps reverse heart disease and neurological disorders. Strontium is the “secret” mineral for building strong bones. Chromium helps boost insulin sensitivity which helps regulate blood sugar. Iodine prevents breast cancer and regulates thyroid function, which ends out-of-control appetite cravings… And the list goes on! These minerals are the foundational secrets to lasting health, and they’re all found in ocean-based marine phytoplankton.

They’re also found in seaweed, of course, which is why eating lots of seaweed, dulse, kelp, nori and other sea vegetables is such a smart health strategy. Unfortunately, the American palette doesn’t include seaweed, and virtually all Americans (and Canadians, Brits, and Aussies) remain dangerously deficient in key trace minerals. This is especially true in the Midwest or regions where people are mostly living on beef, potatoes, junk food and soda pop… (I know, ‘cuz I grew up there…)

Marine phytoplankton is a medicinal powerhouse created by Mother Nature
Beyond the trace minerals, marine phytoplankton contains literally hundreds of potent phytochemicals that work in synergy to protect your body’s tissues, detoxify your blood and remove toxins, enhance oxygenation and circulation and reverse abnormal cell division that can lead to cancer.

Ocean-based plants are the future of nutritional medicine. And if society ever gets rid of the quackery of Big Pharma and the criminal actions of the FDA, it will inevitably turn to medicines from the ocean to treat (and cure!) numerous health conditions.

I have no doubt that if every American were given just 10 drops of Ocean’s Alive Marine Phytoplankton each day, we’d see a huge drop in degenerative disease. I think we’d see cancer rates plummet by up to 90 percent; diabetes would be drastically reduced, heart disease numbers would drop sharply. Alzheimer’s cases would be way down and behavioral disorders in children would virtually disappear. That’s from just 10 drops a day of just one microalgae product.

Imagine if we added astaxanthin, chlorella, goji berries and other superfoods to the diets of everyone! We’d see cancer virtually disappear. (Which is exactly why the cancer industry doesn’t want you to know about these solutions… they would all be put out of business!)

What health conditions can marine phytoplankton help treat or cure?
Based on my considerable nutritional research, I believe marine phytoplankton provides nutritional elements and phytochemicals that can help prevent, treat and cure all of the following health conditions*:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Type-2 diabetes
• Autoimmune disorders such as lupus
• Eczema and skin disorders
• Breast cancer, prostate cancer and other cancers
• Heart disease and atherosclerosis
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Parkinson’s disease and other neuromuscular disorders
• Liver disease and hepatitis
• Depression, mood swings and behavioral disorders
• Eye disease
• Infertility and reproductive system disorders
• Infections and common colds
• Asthma and respiratory disorders
• Kidney and bladder disorders
• Osteoporosis and skeletal disorders
• Chronic pain and joint pain

http://www.naturalnews.com/023853.html



Diabetes - Food Guide & Recipes

In order to control glucose in the bloodstream, diabetics should meet with a dietitian to have an individualized meal plan designed for you, based on your eating habits, activity, lifestyle and diabetes treatment goals. The aim of any food guide or plan is to maximize your nutritional intake, at the same time minimize the risk of progression to diabetes and development of heart disease.

Your daily food guide: Total 100%

1. Carbohydrates: 50-55% such as whole grain, cereals, fruits, vegetables, recommended those with high fiber.
2. Protein: 25-30% such as red meat, milk products, eggs, white chicken meat, soy and soy products, recommended those with less saturated fat. Since meat contains high levels of iron, eating more white meat should add iron supplement into a diabetic’s diet.
3. Fat: 20%-25%. Avoid using Saturated fat

a) Monounsaterate fat: such as olive oil, canola oil
b) Polyunsaterated fat: such as sunflower oil, flaxseed oil.

Here are some examples of diabetic recipes: (Sources from The Complete Canadian Diabetes Cookbook, Edited by Katherine E. Younker, Robert Rose Inc. 2005)

1.Shrimp and Snow Pea Tidbits

Ingredients:

* 16 snow peas
* 2 tsp vegetable oil (10 mL)
* 1 tsp crushed garlic (5 mL)
* 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (15 mL)
* 16 medium shrimp, peeled, de-veined, tail left on

Preparation:

1. Steam or microwave snow peas until barely tendercrisp. Rinse with cold water. Drain and set aside.
2. In nonstick skillet, heat oil, sauté garlic, parsley and shrimp just until shrimp turns pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Wrap each snow pea around shrimp, fasten with toothpick. Serve warm or cold.

Serves:
4 to 6 or makes 16 hors d’oeuvres

Tips
- Buy snow peas that are firm and crisp, and have no blemishes.
- Medium-sized scallops would also be delicious for this very sophisticated hors d’oeuvre.

Make Ahead

If serving cold, prepare and refrigerate early in day.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving

Calories 39
Carbohydrate 1 g
Fiber 0 g
Protein 4 g
Fat, total 2 g
Fat, saturated 0 g
Sodium 27 mg
Cholesterol 28 mg

Choices Per Serving - D2 Meat & Alternative

2. Salmon Swiss Cheese English Muffins

Ingredients:

* 1 can (71/2 oz/220 g) salmon, drained
* 1/4 cup light mayonnaise (50 mL)
* 2 tbsp chopped green onion (25 mL)
* 2 tbsp chopped red onion (25 mL)
* 2 tbsp diced celery (25 mL)
* 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill (25 mL) or 1 tsp dried dillweed (5 ml)
* 1 tsp dried dillweed (5 ml)
* 2 tsp lemon juice (10 mL)
* 4 English muffins, split in half and toasted
* 1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese (75 mL)

Preparation:

1. In food processor, combine salmon, mayonnaise, green and red onions, celery, dill and lemon juice. Using on/off motion, process just until chunky but not puréed.
2. Divide salmon mixture over muffins and spread evenly. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil just until cheese melts, approximately 2 minutes. To serve, slice each muffin into quarters.

Serves:
8 or makes 32 wedges

Preheat broiler

Tips

- Tuna packed in water is a great substitute for salmon.
- You can also use the mixture as a dip if you purée it until smooth.
- Serve 2 whole halves as a light lunch.

Make Ahead

Make and refrigerate salmon mixture up to a day before. Stir before spreading on muffins.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving

Calories 149
Carbohydrate 15 g
Fiber 0 g
Protein 8 g
Fat, total 7 g
Fat, saturated 2 g
Sodium 213 mg
Cholesterol 14 mg

Choices Per Serving

1 Carbohydrate
1 Meat & Alternative
1/2 Fat

3. Tropical Smoothie (Source from Abbott nutrition Canada)

Ingredients

1 250-mL can cold Glucerna, vanilla
125 mL (½ cup) crushed pineapple
1 medium orange, peeled and sectioned
5 mL (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
5 mL (1 teaspoon) orange extract
5 ice cubes
Optional: 1 mL (¼ teaspoon) nutmeg

Nutrition information will vary with product used.

Preparation

* Blend Glucerna, pineapple, orange, extracts, and ice on high until well-incorporated and smooth
* Pour into glass and sprinkle with nutmeg and serve

I hope that this information will help, if you want to read more of the above subject please visit: diabetes-foodsandrecipes.blogspot.com/

Kyle J. Norton
http://diabetics–nutritionandmealplanning.blogspot.com/

Tony Snow Dies Following Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer (opinion)

(NaturalNews) To anyone keeping count, the number of high-profile personalities and celebrities dying while under the care of conventional doctors and oncologists is truly staggering. Some of the more notable deaths in recent memory include actor Heath Ledger’s death following the consumption of doctor-prescribed medications, CNBC anchor Tim Russert’s death while on cardiovascular medications, and even Anna Nicole Smith’s death caused by a lethal combination of FDA-approved prescription medications.

Now, former White House press secretary Tony Snow has died at the young age of 53 following chemotherapy treatment for colon cancer. For reasons we will never know, Tony Snow chose the chemotherapy route in an attempt to treat his colon cancer, subjecting his body to systemic poisons that all the evidence shows produce absolutely no improvement in the five-year survival rate of colon cancer patients. And depending on the type of tumor, chemotherapy can actually accelerate the death of patients, killing them far more quickly than if they had done nothing(1).

As usual, the mainstream media is reporting that Tony Snow “died from cancer,” refusing to even consider the possibility that it was the highly-toxic chemotherapy treatment that actually ended his life. I find it fascinating that the media remains unable to consider the possibility that people are killed by chemotherapy, especially when iatrogenic deaths (physician-caused fatalities) now top 780,000 Americans each year (2).

Colon cancer is easily cured with plant-based medicines
Sadly, Mr. Snow was apparently unaware that colon cancer is rather easily cured with plant-based medicines. By avoiding toxic chemicals, animal products and dangerous prescription medications while switching to a nutrient-dense diet of raw, living green juices from fresh vegetables, virtually anyone can reverse colon cancer (unless, of course, they’ve already gone through chemotherapy, which causes permanent damage to their immune system).

Fresh vegetable juices are absolutely loaded with anti-cancer phytonutrients: Broccoli, cabbage, kale, spinach, celery and even citrus fruits and berries have such powerful anti-cancer properties that Big Pharma’s highly toxic chemicals, by comparison, don’t even compare (www.NaturalNews.com/anti-cancer_foods.html). Had Tony Snow adopted a raw, vegan diet and engaged in high-volume vegetable juicing immediately upon learning of his colon cancer diagnosis, I have no doubt he would still be alive today.

At the very least, his chances of survival would have dramatically improved. And if he had combined those dietary changes with high-dose vitamin D intake ((http://www.naturalnews.com/np/C/Cancer-…), and the consumption of powerful anti-cancer herbs like Reishi mushroom ((http://www.naturalnews.com/np/C/Cancer-…) or Cat’s Claw (http://www.naturalnews.com/np/cats_claw.html), his chance of a complete recovery could have been very high, indeed.

From verbal poison to pharmaceutical poison…
Then again, it’s hard to imagine someone who defended the Bush Administration actually embracing Mother Nature. Perhaps Tony Snow died the same way he lived: Steeped in lies and deception, fronting for a gang of criminals who brought death, suffering, fear and tyranny to an entire nation.

That Tony Snow would die of poison is a cruel metaphor for a man who used his own words as poison, implanting misinformation in the minds of media consumers while his bosses waged war against reason and truth (on topics like global warming, the invasion of Iraq, the Bill of Rights and many others).

I wish Tony Snow had embraced Mother Nature, cured his cancer, awakened to the real world and gone on to write a scathing book about the dark secrets of the Bush Administration. But instead, he is now dead, having maintained his loyalty to Big Pharma just as the Bush Administration has… even, perhaps, to his own death.

You reap what you sow, folks. Karma happens. And when you put your faith in Big Pharma’s poisons, you are taking great risks with your own life. Tony Snow will certainly not be the last person to die following toxic chemotherapy treatments, but he is perhaps one of the best examples of what happens when you live a life steeped in poison.

The president of the American Medical Association has pancreatic cancer
In related news, the president of the AMA was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He, too, has chosen to undergo toxic chemotherapy treatment, meaning he will in all likelihood share Tony Snow’s fate. Chemotherapy kills so many people that in any reasonable society, it would have been outlawed long ago — like mercury treatments, radiation pills for energy and other forms of quackery that have since been abandoned.

Chemotherapy is quackery, too, and those who choose to poison their own bodies with extremely toxic synthetic chemicals are blindly following nothing more than the lies and deceptions of the cancer industry (which preys upon consumers, invoking fear to convert human beings into corporate profits).

People who die from chemotherapy are, in fact, collectively winning the Darwin Award. To poison your own body with dangerous chemicals isn’t “medicine” or “treatment.” It’s not courageous or considered. It’s just plain stupid. As is most of modern medicine.

Stabbing your eye with a fork is stupid. X-raying your feet to see if your shoes fit is stupid. Drinking mercury to cure “evil spirits” is stupid. And shooting up your veins with extremely toxic chemicals is stupid, too. Oncologists can wear the costumes of doctors; they can speak a high-brow-sounding language of technical jargon; they can even be licensed by the State; but in the end, they are just as stupid as a guy who bungie jumps off a bridge with cord wrapped around his neck. (Bungie jumping has far fewer fatalities than chemotherapy, by the way…)

In Tony Snow’s case, the media is gushing all over itself to sing the praises of this person merely for the fact that he expired. What kind of accomplishment is that? Anybody can die. This is not an extraordinary act, especially if the best years of your life were spent promoting an evil regime. Although I wish Tony Snow’s soul well in realms beyond this one, let’s make no mistake about what he was here: A front man for a criminal White House that has murdered millions in the Middle East, that has unleashed weapons of mass destruction (depleted uranium) in foreign lands, that has mortgaged the financial future of Americans by driving our nation into an economic crisis, and that has habitually lied to the People on almost every point that matters: Protecting the environment, WMDs, going to war, 9/11 and much more.

In choosing to defend and promote this criminal administration, Tony Snow should earn absolutely no respect from any person interested in truth, justice, freedom and compassion for fellow human beings.

Merely expiring is not, all by itself, worthy of honor
It’s silly to honor someone just because they’ve died. What matters is what they did when they lived. Would you honor Hitler at his grave? Of course not. People like Hitler deserve condemnation long after they’ve passed away. So what about Hitler press secretary? Does that person deserve honor upon passing, or is scorn more appropriate?

I believe that enablers of dangerous criminals are, themselves, guilty for their own roles in promoting, protecting or advancing the agendas of those criminals. Is President Bush a dangerous criminal? Without question his administration is largely run by criminals who are guilty of many crimes: Violating the U.S. Constitution, supporting torture in secret war prisons, conducting illegal surveillance on U.S. citizens, protecting deadly corporations that are killing millions of people (like Big Pharma) and much more. Tony Snow was a key enabler for these criminals, and for that he deserves only condemnation, not praise. His tombstone should read, “Here lies” and that’s it.

A man earns respect and admiration for the way he conducts himself in life, not merely for expiring after holding a pompous-sounding title. When carefully considering what Tony Snow supported and defended, it becomes clear that Mr. Snow’s actions with the Bush Administration make him something far less than honorable. That society sees fit to heap praise upon this individual merely for the fact that he has died seems quite ridiculous.

There are far better souls who have expired and received no recognition whatsoever: The midwife who delivered 500 healthy babies without drugs, the mentor who helped an inner-city kid escape a life of violence and poverty, the natural healer who inspired patients to take up exercise and healthy dietary changes, the international peace organization volunteers who bring medical supplies to war-torn regions around the world, the Big Pharma whistleblower who blows the lid on a global scandal…

These people deserve recognition, for they accomplished things that benefit humankind and help preserve the future of life on our planet.

What, I ask you, did Tony Snow ever do to benefit humankind? I can’t think of a single thing. In fact, his actions actually went a long way towards deceiving humankind.

I don’t believe in a literal place called Hell, but from listening to some of George Bush’s religious comments, it’s pretty clear that he does. And that means he and Tony Snow will someday be meeting there in a new, fiery briefing room. Maybe Tony Snow can serve as the press secretary for Satan himself!

Resources:

Report on death of Tim Russert:
http://www.naturalnews.com/023434.html

Report on death of Heath Ledger:
http://www.naturalnews.com/022537.html

All-Natural, Herbal Diabetic Treatment

Type 2 diabetes is one of the biggest killers and maimers of adults in the United States and, increasingly, is also becoming a major health threat to children.

Most people are aware that blindness, amputation, erectile dysfunction, cancer, even death are predictable, once a diagnosis of this terrible disease is made.

Increasingly, when a doctor tells a patient ‘You’ve got diabetes’, one of their first reactions (after the shock recedes) is to go on the Internet and Google phrases like ‘ fast-acting diabetic treatment’ or ‘overnight diabetes cure’.

Americans no longer want to take the longer road of doctor-prescribed ‘diet and exercise’ to lose weight and lower blood sugar level. That could take months to see results.

Instead, the baby boom generation (the over 50 crowd accounts for most diagnosed Type 2 diabetes cases) seeks an immediate remedy on the web.

And thousands of unscrupulous, web-enabled suppliers are waiting for this anxious-for-results, now generation.

Alternative health supplements fall under the control of the U.S Food and Drug Administration. Unfortunately, the severely limited resources of the USFDA are no match for the seemingly unlimited resources of wired snake oil salespeople.

A random search for diabetic treatments on the Internet yields an amazing display of scientific prowess - much of it coming from unknown, unheard of manufacturers.

“Lower blood sugar levels by 50 points in days’, screams one site. ”

“All natural herbal remedy makes your pounds vanish while you sleep”, states another.

It’s only a matter of time before these charlatans are detected and shut down by the FDA. But, because of their miniscule budgets, they aren’t able to prevent damage from being done. Thousands will have thinner wallets and little else to show for their purchases.

To prevent this from happening, six rules of the Internet road are recommended to keep you from being a victim of unethical vendors:

Avoid products with what the FDA calls ‘quick fix’ claims. Diabetes took years, in most cases, to develop. It can’t be cured or controlled overnight. Manufacturers claiming results in days are highly suspect.

Look for verifiable clinical documentation, substantiated product patents or independent verification (such as USP or NF certification) to support legitimate products. Consider the country of manufacture origin. Not all countries are as well-protected as the U.S. against unethical manufacturers. Non-U.S. suppliers should be closely scrutinized. If in doubt about any Internet provider of products, go to the FDA’s website. You’ll find guidelines, recall warnings, and frequently asked questions and answers about alternative health supplements

There are many reliable, ethical providers of diabetic supplements. But you need to be aware of the pitfalls before buying a diabetic treatment online.

Diab-X, http://www.ProvenResultsHealth.com/
Helping diabetics and pre-diabetics discover healthier living through natural, herbal remedies. Key ingredients in Diab-X help by promoting normal blood sugar levels, healthy body weight BMI, proper insulin function, healthy cholesterol, and normal blood pressure.

Holistic Healers Directory

It’s positioned to be the foremost source to serve the needs of individuals seeking the highest-quality and current holistic, natural and alternative healthcare as well as information on spirituality and green living for mind, body, and spirit. The intent is to be a resource for those seeking help with difficulties such as heart health, cancer, depression, anxiety and more.

“We expect our worldwide holistic directory to become a primary resource, allowing individuals to access healers from all branches of medicine who are using natural approaches in their practices. Integrative Medicine is thriving as people realize that medical insurance is not available to all and more oriented to crisis, rather than prevention,” says Trina Becksted Marsh, founder of CloudNine Marketing, Inc.

CloudNine will be seeking to align with media partners such as the Yoga Journal– www.yogajournal.com,  Health Magazine– www.health.com  and Natural Solutions– www.naturalsolutionsmag.com  creating a synergistic relationship during the pre-launch period.

CloudNine Marketing has been promoting holistic events, holistic authors, teachers of natural medicine, and alternative healers since 1997 and is highly respected for its success, integrity, and connections within the holistic industry. They have worked with well-known authors in holistic medicine, such as Deepak Chopra MD, Wayne Dyer, Suze Orman, John Gray, Debbie Ford, former astronaut Edgar Mitchell and John Demartini. CloudNine promoted The Whole Life Expo and films such as The Secret and The Opus. The CloudNine team also aligns prestigious entities to sponsor and support holistic events - such as The Cleveland Clinic Health System, James Cancer Center, Mercedes Benz, The Ritz Carlton, Canyon Ranch and Nordstroms.

The current health trend of the aging U.S. population (with over half who are 50+ years old) is to return to a more natural form of healing, which encompasses many terms: holistic, integrative complementary, natural and alternative medicine. These individuals are more active, educated, and more empowered about their health choices than preceding generations. CloudNine intends to partner with organizations such as the Age Management Medical Group, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the Institute for Functional Medicine, the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, and the American Holistic Medical Association in order to populate the site while offering the “early bird practitioners” pre-launch pricing.

National leaders in Anti-Aging Medicine, a newly created and respected medical specialty with a certification board and a National Academy for certified medical physicians, maintains that 50 year olds can become the equivalent of 40, 30, and even younger if they choose to gain and apply knowledge about how to change their health, diet, and lifestyle - truly learning to live life to its fullest.

The site is launching with free memberships to give the most updated and informative content available on the internet. M.D.’s, naturopathic, and chiropractic physicians, healers, practitioners, holistic and spiritual media, and companies offering products and services within this green-centric genre, are encouraged to register for a free listing at www.HHdirectory.com. Upgraded memberships are available starting at $49 with live web links, event calendar listings, news submissions and more. For more information, visit www.HHdirectory.com

Herbal Remedies For Diabetes

I have been seeing so much about diabetes and herbal diets that I thought I should check it out. Nothing against the fine folks saying fine things about it, but I take just about everything with a grain of salt.

The first thing I did was to go to the American Diabetes Association site to see if they had anything to say on the subject. Under their frequently asked questions about nutrition section, I found the following:

“Many herbs supposedly have glucose-lowering effects, but there are not enough data on any herb to recommend it for use in people with diabetes. Herbs are not considered food by the Food and Drug Administration and are not tested for quality or content. Therefore, products can be promoted as helping health conditions without having to show evidence of this. Discuss the herbal dietary supplements with your doctor or dietitian before trying them. They may interact poorly with your diabetes medication (my italics).”

I have a confession to make. I have to take a certain medicine. In fact, I will have to take that medicine for the rest of my life. Unfortunately, there is also a certain fruit I love. Eating that particular fruit was one of the joys of my life. Getting directly to the point, the juice from the fruit negates the effectiveness of the medicine. As much as I love that fruit, though, I would like to live long enough to spoil some grandchildren.

From the Department of Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, UK, I extracted the supplement of a paper entitled Adverse events of herbal food supplements for body weight reduction: systematic review, by M. H. Pittler, K. Schmidt, and E. Ernst, and it states as follows:

“In conclusion, adverse events are reported for a number of herbal food supplements, which are used for reducing body weight. Although the quality of the data does not justify definitive attribution of causality in most cases, the reported risks are sufficient to shift the risk-benefit balance against the use of most of the reviewed herbal weight-loss supplements (my italics). Exceptions are Garcinia cambogia and yerba maté, which merit further investigation.”

For all I know, herbal diets may be the best thing to come down the pike in ages. What I do know is that clinical trials in the area of herbal medicines are few. I do know that certain herbs can be prepared in various ways, and one way could be good, and the other could be bad.

Some time ago, a particular herb that is quite popular for those attempting to lose weight was banned by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to reported deaths and serious side effects. I just checked online for that herb, and I could have a houseful of it before tomorrow night.

Again, the particular herb you might be thinking of putting into your body could possibly be the greatest thing under the sun. On the other hand.., well, talk to your dietician first.

Edwin Buckley has an MS in Health Care Administration from Central Michigan University. He recently started a blog, Diabetes and Living With It, which is intended as a sharing of information and stories for those with diabetes or having one they care for who has diabetes. It may be found at http://www.diabetesandlivingwithit.blogspot.com

Natural Remedies For Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease caused by a failure of the biological mechanisms for regulating blood sugar, due to insufficient of the production of insulin (hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy) by the pancreas. The disease is characterized by a significant increase in blood sugar. Three major types of diabetes are Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and Gestational diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes is characterized by a loss of insulin production by particular cells of the pancreas (Beta cells or Langerhans cells. The causes of this loss of insulin production are still unknown. Type 1 diabetes can affect children or adults but, most of times, it starts between few months of life and about 35 years. The organism of a diabetic patient rejects, by the formation of antibodies, cells which are capable of producing insulin. The symptoms are discomfort and frequent urination which can lead to dehydration and weight loss. Type 1 diabetes accounts for 10% of patients with diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes or Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a form of diabetes characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. This type of diabetes results from a lack of insulin secretion and its ineffectiveness to keep the blood sugar within a normal level. Type 2 Diabetes can be caused by genetic factors or unhealthy lifestyle, lack of exercise, obesity, alcohol abuse and high-fat diet. However, the causes of diabetes in the vast majority of cases have not yet any logical explanation.

Gestational diabetes mellitus is a type of diabetes that occurs in pregnant women only. No specific cause has been identified, but it is believed that during pregnancy, the body of the mother produces hormones to support the fetus as it grows. In some women, these hormones work against their bodies, making them less able to make the insulin needed to get energy from body cells. Without this insulin, the level of sugar in the mother’s blood starts to build up, which can do harm to both mother and fetus, if left untreated . Gestational diabetes occurs in nearly 7 percent of all pregnancies. Unlike type 1 and type 2 diabetes, Gestational diabetes is often treatable.

General signs of type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes
The symptoms of diabetes may occur in different ways: fatigue, difficulty concentrating, blurred vision, intense thirst, frequent urination, insatiable hunger, weight loss,muscle weakness. Some or all of these symptoms are present in patients with diabetes early in the disease. However, some diabetics have few symptoms. The disease is then detected in a blood sample.

Diabetes Natural remedies

Natural remedies have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years to support pancreatic health , the endocrine system and all its functions. In more recent times, research has confirmed the importance of natural remedies in diabetes treatment. There are now many published clinical studies demonstrating the ability of a range of herbs to support the endocrine system and pancreatic health and to maintain normal blood sugar levels.

Our natural herbal remedies have several synergistically acting compounds present that have anti-diabetic effects. You can find a relief you never found before if you use them along with a healthy diet and a regular exercise program. We have formulated the herbal capsules with all the original qualities of the respective herbs intact. To Learn more about our Natural remedies for diabetes and how you can save 5%, Visit our Diabetic Remedies website.

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