Herbs May Help Diabetics!
A little cinnamon may go a long way in helping to fight diabetes. As little as one-fifth teaspoon of cinnamon per day could greatly improve insulin’s efficiency. You can put it on your cereal, on your toast, add it to your glass of tea or chew on a cinnamon stick. According to Jane Luchene, one of the two diabetes educators in Yuma, AZ, Cinnamon has been around since 2700 BC an is known to aid glucose metabolism and triple insulin’s efficiency.
These gems of health knowledge were offered at a seminar entitled “Diabetes And Herbal Therapies” presented May 8th at the Women’s Health Expo sponsored by Yuma Regional Medical Center.
“At the very least,” Lucene stressed. “Herbals allow diabetics to cut back on their medication but sugar levels still must be monitored regularly.”
In addition to CINNAMON, six other herbs are considered beneficial to diabetics:
ALOE – Great for sunburns but among other things stimulates insulin production. The juice is sold in most health food stores. It also prevents high triglycerides.
A world-wide favorite – GARLIC. Can be eaten raw (WHEW) and available in pill form. Garlic does three things: Lowers blood cholesterol; ties up chemical receptors that deactivate insulin; and stimulates the pancreas to increase insulin. Garlic doesn’t cause weight gain.
JUNIPER BERRIES – help aid digestion, BUT Pregnant Women and People with kidney problems should not take the herb.
GINSENG – Diabetes is linked to depression. Ginseng is a mood elevator.
FENUGREEK – This herb helps to improve regularity, slows down carbohydrate digestion.
DANDELION – Leaves can be boiled. Dandelion is available as a tea. The plant assists in liver regulation of blood sugar to prevent lows. It’s also a weight loss aid.
Herbals allow diabetics to cut back on their medication. BUT ABOVE ALL, Luchene stressed, anyone thinking of going on a herbal regimen for control of diabetes should first consult with his/her physician.
This story was edited from the pages of the Yuma Daily Sun bylined Kerry Pohlman – Special To The Sun.
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These gems of health knowledge were offered at a seminar entitled “Diabetes And Herbal Therapies” presented May 8th at the Women’s Health Expo sponsored by Yuma Regional Medical Center.
“At the very least,” Lucene stressed. “Herbals allow diabetics to cut back on their medication but sugar levels still must be monitored regularly.”
In addition to CINNAMON, six other herbs are considered beneficial to diabetics:
ALOE – Great for sunburns but among other things stimulates insulin production. The juice is sold in most health food stores. It also prevents high triglycerides.
A world-wide favorite – GARLIC. Can be eaten raw (WHEW) and available in pill form. Garlic does three things: Lowers blood cholesterol; ties up chemical receptors that deactivate insulin; and stimulates the pancreas to increase insulin. Garlic doesn’t cause weight gain.
JUNIPER BERRIES – help aid digestion, BUT Pregnant Women and People with kidney problems should not take the herb.
GINSENG – Diabetes is linked to depression. Ginseng is a mood elevator.
FENUGREEK – This herb helps to improve regularity, slows down carbohydrate digestion.
DANDELION – Leaves can be boiled. Dandelion is available as a tea. The plant assists in liver regulation of blood sugar to prevent lows. It’s also a weight loss aid.
Herbals allow diabetics to cut back on their medication. BUT ABOVE ALL, Luchene stressed, anyone thinking of going on a herbal regimen for control of diabetes should first consult with his/her physician.
This story was edited from the pages of the Yuma Daily Sun bylined Kerry Pohlman – Special To The Sun.
NATIVE UNITY - A place for Native American Peoples to solidify their tribes to make a positive impact on the cultural, social, economic and political fabric of American society and a place for non-Natives to better understand the ways of the American Indian.
NATIONAL VOICE, a coalition of non-profit and community groups working to maximize the impact of voter groups, has set up a Native Voter listserve to inform about Native voting projects, training opportunities, funding and breaking news throughout
the country.
To learn more about National Voice - http://nationalvoice.org.
To join -
http://www.nationalvoice.org/lists2.html.
Alyssa Burhans, Organizing Director for Native America and Young Voters at National Voice.
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