Diabetes & Hypoglycemia Your Natural Guide to Healing with Diet, Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Exercise, an d Other Natural Methods
by Murray, Michael T.Edition: 1st
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Pub. Date: 1994-01-24
Publisher(s): Harmony
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Summary
Now You Can Combat Diabetes and HypoglycemiaNaturally! Struggling with frequent headaches, fatigue, irritability, or depression? Your body may be fighting a blood sugar imbalance. Diabetes and hypoglycemia, the major causes of blood sugar imbalance, are the most common of all diseases and can lead to chronic metabolic problems. Often, traditional medications treat only specific symptoms of these diseases without treating the whole body.Diabetes and Hypoglycemiaoffers the answers you need to take control of your blood sugar metabolism by using natural, healthful methods. Dr. Michael T. Murray is one of the world's foremost authorities in nutritional and natural medicine. Author of the bestselling booksEncyclopedia of Natural MedicineandThe Complete Book of Juicing,Dr. Murray has inspired many to begin a more natural way of treating disease. InDiabetes and Hypoglycemia, Murray presents a step-by-step approach, offering advice on topics such as: Early symptoms and proper diagnosis Lifestyle choices and exercise Dietary guidelines, including 25 recipes Herbal remedies for blood sugar control Blood sugar imbalance and related cardiovascular diseases and much, much more! By learning the facts about using natural, whole-body alternative, you can break the cycle of medication and begin a healthful, balanced way of life!
Author Biography
<b>Michael T. Murray, N.D.</b> is widely regarded as one of the world's leading authorities on natural medicine. He is a graduate, faculty member, and serves on the Board of Trustees of Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Murray is the co-author of <i>A Textbook of Natural Medicine,</i> the definitive textbook on naturopathic medicine for physicians, as well as the consumer version - <i>Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine.</i> He has also written over 20 other books including <i>The Healing Power of Herbs</i> and <i>The Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements.</i><br>As a consultant to the health food industry, Dr. Murray has been instrumental in bringing many effective natural products to North America, including:<br>·Glucosamine sulfate <br>·St. John's wort extract <b
Table of Contents
| Preface | |
| Introduction to Diabetes and Hypoglycemia What Is Diabetes? | |
| What Is Hypoglycemia? | |
| The Diabetes-Hypoglycemia Link | |
| Chapter Summary | |
| Diagnosis of Diabetes and Hypoglycemia | |
| The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test | |
| The Glucose-Insulin Tolerance Test | |
| The Hypoglycemic Index | |
| The Hypoglycemia Questionnaire Glycosated Hemoglobin | |
| Chapter Summary | |
| A Closer Look at Diabetes Current Medical Treatment of Type I | |
| Diabetes Current Medical Treatment of Type II | |
| Diabetes Prevention of the Complications of Diabetes Acute Complications | |
| The Causes of Chronic Complications of Diabetes Chronic Complications of Diabetes | |
| Chapter Summary | |
| A Closer Look at Hypoglycemia | |
| Hypoglycemia and the Brain Aggressive and Criminal Behavior Premenstrual | |
| Syndrome Migraine Headaches Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Intermittent Claudication | |
| Chapter Summary | |
| Carbohydrates, the Glycemic Index, and Fiber | |
| The Importance of Carbohydrates Simple Carbohydrates | |
| Complex Carbohydrates | |
| The Effects of Fructose on Blood Sugar | |
| The Glycemic Index | |
| The Importance of Fiber | |
| Chapter Summary | |
| Dietary Guidelines and Menu Suggestions | |
| The Healthy Exchange System Body Weight and Blood Sugar | |
| Body Fat Distribution: Its Relationship to Diabetes and Hypoglycemia | |
| How Many Calories Do You Need? Determining Frame Size Determining Ideal Body Weight | |
| Factoring in Your Activity Level | |
| The Diets of the Healthy Exchange System | |
| The Healthy Exchange Lists | |
| Vegetables | |
| Fruits | |
| Breads, Cereals, and Starchy Vegetables | |
| Legumes | |
| Fats and Oils | |
| Milk | |
| Meats, Fish, Cheese, and Eggs Menu Planning Breakfast Lunch Snacks Dinner | |
| Chapter Summary | |
| Essential Substances in Blood Sugar Control | |
| Chromium Vitamin C | |
| Niacin and Niacinamide Biotin Vitamin B6 Vitamin B 12 | |
| Vitamin E Manganese Magnesium Potassium Zinc Flavonoids | |
| Chapter Summary | |
| Plants as Means of Blood Sugar Control Onions and Garlic Bitter Melon Gymnema sylvestre Fenugreek Saltbush Pterocarpus Bilberry Ginigo biloba Chapter Summary | |
| Lifestyle Factors in Blood Sugar Control Alcohol Smoking Exercise How to Start an Exercise Program Intensity of Exercise Exercise Duration and Frequency Chapter Summary | |
| Syndrome X and Cardiovascular Disease | |
| The Need to Lower Cholesterol Supplements | |
| That Lower Cholesterol Plants | |
| That Lower Cholesterol Summary of Guidelines for Lowering Cholesterol | |
| The Need to Lower Blood Pressure | |
| The Role of Potassium and Sodium in High Blood Pressure Foods | |
| That Lower Blood Pressure Supplements | |
| That Lower Blood Pressure Summary of Guidelines for Lowering Blood Pressure | |
| Chapter Summary | |
| Advice Summaries for Diabetics and Hypoglycemics Advice for Diabetics Dietary Treatment for Diabetics | |
| Supplements for Diabetics vitamins for Diabetics Minerals for Diabetics Plant-Based Medicines for Diabetics | |
| Exercise for Diabetics | |
| Advice for Hypoglycemics Dietary Treatment for Hypoglycemics | |
| Supplements for Hypoglycemics | |
| Vitamins for Hypoglycemics | |
| Minerals for Hypoglycemics Plant-Based Medicines for Hypoglycemics | |
| Exercise for Hypoglycemics | |
| References | |
| Index | |
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