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27 March/April
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I heard recently on the radio that for the first time a child, outside of Africa, had been diagnosed with diabetes Type 2. This is very worrying but hardly surprising when you think of the diets of modern society; all the cakes, biscuits, chocolates, cereals with added sugar, fizzy drinks, not to mention the ‘hidden’ sugars in processed food. We are all bombarded by these products in supermarkets and on the television, but we should really try to cut down on our sugar intake. I have therefore included a section on high and low blood sugar levels – the symptoms to look out for and the products that may help. Terry Rigby and Clinton Sellers gave an excellent talk at Chelsfield Golf Club recently on how to
look and feel better. They are coming again on Thursday 21 March
and they will be talking about the Nervous System and how to control
stress, depression, insomnia etc. Peter Klein will be talking about illnesses and diseases when he comes to Chelsfield Golf Club on Thursday 25 April. He will cover various systems of the body, and then for the last part of the evening you will be able to ask him questions about any health problems related to yourself, family and friends – don’t miss this opportunity to be able to ask advice from a highly experienced herbalist for free! I’m very surprised that you didn’t take
up the opportunity to get £50 worth of products for just £10 – there’s no
catch! People buy low quality supplements in health food shops without
knowing what they really need. By completing a Lifestyle Analysis Form your
health problems are identified and good quality herbal or nutritional
supplements are suggested to improve your health. Having eight people along
to your house one evening to do a Lifestyle Analysis Form will be fun and
informative. With Nature’s Sunshine you always get free advice,
free training and lots of free information! If ever you need detailed
information on any product then I can send you a comprehensive fact sheet –
once I start reading them I can’t stop. Tel 01689 856581. Lynne Gully |
Blood Sugar Levels – Recognise the Warning Signs! To help me explain the importance of balancing blood sugar levels I
have taken much of the following information from Patrick Holford’s book The
Optimum Nutrition Bible. Keeping your blood sugar balanced is probably the most important
factor in maintaining even energy levels and weight. The level of glucose in
your blood largely determines your appetite – when the level drops, you feel
hungry. The glucose in your bloodstream is available to your cells to make
energy. When the levels are too high (hyperglycaemia) the body
converts the excess to glycogen – a short-term fuel store mainly in the liver
and muscle cells, or fat – our
long-term energy reserve. When the levels are too low (hypoglycaemia)
we experience a whole host of symptoms including fatigue, depression, poor
concentration, irritability, nervousness, sweating, headaches and digestive
problems. An estimated three in every ten people have impaired ability to
keep their blood sugar level even. It may go too high, and then drop too low.
The result, over the years, is that they become increasingly fat and
lethargic. But if you can control your blood sugar levels the result is even
weight and constant energy. Diabetes is an extreme form of blood sugar imbalance. This condition arises when the body can no longer produce sufficient insulin, a hormone which helps to carry glucose out of the blood and into cells. The result is too much glucose in the blood and not enough for the cells. One of the telltale signs is a continuous raging thirst as the body tries to dilute the excess blood sugar by stimulating us to drink. Diabetes Type 2, otherwise known as age-onset diabetes, is becoming quite common in adults who are overweight or who include too much refined sugar in their diet. The Glucose Tolerance Check If you answer
‘yes’ to four or more of the following questions, there is a strong
possibility that your body is having difficulty keeping your blood sugar
level even: ·
Are you rarely wide-awake within 20 minutes of rising? · Do you need a cup of tea or coffee, a cigarette or something sweet to get you going in the morning? · Do you often feel drowsy or sleepy during the day, or after meals? · Do you fall asleep in the early evening or need naps during the day? · Do you avoid exercise because you do not have the energy? · Do you get dizzy or irritable if you go six hours without food? · Is your energy level now less than it used to be? · Do you get night sweats or frequent headaches? Over… |
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Blood Sugar Levels cont’d.
If
you think you may be diabetic, hypo- or hyperglycaemic, then please consult
your doctor. He will recommend a glucose tolerance test whereby the speed at
which your blood sugar level drops is measured. However, the following
nutritional supplements may be of benefit to balance your blood sugar levels: Chromium GTF (Stock No: 1801
Price: £5.25) Chromium is the primary mineral involved in insulin production. It
improves the effectiveness of insulin and its ability to monitor glucose,
preventing both diabetes (high blood sugar) and hypoglycaemia (low blood
sugar). Chromium also increases HDL (good) cholesterol while reducing overall
cholesterol levels. Aging, eating refined foods and also pregnancy can
deplete chromium levels. You need just one tablet a day, and since one bottle
contains 90 tablets, for £5.25 you have a 3-month supply! Nopal (Stock No: 475 Price: £8.50) Nopal
is shown to normalise and maintain healthy blood sugar levels in the body. P14 (Stock No: 1022
Price: £11.85) P14 strengthens the pancreas and
adrenal glands and assists the body in regulating blood sugar levels. It can
be used by both diabetics and hypoglycaemics as this formula of fourteen
herbs helps the body to balance both high and low blood glucose levels. DID YOU KNOW…?Vegetarians – Vitamin B12 and Heart Disease. High levels of homocysteine in the blood
– an amino acid that is made by the body – is now recognised as being an
independent factor for an increased risk of heart disease. The reason? This
amino acid is thought to damage the lining of the arteries. The B vitamins –
B6, B12 and folic acid - all act to keep a low level of homocysteine in the
blood. Vegetarians have higher levels of homocysteine than people who eat
meat. Vegetarians therefore may need to supplement their diet with more B-12.
N.B. Additional vitamin B-12 must be taken with vitamin B-Complex, which in
turn improves energy levels.
Vitamin B-Complex (Stock No:1773
Price: £8.00 4-month supply)
Vitamin
B-12 (Stock No: 1629 Price:
£7.30) Is Your Enzyme Deficiency Causing Premature Aging?
Enzymes are good for more than just digestion. People with these typical chronic diseases may have a low reserve of enzymes: premature aging, arthritis, IBS, inflammation, ulcers, diarrhoea, constipation and wind, immune disorders, food allergies, celiac disease, leaky-gut syndrome, acid reflux/heartburn, heart disease, varicose veins. Food Enzymes (Stock No: 1836 Price: £10.14) Proactazyme (Stock No: 1643 Price: £13.90) Taking Saw Palmetto can Alleviate the Symptoms of Urinary Problems in Men. A six-month study, conducted by
researchers from the University of Chicago and the Dekalb Clinic in Illinois,
has shown that the herb Saw Palmetto can reduce urinary tract symptoms in men
complaining of urinary retention, frequently caused by interference from an
enlarged prostate. Men’s Formula (Stock No: 3110 Price: £17.95) |
TESTIMONIALS My sixteen-month-old son, Jack, had been suffering with sickness and
diarrhoea for about a week and I was getting worried that he was becoming
dehydrated. The condition showed no signs of improving so I spoke to my
friend, Lynne Gully, who suggested that I give him a teaspoon of the sports
product Prime Form
Recovery
to put back into him some of the salts and minerals that he was losing by
having such chronic diarrhoea. Lynne also suggested that I give Jack goat’s milk instead of formula
milk, as it is easier to digest. Lynne then contacted Peter Klein, Nature’s
Sunshine’s herbalist, to ask for his professional advice in treating babies.
Peter Klein confirmed that the Recovery was fine to rehydrate Jack, but he also suggested one
capsule a day of Proactazyme to help with his
digestion, and also one capsule of Slippery Elm to relieve the diarrhoea. Peter
advised that the rule is one capsule per 25lbs of body weight. I mixed the Proactazyme into Jack’s milk and sprinkled
half the Slippery Elm onto Jack’s food and
the other half into his milk. Jack’s condition improved very quickly, within
two days, and I only wish I’d known about these products when my other son,
Harry, was suffering with the same problems. Karen Dalglish, Penge, London My husband, Michael, has had a mole on his shoulder plus several
moles on his hands for many years. He has always taken Vitamin C. Then about
a year ago I was introduced to Nature’s Sunshine products and it was
suggested that both Michael and I start taking Mega Chel as our daily multi vitamins
because the herbs in this product may also help improve our circulation. I have noticed recently that Michael’s moles are fading, apparently
due to the antioxidants in Mega
Chel
reducing the free-radical damage (moles are a sign of free-radical damage)
and the circulatory herbs were more effectively moving the nutrients around
the body. I’m so pleased the moles are fading. They’ve always been a worry
for me. Linda Baker, Croydon FORTHCOMING
EVENTS/DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Thursday 21 March
2002 7.30pm – 9pm Chelsfield
Golf Club, Orpington Terry Rigby and Clinton sellers will be
giving a talk on the nervous system and how to control stress, depression etc
using natural herbal products. Contact me on 01689 856581 if you need
directions to the golf club.
Thursday 25 April
2002 7pm – 9pm
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