Reversing Diabetes

Many people around the world have been challenging diabetes and changing their lives. Diabetes has been called incurable - but is this true? Here is some food for thought!

• In "Reversing Diabetes" by Dr. Julian Whitaker he states: "Aerobic exercise enhances the body's sensitivity to insulin and is recommended because it significantly lowers the insulin requirement. An exercise program should be prescribed for the diabetic patient in the same way that medication or diet is prescribed."
• Victoria Boutenko of the Raw Family states: "On many nights when my son would have a glucose level of 350 or more and was unable to fall asleep, I would go for a two mile run with him, sometimes after midnight, to bring his sugar level back down to 120." There is information on reversing diabetes in her website archives at http://www.rawfamily.com/ and while there have a look under her testimonies tab to see what people are saying.
• Dr. Gabriel Cousens, MD, Director of the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center has made an invaluable contribution to the study of diabetes. He invited six Americans suffering from Diabetes to the Tree of Life Center in Arizona. These six diabetics went through a radical 30-day diet and lifestyle change in the hope of reversing or reducing their insulin dependence. You can view this documentary "Raw for 30-Days" on dvd - request it at your library or view at http://www.rawfor30days.com/view.html 
• Dr. Cousens also has a book "There is a Cure for Diabetes" which you can see on his website  http://www.treeoflife.nu
• Yacon Syrup - Yacon is a type of plant native to Peru. Yacon root contains a special type of sugar known as oligofructose, or fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS). The human body has no enzyme to hydrolyze (process) FOS. This means it is not converted to glucose in the bloodstream and thus passes through the digestive tract unmetabolized. These unmetabolized sugars then become food for the "friendly" bacteria that live in the colon, increasing their population and simultaneously decreasing harmful bacteria. When something has this effect on our intestinal flora it is known as a "prebiotic" and is very beneficial for overall colon health. It regulates intestinal flora and boosts the immune system. Since the body cannot process the FOS type of sugar, it is generally referred to as "sugar-free" and is not on the glycemic index. The syrup of the root is what is mainly used, and it resembles molasses in colour, consistency, and flavour. (from the book "Sweet Gratitude") This syrup is available at http://www.realrawfood.com/ and http://www.upayanaturals.com/

Recipes - Raw Baby

Some recipes from the book "Raw for Baby" by Nadine White!
(My beautiful grandbabies, Keegan and Mackenna on a camping weekend)

Awesome Applesauce

Apples are a great fruit to begin babies on. They have predigested forms of fruit sugars and contain pectin which takes up excess water in the intestine, all of which allows for easy digestion and elimination. They also contain many essential vitamins and minerals.
2 small apples (chopped)
1/4 cup pineapple pieces
1/4 cup filtered water
Place all ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth.

Terrific Turnips
Turnips assist with bronchial and sinus disturbances as they help clear excess mucus and phlegm.
1/4 cup turnip pieces
1/4 cup carrot pieces
1 apple
3/4 cup filtered water
Place ingredients into a blender and blend well until smooth.

Beautiful Blueberries
Blueberries contain silicon which is excellent for baby's teeth, hair, skin, nails, lungs, nerves, and many other areas of the body. Silicon also promotes coordinated body movements as baby is learning new motor skills.
1/4 cup blueberries
1/4 avocado
1/2 banana
1/4 cup filtered water
Place all ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth.