Your Life-Your Choice ISSN 1488-0253 ==================== May, 1999 issue 30 Section 1 PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS ********* News Flash!!********** Sign up for your own Visa Card online with 100% guaranteed* acceptance! - NO UPFRONT CASH OR SECURITY DEPOSIT!!! - NO CREDIT CHECK!!! - FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY? THATS OK! http://208.222.121.237/cgi-bin/track/0077/14 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This issue of Your Life-Your Choice is sponsored in part by: The "Pain Relief Center." For just a small cost for shipping and handling, get a full size tube of PainBreakAE, absolutely FREE! PainBreakAE is a new topical analgesic that's effective in relieving the pain of ARTHRITIS, POST HERPETIC NEURALGIA (pain after shingles), DIABETIC NEUROPATHY, as well as other CHRONIC PAIN. 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Brigitte Synesael Editor of Your Life-Your Choice Traditional Medicine Isn't Enough Any More! Your life is your choice-don't make it the doctor's choice! http://www.Life-Choices.com/yourlife ********************************************** @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ IN THIS ISSUE: @ @ 1. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS @ Our sponsors make this newsletter @ FREE to subscribers. Please take a @ moment to visit them. @ @ 2. Diabetes Mellitus - The Secret of @ Prevention and Reversal @ (part one) @ Is it true that maturity onset @ non-insulin dependent (Type II) @ diabetes mellitus is caused by @ mal adaptive reactions to foods, @ chemicals and inhalants? @ How can Type II diabetes mellitus @ be prevented and also reversed? @ If Type II diabetes mellitus is @ preventable and reversible, why @ have we not heard about this before? @ You will find the answers to these @ questions fascinating! @ @ 3. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS @ Our sponsors make this newsletter @ FREE to subscribers. Please take a @ moment to visit them. @ @ 4. Nutrition for Prostate Health @ It wasnit long ago when many men didnit @ even know they had a prostate, let alone @ consider that they experience ihormonal @ changes.i Considering that many men develop @ benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as they @ age, largely as a result of hormonal changes, @ it is time to look at how men can benefit @ from a diet and lifestyle that supports @ hormonal health. @ @ 5. RECIPE CORNER @ Scrambled Tofu @ Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes @ @ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Subscribe: You can subscribe by using the form at the Newsletter Headquarters: http://www.Life-Choices.com. Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe by using the form at the Newsletter Headquarters: http://www.Life-Choices.com. Copyright 1997-1998 by Brigitte Synesael All rights reserved ******************************************** Section 2 Diabetes Mellitus - The Secret of Prevention and Reversal (part one) By Dr. Boyce N. Berkel http://www.uniquenterprises.com/html/mt.htm Read about Dr. Boyce Berkel on our Meet the Team page; http://www.Life-Choices.com/team.html ---------- QUESTIONS NEEDING ANSWERS: 1) Is it true that maturity onset non-insulin dependent (Type II) diabetes mellitus is caused by mal adaptive reactions (immunologic and non-immunologic ) to foods, chemicals and inhalants? 2) How can Type II diabetes mellitus be prevented and also reversed? 3) If Type II diabetes mellitus is preventable and reversible, why have you not heard about this before? You will find the answers to these questions fascinating! INTRODUCTION The Secret of Preventing and Reversing Diabetes is presented in a 3-part series. In part one you will get an over all view of the problem of diabetes, and the dynamics that play a role in it's development. Part two will help you find out the "secret" of preventing and reversing diabetes. In part three, you will find out how to manage the degenerative conditions associated with diabetes such as - obesity and hypertension, vascular diseases, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic neuropathy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and infections. TYPES OF DIABETES MELLITUS There are two main types of diabetes that are classically recognized; 1) Type I, which is insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and, 2) Type II, which is non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. There is a third type of diabetes mellitus that has in more recent years been recognized and that is secondary diabetes mellitus which is secondary to a number of factors. Type I diabetes mellitus results from injury to the pancreas. The most likely usual cause is a mal adaptive food reaction of an IG immunologic type. This is to a food that is used frequently by the person affected. Cows milk immunologic allergy is frequently involved. Secondary to the food allergy, a pancreatic islet cell auto immune reaction develops. Other causes are viral pancreatitis from mumps or an enterovirus such as Coxsackie virus B4. Type I diabetes mellitus usually develops in childhood and is commonly called juvenile diabetes mellitus. Dr. Philpott's experience with Type I diabetes mellitus has demonstrated that these patients also need to rotate their foods on a 4 Day Diversified Rotation Diet. They still require insulin which is classically reduced by two-thirds when foods are rotated. The food rotation stops the insulin resistance to the foods to which they are mal adaptively reacting. Even though these mal adaptive reactions to foods did not initiate their illness, it is a secondary complication to their illness. Type II is non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. This can develop at any age, but usually develops after age 40. Classically, there is adequate insulin until the late deteriorated stage. Eighty percent are obese at the time of diagnosis. It is accepted that environmental factors play a strong role in the development of Type II diabetes mellitus. There is acceptance of 1) strong evidence of environmental factors, and 2) the fact of complication symptoms of classic diabetes mellitus developing before the classic criteria of diabetes mellitus is present. This is consistent with Dr. Philpott's evidence of diabetes mellitus Type II being a process extending over several years with a compensated stage of several years preceding the decompensated stage at which time specific diagnostic criteria of diabetes mellitus is in evidence which then results in the diagnosis of clinically significant diabetes mellitus Type II. It is observed that both Type I and Type II involve mal adaptive reactions to foods and or chemicals with the difference being that Type I has an auto immune reaction or another reason such as a viral infection which destroys pancreatic islet cells. Whereas, in Type II diabetes mellitus there is not an auto immune reaction. In Type II the central driving cause of the diabetes mellitus is insulin resistance which is secondary to the mal adaptive food reactions. In Type I, there is also insulin resistance developed by food reactions even though the initiating cause was not initially insulin resistance. Dr. Philpott's studies have demonstrated that insulin resistance is present in both types of diabetes mellitus and therefore, both types should follow a 4 Day Diversified Rotation Diet. Secondary diabetes mellitus is present due to known factors such as several genetic disorders, systemic diseases and specific chemical agents. It is important to observe that diabetes mellitus can develop secondary to some frequently used medications such as diuretics and hypertensive agents (Thiazide diuretics, clonidine, furosemide) neuroactive agents (haloperidol, lithium carbonate, phenothiazine, tricyclic antidepressants, adrenergic agonists) and agents with hormonal activity such as oral contraceptives, progestins and glucorticoids. Dr. Philpott's research studies have demonstrated that the central cause of diabetes mellitus Type II is that of mal adaptive reactions to foods frequently eaten by the affected person. Sometimes, chemicals to which the person is chronically or frequently exposed is also a cause. Dr. Philpott's observations places Type II diabetes mellitus as a secondary type of diabetes mellitus. Why have you not heard of this before, and why has this fact not been recognized and implemented in treating diabetes mellitus Type II? The fact is, the discovery of diabetes mellitus being secondary type diabetes to reactions to foods and sometimes chemicals resulted out of Dr. Philpott's study of my mental patients, some of which were diabetics. He used a broad spectrum monitoring of many factors which included an initial five days of avoidance. Food and chemicals were withdrawn, and only water was allowed. Individual foods were then monitored, with the blood sugar. Frequently the insulin taken before each meal, one hour and sometimes two hours after the test meal of a single food was also monitored. This demonstrated two factors. That there was a compensated stage that preceded the decompensated diabetes mellitus stage. This also demonstrated that the single cause of insulin resistance is that of the mal adaptive reaction to foods in which the body cells are swollen and therefore their insulin receptors could not function properly because of the edema of the body cells. The fact that when the mal adaptive foods were left out of the diet, there was no insulin resistance and the blood sugar was normal is evidence that the central cause of insulin resistance is the cells that are swollen due to the mal adaptive reactions. In the compensated stage of the diabetes mellitus process these cells are swollen for a brief period such as two, three or four hours whereas in the decompensated stage the cells were swollen for a longer period of time and thus, the hyperglycemia is extended for a longer period of time. SYNDROME X Syndrome X consists of hyperinsulinism, hypertension, carbohydrate intolerance, obesity, disordered fat metabolism and accelerated atherosclerosis. The co-association of hyperinsulinism and glucose intolerance is secondary to mal adaptive reactions to foods or chemicals. Hyperinsulinism is known to cause the liver to turn carbohydrates into fats, thus this person has difficulty losing weight under the usual circumstances of a diet consisting of reduced calories since the hyperinsulinism produces a situation of turning the carbohydrates into fats. Solving the problem of mal adaptive reactions to foods causing the hyperinsulinism is necessary before this person can lose weight, thus the importance of a 4 Day Diversified Rotation Diet is a must for these people. Hyperinsulinism is known to produce hypertension. Thus, the hypertension is secondary to the hyperinsulinism. Again, the answer has to be to stop the mal adaptive food reactions by a 4 Day Diversified Rotation Diet which initially leaves out the foods that are used with a frequency of twice a week or more. Characteristically, these can be returned to the diet after three months of avoidance. Also the other factors such as cholesterol and triglyceride disorders and the development of atherosclerosis are reversed when using a 4 Day Diversified Rotation Diet. It is a catastrophe that the persons with this syndrome are often treated with hypertensive medication due to the hypertension, yet these medicines for hypertension are known to accelerate the development of diabetes mellitus. It is important not to place these hypertensive patients on hypertensive medications. In Dr. Philpott's examination of patients with this syndrome, he has demonstrated that it is mal adaptive reactions to foods and sometimes chemicals that produce this syndrome and that by following a period of avoidance of their commonly used foods and frequently contacted chemicals results in a correction of their hypertension, hyperinsulinism, carbohydrate intolerance and other developing symptoms that are classic of diabetes mellitus disease process complications. *** Next month, in segment two of this series, you will find out the "secret of preventing and reversing diabetes." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ******************************************** Section 3 PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS Icemall is giving away $199.00 worth of FREE e-books and reports! Check it out today! http://www.icemall.com/free_gift.html ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Increase traffic to your site by THOUSANDS every day WITHOUT Spamming! It's Fast, it's Easy, and best of all it's FREE! http://www.special-report-network.net/specialreports.cgi/BS9662 (If the above url does NOT appear on one line, you will have to copy each part and paste into the location bar of your web browser.) ******************************************** Section 4 Nutrition for Prostate Health by Andrea Lemieux, RNCP Read about Andrea Lemieux on our Meet the Team page; http://www.Life-Choices.com/team.html ---------- It wasnit long ago when many men didnit even know they had a prostate, let alone consider that they, as well as women, experience ihormonal changes.i Considering that many men develop benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as they age, largely as a result of hormonal changes, it is time to look at how men can benefit from a diet and lifestyle that supports hormonal health. Certainly, exposure to environmental chemicals from tap water, cigarettes, car fumes, smog, pesticides, and food preservatives has a detrimental effect on hormonal health. Couple this with sugar, refined flour and excess saturated fat in the diet and we can begin to understand todayis rise in prostate disease in men. A good first step for prostate health would be to focus on fresh, whole, unrefined, and unprocessed food, and not to smoke. There is a higher concentration of zinc in the prostate than any other organ in the body. This mineral is required for the metabolism of all hormones within the prostate. Zinc is lost in food processing and cigarette smoke is a major source of cadmium, a known antagonist of zinc. Here are some guidelines that will put you in control of the health of your prostate gland, not to mention your overall well-being. Build your diet around whole, unprocessed foods: whole grains; legumes; raw nuts and seeds; a reasonable amount of protein from fish, poultry, eggs, and lean meat; and plenty of fruits and vegetables -- especially the richly coloured green, orange, red and yellow varieties. Avoid additives, colourings, preservatives, and tobacco; they are toxic substances that will alter your hormonal balance. Avoid caffeine, soft drinks, decaffeinated coffee, and refined sugar; they all affect prostate function. Avoid or limit alcohol; beer and wine in particular are associated with BPH, possibly because they contain mycotoxins (mold), which are thought to promote cancer. Avoid using hydrogenated oils like margarine or partially hydrogenated and processed oils; they are carcinogenic and pose other serious health hazards. Limit saturated fats (mainly from red meat and dairy products) and increase essential fats from raw nuts and seeds, flax and olive oils, and cold-water fish. Essential fatty acid deficiency is found in those with BPH. Eat foods high in zinc: raw pumpkin seeds, poultry (particularly dark meat), fish, seafood (oysters are notably high), eggs, legumes, and whole grains. If you have prostatitis, 30 mg./day of zinc citrate as a supplement could be helpful. Remember that it is best to consult with a health care professional before taking supplements for a medical condition. Drink 6 - 8 glasses of pure water every day. Dehydration puts stress on the prostate. Add soy foods, like tofu to the diet. The phytoestrogens and isoflavonoids in soybeans may reduce the risks of prostate cancer. Although soy is highly beneficial, have it in small portions; large quantities can block the uptake of essential minerals, including zinc. Exercise is essential to prostate health. It will release tension and increase blood circulation to the tiny muscles and blood vessels in the prostate area. It is important that men express their feelings and deal with stress. Having a creative outlet and learning techniques to relieve stress, such as deep breathing, stretching, and various forms of meditation, are valuable tools to achieving emotional equilibrium. One of a few natural remedies with proven benefits for the prostate gland is the herb Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens). For men with BPH it will promote shrinkage of the gland and improve urinary function. The best form to use is a standardized extract, 160 mg. twice a day. As a preventive it could be taken for one to two weeks each month. ************************************************************* Section 5 Scrambled Tofu by Andrea Lemieux, RNCP Read about Andrea Lemieux on our Meet the Team page; http://www.Life-Choices.com/team.html ---------- This is an easy and delicious tofu recipe to introduce you to this beneficial food. It makes a particularly tasty breakfast, served with whole grain toast to complete the soy protein. Servings: 4 (can reduce or increase to feed any number) 1 onion, finely chopped 1 to 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped 2 carrots, diced small 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 2 teaspoons butter, ghee (clarified butter), or extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon turmeric or curry for colour and flavour (optional) 1/2 lb. Tofu Celtic Sea Salt or Tamari to taste Garnish: chopped parsley .Prepare vegetables. .Heat butter, ghee or oil combined with a little water in a saut#233# pan that has a lid; Saut#233# onion and garlic until onion is soft, stir in turmeric or curry powder if using. Add remaining vegetables and saut#233# for 3 to 5 minutes. .Crumble tofu into pan with vegetables and stir. Season with salt or tamari, cover to steam for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with parsley. Variations: Add any vegetables desired, e.g., red & green peppers, broccoli, zucchini, tomato. Any choice of fresh herbs could be added. ~~~~~~~~~~ Nutritional Profile of Tofu Combined with whole grains, this soyfood makes a high-quality protein. Tofu is cholesterol free and low in saturated fats. It is an excellent source of calcium and a good source of other minerals such as iron, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, and sodium. It also contains essential B vitamins, choline, and vitamin E. Soy also contains important isoflavones, including genistein and daidzein. Consumption of isoflavones may help prevent hormone-related cancers. They have been shown to block the negative effects of estrogens in women and androgens in men, protecting against breast and prostate cancers. These phytochemicals may also protect against other forms of cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it may have applications for conditions such as arthritis, bursitis and rheumatic diseases. Four ounces of Tofu contains: 8-13 grams of protein, 0 cholesterol, 130 calories, 7.9 mg. sodium 7.9 grams unsaturated fat 1.2 grams saturated fat 120-300 mg. calcium 2.9 mg. Iron approximately 31 mg. isoflavones ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Summer Chickpea Salad with Basil by Andrea Lemieux, RNCP Read about Andrea Lemieux on our Meet the Team page; http://www.Life-Choices.com/team.html ----- Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are one of the most nutritious of the legumes. They are high in iron, calcium, potassium, vitamin A, and unsaturated fats. Combined with a whole grain, they are rich in protein. Of all the legumes, the chickpea, which in appearance looks like a heart, is said to be the most beneficial for the heart. The cooking method given here can be used for most legumes to enhance their digestibility. 1 cup dried chickpeas or 3 cups drained canned chickpeas 1 red bell pepper 1 cup diced cucumber 1/4 cup minced red onion 1/4 cup packed chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice, apple cider vinegar or brown rice vinegar 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced Sea salt and pepper to taste 1. For dried chickpeas, soak them for 8 - 10 hours. Drain and Rinse. Put in heavy pot with water to cover by 1i, bring to a boil, foam will form on top. Drain and rinse and return to pot with fresh water to cover by 2i. Bring to a boil, if more foam forms on top, skim it off. Reduce heat to simmer and cook with cover slightly ajar for 2 - 3 hours, until chickpeas are tender. (Time depends on age of chickpeas). If necessary, add more water as needed. Drain and rinse and set aside. 2. Put the red pepper about 2i below the broiler in oven, as skin starts to blacken turn it to blacken all sides. Place in a paper bag and close and let sit 5 - 10 minutes. When steamed long enough and cool enough to handle, peel off the skin. Seed the pepper and chop coarsely. 3. In a bowl combine the red pepper, chick-peas, cucumber, onion, parsley and basil. 4. In a small dish, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper to taste; pour over the salad and toss lightly. Cover and refrigerate before serving. This salad tastes best if flavours are allowed to develop and blend for a few hours (or even a day). Serves 8. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Disclaimer All material appearing in this newsletter is provided for educational purposes only. It is provided with the understanding that authors and contributors are not offering medical advice or services. 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