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

Michael T. Murray, N.D. 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 A Textbook of Natural Medicine, the definitive textbook on naturopathic medicine for physicians, as well as the consumer version - Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. He has also written over 20 other books including The Healing Power of Herbs and The Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements. As a consultant to the health food industry, Dr. Murray has been instrumental in bringing many effective natural products to North America, including: ·Glucosamine sulfate ·St. John's wort extract <b

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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