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This film was a personal response to our over reliance on the established medical treatments and it expresses some of my personal views. If you want to see more please go to website www.squidoo.com/greatesttragedye mail me
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Trehalose - the safe sugarHarper’s Biochemistry 24th, 26th and now 27th editions
If you don’t believe anything else believe this.
Harpers Biochemistry 24th Edition
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Harpers Biochemistry, a medical textbook that
has been educating healthcare professionals
about Glyconutrients and their role in health and healing since 1996.From a clinical perspective, one class of nutrients
absolutely necessary for optimal cellular communication
and which is essentially missing from our food supply is glyconutrients.These are necessary carbohydrates (monosaccharides) that
according to the 1996 edition of Harper’s Biochemistry,
only 2 or 3 of the necessary 8 are commonly found in our diet.
These monosaccharides provide the necessary building blocks that
enable the cells of our body to communicate effectively.————
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Harpers Biochemistry 26th Edition
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Other disorders in which glycoproteins have been
implicated include hepatitis B and C, Creutzfeldt-
Jakob disease, and diarrheas due to a number of bacterial
enterotoxins. It is hoped that basic studies of glycoproteins
and other glycoconjugates (ie, the field of
glycobiology) will lead to effective treatments for diseases
in which these molecules are involved. Already, at
least two disorders have been found to respond to oral
supplements of sugars.————
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Harpers Biochemistry 27th Edition
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Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry from
McGraw-Hill, whose lead editor is a retired
University of Toronto biochemistry professor,
Robert Murray. Murray added a paragraph to
the 2006 edition noting that although the
body can make other monosaccharides from
glucose, “there is evidence that the other sugars
may be beneficial in some circumstances
when added to the diet. This has led to the
development of glyconutrient supplements,“ Blood Pressure Vs Cholesterol
A high blood level of cholesterol, which damages the heart by clogging the arteries with plaque and fat deposits, is probably the number one contributing factor for heart disease. But high blood pressure (currently defined as anything above 140/90) comes in as a close second, also known as hypertension, it is often called the silent killer, because there are usually no symptoms.Hypertension can often be controlled with medication, but there are a number of other measures you can take that may help as well. You might want to experiment with some of the following to see how they work for you, but consult your doctor beforehand.
- Exercise — Specifically, aerobic exercise — that is, any activity that elevates your heart rate and keeps it there for a time — helps strengthen the heart, which means it can pump blood with less effort, thereby lowering blood pressure. Typically, your doctor might recommend running, jogging, swimming, biking or using gym machines such as treadmills or Stairmasters. You have to do it consistently to have an effect, though. Shoot for 30 minute sessions most days of the week.
- Reduce salt intake – High sodium intake raises blood pressure in two ways. First, it causes more fluid to be retained in blood vessels, forcing the heart to work harder. Second, it may also constrict the arterioles, blood vessels that help regulate blood flow and blood pressure. Sodium’s negative effect on blood pressure is not universal, but there’s no good test to determine who is salt sensitive and who isn’t, so doctors tend to recommend that folks with hypertension reduce their salt intake.Basically, this comes down to not adding salt to your meals as well as cutting out salty snacks. You may also need to check food labels for sodium content, since salt is in a lot of common foods you might not expect, such as breads and cheese, and lots of processed, pre-packaged foods in general. Usually, doctors recommend hypertensive patients keep salt intake down to under 2,400mg a day. (Note: You absolutely should not try to completely eliminate salt from your diet. A certain amount of sodium is necessary for proper functioning of muscles and nerves.)
- Quit smoking – If you smoke, you really need to quit, for a lot of reasons. In regard to hypertension, cigarettes and other tobacco products contain nicotine, which raises your heart rate while constricting blood vessels, which leads to a temporary rise in blood pressure.
- Lose weight – If you’re overweight, you can help reduce your blood pressure by slimming down. This goes hand in hand with aerobic exercise (see above), which is beneficial whether you’re overweight or not. Carrying extra weight only puts an unnecessary strain on your heart, and, therefore, hypertension.
- Reduce stress – A stressful lifestyle has been linked to hypertension. You can alleviate stress a number of ways. Exercise (see above) is effective, so is yoga, meditation, or even just kicking back with a good book.
- Natural supplements – There are a number of supplements available in health food stores that are reputed to be helpful in lowering blood pressure. These include:
- Garlic – Research shows that garlic can significantly lower blood pressure. See your doctor before using garlic supplements, though, as it can thin the blood to an unsafe degree if taken with certain medications.
- Fish Oil – Studies show that fish oil has a modest effect on blood pressure.
- Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) – Studies indicate a relationship between lowered blood pressure and the regular ingestion of CoQ10 supplements. To get the best e mail me.
- Hawthorne – Long recommended for hypertension by practitioners of herbal medicine, studies have indeed shown hawthorne to help reduce diastolic blood pressure.
- Glyconutrients – These are plant sugars that provide the body with the ability to complete the code that is at the centre of every function of the body. Get this right and the rest may well correct itself.
- Water – this is so simple - if the blood is thick it is harder to pump and the result is higher blood pressure - ensure you are drinking 2 litres per day or more.
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Trehalose - the safe sugarSugar Causes Ageing
I saw this article just yesterday and wanted to get it out to you all. It is strange, even weird how the problem (in this case too much sugar - or even compounds that produce only Glucose in the blood.) is often quite close to the solution (Sugar - actually specific plant sugars) - glyconutrients in this case.
The uncanny way glucose knows how to latch onto specific proteins is scary in many ways - what else is too much glucose doing (obesity, diabetes etc)? There is a very safe alternative plant sugar called Trehalose that doesn’t trigger the same problems talked about here.
The other interesting thing here is the thought that we can impact our skin condition by eating antioxidants. We know that eating fruit and vegetables gives us antioxidants that help combat the effects of free radical damage but who’d have thought it could impact the skin condition. One word of caution, make sure that the antioxidants that you use are scientifically proven to enhance the Serum antioxidant Levels - the gold standard here is ORAC βpe a nd there is only one source of these proven products that i know - e mail me for details
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Trehalose - the safe sugarOver half Obese by 2050
I’ve often wondered if the data collected in these studies and extrapolated into the future is a reliable way to predict the future? The UK Government is now suggesting that by 2050 over half the UK population will be clinically obese. What does that really mean? Is it meant to scare us into action? Is it meant to absolve them of any responsibility? Is it designed to encourage the pharmaceutical lobby to come up with solutions? So many questions and so few answers.
lets get on thing straight. I think the figures are probably an underestimate. Just look at the number of children, as young as 2 and 3 years old, who are already obese. We have to get back to what are the root causes and deal with them from within the family - after all who trusts what the Government tells us anymore.
It is all about personal responsibility and family values. There is a gene defect that causes people to put on weight but it is over used as an excuse to be obese.
Some simple rules (ok suggestions):
1. don’t eat highly processed food at every meal.
2. take more exercise - 10 minute walk every day is a good start.
3. avoid simple starch like the plague it is. By the way alcohol is classified as simple carbohydrate and is a real killer.
Enough then to be going on with. Seriously implement the above 3 ideas and the weight will fall off slowly and you’ll get your health back. You might even get your life back.
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Help for HuntingtonsDietary Myths and Fat
For all of you out there who are interested in a fascinating read and a whole new perspective on diet I recommend Weston A. Price’s Nutrition and Physical Degeneration. I would say that the sister-book to this would be Sally Fallon’s Nourishing Traditions (which i adore).
I for one am not a fan of the blood type diet, so much. And anyone who has read these books or at least one of them would know why. After reading dozens of nutrition and health books Weston Price is by far the one who has hit it on the nose, he truly unlocked what it is we are missing.SO Here we Go - Truth or Fiction
1.All traditional diets contain some form of animal protein-even the “vegetarian” ones ate insects.
2.All traditional cultures consumed a portion of their animal protein raw
3.Seeds ,grains, and nuts were soaked, sprouted, fermented or naturally leavened to neutralize naturally occurring anti=nutrients such as enzyme inhibitors, tannins, and phytic acid.( this is part of the reason so many people can’t digest these..they are poorly prepared)
4.TOTAL fat content of all traditional diets varied from 30% to 80% or calories but only 4% of those calories came from polyunsaturates that naturally occur in grain, legumes, nuts, fish, and vegetables. The balance of fat was nearly always in the form of saturated and monounsaturates.
5.Traditional diets contained nearly equal amounts of omega 6 and 3
6.ALL traditional diets contained some salt
7. All traditional cultures made use of animal bones usually in the form of gelatin rich bone broths.
8. The diets of healthy nonindustralized people contained at least TEN times the amount of FAT soluble vitamins found in animal fat.
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Red Wine Good - Red Wine Bad!!!
OK where do we go from here - it sounds like the so common complaint from people these days who say ‘first they tell me it’s good for me - then someone else says its bad for me’.
What do we believe - who is telling the truth. Quite simply they both are, but truth is a very subjective thing. There is no absolute truth anymore - just truth as an individual sees it. So what is my take - cut out the hype and get to the bottom of the real issue. What specifically is the good thing in wine that helps my health - cut out the alcohol and go for the compound that helps. In this case something called an antioxidant from the skin of a grape. Its called Resveratrol, the best form of which is extracted from Grape skin, and believe it or not several companies who produce food supplements have antioxidant supplements that already have it incorporated.
Diabetes - Self Awareness
So in our third part on Diabetes awareness i want to focus on being aware of what your body is telling you - or self awareness.
Being aware of the risks and indicators is half the battle. Get this right and the rest is relatively straight forward. Get it wrong and the consequences are dire for both you and your family and your long term future.
Regular testing
Regular self-testing of your blood sugar tells you how well your combination of diet, exercise, and medication are working. Tests are usually done before meals and at bedtime. More frequent testing may be needed when you are sick or under stress.
A health care provider or diabetes educator will help set up an appropriate testing schedule for you. You will also be taught how to respond to different ranges of glucose values obtained when you self-test.
The results of the test can be used to adjust meals, activity, or medications to keep blood sugar levels in an appropriate range. Testing provides valuable information for the health care provider and identifies high and levels before serious problems develop.
Accurate record keeping of test results will help you and your health care provide plan how to best control your diabetes.
DIET AND WEIGHT CONTROL
Meal planning includes choosing healthy foods, eating the right amount of food, and eating meals at the right time. You should work closely with your health care provider to learn how much fat, protein, and carbohydrates you need in your diet. Your specific meal plans need to be tailored to your food habits and preferences.
Managing your weight and eating a well-balanced diet are important. Some people with type 2 diabetes can stop medications after intentional weight loss, although the diabetes is still present. A registered dietitian can be helpful in determining your specific, individual dietary needs. Talk with someone who has real experience call me on Skype see below.
REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Regular exercise is important for everyone, but especially if you have diabetes. Regular exercise helps control the amount of glucose in the blood. It also helps burn excess calories and fat so you can manage your weight.
Exercise improves overall health by improving blood flow and
blood pressure . It decreases insulin resistance even without weight loss. Exercise also increases the body’s energy level, lowers tension, and improves your ability to handle stress.The following should be considered when starting an exercise routine:
- Check with your health care provider before starting an exercise program.
- Choose an enjoyable physical activity that is appropriate for the current fitness level.
- Exercise every day, and at the same time of day, if possible.
- Monitor blood glucose levels at home before and after exercise.
- Carry food that contains a fast-acting carbohydrate in case blood glucose levels get too low during or after exercise.
- Wear a diabetes identification bracelet and carry change or a cell phone for a phone call in case of emergency.
- Drink extra fluids that do not contain sugar before, during, and after exercise.
- Changes in exercise intensity or duration may require modification of your diet or medication to keep blood glucose levels in an appropriate range.
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Diabetes - Caused by Ignorance?
I see so many people who are developing Diabetes simply due to ignorance. Now some sadly choose to (or would choose to) ignore any advice and elect to rely on the medical worlds response which is very effective but still carries enormous risk due to the complications that inevitable come with long term pharmaceutical drug use.
Over the next few days I’m going to cover the subject of diabetes in some detail as many people are living and dying in Ignorance and that makes me MAD.
Diabetes is caused by a problem in the way your body makes or uses insulin. Insulin is needed to move glucose (blood sugar) into cells, where it is used for energy.
If glucose does not get into the cells, the body cannot use it for energy. Too much glucose will then remain in the blood, causing the symptoms of diabetes.
There are several types of diabetes. This article focuses on type 2, which is usually accompanied by obesity and insulin resistance.
Insulin resistance occurs when insulin produced by your pancreas cannot get the necessary Glucose (required for energy) inside fat and muscle cells to release energy. Since the cells are not getting the insulin they need, the pancreas produces more and more. Over time, abnormally high levels of sugar build up in the blood. This is called hyperglycemia. Many people with insulin resistance have hyperglycemia and high blood insulin levels at the same time. People who are overweight have a higher risk of insulin resistance, because fat interferes with the body’s ability to use insulin.
Type 2 diabetes usually occurs gradually. Most people with the disease are overweight at the time of diagnosis. However, type 2 diabetes can also develop in those who are thin, especially the elderly.
Family history and genetics play a large role in type 2 diabetes. Low activity level, poor diet, and excess body weight (especially around the waist) significantly increase your risk for type 2 diabetes.
Other risk factors include:
- Race/ethnicity (African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, and Native Americans all have high rates of diabetes)
- Age greater than 45 years
- Previously identified impaired glucose tolerance by your doctor
- High blood pressure
- HDL cholesterol of less than 35 mg/dL or triglyceride level of greater than 250 mg/dL
- History of gestational diabetes
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1. Whenever possible, eat foods that are in their natural state.
(Note: This rule does not apply to meats and other foods that are dangerous to eat raw.) In this rule, reference is made to a food like carrots. What is the natural state of a carrot? Raw. When carrots are eaten raw, they are safe and natural-the way they were designed to be eaten. Raw carrots also fit the second rule-to eat foods that are harder to digest. Carrots also fit the third rule since they are high in fiber. Raw carrots have an index number of 35 (low-glycemic), but cooked carrots (not in their natural state) have an
index of 65 (moderately glycemic).2. Eat foods that are harder to digest.
The harder a food is to digest, the lower-glycemic it usually is. The harder the food is to digest, the longer ittakes to convert to sugars. This longer process minimizes insulin reactions. You can then maximize your conversion of food to energy and minimize the amount of food converting to fat. For example, cooked carrots are very easy to digest, so their index is much higher than raw carrots.
3. Eat foods that are high in fiber.
Fiber ranges from hard to digest to impossible to digest. Impossible to digest is actually good for humans. It not only helps with a feeling of fullness, but also helps to clean our colons-which is essential for good health. The higher the fiber, typically the more absorbent it is for fats. The slower the digestive process isfor a specific food, generally, the lower the glycemic index will be for that food. A good example is bread. Highly refined white bread’s fiber is so broken down and easy to digest that it is virtually useless for colon health. It is not in its natural state (Rule No.1), and it is white (Rule No. 6). However, whole grain bread with seeds is as close as bread gets to the natural state of grain. Depending on the grain and the seeds, it could be low-or moderately glycemic, but not high-glycemic. So you can have bread, but not highly refined flours and breads that are high-glycemic.
4. Time your food intake.
It is very important to your overall health-but particularly important to achieving a lean body-to keep your blood sugar balanced. Skipping meals may save calories, but will eventually backfire since your body will perceive a state of starvation and reduce the rate at which you convert your stored fats. Snacking is fine (even helpful) if it is with the right foods. Snacking helps keep your blood sugar balanced this in turn helps control appetite and maintain your ability to convert stored fat as energy. It would be ideal if we could get every one to snack only on fresh fruits or vegetables that are low-glycemic, such as peaches or celery. But this isn’t always convenient, so here is one practical (and tasty!) suggestion: A dozen almonds in their natural state eaten every two hours between meals should help the average person maintain a reasonable level of blood sugar.
5. Avoid white foods.
There are, of course, exceptions to every rule if you look hard enough. In general, white foods tend to be high-glycemic. White potatoes are the highest (85-98) on the glycemic index. They are a starchy complex, and those starches convert to glucose rapidly. Additionally, they are very easy to digest (Rule No. 2) and contain very little fiber (Rule No. 3).
6. Do not use artificial sweeteners.
There is preliminary evidence that artificial sweeteners may in fact slow the fat-burning process by confusing the normal chemical signals to the brain. An healthy alternative and actually beneficial sugar is Trehalose. These signals are normally associated with sweet tastes. There is also an increasing body of evidence that indicates some artificial sweeteners may have harmful effects on the human body.
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