Miracle Fruit

Think of red berries of a plant originating in West Africa, the Richadella dulcifera or Synsepalum dulcificum by which a protein is extracted sweetener, the "Miracolina".
This protein has no flavor, but the ability to fool the taste buds and make any fresh food that is combined (except coffee and wine), even the harshest.


MIRACLE FRUIT - source: wikipedia.org

Not metabolized by the action of insulin, may be a viable alternative for diabetics (in all cases consult your doctor first).
It seems that his taste is only perceived by the monkeys and humans.
In Japan there are both frozen fruits that the pads of the miracle fruit.
Its spread is very limited, being a plant that is kept very low and that only grows in its natural habitat, thereby preventing a wider dissemination.
A Ikebukuro (the shopping area of Tokyo most important) there is a pastry bar (called the Miracle Fruit fruit) specializes in the use of "Miracolina".
The baker prepares sweets completely devoid of sugar, but before that customers consume them, invites them to chew the berries of miracle fruit, from that moment on, any "sweet" (even though in reality it is not sweet at all), acquires just a pleasant taste.
In Europe the "Miracolina" is unknown in the United States is prohibited from the 70s by the FDA (Food and Drugs Administration).
There was even a genetically modified lettuce by inserting the protein "Miracolina" (yet another commercial interests affecting the nature).

Homeopathy

Homeopathy sees diabetes as a reflection of the failure all
of the work well, an imbalance that is
of the body unable to effectively use the insulin that
produce, or produce enough insulin for its needs. According
Alternative Medicine: Homeopathy is a complete system of medicine
natural that may have a therapeutic effect on almost all the states
pathological and take it to the recovery of efficiency and health. "

The metabolic state of a patient who suffers from diabetes requires both measures
that nutritional therapy to correct the disease. With homeopathy
adjusts the metabolism of sugar and are
simultaneously resolved dispersions leading to metabolic
diabetes. Yet,
Homeopathy stimulates the body autorigeneranti mechanisms in preventing the
complications of the disease such as glaucoma, hardening of the liver,
hypertension, depression, atherosclerosis, renal probelma i, i
processes rheumatism, heart disease, etc..

"Homeopathy has been very useful if not always decisive in diabetes --
says Dr. George Vithoulkas, Director of School of Athenian
Homeopathic Medicine in Athens.


Conclusion

Diabetes is a disease very seriously. The changes in lifestyle, the
weight loss, exercise and vitamins supplements righteous,
the use of homeopathic remedies in place of chemical drugs, can
make a significant difference to resolve. But the natural methods
should be administered with care and careful assessment of
blood sugar is so important to consult your doctor. It's a good idea to find
a professional who supports the use of alternative treatments and may
suggest and follow the changes in the diet and the possible reduction
dose of drugs given chemical.

Conventional treatment of diabetes

Diabetes type II was maggiormante with sulfaniluree or with
biguanide (of which the only currently marketed is metformin,
because of the biguanide was the least harmful to the body), in
increase the sensitivity of tissues to insulin and to stimulate
pancreas to secrete more insulin. This would appear to be a solution
ideal, but it is?
Dr. Whitaker says: "In terms of effectiveness, in 40% of cases, the
glycaemia can no longer be considered controlled by these substances after three months
continuous treatment at a dosage sufficient. Diabetes is a
chronic disease whose duration coincides with the duration of life of the patient
and biguanide sulfaniluree and generally lose their effectiveness with
time. "

Generally, control of diabetes over the long term, the rate of
success of this type of medication reaches the sufficient only for the
20-30%. Furthermore there is evidence that these drugs produce side effects
harmful long-lasting, aggravated as they extended their recruitment is
also demonstrated their contribution to various complications and finally to
death of the patient.
The observer program on diabetes by the group at the
(UDGP) concluded a study on effects of recruitment
long duration of tolbutamide (drug sulfanilureo used in the U.S.) and has
concluded that the rate of mortality due to stroke can be considered the
250% greater for patients receiving tolbutamide compared to the
control group that consisted of diabetics whose control of diabetes
Type II was under the sole diet. The drug riultava magnify the
risk of heart disease that diabetics should already include
complications of their disease.
Other well-known side-effects of such drugs are hypoglycaemia,
allergic skin reactions, headache, fatigue, indigestion,
nausea and vomiting and damage the liver. Approximately one in every five
patients can have long-term benefits, but 100% of these patients
address potentially serious risks. "

Dr. Michael Berger, Professor, MS University of Dusseldorf,
Faculty of Medicine, in his book on the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus,
adds: "Unfortunately, the use of sulfaniluree and biguanide was
taken as the basis and treatment protocol, and is certainly more
easy to prescribe a pill than to educate the patient about the
his illness and the possibility of alternative intervention, ranging from
diet exercise through opportunities for intervention
fitoterapico or homeopathic and other considerations. "



Natural treatment of diabetes

Certain vitamins and natural supplements were found to be very
effective in controlling diabetes. The best known and probably the most
popular among these is the potassium ascorbate. Clinical studies on diabetic
have indicated that dietary supplement with potassium ascorbate can
decrease levels of triglycerides and total cholesterol while increasing the
HDL cholesterol and decreases weight. All'ascorbato addition of potassium,
Dr. Andrew Weil, an expert in nutrition, suggested to try some
Traditional remedies for lowering blood sugar levels, including the Gymnema
Silvestre. This native plant of tropical forests in India, according
Recent scientific research has efficacy in treating both the type I
that the type II diabetes.

But even some vitamins, minerals and nutrients play a natural
important role in the control and prevention of the onset of diabetes:

Magnesium - for enzyme systems and pH balance. The lack of
Magnesium is very common in diabetics and magnesium may prevent some
complications of diabetes such as heart disease and retinopathy.

Vitamin B6 - the levels of vitamin B6 inside cells
body appear to be related to magnesium content of the cell. Ie
without vitamin B6, magnesium will not enter inside the cell and,
therefore, it will be useless.

Manganese - intervenes to "fix" the functioning of the pancreas and is a
cofactor of key enzymes in the metabolism of glucose. Diabetics
are normally subject to only have a half of the manganese
individuals in good health.

Vitamin C - spoke in support of vascular and immune system. And
as the vehicle of vitamin C is easier dall'insulina, many
diabetics are deficient in this crucial vitamin.

Vitamin E - take action to improve the movement and action
insulin, prevent complications in long-term continuation
of the disease.

Zinc - the lack of zinc is associated with diabetes.

Omega-3 - diabetics are generally lacking fatty acid
essential or have an imbalance in this respect. Omega-3 has been shown between
best triglycerides.

Vitamin B12 - is necessary in the prevention of diabetic neuropathy.

Coenzyme Q10 - stimulates production of insulin.

Digestive enzymes - particularly useful when the pancreas does not work
optimally.

Chelation therapy - effective in preventing complications of diabetes.

Syndrome X

The diabte type 2 is often preceded by a set of symptoms known as
Syndrome X, which leads to insulin resistance. This syndrome
can exist for years before the development of diabetes (or other diseases
such as heart disease and cancer). It is estimated that approximately 25% of Americans
carriers can be unaware of the syndrome X. Among the signs of
syndrome X, there are signs of tiredness after eating, weight gain
with difficulty in losing it, levels of blood pressure and cholesterol
progressively increased over time. Syndrome X may be fought
through a healthy diet, exercise and making the body
adequate amount of nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, the
vitamin E, vitamin C and potassium ascorbate.



Health risks

Diabetes is a serious threat to the health of its victims. May
lead to blindness, for hypertension, depression, all'aterosclerosi, the
malfunctioning of the kidney, all'amputazione Arts and increases
considerably the risk of heart attack. Since many people are not
not even aware of having diabetes, changes in lifestyle and
the beginning of his treatment often come too late. Happens
that someone has the disease 5-10 years before it is
correctly diagnosed, and in the meantime irreversible organ damage
and tissues may be occurring.



Factors contributing

Surely our western way of life contributes to sedentary
damaging our health and encourages the development of diabetes.
Unfortunately, exercise is not a habit in the lives of the majority
the Americans and in the words of Andrew Weil, MD, author of
several books on alternative medicine among the best sellers: "A quarter of
all cases of Type II diabetes could have been avoided with 30 minutes to
day of moderate physical activity. "
Exercise stabilizes sugar, decreases the resistance
to insulin, reduces the need for treatment of insulin and helps the
weight control.

The main contributor to the development of diabetes is
certainly obesity.
Almost every person who develops Type II diabetes is overweight.
Accordingly, we conclude that diet also plays a part
great in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Michael Murray, ND
and Joseph Pizerno, ND wrote nell'enciclopedia of natural medicine:
"Even in normal individuals, a significant weight gain causes
intolerance to carbohydrates, high levels of insulin insensitivity and
of insulin in muscle tissue and fat. The gradual
dell'insensibilità of insulin is believed to be the basic factor in
development of diabetes type II. The weight loss alone can correct
all these abnormalities and significantly improves the diabetes. "



Diet and Diabetes

The refined carbohydrates (the basic food of the American diet), including
white flour, sugar, white bread, pasta, white rice, etc..,
can be done quickly raise your blood sugar level. Instead, we should eat
foods that have a high content of fiber, like whole wheat,
legumes and vegetables fresh. "The important role in this diet (for the
diabetes), "writes Dr. Whitaker in his" Guide to Natural Health "," is
entrusted to the legumes. These foods are rich in fiber. Eat food
containing fiber diet is one important strategy towards
obesity, but it's in the blood circulation of the diabetic that legumes
have particular value. Help control glucose levels. The
My recommendation is a diet rich in fiber and vegetables, this
combination helps to improve all the control functions
diabetic. "

To avoid a further charge already weak immune system, the
diabetics to stay away from commercial products and buy the meat,
plant products and dairy products as organic as possible. Needless to say,
food too artifacts or surrogates, such as hydrogenated oils (such as
margarine) and the desserts should be omitted from the diet. Although
certain artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, are deemed
"prejudice" for diabetics, research indicates that products are made of
harmful chemicals in the long term can cause cancer of the brain,
the decline of memory, headaches and a myriad of other diseases
children. The only alternative to sugar that suggest it is a herb
of South America called Stevia. Contains virtually no calories and
second search, can actually lower your blood sugar level. Stevia has been used
for centuries by Indians and Paraguayan in Japan, so it can be considered
a safe food.

Diabetes and Natural Therapies

According to the American scientific association dedicated to the disease, studies
panel of diabetes indicate that nearly 16 million Americans suffer from
diabetes and the incidence of the disease is growing at an annual rate
alarming. It is estimated that at least five million of these are not even
informed about their status and are not under treatment for the disease. Each year,
approximately 798,000 new cases are diagnosed. Although the disease is
more often in adults and the elderly, diabetes has become a
more chronic disorders among American children.
Approximately 123,000 children and adolescents up to 19 years have diabetes. The
Department of the United States that deals with services to individuals and
Health lists diabetes as the seventh leading cause of death among
Americans.

Over the past 40 years the incidence of diabetes is type II
increased by 600%.
Genetics certainly plays a key role in the development of diabetes but not
we can blame only the inheritance of this dreadful epidemic. Since
our genetic heritage does not change so drastically over forty
years, we must look for other factors force taxpayers.

Diabetes is a degenerative metabolic disorder that affects the link
main between what we eat and the development of energy required to
our body. Most of the food we eat is
converted during digestion into a simple sugar called
glucose. Glucose is the main source of energy for the body.
After digestion, glucose passes into our blood circulation
where it is available for somatociti and those used to produce
development and energy. So that glucose enters the cells, insulin
must be present (insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, a
large gland behind the stomach) when we eat, the pancreas efficient
automatically produces the right amount of insulin to bring the
glucose up to our cells.
In diabetics, however, the pancreas produces little or nessun'insulina or
somatociti not respond to insulin that is produced.
As a result, glucose builds up, overflows and urine is expelled
from the body. Thus, the body loses its main source of energy.

There are three types of diabetes:

Type I - when the pancreas produces little insulin or does not produce at all.
About 10% percent of Americans with diabetes, primarily children and
young adults, have diabetes type I.

Type II - when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when
produces too much but the body does not use insulin effectively
produced. 90% of diabetics have type II diabetes, including a number
continuous increase in children.

Gestational type - is a diabetic who presents provisional
during pregnancy. Interested in the 2-4% of all pregnancies, and
carries the potential risk of developing diabetes for both mother
the child.

Diabetes and natural food

As is well known that diabetes develops when the body no longer able to maintain blood sugar levels within certain limits: I'm talking about a disease increasingly widespread among people over fifty years in Western countries, because of the type of diet, exercise, and no or little overweight. Clearly, the diabetes is cured, but it is essential that plays physical activity and follow a diet, because if the sugars are and will remain in excess can damage the circulatory apparatus and the view, give rise of heart disease, severe disease at the end (I am referring especially to the feet) and kidney problems. E 'a useful natural light and smooth, which improves the ability to use insulin. It 'should not eat sugar or carbohydrates low in fiber, and if you do, be united with soluble fiber and resistant starch, because both contain the rise in blood sugar. It 'best not to grease because the excess kilos determine resistance to insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar. Miriam Polunin indicate how useful in diabetes food flakes of oats, whole oats, oat flour, artichokes, onions and vegetables. Molluscs, shellfish, lean meat, wholegrain cereals, pumpkin seeds and dried fruit contain zinc and chrome, minerals that are often lacking the diabetic. Wheat germ, bananas somewhat 'unripe, turkey, fish, dried fruits, nuts, red peppers and vegetables of the family of crucifers are sources of vitamin B6, important to control the sugars, and of which many diabetics are lacking. Sunflower seeds, wheat germ, oil seed rape, potatoes and American almonds are rich in vitamin E, helping to move and where there are neuropathies. Council feels that cranberries and blacks, the black currant, and the more cherries, which contain antocianine. The black currant is rich in vitamin C, needed to strengthen the walls of the cells.

The best care in diabetes? Diet!

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects 4% of world population with an increasing trend after 45/50 years. It will be linked to pancreatic insufficiency, for which there are high levels of blood sugar and loss of glucose in the urine, with formation of ketone bodies and acidosis. The essential part of diabetes care is represented primarily by a diet low in glicidi (the maximum of individual tolerance), high in fiber and hence preference for whole foods instead of refined and then low in fat on the tendency of all diabetic 'arteriosclerosis; normal and can be an abundant supply of vegetables and proteins contained in food provided thin. The cause of it may be the lack of insulin as in d type 1 diabetes (caused by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic cells) or non-use of insulin as a result of resistance. In the first case the treatment is necessarily the same insulin, in the second case, the therapy is aimed at making better use of insulin already present. In type 2 diabetes are not insulin dependent, treatment is primarily aimed at changing the habit of life: food and physical movement. It 'necessary to maintain the greatest possible weight close to that ideal as it promotes obesity and insulin resistance and diabetes. E 'must be very careful with the food source is the simple carbohydrate such as sugar as well as complex starches. In addition, it is very important the glycemic index of foods, namely the speed and level at which a food raises the blood glucose during digestion. As a benchmark, take the white bread that has a glycemic index of 100 and are well below it (low GI) foods such as beans, lentils, cherries, apples, pears, equal to it are dumplings, biscuits, sugar town, melon, watermelon, pineapple.
Diabetes Diet: foods rich in glicidi
Cocoa, flour of wheat, rye, barley, flour, peas, beans, rice, barley, oats, rye bread, potatoes, summer, winter potatoes, fresh peas, fresh beans, carrots, white cabbage, apples, pears, plums , sweet cherries, bananas, pineapple, melon, strawberries and wild raspberries, fresh milk, beer.
Diabetes Diet: food in poor glicidi
Meat, fish, eggs, cheese, vegetables at the development plane (lettuce, cucumber, spinach, asparagus, endive, zucchini, tomatoes, radishes, celery, radishes, cabbage, broccoli, artichokes, peppers), sour fruit type grapefruit, sweet lemon, oranges, blueberries.