The
Diabetes Epidemic

Type II diabetes is the fastest growing disease in America today. We used to call the disease “adult onset” diabetes, but its increasing prevalence among young people has made the title obsolete. Our deadly fascination with junk food is largely to blame-, which means if we had the right information about nutrition, many diabetes cases would be eliminated!

The average American today eats 530 calories more than he did in 1970. And not only are we eating too much food today, we’re eating the WRONG foods. Here’s some scary statistics about the food Americans are eating per person per year: 60 pounds of cookies and cakes, 23 gallons of ice cream, 7 pounds of potato chips, 51 pounds of French fries, and 57 gallons of soda pop.

Knowing the risk factors for type II diabetes can help you prevent this from happening to you. They are:

· Family history of the disease
· Over 40 years of age
· “Apple” shaped body rather than “pear” shaped
· Waist size larger than 35” in women or 40” in men
· Sedentary lifestyle and eating a high-fat, high-calorie diet
· High blood pressure
· (For women) History of gestational diabetes or polycystic ovary syndrome
· African American, Hispanic American or Native American descent
· Kidney or gall bladder stones

Controlling your blood sugar is vitally important to good health. To do that, consider adding the minerals Chromium and Vanadium, which will help to lower blood sugar by boosting insulin reception. Other herbs that can be added are Goldenseal, which helps boost immunity and helps regulate sugar. Also, Garlic, which helps lower blood fat and sugar while decreasing the level of insulin in the blood. Another natural supplement for diabetes is Noni juice. This juice is derived from a plant that is grown in Polynesia and its benefits include helping the digestive, intestinal, respiratory and immune systems.

If you have diabetes or are concerned about becoming diabetic, learning about natural alternatives can make a significant difference.

Natural Health Center
667 Prairie Flower Rd, Webb City, MO
Phone: 417-782-0656.

Hours are:
9:00 to 5:30 Mon-Fri and
10:00 to 2:00 on Sat.

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