[xMenace]

American Chronicle: Nature Cure For Diabetes

Nature Cure For Diabetes
Angela Rogers

December 29, 2007
Diabetes mellitus is a nutritional disorder, characterized by an abnormally elevated level of blood glucose and by the excretion of excess glucose in the urine. It results from an absolute or relative lack of insulin which leads to abnormalities in the carbohydrates metabolisms, as well as in the metabolism of protein and fat.

The most commonly used screening tests are the determination of the fasting blood glucose level and the two-hours after the intake of food. The normal fasting blood sugar content is 80 to 120 mg per 100 ml of blood and this can go upto a level of 140 mg per 100 ml of blood two hours after meals. Anything above these norms can be termed diabetic levels.

SYMPTOMS

The word diabetes is derived from the Greek word meaning" to siphon, to pass through", and mellitus comes from the latin word "honey". Thus two characteristic symptoms, namely copious urination and glucose in the urine give the name to the disease. The urine is of a pale colour, has an acidic reaction and sweetish odour. A diabetic feels hungry and thirsty most of the time, does not put on weight, though he eats every now and then, and gets tired easily, both physically and mentally.

CAUSES

Diabetes has been described by most biological doctors as a "prosperity" disease, primarily caused by systematic overeating and consequent obesity. Not only the overeating of sugar and refined carbohydrates, but also of proteins and fats, which are transformed into sugar, if taken in excess, is harmful and may result in diabetes. Too much food taxes the pancreas and eventually paralyses its normal activity. Grief, worry and anxiety also have a deep influence on the metabolism and may cause sugar to appear in the urine.

TREATMENT


Any successful method for treatment of diabetes should aim at removal of the actual cause of the disease and building up of the whole health-level of the patient. Diet plays a vital role in such a treatment. The primary dietary consideration for a diabetes patient is that he should be a strict lacto-vegetarian and take a low calorie, low-fat, alkaline diet of high quality natural foods. Fruits, nuts and vegetables, whole meal bread and dairy products form a good diet for the diabetic. These foods should be eaten in as dry a condition as possible to ensure thorough ensalivation during the first part of the process of digestion.

The diabetic should not be afraid to eat fresh fruits and vegetables which contain sugar and starch. Fresh fruits contain sugar, fructose, which does not need insulin for its metabolism and is well tolerated by diabetics. Fats and oils should be taken sparingly, for they are apt to lower the tolerance for proteins and starches. Emphasis should be on raw foods as they stimulate and increase insulin production.

For protein, homemade cottage cheese, various forms of soured milks and nuts are best. The patient should avoid tea, coffee, white flour, sugar and all products made from them, tinned fruits, refined cereals and alcoholic drinks. He should also avoid overeating and take four or five small meals a day rather than three large ones.

Celery, cucumbers, French beans, onions and garlic are especially beneficial. French bean pod tea is excellent natural substitute for insulin and beneficial in diabetes. The skins of the pods of green beans are extremely rich" in silica and certain hormone substances which are closely related to insulin. One cup of French bean tea is equal to one unit of insulin. Cucumbers contain a hormone needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin. Onion and garlic have proved beneficial in reducing blood sugar in diabetes.

Bitter gourd (karela), is considered beneficial in the treatment of diabetes. It contains an insulin-like principle, known as plant insulin which has been found effective in lowering the blood and urine sugar levels. It should, therefore, be included liberally in the diet of the diatetic. For better results the diabetic should take the juice of four or five fruits every morning on an empty stomach. The seeds of bitter gourd can be added to food in a powdered form.

Exercise is also an important factor in the treatment of diabetes. Light games, jogging and swimming are helpful. Yogic asanas such as bhujangasana, halasana, shalabhasana, dhanurasana, paschimottanasana, sarvangasana and shavasana, yogic kriyas like jalaneti and kunjal, pranayamas such as kapalbahati, anuloma-viloma and ujjai will also be beneficial.

The diabetic patient should eliminate minor worries from his daily life. He must endeavour to be more easy-going and should not get unduly worked up by the stress and strain of life.

[TenderVittleS]

Okay let me go load up on fructose filled fruit, why didn't I think of that before? What a joke.

[Evermont]

Wow - now I have to decide which pisses me off more today, this hogwash or the news story about 50 kids breaking into Robert Frosts summer home and trashing the place (link).



2007 - one for the books I tell ya.

[REDLAN]

Oh dear

although I do like this...

The skins of the pods of green beans are extremely rich" in silica and certain hormone substances which are closely related to insulin.

hmmm silica, that sounds fabulous....

it's another name for sand.

yep my fine green beans contain sand!

[TenderVittleS]

Fruit doesn't need insulin to metabolize? LOL!

[soso]

No, really... my fave part is

" The diabetic patient should eliminate minor worries from his daily life. He must endeavour to be more easy-going and should not get unduly worked up by the stress and strain of life"

wouldn't you just love to give diabetes to these people for a few months, just to get them up to speed?

[DCaplinger]

Originally Posted by xMenace

American Chronicle: Nature Cure For Diabetes
The diabetic patient should eliminate minor worries from his daily life. He must endeavour to be more easy-going and should not get unduly worked up by the stress and strain of life.

Now, just how the heck are we supposed to do that? Besides, who the **** actually talks like that? "Now dear, you mustn't get unduly worked up". What a load of garbage.

Not only the overeating of sugar and refined carbohydrates, but also of proteins and fats, which are transformed into sugar

Oh really? The last time I checked, proteins metabolize into amino acids, not sugars. And fat is broken down into lipids or fatty acids. Did no one check the facts on this?

Regards,

Darian

[Evermont]

Originally Posted by DCaplinger

...Did no one check the facts on this?

No, it's not that kind of chronicle. Check out the site and see the submission guidelines. Just as long as it's not hate speech anyone can post up anything. No IQ test required.

Oh yeah - they're based in Hollywood.

[xMenace]

Originally Posted by soso

No, really... my fave part is

" The diabetic patient should eliminate minor worries from his daily life. He must endeavour to be more easy-going and should not get unduly worked up by the stress and strain of life"

wouldn't you just love to give diabetes to these people for a few months, just to get them up to speed?

That was my exact sentiment. *** deep calming breath ***, *** deep calming breath***, *** deep calming breath*** ...

[Dewey]

Originally Posted by soso

No, really... my fave part is

" The diabetic patient should eliminate minor worries from his daily life. He must endeavour to be more easy-going and should not get unduly worked up by the stress and strain of life"

wouldn't you just love to give diabetes to these people for a few months, just to get them up to speed?

Not only that, but I'd love to give them the most stressful job they could possibly dream of at the same time. Many people have jobs where they are stressed or have to meet specific deadlines, not just throw a bunch of garbage together to make a headline or article.

It's no wonder so many Americans are ignorant about Diabetes. The article made total assumptions and didn't even attempt to get into the countless factors that could be involved. I didn't see a way to comment to the writer directly, or I would have.

[HollyB]

That is truly stunning. What a garbled bunch of gobbledegook.

Let's see, one cup of French bean-pod tea equals a unit of insulin. So if Aaron drank... just 60 cups a day! he'd be all set. That's great.

I'm sure he'll also enjoy drinking "various forms of soured milk" for his protein. Oh, um, "in as dry a condition as possible."

[Evermont]

Maybe I'll email the chronicle and suggest that many diabetics consider this particular article to be a form of hate speech against them. Demand a retraction and written apology.

Does anyone here know if Al Sharpton is diabetic?

[xMenace]

Originally Posted by Evermont

Maybe I'll email the chronicle and suggest that many diabetics consider this particular article to be a form of hate speech against them. Demand a retraction and written apology.

Does anyone here know if Al Sharpton is diabetic?

I have a large hole full of sand that needs crushing ...

[silverfrost]

ROFL @ eliminating "minor worries" and such. Puh-lease.

Originally Posted by xMenace

Yogic asanas such as bhujangasana, halasana, shalabhasana, dhanurasana, paschimottanasana, sarvangasana and shavasana, yogic kriyas like jalaneti and kunjal, pranayamas such as kapalbahati, anuloma-viloma and ujjai will also be beneficial.

Oh my goodness. What does that even mean?!

What nonsense. :/

[TenderVittleS]

They make it sound like diabetes is like a common cold LMAO!!