REPOST: Blood sugar (diabetes, candida, chronic fatigue, hyper/hypoglycemia)

[Guest guest]

Here are several things I've written in the past on blood sugar. You will

find much more searching the archives of this group. Bob, if you can dig up

more, feel free!!!

Elchanan

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Elchanan, PC Wednesday, February 23, 2005 2:31 PM RE:

[Raw Food] Diabetes one more thought

My researcher friend, Laurie Masters, read my post on diabetes and suggested

that I add one more thought: When you reintegrate raw high-fat foods, do so

in the small quantities we would consume in nature. For example, 1 or 2

avocados a week when they are in season, or 1/2 cup of nuts or seeds per

week, and ALWAYS zero oils. (The oils are fractional foods, consuming the

oil of a fruit without its fiber and other components creates imbalances.)

Otherwise, the blood-sugar problem will likely recur. Please understand here

that I am describing a diet where one consumes a couple of dozen pieces of

fruit per day. Otherwise, you'll crave calories and reach for high-fat raw

foods and/or starch-fat-salt cooked foods.

 

Elchanan, PC Wednesday, February 23, 2005 2:12 PM RE:

[Raw Food] RAW DIET AND TYPE 2 DIABETES

Oh, and Steven, I strongly suggest that you be much more conservative in

your claims regarding Type 1 diabetes. The definition itself has changed

over the years, and such claims are not always sustainable. I personally

know of people who have died messing around as you suggest. When type 1 is

diagnosed, =one really does require the presence of serious knowledge and

experience. Elchanan

Elchanan, PC Wednesday, February 23, 2005 2:09 PM To:

<rawfood > rawfood RE: [Raw

Food] RAW DIET AND TYPE 2 DIABETES

Actually, and surprisingly to most people, diabetes II responds best to

fruit and greens. It is true that a high-greens diet may lead to short-term

positive change. But the problem with relying heavily on greens is that you

cannot live on them, they simply don't provide enough calories/ fuel for

thermomechanical energy.

Diabetes is NOT a sugar problem though it appears to manifest as such. But

diabetes, hyper/hypoglycemia, insulin resistance, chronic fatigue, Candida,

among other " conditions " are largely result from elevated blood fat.

Elevated blood fat inhibits sugar uptake, so that sugar cannot leave the

blood and transfer into the cells that need it. The cells are hungry, and

the blood retains " too much " sugar. The body responds by producing more

insulin, eventually bringing down the blood sugar for the moment. The person

then eats as usual, bringing in another does of fat and starch. The problem

repeats, until after a number of years, adrenal/pancreatic fatigues sets in.

If adrenal fatigue is diagnosed, you may be told you have chronic fatigue.

If pancreatic fatigue is diagnosed, you will be told it is diabetes or some

other blood sugar problem. And then the medical industry shovels insulin.

By removing all fatty foods -- even nuts, seeds, and avocado for awhile --

and consuming fruits and greens, you can watch the diabetes disappear

permanently, in a stable, sustainable way. Fasting can also be constructive,

but ONLY after all medication is removed. Then you can reintegrate the raw

high-fat foods, if you like.

All that having been said, there is much more to know. If you are taking any

drugs (insulin, etc.), then someone with experience working with such a diet

and with getting off meds. Earlier I recommended Dr. Tim Trader, that is a

good resource. Or Dr. Doug Graham, if he is available to work with. Best,

Elchanan

Elchanan, PC Wednesday, February 23, 2005 2:09 PM To:

rawfood RE: [Raw Food] RAW DIET AND TYPE 2 DIABETES

Actually, and surprisingly to most people, diabetes II responds best to

fruit and greens. It is true that a high-greens diet may lead to short-term

positive change. But the problem with relying heavily on greens is that you

cannot live on them, they simply don't provide enough calories/ fuel for

thermomechanical energy.

Diabetes is NOT a sugar problem though it appears to manifest as such. But

diabetes, hyper/hypoglycemia, insulin resistance, chronic fatigue, Candida,

among other " conditions " are largely result from elevated blood fat.

Elevated blood fat inhibits sugar uptake, so that sugar cannot leave the

blood and transfer into the cells that need it. The cells are hungry, and

the blood retains " too much " sugar. The body responds by producing more

insulin, eventually bringing down the blood sugar for the moment. The person

then eats as usual, bringing in another does of fat and starch. The problem

repeats, until after a number of years, adrenal/pancreatic fatigues sets in.

If adrenal fatigue is diagnosed, you may be told you have chronic fatigue.

If pancreatic fatigue is diagnosed, you will be told it is diabetes or some

other blood sugar problem. And then the medical industry shovels insulin.

By removing all fatty foods -- even nuts, seeds, and avocado for awhile --

and consuming fruits and greens, you can watch the diabetes disappear

permanently, in a stable, sustainable way. Fasting can also be constructive,

but ONLY after all medication is removed. Then you can reintegrate the raw

high-fat foods, if you like.

All that having been said, there is much more to know. If you are taking any

drugs (insulin, etc.), then someone with experience working with such a diet

and with getting off meds. Earlier I recommended Dr. Tim Trader, that is a

good resource. Or Dr. Doug Graham, if he is available to work with.

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