Tuesday, March 9, 2010

5 Tips to Reduce Your Sugar Cravings. Plus Extra Tip.

 We all have some trouble with our sugar cravings.  Here are a few tips that should help you manage those cravings.
  • Learn to prepare mildly sweet desserts with nutrient rich natural sweeteners like stevia and xylitol.
  • Increase your intake of sweet vegetables and fruits.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Add sweetness to your life with naps, massages, hobbies, fun with friends, fulfilling relationships, stress reduction techniques or whatever makes you smile.
  • Decrease your temptation for sweets by not bringing deserts and processed foods into your home.
  • Bonus tip: Take gymnema sylvestre tablets. Highly recommended.
  • Bonus tip: Regular exercise is a great way to get glucose into your muscles and out of your blood stream Click Here!

Source: Twin Cities Naturally
 
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Gurmar Premier Herb for Diabetes




 Gurmar (Gymnema Sylvestre)is an Indian herb.  the word "Gurmar" literally means "sugar destroyer". Gumar has been used for centuries to treat diabetes.

How it Works:
When consumed before a meal, gumar binds to taste receptors on the tongue snubbing out sweet perception.

Research:
 One study found that when 22 people with type 2 diabetes were given 400 mg of gumar for 18 - 20 months, along with their diabetes medication, they showed significant reduction in blood glucose.  Five participants were able to get off their diabetes drugs and maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

Recommended Dose:

200 - 250 mg of standardized Gurmar extract twice daily.

Cautions:
May cause reaction in people allergic to milkweed.

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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Alpha-lipoic a great diabetes manager

Alpha -lipoic is an antioxidant that helps cells efficiently convert glucose into energy

It is believed to lower blood sugar levels by metabolizing glucose and ushering it to the muscles where it is needed for energy.

Alpha-lipoic is used as a prescription in Europe as a prescription remedy for diabetic neuropathy and numbness, pain or tingling sensation in feet or legs that occurs when high blood sugar levels damage nerve endings.

A 2006 study of 180 diabetic patients found that patients taking 600-1800 mg per day of alpha-lipoic acid saw significant reduction of diabetic neuropathy compared with those taking a placebo.

Recommended dose 300-1200 mg per day.

cautions: Can significantly lower blood sugar levels so take under a doctor's care.

Best source of alpha-lipoic:Alpha-lipoic

More information on diabetes management and sugar control at Diabetes and Sugar Management

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