HEALTH TALK

NOVEMBER 2013

So now that the tricks and treats have been dealt with; and lots of sugar consumed; guess what month this is. DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH! Sorry to squash your bubble but let’s talk seriously about this often hidden and dangerous disease.

If you have diabetes your body is not producing or properly using the pancreatic hormone insulin. When our bodies are functioning well; after eating a meal that contains carbohydrates or protein our blood sugar reaches a healthy level of 120 to 130 milligrams This normal spike of insulin “opens the doors” of cells throughout the body allowing glucose to enter them. Afterward our blood sugar level drops back to normal and the release of insulin tapers off until our next meal.

In people with diabetes, glucose builds up in the bloodstream rather than being taken up and utilized by the cells; thus resulting in hyperglycemia If it is not properly controlled diabetes can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, edema, peripheral neuropathy, and infections of the gums, lungs, skin, feet, and bladder. Skin sores may develop and fail to heal properly.

Predispositions to diabetes may include; high cholesterol, being overweight, being underweight; unhealthy diet with a poor balance of carbohydrates to proteins; and genetics. Symptoms of diabetes may include weight loss or gain; fatigue, difficulty concentrating; burning or tingling in fingers and toes (peripheral neuropathy), and clamminess. If these symptoms persist more than two weeks please see your doctor and have your blood glucose checked. After checking with your doctor; come in and let our nutrition specialist guide you to some natural solutions.

Lifestyle changes are some of the most effective and easy remedies. Watch your protein to carbohydrate balance; exercise regularly; see your doctor regularly. May I suggest some natural products to add to you regimen. “Alpha-betic” is a multivitamin for people with diabetes. This super formula replaces your daily multi and regulates your blood sugar (DYNAMIC DUO)!  “Blood Sugar” by Nature’s Way is an herbal formula that has successfully help balance blood sugar for our customers for over 20 years (Big Seller; Great Feedback)! Like a shake? “Almased” is a meal replacer that also regulates blood sugar continuously for you! If you are a tea drinker “Sugar Controller is the tea for you! Relax; enjoy a cup and maintain a healthy balance! Finally the newest and very popular formula is “Glucose Optimizer”; this formula not only maintains healthy blood sugar balance but also has alpha-lipoic acid to help with peripheral neuropathy!

Happy November to you all and please remember we at Complete Health Store are always here to serve you!

Take Good Care

Barbara