Poor sleep makes diabetes more difficult to control

A large study has found insomnia makes diabetes harder to control. Poor sleep causes higher levels of insulin resistance and higher blood sugar levels, found in a cross-sectional analysis of study participants taking part in the CARDIA heart study. Researchers from University of Chicago Medical Center studied 40 diabetic patients who were part of the ongoing 20 year study. The participants were monitored for six nights to find the link between poor sleep and higher blood sugar levels in diabetics. "Poor sleep quality in people with diabetes was associated with worse control of their blood glucose levels," said Kristen Knutson, PhD, assistant professor of medicine and lead author of the study. "People who have a hard time controlling their...

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Vitamin D linked to lower risk for type 2 Diabetes

In a study following around 5,000 people for five years, researchers found out that the vitamin D with lower average level had 57 percent increase risk in developing the type 2 diabetes as compared to those who are in the level of recommended range. Dr. Claudia Gagnon, a fellow at the Western Hospital at the University of Melbourne in Australia when the study was done, the studies like on what they did stated that the blood sugar levels of the Vitamin D higher that what it is recommended for a healthy bone may be important in order to decrease the risk of developing the type 2 diabetes. Vitamin D is produced by the body in response to the sunlight as well as it happens naturally in some foods such as eggs, cod and salmon. Vitamin D is...

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Chant of the week: Are you Cheating on your health? Let it go

We've all done it. We picked a diet , we stuck with it. Then one day out of the blue we cheat. We often lie to ourselves about it. It didn't happen. I cant believe I just did that! This is when we fail. Not failing itself and slipping up. It happens and will happen. But it is best not let make us crash our entire diet just because of one little screw up. Allow yourself this one luxury. Come on admit it, it does feel good to cheap. I mean after all it not like your cheating on your wife in some run down hotel. Today's message is to say let it go, and stop beating yourself up. Get back on your diet and don't look back at Sodom ag...

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Renewable Green Super Food

Its not easy these days to eat healthy in America. Having a renewable source of 100% organic super food in your kitchen can help anyone on a budget. Sounds complicated? Its really not. Sprouting is the process of germinating seeds to be eaten either raw or cooked. There are many seeds to choose from. However the easiest by far is the alfalfa seed. In as little as 3-5 days you can have a personal smorgasbord of green goodness at your finger tips. You will need. 1 container (I recommend a glass mason jar) Just about anything will work. 2 tablespoons of seed 1 mesh or wire lid (use screen or cheese cloth in your in a bind. Start by placing seeds in jar, then fill jar half full with cool clean water. Let soak for 4 hours or as long as overnight....

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Chayote Squash & Nopal Cactus Salad

Chayote Squash & Nopal Cactus Salad 3-4 Nopal Cactus pads 1 Whole Chayote Squash 4 Cloves of Garlic 2 Tbs of Apple Cider Vinegar Assorted greens or cut lettuce and tomato Clean cactus pads and squash combine with three cups of water in a large pot add in apple cider vinegar (optional 2 tsp of liquid aminos) bring to boil, cook only until tender. Drain and allow to cool. Mix in greens and tomato. Great for tacos or stand alone sal...

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Say No to Vitamin Water

Its a product that has taken our country by storm. Sadly I've seen children and yes even diabetics drink it. Vitamin Water. Its super cool and sexy. Hey why not? Get all your vitamins and minerals in a bottle and you don't even have to drink that boring stuff (plain water) your grandma drank. It tastes so good, Heck it doesn't even taste like water. Why? Well for one its full of sugar. Yep I said that right. Vitamin Water has eight teaspoons of sugar per bottle. That's just shy of what you get in a can of coke. It clocks in at 50 calories per serving. Remember folks that each bottle, just like coke, has 2.5 servings! The sugar may hide under the ingredient list as crystalline fructose but remember Crystalline fructose is a processed sweetener...

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The Best Exercise for Diabetics

You heard it from your doctor I bet. You need to eat better and exercise more. But what kind of exercise? Its kind of left open to interpretation. What is the best exercise for a diabetic and how much is enough? Ideally any activity or exercise is better then nothing at all. Any kind of movement will stimulate circulation which diabetics are known to have poor circulation. Is Blood Sugar Ever Too High to Exercise? Yes. In some cases, you should hold off on exercising if your blood sugar is very high. What Types of Exercise Is Best for Diabetes? Aerobic exercise and weight training have shown to be better for controlling type 2 diabetes in a recent study. They study shows that with a combination of these two exercise routines the group was...

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Medical Alert Tags... Are They Worth It?

It seems lately that I get dozens of diabetes advertisements these days touting different wears for today's diabetic. Most of them are worthless but some may deem useful given the right situation. One of the more popular items are diabetic medical alert tags. A basic idea really. The persons name, medications he or she is taking and contact information. You might ask do I really need one? You need to ask yourself a few questions. How is my diabetes progressing and do I put myself in situations where I might need an alert bracelet? If you are a type 1 diabetic or have high glucose sensitivity the a alert tag may be something you already wear on a daily basis. If you are managing your diabetes very well and are in good physical shape then...

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Sticking for no reason?

I recently read an interesting news item from the Times Colonist out of Canada that would suggest that most Diabetics are over sticking themselves when it comes to there glucose monitoring. However it should be noted that Type 1 diabetics and others that have high blood glucose sensitivity should test more often or as recommended by their doctor. The article would suggest that a net amount of 10 million dollars is wasted every year (in Canada) on test strips. This brings up a good point. How much is too much when it comes to your own testing? When I was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes I tested up to 4-5 times a day, for no good reason really. I would test and find slightly elevated blood sugar. I would get depressed and have a lot of...

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The American Diabetic Diet is Self-Defeating

The other day when I was checking out at the grocery store with my cart of mostly raw unprocessed food I glanced at the magazine rack in the checkout line. There must have been a half dozen magazines dedicated to managing diabetes. One of the magazine covers featured a chocolate cake with the title “Treat Diabetes, have Cake Tonight”. Now while I'm not saying eating cake is a mortal sin, this idea that our diet should just get us under our dietary limit is at the very best counter productive. This idea that if I limit each meal to 500 calories and only 65 carbs that I'll be fine because that's what the ADA recommends is crazy talk in my book. Many days I go way beyond the standard American dietary recommendation. High carb and high fiber...

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Worst Food in America

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Raw Restaurant Directory

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5 Diabetes Superfoods

CinnamonHalf a teaspoon of the great spice cinnamon has been found to increase the body cells’ capacity to utilize sugar.  According to a medical study done in Maryland, in forty days’ time, regular intake of cinnamon was able to reduce blood glucose levels in numerous diabetic test subjects.  Regular use of the spice also had positive effects on the heart, too. CacaoDidn’t expect to see chocolate on a super food list, right? Well, buying organic chocolate (found in most health food stores) with high levels of cacao can do a body good. It may not be the tastiest thing to eat straight, but mix a bit of 100 per cent organic cacao powder into a morning smoothie or coffee, or buy chocolate bars that are at least 75 per cent cacao....

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In Living Memory

1955-2010 In memory Of James Allyn Colditz. Who taught me more about natural living then anyone could in a lifetime. ...

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Getting Back to Normal

He that takes medicine and neglects diet, wastes the skill of the physician.-Chinese Prov...

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Becoming Raw.

Would you jump into a flowing river without knowing who to swim? Myself nor anyone who promotes raw food that is a reasonable person would expect someone to become a raw foodist over night. More then likely the dieter would quit the diet in only a few day to several weeks. Any new diet should be built up gradually. Over a period of time adding new and interesting foods to his or her menu. I always make it a point to try something new from the produce department at least once a month (sometimes more) just too keep things new and fresh. More enthusiasm should be made on transitional foods for the new dieter. For example a sprout sandwich. Example Recipe Small slice of Turkey (Remember this is transitional) Half an Avocado Cup of Sprouts Tomato...

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Reasons to go Raw

Lower LDL (Bad cholesterol) and raise HDL (Good Cholesterol)(STUDY LINK) Get rid of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Lower Triglycerides Reduce Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Relieve Diabetic Symptoms Outright Reversing Diabetes Loose Weight Add 10 Years to your Lifespan Lower your risk for most Cancers Prevent Cardiovascular Disease (STU...

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(FREE) Classic Cook Books

Nature's own book Unpolished rice, the staple food of the Orient A vindication of natural diet One hundred and one practical non-flesh recipes The golden rule cook book : six hundred recipes for meatless dishes Substitutes for flesh foods Vegetable diet : as sanctioned by medical men 250 meatless menus...

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Is a vegetarian diet safe for Diabetics?

American Dietetic Association Volume 109, Issue 7, Pages 1266-1282 (July 2009) It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. Well-planned vegetarian diets are appropriate for individuals during all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence, and for athletes. A vegetarian diet is defined as one that does not include meat (including fowl) or seafood, or products containing those foods. This article reviews the current data related to key nutrients for vegetarians including...

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Recommended Links

Below is a list of resources that I recommend for anyone interested in learning more on health and wellness. I cannot vouch for any third party links that you may encounter. Remember none of these links should be taken as medical advise. When trying any product or diet, common sense is always on the side of truth no matter what some doctor told you on the internet. Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center Gabriel Cousens, M.D Raw Food Fasting Juicing Vegan The Life Regenerator Dan McDonald Raw Food Life Coach SelfNutritionData Real data on all your favorite grub Association of Free Clinics Not all of us can afford a trip to the doctor. Find a free clinic today and get tested for type 2 diabet...

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There were no signs!

When you wake up at three in the morning coughing up blood there may be a problem! That was me, nothing but a little bronchitis. I had gone to the doctor the week before (something I had only done two other times willing in my entire life) and he had prescribed me some super cool drugs so I thought I would be A-OK. But something wasn't OK. I was coughing up blood and a lot of it. I went back to the doctor the next day. He immediately admitted me to the hospital. It was a pneumonia he told me after looking at a chest x-ray. And not just pneumonia. Shitty kick you in the ass double lung pneumonia that was making it hard to even stand up. Which for a 25 year old male is not common. There must be something else wrong he said, something making...

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Raw Food Success Story

I have to share this with you. If you have not heard Dan's story then you need to take some time, sit back and watch Dan The Raw Food Trucker's story from near death to amazing health. ...

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