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<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:openSearch="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/" xmlns:blogger="http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0" version="2.0"><channel><atom:id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1840579031243240845</atom:id><lastBuildDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:58:51 +0000</lastBuildDate><category>diabetes</category><category>health</category><category>diet</category><category>juvenile diabetes</category><category>exercise</category><category>type 1 diabetes</category><category>type 2 diabetes</category><category>almond joy recipe</category><category>grey celtic sea salt</category><category>guitar</category><category>healthy eating</category><category>healthy living</category><category>Self Care</category><category>blood sugars</category><category>coconut oil</category><category>dehydrated foods</category><category>detox</category><category>gardening</category><category>gestational diabetes</category><category>hydrogen peroxide therapy</category><category>insulin</category><category>insulin pump</category><category>juicing</category><category>nutrition</category><category>pets</category><category>raw eating</category><category>rebounding</category><category>trampoline</category><category>weight loss</category><title>Juvenile Diabetes 38 plus years</title><description></description><link>http://my-diabetes-101.blogspot.com/</link><managingEditor>noreply@blogger.com (Diabetes 101)</managingEditor><generator>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>13</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1840579031243240845.post-7298504089061871394</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:20:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-07-18T08:25:59.664-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">exercise</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">health</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">healthy eating</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">healthy living</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">juvenile diabetes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Self Care</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">type 1 diabetes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">type 2 diabetes</category><title>AADE7 Self-Care Behaviors For Diabetes</title><description>I just ran across this and had not see it before. It makes a lot of sense and I hope you can gain from it like I have. Enjoy your day!<br /><br />AADE7<br /><br />Measurable behavior change is the desired outcome of diabetes education.<br />AADE believes that behavior change can be most effectively achieved using the AADE7™ Self-Care Behaviors framework. The 7 self-care behaviors are healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medication, problem solving, reducing risks and healthy coping.<br />Below is a description of each behavior for patients and healthcare professionals. Tools and references for healthcare professionals <a href="http://www.diabeteseducator.org/ProfessionalResources/AADE7/#Tools">are available here</a>.<br /><br />Healthy eating<br />Making healthy food choices, understanding portion sizes and learning the best times to eat are central to managing diabetes. By making appropriate food selections, children and teenagers grow and develop as they would if they didn’t have diabetes. And, by controlling their weight, many adults may be able to manage their condition for a time without medications. Diabetes education classes can assist people with diabetes in gaining knowledge about the effect of food on blood glucose, sources of carbohydrates and fat, appropriate meal planning and resources to assist in making food choices. Skills taught include reading labels, planning and preparing meals, measuring foods for portion control, fat control and carbohydrate counting. Barriers, such as environmental triggers and emotional, financial, and cultural factors, are also addressed.<br /><br />Being active<br />Regular activity is important for overall fitness, weight management and blood glucose control. With appropriate levels of exercise, those at risk for type 2 diabetes can reduce that risk, and those with diabetes can improve glycemic control. Being active can also help improve body mass index, enhance weight loss, help control lipids and blood pressure and reduce stress. Diabetes educators and their patients collaborate to address barriers, such as physical, environmental, psychological and time limitations. They also work together to develop an appropriate activity plan that balances food and medication with the activity level.<br /><br />Monitoring<br />Daily self-monitoring of blood glucose provides people with diabetes the information they need to assess how food, physical activity and medications affect their blood glucose levels. Monitoring, however, doesn’t stop there. People with diabetes also need to regularly check their blood pressure, urine ketones and weight. Diabetes education classes instruct patients about equipment choice and selection, timing and frequency of testing, target values, and interpretation and use of results.<br /><br />Taking medication<br />Diabetes is a progressive condition. Depending on what type a person has, their healthcare team will be able to determine which medications they should be taking and help them understand how your medications work. They can demonstrate how to inject insulin or explain how diabetes pills work and when to take them. Effective drug therapy in combination with healthy lifestyle choices, can lower blood glucose levels, reduce the risk for diabetes complications and produce other clinical benefits. The goal is for the patient to be knowledgeable about each medication, including its action, side effects, efficacy, toxicity, prescribed dosage, appropriate timing and frequency of administration, effect of missed and delayed doses and instructions for storage, travel and safety.<br /><br />Problem solving<br />A person with diabetes must keep their problem-solving skills sharp because on any given day, a high or low blood glucose episode or a sick day will require them to make rapid, informed decisions about food, activity and medications. This skill is continuously put to use because even after decades of living with the disease, stability is never fully attained: the disease is progressive, chronic complications emerge, life situations change and the patient is aging. Collaboratively, diabetes educators and patients address barriers, such as physical, emotional, cognitive, and financial obstacles and develop coping strategies.<br /><br />Reducing risks<br />Effective risk reduction behaviors such as smoking cessation, and regular eye, foot and dental examinations reduce diabetes complications and maximize health and quality of life. An important part of self-care is learning to understand, seek and regularly obtain an array of preventive services. Diabetes educators assist patients in gaining knowledge about standards of care, therapeutic goals, and preventive care services to decrease risks. Skills taught include smoking cessation, foot inspections, blood pressure monitoring, self-monitoring of blood glucose, aspirin use and maintenance of personal care records.<br /><br />Healthy coping<br />Health status and quality of life are affected by psychological and social factors. Psychological distress directly affects health and indirectly influences a person’s motivation to keep their diabetes in control. When motivation is dampened, the commitments required for effective self-care are difficult to maintain. When barriers seem insurmountable, good intentions alone cannot sustain the behavior. Coping becomes difficult and a person’s ability to self-manage their diabetes deteriorates. An important part of the diabetes educator’s work is identifying the individual’s motivation to change behavior, then helping set achievable behavioral goals and guiding the patient through multiple obstacles. They can provide support by encouraging you to talk about your concerns and fears and can help you learn what you can control and offer ways for you to cope with what you cannot.<br /><br /><a id="Tools for healthcare professionals" name="Tools for healthcare professionals"></a>Tools for healthcare professionals<br /><a href="http://www.diabeteseducator.org/ProfessionalResources/AADE7/Impact/index.html">AADE7™ IMPACT</a> - Internet based suite of tools for diabetes educators<br /><a href="https://www.diabeteseducator.org/ProfessionalResources/products/view.html?target=40&amp;sub1=BOOKS&amp;sub2=Publications">AADE7™ Goal Sheets</a><br /><a href="https://www.diabeteseducator.org/ProfessionalResources/products/view.html?target=40&amp;sub1=BOOKS&amp;sub2=Publications">AADE7™ </a>Poster<br /><a href="http://www.diabeteseducator.org/ProfessionalResources/AADE7/Background.html">Detailed information on the development of the AADE7™</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--google_ad_client = "pub-0026291235258467";/* homepage */google_ad_slot = "0702788998";google_ad_width = 300;google_ad_height = 250;//--></script></div></description><link>http://my-diabetes-101.blogspot.com/2008/07/aade7-self-care-behaviors-for-diabetes.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Diabetes 101)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1840579031243240845.post-5343150368083393619</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:43:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-07-14T15:33:18.391-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">diabetes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">diet</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">exercise</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">gestational diabetes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">juvenile diabetes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">type 1 diabetes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">type 2 diabetes</category><title>The 4 Different Types of Diabetes</title><description>There are 4 main types of diabetes:<br /><br /><br /><br />Type 1 Diabetes - or some people refer to it as "juvenile" diabetes. It is mostly diagnosed when kids are in their teens or younger. 5-10% of the diabetic population has Type 1 Diabetes. It is diagnosed when the pancreas fails to produce any insulin at all, or too little of an amount to do the body any good. Insulin is the prescription but not the cure. Without the insulin one cannot survive after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.<br /><br /><br />Type 2 Diabetes - 90-95% of all people with diabetes are Type 2 so most of the diabetic population have Type 2 diabetes. Most individuals that are diagnosed are overweight, over the age of 40 and most of the time inactive. Not all but most diagnosed with type 2 fit into this catagory. The pancreas produces insulin but the body does not utilize the insulin properly - cells won't respond to the insulin. Althought diet and exercise are prescribed and can actually reverse the symptoms of type 2 diabetes, most individuals will end up taking a pill form of medication to control their type 2 diabetes. In my opinion it is also not the practice of doctors to educate the type 2 diabetic patient but to medicate the patient due to the doctors time contraints and also knowing that diet and exercise is a tougher pill to swallow than an actual pill.<br /><br /><br /><br />Pre-Diabetes - Also known as borderline diabetes. This is diagnosed when patients are showing signs of increased levels of blood sugar and are beginning to have problems in keeping their blood sugars at a normal range. Pre-diabetes affects over 40 million people, which is a huge number of people. Pre-diabetes will turn into Type 2 Diabetes in most cases if left untreated. Those with pre-diabetes are urged to alter their diets and begin to get on a regular exercise routine.<br /><br /><br /><br />Gestational Diabetes - Approximately 2-7% of pregnant women will be diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. It is caused by the pancreas not being able to keep up in delivering insulin to control the glucose level. Gestational Diabetes will go away after pregnancy in the majority of the cases, but there is an increased risk of both mother and baby becoming diabetic later on in life. Insulin resistance usually starts around the 26th week of pregnancy, which is when doctors will test pregnant women for Gstational Diabetes.<br /><br />Enjoy your day!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--google_ad_client = "pub-0026291235258467";/* homepage */google_ad_slot = "0702788998";google_ad_width = 300;google_ad_height = 250;//--></script></div></description><link>http://my-diabetes-101.blogspot.com/2008/07/4-different-types-of-diabetes.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Diabetes 101)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1840579031243240845.post-8730081636634730975</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:15:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-07-08T16:38:56.776-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">blood sugars</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">detox</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">diabetes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">diet</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">exercise</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">health</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rebounding</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">trampoline</category><title>30 Advantages of Rebounding and Effect on Blood Sugars</title><description>Rebounding has many benefits which I've listed below. Rebounding has helped to stabalize my blood sugars. Just test it for yourself - jump every morning on a bed if you can for 10 minutes for just a few days and tell me if you don't see a stabalizing of your blood sugars. Why do you think kids like to jump on beds - because it makes them feel good. As you jump up and come back down your cells get squeezed which helps your body detox. I can attest that my blood sugars are much more stable on the days that I jump. I have and highly recommend the <em>Needak Rebounder</em> which you can pick up for around $200. The newer Needak tramplines fold up to make sotoring easy. It has the best platform for jumping so you can jump longer without getting tired. Just compare the Needak to other less expensive rebounders before you purchase.<br /><br /><br /><p>These are the 30 health advantages of regular rebounding, including the following: </p><br /><br /><p>1. It increases the capacity for respiration.<br />2. It circulates more oxygen to the tissues.<br />3. It establishes a better equilibrium between the oxygen required by the tissues and the oxygen made available.<br />4. It causes muscles to perform work in moving fluids through the body to lighten the heart's load.<br />5. It tends to reduce the height to which the arterial pressures rise during exertion.<br />6. It lessens the time during which blood pressure remains abnormal after severe activity.<br />7. It holds off the incidence of cardiovascular disease.<br />8. It increases the functional activity of the red bone marrow in the production of red blood cells. 9. It aids lymphatic circulation, as well as the flow in the veins of the circulatory system.<br />10. It encourages collateral circulation.<br />11. It strengthens the heart and other muscles in the body so that they work more efficiently.<br />12. It allows the resting heart to beat less often.<br />13. It lowers elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels.<br />14. It stimulates the metabolism.<br />15. It promotes body growth and repair.<br />16. It tones up the glandular system, especially the thyroid to increase its output.<br />17. It adds to the alkaline reserve of the body which may be of significance in an emergency requiring prolonged effort.<br />18. It chemically attains absolute potential of the cells.<br />19. It reserves bodily strength and physical efficiency.<br />20. It expands the body's capacity for fuel storage and endurance.<br />21. It improves coordination through the transmission of nerve impulses and responsiveness of the muscle fibers.<br />22. It affords muscular vigor from increased muscle fiber tone.<br />23. It offers relief from neck and back pains, headaches, and other pain caused by lack of exercise.<br />24. It enhances digestion and elimination processes.<br />25. It allows for better and easier relaxation and sleep.<br />26. It results in a better mental performance, with keener learning processes.<br />27. It curtails fatigue and menstrual discomfort for women.<br />28. It minimizes the number of colds, allergies, digestive disturbances, and abdominal problems.<br />29. It tends to slow down aging.<br />30. It reduces the likelihood of obesity. </p><br /><p>Enjoy your day!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--google_ad_client = "pub-0026291235258467";/* homepage */google_ad_slot = "0702788998";google_ad_width = 300;google_ad_height = 250;//--></script></div></description><link>http://my-diabetes-101.blogspot.com/2008/07/30-advantages-of-rebounding-and-effect.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Diabetes 101)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1840579031243240845.post-3092802121332850276</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:20:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-07-03T11:38:38.720-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">diabetes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">guitar</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">juvenile diabetes</category><title>Do Something Fun for Yourself / Guitar</title><description>This has nothing to with Diabetes but I just wanted to share with you that I am starting to learn how to play the Guitar at 48. You are never too old to start something new. I knew nothing about music - absolutely nothing except that I liked to listen to music. I didn't even know the musical <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">alphabet</span> which is just 7 letters A, B, C, D, E, F and G. I had never played an instrument in my life except the flute in the 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> grade. I can still play the song I learned (Mary had a little lamb) if someone hands me a flute but other than that my music <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">knowledge</span> was very limited. <br /><br />So I bought myself a used acoustic/electric guitar off of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">EBay</span> and started teaching myself from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">youtube</span> and other free sites on the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Internet</span>. I also started taking lessons from a local guitar teacher in town and that has helped me alot. He is leaving town though so I'll need to find a new teacher shortly. It' s been a very fun journey and I'm glad I did it!<br /><br />Enjoy your day!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--google_ad_client = "pub-0026291235258467";/* homepage */google_ad_slot = "0702788998";google_ad_width = 300;google_ad_height = 250;//--></script></div></description><link>http://my-diabetes-101.blogspot.com/2008/07/do-something-fun-for-yourself-guitar.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Diabetes 101)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1840579031243240845.post-7809941296755286336</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:21:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-07-02T12:09:19.676-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">diabetes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">diet</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">health</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">healthy living</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">insulin</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">insulin pump</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">juvenile diabetes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">type 1 diabetes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">type 2 diabetes</category><title>Diabetes - Insulin Pump</title><description>An Insulin Pump is a medical device used for administering insulin. It changed my life when I got my first one in 1992. I did not have to follow as rigid of a schedule with injecting insulin and then eating right after. I had more freedom! <br /><br />Before I got my first pump I was mixing 2 types of insulin - a short acting and a long acting. I was giving a shot before breakfast, before lunch, before dinner and before I went to bed. Four shots per day. This still did not control my blood sugars. I've been pumping now for 16 years and love it! <br /><br />I had been diagnosed with Diabetes at 10 and I was 32 when I got my first pump. Before I got my pump I would often times wake up with extremely low blood sugars - sometimes needing help from the fire department and paramedics in the middle of the night or very early morning. I could feel the symptoms of my blood sugars drop when I was awake but as I got older I could not feel them drop when I was sleeping. This was due to some nerve damage from the sugar running around in my blood.<br /><br />With my Insulin Pump I use all fast acting insulin and have programmed my pump to automatically administer a little less than a unit of insulin for most hours of the day. And this is automatically reduced at midnight to 4am. This is called a "basal" rate of insulin When I eat carbohydrates I administer additional insulin (about 1 unit for every 15 grams of carbohydrates) to cover the carbohydrates I'm eating. This is called a "bolus" of insulin. I can also suspend the insulin delivery if I need to.<br /><br />I can remove my pump for showering and other more intimate activities :) and these are the only times when I remove it. It's easy to sleep with - I just lay it on the bed and instinctively move it around with me if I toss and turn. <br /><br />I only have one complaint about my pump and that is the scar tissue that has built up in my abdomen from the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cannula</span> that remains in the subcutaneous fatty area of my stomach for 2-3 days at a time. I use my hips and upper ab area to insert the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cannula</span> too. The scar tissue gets in the way of the insulin delivery and this is really my only complaint. I just have to be careful to make sure I'm not inserting near scar tissue and change the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">cannula</span> every 3 days max. <br /><br />Enjoy your day!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--google_ad_client = "pub-0026291235258467";/* homepage */google_ad_slot = "0702788998";google_ad_width = 300;google_ad_height = 250;//--></script></div></description><link>http://my-diabetes-101.blogspot.com/2008/07/diabetes-insulin-pump.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Diabetes 101)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1840579031243240845.post-165425705291447869</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:29:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-07-01T07:46:46.915-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">almond joy recipe</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">dehydrated foods</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">diabetes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">diet</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">grey celtic sea salt</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">health</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">healthy eating</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">juicing</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">raw eating</category><title>My Diet / Breakfast Recipe</title><description>Having diabetes I'm always looking for the latest and greatest to help control blood sugars. There was a year in my life when I didn't eat anything that was cooked. When you cook foods it removes the nutrient value. I lived on raw vegetables and some fruits and nuts. I ate <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">alot</span> of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">avocados</span>, salads, greens, dehydrated foods and juiced quite a bit too. I hope someday to get back to that way of eating and for the most part I try to incorporate that way of eating into my daily life. It's not easy but definitely doable and a very healthy way to eat. <br /><br />My breakfast for the past 7 years or so is always a cereal made up of ground flax seed. I buy the flax seed in bulk and grind it in a coffee grinder. I add the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Omnibalance</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Stevia</span> that I talked about in the Almond Joy Recipe post, cinnamon, grey <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Celtic</span> Sea Salt, plain yogurt, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">kefir</span> and some raw almonds or sunflower seeds. It's quite delicious and keeps me full until lunch. It also keeps me very regular :) and gives me the good fats that we all need. <br /><br />Enjoy your day!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--google_ad_client = "pub-0026291235258467";/* homepage */google_ad_slot = "0702788998";google_ad_width = 300;google_ad_height = 250;//--></script></div></description><link>http://my-diabetes-101.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-diet-breakfast-recipe.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Diabetes 101)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1840579031243240845.post-6576148626098361818</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:40:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-06-30T15:54:46.686-07:00</atom:updated><title>My Diabetes</title><description>Hello Again Today! <br /><br />My last few posts have been about products that I currently use: 35% food grade Hydrogen Peroxide, Grey Celtic Sea Salt, Coconut Oil. The reason for this is because I feel strongly that it's products like these that have kept me and keep me healthy today. I'm 48 and have had diabetes for 38 years. I was giving a minimum of 4 insulin shots a day when I switched to an insulin pump in 1992. The pump freed me up from being on such a rigid eating schedule and improved my blood sugars as well. <br /><br />My doctor suggested I have an xray taken of my heart. Insurance did not pay for the xray but I was curious to see the results so I paid for it out of my pocket. The xray shows where if any plaque has built up. There was no plaque build up in my heart = I cried when I read the report because I was so happy. As I said in my first post I am wanting to share with other diabetics non traditional, alternative and even controversial ways that I have been able to maintain my health over the years.<br /><br />Enjoy your day!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--google_ad_client = "pub-0026291235258467";/* homepage */google_ad_slot = "0702788998";google_ad_width = 300;google_ad_height = 250;//--></script></div></description><link>http://my-diabetes-101.blogspot.com/2008/06/my-diabetes.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Diabetes 101)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1840579031243240845.post-4494984020921395795</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:59:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-06-30T10:00:00.204-07:00</atom:updated><title>Disclaimer</title><description>DISCLAIMER<br />I am not a medical professional, so nothing here qualifies as medical advice. Consult your own physician.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--google_ad_client = "pub-0026291235258467";/* homepage */google_ad_slot = "0702788998";google_ad_width = 300;google_ad_height = 250;//--></script></div></description><link>http://my-diabetes-101.blogspot.com/2008/06/disclaimer.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Diabetes 101)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1840579031243240845.post-9101115686069072617</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:32:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-06-30T09:48:43.092-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">diabetes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">grey celtic sea salt</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">health</category><title>Grey Celtic Sea Salt</title><description>Do you know that white salt is harmful to your health? Do you know that Grey Celtic Sea Salt is actually healthy and healing? Grey Celtic Sea Salt has 80 different minerals and tastes delicious. If you are ever sick and not feeling well - just drink some water with a pinch of Grey Celtic Sea Salt - it will balance your body out and you will feel better immediately. If you are dehydrated, put some grey celtic sea salt in your water and you will retain the water with the minerals.<br /><br />Your Bodies Many Cries for Water is an incredible book written by Dr. F. Batmanghelidj. He is a medical doctor who believes that body dehydration is at the root of many health conditions. For optimum health, Dr. Batmanghelidj claims that we should drink half our body weight in ounces every day. So if you weigh 120 pounds, you'd need to drink 60 ounces of water a day. He also recommends using Celtic Sea Salt.<br /><br />Enjoy your day!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--google_ad_client = "pub-0026291235258467";/* homepage */google_ad_slot = "0702788998";google_ad_width = 300;google_ad_height = 250;//--></script></div></description><link>http://my-diabetes-101.blogspot.com/2008/06/grey-celtic-sea-salt.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Diabetes 101)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1840579031243240845.post-5505520211362831046</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:50:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-06-28T07:56:29.551-07:00</atom:updated><title>The Many Benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide</title><description>By Dr. David G. Williams<br /><br />When it comes to hydrogen peroxide therapy there seems to be only two points of view. Supporters consider it one of the greatest healing miracles of all time. Those opposed feel its ingestion is exceptionally dangerous, and only the foolhardy could think of engaging in such behavior. Before either condemning or endorsing hydrogen peroxide, let's take a real close look at what we're dealing with.If any substance is interesting, it's hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide should really be called hydrogen dioxide. Its chemical formula is H2O2. It contains one more atom of oxygen that does water (H20). By now everyone's aware of the ozone layer that surrounds the earth. Ozone consists of three atoms of oxygen (03). This protective layer of ozone is created when ultraviolet light from the sun splits an atmospheric oxygen molecule (02) into two single, unstable oxygen atoms. These single molecules combine with others to form ozone (03). Ozone isn't very stable. In fact, it will quickly give up that extra atom of oxygen to falling rainwater to form hydrogen peroxide (H202). (Bear with me: all this chemistry mumbo jumbo I'm going through actually will help you understand the importance of hydrogen peroxide.) Helps PlantsIt is this hydrogen peroxide in rainwater that makes it so much more effective than tap water when given to plants. With the increased levels of atmospheric pollution, however, greater amounts of H202 react with air-borne toxins and never reach the ground. To compensate for this, many farmers have been increasing crop yields by spraying them with diluted hydrogen peroxide (5 to 16 ounces of 35% mixed with 20 gallons of water per acre). You can achieve the same beneficial effect with your house plants by adding 1 ounce of 3% hydrogen peroxide (or 16 drops of 35% solution) to every quart of water you give your plants. (It can also be made into an excellent safe insecticide. Simply spray your plants with 8 ounces of 3% peroxide mixed with 8 ounces of white sugar and one gallon of water.)<br />Hydrogen peroxide is odorless and colorless, but not tasteless. When stored under the proper conditions, it is a very stable compound. When kept in the absence of light and contaminants, it dismutates (breaks down) very slowly at the rate of about 10% a year. (This can be slowed even further by storing the liquid in the freezer.) It boils at 152 degrees C and freezes at minus 2 degrees C.When exposed to other compounds hydrogen peroxide dismutates readily. The extra oxygen atom is released leaving H20 (water). In nature oxygen (02) consists of two atoms--a very stable combination. A single atom of oxygen, however, is very reactive and is referred to as a free radical. Over the past several years, we've continually read that these free radicals are responsible for all types of ailments and even premature aging. What many writers seem to forget, however, is that our bodies create and use free radicals to destroy harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi. In fact, the cells responsible for fighting infection and foreign invaders in the body (your white blood cells) make hydrogen peroxide and use it to oxidize any offending culprits. The intense bubbling you see when hydrogen peroxide comes in contact with a bacteria-laden cut or wound is the oxygen being released and bacteria being destroyed. The ability of our cells to produce hydrogen peroxide is essential for life. H202 is not some undesirable by-product or toxin, but instead a basic requirement for good health.<br />Newer research indicates we need hydrogen peroxide for a multitude of other chemical reactions that take place throughout the body. For example, we now know that vitamin C helps fight infections by producing hydrogen peroxide, which in turn stimulates the production of prostaglandins. Also lactobacillus found in the colon and vagina produce hydrogen peroxide. This destroys harmful bacteria and viruses, preventing colon disease, vaginitis, bladder infections and a host of other common ailments. (Infect Dis News Aug.8,91:5). When lactobacillus in the colon or vaginal tract have been overrun with harmful viruses, yeast, or bacteria, an effective douche or enema solution can be made using 3 tablespoons of 3% H202 in 1 quart of distilled water. Keep in mind, however, that a good bacterial flora must always be re-established in theses areas to achieve lasting results.<br />Aerobic versus AnerobicWhile we are discussing enemas and douches, there is another misconception about H202 I need to address. The friendly bacteria in the colon and vagina are aerobic. In other words, they flourish in high oxygen environments and thrive in the presence of oxygen rich H202. On the other hand, most strains of harmful bacteria (and cancer cells) are anaerobic and cannot survive in the presence of oxygen or H202. We can agree that hydrogen peroxide produced within individual body cells is essential for life. And no one doubts its effectiveness when it comes to treating infections topically. The controversy deals with ingesting the substance orally or introducing it into the body intravenously. The dispute has been going on for decades, and considering the attitude of our medical community, it will continue for many more decades to come.<br />I'll admit I was skeptical when I first learned about using H202 orally or intravenously. This healthy dose of skepticism, however, lead to a great deal of investigation, clinical work and experimentation. And while I realize a large majority of readers will probably never be convinced that H202 is a safe and effective compound, I am. Hydrogen peroxide is safe, readily available and dirt cheap. And best of all, it works! No one yet fully understands the complete workings of hydrogen peroxide. We do know that it is loaded with oxygen. (A pint of the food-grade 35% solution contains the equivalent of 130 pints of oxygen. A pint of 3% hydrogen peroxide found at the local drugstore contains 10 pints of oxygen. And a pint of the 6% solution used to bleach hair contains 20 pints of oxygen.) We also know that when H202 is taken into the body (orally or intravenously) the oxygen content of the blood and body tissues increases dramatically. Early researchers felt these increases were simply due to the extra oxygen molecule being released. This doesn't however, appear to be the case.<br />Only very diluted amounts of H202 are ever introduced into the body. The small amount of oxygen present couldn't be solely responsible for the dramatic changes that take place. Dr. Charles Farr, a strong proponent of intravenous use, has discovered another possible answer. Dr. Farr has shown that hydrogen peroxide stimulates enzyme systems throughout the body. This triggers an increase in the metabolic rate, causes small arteries to dilate and increase blood flow, enhances the body's distribution and consumption of oxygen and raises body temperature (Proceedings of the International Conference on Bio-Oxidative Medicine 1989, 1990, 1991).<br />Father Richard WillhelmWe are just beginning to learn exactly how H202 works. It was reported to work as far back as 1920. The English medical journal, Lancet, then reported that intravenous infusion was used successfully to treat pneumonia in the epidemic following World War I. In the 1940's Father Richard Willhelm, the pioneer in promoting peroxide use, reported on the compound being used extensively to treat everything from bacterial-related mental illness to skin disease and polio. Father Willhelm is the founder of "Educational Concern for Hydrogen Peroxide" (ECHO, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public on the safe use and therapeutic benefits of hydrogen peroxide.) Much of the interest in hydrogen peroxide waned in the 1940's when prescription medications came on the scene. Since that time there has been little economic interest in funding peroxide research. After all, it is dirt cheap and non-patentable. Even still, in the last 25 years, over 7,700 articles relating to hydrogen peroxide have been written in the standard medical journals. Thousands more, involving its therapeutic use, have appeared in alternative health publications. The number of conditions helped by hydrogen peroxide is astounding. The reported dangers and side effects are few and often conflicting.<br />EmphysemaLet's look at several conditions that seem to respond especially well to H202 therapy. First, keep in mind that there are two methods of administering the peroxide-1) orally and 2) intravenously. While most conditions respond remarkably to oral ingestion, emphysema is one condition in which intravenous infusion can be a godsend. Emphysema involves destruction of the alveoli (the small air sacs in the lungs). Although chemical fumes and other irritants can cause the destruction, it is most often the result of smoking. As the disease progresses, the patient finds it more and more difficult to breathe. A wheel chair and supplemental oxygen become necessary as the disease progresses. Lack of adequate oxygen reaching the tissues forces the heart to pump more forcefully. This leads to high blood pressure, enlargement of the heart itself and eventually heart failure. Conventional medicine offers little help for emphysema. There is no cure. The best that can be hoped for is symptomatic relief and the prevention of any serious complications that might result in death. H202 therapy can offer more. Using 1 ounce of 35% peroxide per 1 gallon of non-chlorinated water in a vaporizer improves nighttime breathing tremendously. But intravenous infusion holds the real key to relief. It has the ability to cleanse the inner lining of the lungs and restore the ability to breathe.<br />We continue to hear the same story from Dr. Farr and others who use intravenous infusion for emphysema and congestive lung problems. Within minutes oxygen from hydrogen peroxide begins to bubble up between the membrane lining the lungs sacs and the accumulated mucus. (Dr. Farr refers to this as the "Alka-Seltzer effect.") The patient begins to cough and expel the material that has accumulated in the lungs. The amount of bubbling, coughing, and cleansing can be regulated by simply turning the H202 on and off. As the peroxide clears the lung surface and destroys the bacterial infections, the patient regains the ability to breath more normally. We continue to receive reports from patients for whom the technique has improved breathing so much that a wheelchair and supplemental oxygen are no longer needed. If you would like to find a doctor in your area trained in the use of intravenous H202 infusion, contact the International Bio-Oxidative Medicine Foundation (IBOM), P.O. Box 13205, Oklahoma City, OK 73113 at (405) 478-4266. They can provide names and addresses of doctors using the procedure in your area.<br />If emphysema were the only ailment successfully treated with H202 therapy, it would still rank as one of the top health discoveries of all time. Fortunately, H202 works wonders on a multitude of health problems. It does so by increasing tissue oxygen levels. A closer look at how we have decreased the availability of external and internal oxygen, will show you just how important this can be. If you were not too occupied with trying to hide dissection specimens in the other student's desks, you might remember from elementary science courses that our atmosphere contains about 20% oxygen. That is under ideal circumstances. It has recently been reported that in many of our more polluted cities, there levels have dropped to around 10%! (I have already mentioned how less hydrogen peroxide-containing rain is reaching the earth's surface. With increased pollution it is reacting with airborne toxins before it even reaches the ground.) And everyone, by now, knows the oxygen-generating rain forests are being destroyed worldwide, which further reduces available oxygen. Internal oxygen availability is also under attack.<br />Chlorination of drinking water removes oxygen. Cooking and over-processing of our foods lowers their oxygen content. Unrestrained antibiotic use destroys beneficial oxygen-creating bacteria in the intestinal tract. Dr. Johanna Budwig of Germany has shown that for proper cellular utilization of oxygen to take place, our diets must contain adequate amounts of unsaturated fatty acids. Unfortunately, the oils rich in these fatty acids have become less and less popular with the food industry. Their very nature makes them more biologically active, which requires more careful processing and gives them a shorter shelf-life. Rather than deal with these challenges, the food industry has turned to the use of synthetic fats and dangerous processes like hydrogenation.<br />It's obvious that our oxygen needs are not being met. Several of the most common ailments now affecting our population are directly related to oxygen starvation. Asthma, emphysema, and lung disease are on the rise, especially in the polluted metropolitan areas. Cases of constipation, diarrhea, intestinal parasites and bowel cancer are all on the upswing. Periodontal disease is endemic in the adult population of this country. Cancer of all forms continues to increase. Immune system disorders are sweeping the globe. Chronic fatigue, "Yuppie Flu" and hundreds of other strange viral diseases have begun to surface. Ironically, many of the new "miracle" drugs and nutritional supplements used to treat these conditions work by increasing cellular oxygen (oftentimes through H202 formation). For example, the miracle nutrient, Coenzyme Q10, helps regulate intercellular oxidation. Organic germanium, which received considerable publicity not too long ago, also increases oxygen levels at the cellular level. And even substances like niacin and vitamin E promote tissue oxidation through their dilation of blood vessels.<br />Hydrogen peroxide is only one of the many components that help regulate the amount of oxygen getting to your cells. Its presence is vital for many other functions as well. It is required for the production of thyroid hormone and sexual hormones. (Mol Cell Endocrinol 86;46(2): 149-154) (Steroids 82;40(5):5690579). It stimulates the production of interferon (J Immunol 85;134(4):24492455). It dilates blood vessels in the heart and brain (Am J Physiol 86;250 (5 pt 2): H815-821 and (2 pt 2):H157-162). It improves glucose utilization in diabetics (Proceedings of the IBOM Conference 1989, 1990, 1991). The closer you look at hydrogen peroxide, the less surprising it becomes that it can help such a wide variety of conditions.<br />The following is only a partial listing of conditions in which H202 therapy has been used successfully. (Many of these conditions are serious, if not life-threatening. As always, I would highly recommend seeking the advice and guidance of a doctor experienced in the use of these techniques.)<br />Allergies HeadachesAltitude Sickness Herpes SimplexAlzheimer's Herpes ZosterAnemia HIV InfectionArrhythmia InfluenzaAsthma Insect BitesBacterial Infections Liver CirrhosisBronchitis Lupus ErythematosisCancer Multiple SclerosisCandida Parasitic InfectionsCardiovascular Disease ParkinsonismCerebral Vascular Disease Periodontal DiseaseChronic Pain ProstatitisDiabetes Type 11 Rheumatoid ArthritisDiabetic Gangrene ShinglesDiabetic Retinopahty SinusitisDigestion Problems Sore ThroatEpstein-Barr Infection UlcersEmphysema Viral InfectionsFood Allergies WartsFungal Infections Yeast InfectionsGingivitis<br />Grades of Hydrogen PeroxideHydrogen peroxide is available in various strengths and grades.<br />A) 3.5% Pharmaceutical Grade: This is the grade sold at your local drugstore or supermarket. This product is not recommended for internal use. It contains an assortment of stabilizers which shouldn't be ingested. Various stabilizers include: acetanilide, phenol, sodium stanate and tertrasodium phosphate.B) 6% Beautician Grade: This is used in beauty shops to color hair and is not recommended for internal use.<br />C) 30% Reagent Grade: This is used for various scientific experimentation and also contains stabilizers. It is also not for internal use.<br />D) 30% to 32% Electronic Grade: This is used to clean electronic parts and not for internal use.<br />E) 35% Technical Grade: This is a more concentrated product than the Reagent Grade and differs slightly in that phosphorus is added to help neutralize any chlorine from the water used to dilute it.<br />F) 35% Food Grade: This is used in the production of foods like cheese, eggs, and whey-containing products. It is also sprayed on the foil lining of aseptic packages containing fruit juices and milk products. THIS IS THE ONLY GRADE RECOMMENDED FOR INTERNAL USE. It is available in pints, quarts, gallons or even drums. Various suppliers are mentioned later in this article.<br />G) 90%: This is used as an oxygen source for rocket fuel.<br />Only 35% Food Grade hydrogen peroxide is recommended for internal use. At this concentration, however, hydrogen peroxide is a very strong oxidizer and if not diluted, it can be extremely dangerous or even fatal. Any concentrations over 10% can cause neurological reactions and damage to the upper gastrointestinal tract. There have been two known fatalities in children who ingested 27% and 40% concentrations of H202. Recently, a 26 month old female swallowed one mouthful of 35% H202. She immediately began vomiting, followed by fainting and respiratory arrest. Fortunately, she was under emergency room care and although she experienced erosion and bleeding of the stomach and esophagus, she survived the incident. When she was re-examined 12 days later, the areas involved had healed (J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 90;28(1):95-100).<br /><br />35% Food Grade H202 must be<br />1) handled carefully (direct contact will burn the skin--immediate flushing with water is recommended). 2) diluted properly before use. 3) stored safely and properly (after making a dilution the remainder should be stored tightly sealed in the freezer).<br />One of the most convenient methods of dispensing 35% H202 is from a small glass eye dropper bottle. These can be purchased at your local drugstore. Fill this with the 35% H202 and store the larger container in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator until more is needed. Store the eye dropper bottle in the refrigerator. The generally recommended dosage is outlined in the chart below. The drops are mixed with either 6 to 8 ounces of distilled water, juice, milk or even aloe vera juice or gel. (Don't use chlorinated tap water to dilute the peroxide!)<br />Suggested ProtocolThe program outlined is only a suggestion, but it is based on years of experience, and reports from thousands of users. Those who choose to go at a slower pace can expect to progress more slowly, but that certainly is an option. The program is not carved in stone and keep in mind that it can be adapted to fit individual needs. Individuals who have had transplants should not undertake an H202 program. H202 stimulates the immune system and could possibly cause a rejection of the organ.<br /><br />Day # -Number of Drops/ Times Per Day<br />1 - 3 / 3<br />2 - 4 / 3<br />3 - 5 / 3<br />4 - 6 / 3<br />5 - 7 / 3<br />6 - 8 / 3<br />7 - 9 / 3<br />8 - 10 / 3<br />9 - 12 / 3<br />10 - 14 / 3<br />11 - 16 / 3<br />12 - 18 / 3<br />13 - 20 / 3<br />14 - 22 / 3<br />15 - 24 / 3<br />16 - 25 / 3<br />Maintenance DosageIn most situations after the above 21 day program, the amount of H202 can be tapered off gradually as follows:25 drops once every other day for 1 week25 drops once every third day for 2 weeks25 drops once every fourth day for 3 weeks This can then be reduced to between 5 and 15 drops per week based on how one feels. Those with more serious problems will often benefit from staying on 25 drops three times a day for one to three weeks, then tapering down to 25 drops two times daily until the problem is resolved (possibly as long as six months). Those with chronic systemic Candidiasis may need to start with 1 drop three times a day, then 2 drops three times a day before starting the above schedule. It is important that H202 be taken on an empty stomach. This is best accomplished by taking it either one hour before meals or three hours after meals. If there is food in the stomach, the reaction of H202 on any bacteria present may cause excess foaming, indigestion, and possibly even vomiting.<br /><br />Additionally, some animal research indicates that when H202 given orally combines with iron and small amounts of vitamin C in the stomach, hydroxyl radicals are created (J Inorg Biochem 89;35(1):55-69). The bleach-like aftertaste of H202 can be lessened by chewing one of the sugar-free cinnamon gums. Some individuals taking H202 immediately before bedtime have a difficult time getting to sleep. This is probably due to a sense of alertness triggered by an increase of oxygen at the cellular level. The oral dosage schedule is basically the same for all conditions. There are several points to keep in mind, however.<br /><br />Some individuals may experience upset stomach. If this occurs it is recommended that one not stop the program, but rather remain at the current dosage level or reduce it to the previous level until the problem stops. (Some patients have been able to solve the nausea problem by taking three or four lecithin capsules at the same time they take the H202.)<br /><br />During the program it's not uncommon to experience what is known as a healing crisis. As dead bacteria and toxins are released from your body it may temporarily exceed your capacity to eliminate them quickly enough. In some individuals this overload may cause fatigue, diarrhea, headaches, skin eruptions, cold or flu-like symptoms, and/or nausea. One should not discontinue using the peroxide to stop this cleansing. By continuing the program, toxins will clear the body sooner and this healing crisis will pass rather quickly.<br /><br />If you are not already taking vitamin E and an acidophilus product, I recommend starting them before going on H202. Vitamin E can make more efficient use of any oxygen available and acidophilus will help re-establish the beneficial bacterial flora in the lower bowel and also help in the internal production of hydrogen peroxide.<br />Making and Using 3% Solutions of H202A 3.5% solution can be made quite easily by first pouring 1 ounce of 35% H202 into a pint jar. To this add 11 ounces of distilled water. This will make 12 ounces of 3.5% H202. 3.5% H202 has a variety of medicinal uses.<br /><br />1. Three tablespoons mixed with a quart of non-chlorinated water makes a good enema or douche formula.2. It can be used full strength as a mouthwash or mixed with baking soda for toothpaste.3. It can be used full strength as a foot bath for athlete's foot. (Diabetics have found relief from circulation problems by soaking their feet in 1 pint of 3% peroxide mixed with 1 gallon of warm, non-chlorinated water for 30 minutes nightly.)4. A tablespoon added to 1 cup of non-chlorinated water can be used as a nasal spray. Depending on the degree of sinus involvement, one will have to adjust the amount of peroxide used. I have seen some who can use it at the full 3% strength and others who had difficulty with using a few drops and mixed with a cup of water.5. 3.5% H202 can be added to pets drinking water at the rate of 1 ounce per quart of non-chlorinated water. Sick cattle reportedly benefit from 1 pint (of 3%) to each 5 gallons of water. (Chickens and cows have remained healthy by using 8 ounces of 35% H202 per 1,000 gallons of drinking water.)<br /><br />Additional InformationThere are two sources you should contact if you have an interest in using hydrogen peroxide therapy. The first, ECHO, was founded by Father Richard Willhelm and is run by Walter Grotz. Their information packet includes a sample newsletter, a list of H202 distributors and several other items. The packet is being made available to interested ALTERNATIVES readers for only $3. Their address is ECHO Box 126Delano, MN 55328<br />If you have an interest in contacting doctors who provide intravenous hydrogen peroxide therapy you can write to the International Bio-Oxidative Medicine Foundation (IBOM) at the address listed earlier in this article. You should also be aware that there are now numerous hydrogen peroxide products on the market. Some are simply peroxide that has been flavored and mixed with sea minerals, aloe vera, inner tree bark or other ingredients to make the peroxide more palatable (Superoxy, Oxy Toddy, etc.).<br /><br />Others claim to have developed products that deliver more oxygen than does simple hydrogen peroxide (Aerox, Anti-Oxid-10, Di-Oxychloride, Aerobic 07, Aqua Pure, etc.). Basically you'll end up paying a small fortune and at best achieving the same results you can get for pennies by using hydrogen peroxide.<br /><br />Conclusion<br />Hydrogen peroxide is one of the few simple miracle substances still available to the public. Its safety and multiple uses ranks it right up there with DMSO. If you've never used either of these compounds you are overlooking two of the most powerful healing tools ever discovered. Most of us started on hydrogen peroxide shortly after birth. Not only does mother's milk contain high amounts of H202, the amount contained in the first milk (colostrum) is even higher. This seems only reasonable now that we know one of its main functions is to activate and stimulate the immune system. Although I am a strong supporter of H202 therapy, I am not suggesting that everyone needs to be using it. There are probably some individuals whose health and well-being would not be enhanced with hydrogen peroxide. But there are also millions of others who are suffering needlessly because they either do not know about hydrogen peroxide or they have been misinformed about its use.<br /><br />~ Afterword ~The above copyrighted article has been reprinted with permission from Mountain House Publishing, P.O. Box 829, Ingram, TX 78025. It appeared in a recent issue of the health newsletter, ALTERNATIVES ($39.00/yr. 12 issues). Subscription information and/or a sample issue can be obtained by writing to the above address.<br />Source: Family Health News<br /><br />Enjoy your day!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--google_ad_client = "pub-0026291235258467";/* homepage */google_ad_slot = "0702788998";google_ad_width = 300;google_ad_height = 250;//--></script></div></description><link>http://my-diabetes-101.blogspot.com/2008/06/many-benefits-of-hydrogen-peroxide.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Diabetes 101)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1840579031243240845.post-4666069431024663486</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:35:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-06-28T07:36:25.505-07:00</atom:updated><title>Coconut Water for Health and Healing</title><description>by Bruce Fife, N.D.<br /><br />Dr. Bruce Fife is a certified nutritionist and naturopathic physician. He is considered the world's leading authority on the health aspects of coconut and related products. He is the author of 20 books including Coconut Water for Health and Healing and serves as the director of the Coconut Research Center, www.coconutresearchcenter.org. What is the healthiest beverage you can drink? Fruit juice? Milk? Sports drinks? Herbal tea? It may come as a surprise to you, but one of the healthiest beverages is coconut water. Most people respond to this statement with, "what the heck is coconut water?" You've been to the grocery store, picked up a coconut, and shaken it, right? The sloshing sound you hear inside is coconut water. Contrary to popular belief, this liquid is not coconut milk. Coconut milk is made by crushing and squeezing the liquid from coconut meat. What you get is a thick, creamy, white fluid that looks much like dairy milk. Coconut water, on the other hand, looks pretty much like ordinary water, although it may be slightly opaque. The two are completely different in taste, texture, nutrient content, and health benefits. Coconut water is sometimes referred to as coconut juice and is consumed just like any other fruit juice.Coconut water has a slightly sweet, somewhat nutty taste. Surprisingly, it doesn't taste like coconut. It has a flavor all its own. Coconut water has long been the most popular beverage consumed in the tropics where it is considered not only a refreshing drink but a health tonic. Coconut water is a superfood filled with minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes, and growth factors. It is low in fat and has only a fifth of the sugar found in most fresh fruit juices.Its unique combination of nutrients gives it incredible health-promoting properties. Coconut water has a normalizing effect and gives the body a boost of energy so that it can overcome a number of health-related conditions. It is effective in relieving dehydration, fatigue, constipation, and other digestive disturbances, kidney and bladder disorders, and vision problems such as glaucoma and cataract. It is reported to turn back time, so to speak, by reversing or slowing down the aging process. Coconut water also has an alkalizing effect on the body, helping to counteract or balance the effects of acidifying foods which are so common in our diets. Research shows that coconut water can improve blood circulation, lower elevated blood pressure, and reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes. Studies have been so impressive that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States has approved coconut water to carry the claim that it "may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke."One of the most remarkable characteristics of coconut water is its chemical profile and mineral content. The primary minerals or electrolytes in coconut water are essentially the same as those found in human blood. For this reason, doctors have used it as an intravenous fluid for rehydration, pumping it directly into the patient's bloodstream. Numerous studies dating back over 60 years document the successful use of intravenous coconut water in the treatment of malnutrition and dehydration. Since coconut water has a pleasant taste, it has also found use as an effective oral rehydration beverage. Doctors have found it to be highly useful in fighting dehydrating diseases such as cholera, dysentery, and influenza, where it has saved the lives of thousands of children in underdeveloped parts of the world. Coconut water's similarity to body fluids and its usefulness as an intravenous and oral rehydration fluid has spurred interest in the sports community. With properties which are in many ways superior to commercial sports drinks, coconut water is now becoming popular as a natural rehydration beverage among athletes. In fact, it is popularly known as "Nature"s Gatorade. Coconut water is available at most good health food stores and, as its popularity continues to grow, is finding its way into many grocery stores. It comes packaged in easy-to-carry cans, bottles, and tetra paks. Tetra paks are the most convenient because you don't have to worry about them breaking. You can take them with you anywhere, even when you work out, go camping or hiking, or go to the football game. If you freeze them beforehand, they will stay cold for hours, providing you will a cool, refreshing drink later in the day.You can also get coconut water straight from a fresh coconut. You want to make sure you get a "young" coconut. Young coconuts are those that have not fully matured. The water in the mature brown, hairy coconuts you see in the grocery store is too old and tastes much different. Whole young coconuts are also sold in health food stores. They look different from the mature brown coconuts. When a coconut is harvested from the tree it is covered in a thick fibrous husk. The husk is usually removed before being shipped to market, so you never see the husk, just the brown shell. Young coconuts, however, have only a portion of the husk cut off, leaving about an inch covering the shell. The husk is white and often shaped like a large toy top, with a point on one end and flat on the other. They are perishable, so you will find them in the refrigerated section of the store. <br /><br />Enjoy you day!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--google_ad_client = "pub-0026291235258467";/* homepage */google_ad_slot = "0702788998";google_ad_width = 300;google_ad_height = 250;//--></script></div></description><link>http://my-diabetes-101.blogspot.com/2008/06/coconut-water-for-health-and-healing.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Diabetes 101)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1840579031243240845.post-4968092421277709969</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:39:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-06-27T09:49:42.320-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">almond joy recipe</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">diabetes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">health</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">nutrition</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">weight loss</category><title>Sandy's Almond Joy - Delicious!!</title><description>I want to share this Almond Joy Recipe with you. I add a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Stevia</span> product called <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">OMNIBALANCE</span> - it's an incredible product for those of us who need a healthy sugar substitute. EMIL <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">JAHODA</span> [omnivite@teleport.com] is the person who I order the Omniblance from. <br /><br /><strong>Sandy's Almond Joy</strong><br />1 cup liquid coconut oil...can be melted by placing container in hot water (I prefer the India centrifuged oil from Wilderness Family Naturals)<br />1 cup chopped almonds... may be soaked and chopped or soaked and dried for added nutritional benefit<br />3/4 to 1 cup dried coconut... (I like the freeze dried from Wilderness Family Naturals)<br />2-3 scoops Super Soy Sprout Powder...optional<br />Directions: Stir together the coconut oil, almonds and dried coconut (save about one third of it to sprinkle over the top) and soy sprout powder in a bowl and pour into an 8X8 pan. sprinkle the top with freeze-dried coconut.Place level in the fridge to chill for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove and cut into bite size squares to serve. If it becomes too hardened and cracks when you attempt to cut it, just set out at room temperature until it cuts easily.Store in the refrigerator. <br /><br />Enjoy your day!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--google_ad_client = "pub-0026291235258467";/* homepage */google_ad_slot = "0702788998";google_ad_width = 300;google_ad_height = 250;//--></script></div></description><link>http://my-diabetes-101.blogspot.com/2008/06/sandys-almond-joy-delicious.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Diabetes 101)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1840579031243240845.post-2740368998439419859</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:28:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-06-26T16:03:46.259-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">coconut oil</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">diabetes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">gardening</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">guitar</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">health</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">hydrogen peroxide therapy</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">pets</category><title>Wecome!</title><description>Hello and welcome! I have been living with diabetes since I was 10 years old and I just turned 48 - so 38 years now. I never thought I'd live past 30 and it wasn't a negative thing it was just my thought process about diabetes when I was younger. Probably from the story's I was told in addition to the lack of medical information back in the 1970's. I'm healthy and happy and want to share my life with other people who have diabetes - that is the main reason for my blog. I'll be sharing mostly diabetes/health information but I will also share about learning guitar at 48, gardening, health and pet information too. I've added a couple of links and want you to know that I will write later about Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy and my experience with blood sugar control. I also want you to know that coconut oil and avacados are healthy food! I'm hoping to share some really delicious healthy recipes with you too! Enjoy your day!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--google_ad_client = "pub-0026291235258467";/* homepage */google_ad_slot = "0702788998";google_ad_width = 300;google_ad_height = 250;//--></script></div></description><link>http://my-diabetes-101.blogspot.com/2008/06/wecome.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Diabetes 101)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item></channel></rss>If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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