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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Targeting the Root Cause of Diabetes
Diabetes is caused by loss of insulin secretion. To cure both forms of diabetes will require restoring normal insulin secretion. Many different ways of restoring normal insulin secretion are being pursued. Continue reading
Study Provides Insight into Beta Cell Development, Relevant for Generating Beta Cells for Replacement Therapies in Diabetes
researchers have identified a gene critical for the development of cells in the pancreas, including beta cells that produce insulin. Continue reading
Health-e-Tip: Cauliflower
One book suggested grating cauliflower and slightly steaming it (you could also do raw) as a rice substitute. Continue reading
Vitamin D – “the Sunshine Vitamin”
Vitamin D is known as “the sunshine vitamin” because our skin produces it when exposed to sunlight. Dietary sources include fish and fish oil, eggs, and fortified foods, but sun exposure accounts for over 90% of body levels in most people. Continue reading
Posted in Health-e-Connection, Prevention, Supplements, Treatment, Vitamin-D, Wellbeing
Tagged Prevention, Supplements, Vitamin-D, Well-Being
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Health-e-Tip: Minimize Stress
we think it is profitable to evaluate our daily routines and possible stress levels:
Are our daily lives crammed with activities, and are we “on the run” most of the time?
Do we have time to relax and enjoy each other’s company?
Are our children getting proper sleep?
Are their sleeping hours at regular times?
How is their schoolwork and interactions at school affecting them?
Do we have a relaxed, enjoyable mealtime?
Are our children worried about anything?
Is their conflict in the home? Continue reading
“Inflammatory Signature” In New-Onset, At-Risk Diabetic Patients
Individuals recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes have a unique “pro-inflammatory signature,” present well before diagnosis and the emergence of islet cell autoantibodies. Continue reading
Health-e-Tip: Celebrate Milestones With Your Children
We encourage you to celebrate milestones with your children. We didn’t celebrate the anniversary of the day the doctor told us he thought our boys had T1D, we celebrate the day we started our diet change. Continue reading
Exercise: 60 Minutes of Play a Day is a Great Start
Exercise has been shown to:
Reduce insulin resistance
Lower blood sugars
Maintain happy moods
Control appetite
Aid weight loss
Lower blood pressure and lipid levels
Keep the gut healthy by moving blood and oxygenating tissues Continue reading
Health-e-Tip: When Life gets Busy
When on the run and life gets busy, sometimes we find ourselves unprepared and extremely hungry. That is when I am glad for my emergency stashes of raw almonds, raw walnuts, and pumpkin seeds. Continue reading
Health-e-Tip: Calculating Carbs For Health-e-Solutions Recipes
If you are calculating carbohydrates for our recipes, please be mindful of the following: Be sure to subtract all of the fiber grams from carbohydrate grams. Be sure to test blood sugars before and after trying any new recipe to see how you respond to the food… Continue reading
Posted in Food, Health-e-Connection, Recipe, Recipes, Tips
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Vitamin D is Vital
Vitamin D is vital because it:
Reduces the etiological risk of developing Type 1 Diabetes (and other auto-immune conditions).
Is involved in regulating the glucose response (helps reduce insulin resistance).
Prevents colds/flus
Prevents depression Continue reading
Roman Boys’ Latest Labs All Normal!
Nathan and Gabriel tested negative for 3 different auto-antibodies typically found in people with type 1 diabetes! While this is not a guarantee that they will never develop these antibodies in the future (Nathan had them in the past), it is joyous news to us in our fight against this relentless disease.
By the way, their c-peptide, Thyroid panel, HbA1c and Vitamin D levels were all within normal ranges too! Continue reading
The Benefits of Omega 3 Oils
The benefits of Omega 3 oils are endless in people with Type 1 diabetes. They:
Reduce insulin resistance
Reduce inflammation
Lower lipids, blood pressure
Prevent depression and anxiety Continue reading
Posted in Alpha-Lenolenic-Acid, Antioxidants, Fats-Oils, Food, Health-e-Connection, Inflammation, Insulin-Resistance, Omega-3, Prevention, Supplements, The Doctor Is In, Treatment, Vitamin-B, Vitamin-C, Vitamins-Minerals, Zinc
Tagged Fats-Oils, Food, Inflammation, Insulin-Resistance, Magnesium, Morstein, Omega-3, Prevention, Supplements, Treatment, Vitamin-B, Vitamin-C, Vitamins-Minerals, Zinc
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Diabetes Risk Falls as Magnesium Intake Increases
Dr. Ka He of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and colleagues found that people who consumed the most magnesium in foods and from vitamin supplements were about half as likely to develop diabetes over the next 20 years as people who took in the least magnesium. Continue reading
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Health-e-Tip: Need a Doctor? Call Dr. Mona Morstein
Dr. Morstein is an incredible resource and qualified physician. For those looking for a doctor, we highly recommend her. We have her contact information on our website under RESOURCES. Dr. Morstein can do phone consultations. If you live out- of-state, she can manage your case after she has seen you in person once to have an initial consultation. Continue reading
Diabetes Prevention Trial: Nutritional Intervention to Prevent (NIP) Diabetes
Health-e-Solutions comment: Since islet cell antibodies and damage may begin years before symptoms are evident, it is a good idea to get the whole family practicing the alkaline lifestyle now, especially the young children. Continue reading
JDRF Increasing Support of Research Aimed at Regenerating Beta Cells
Health-e-Solutions comment: We believe our 2 boys’ diabetes was triggered by a virus. We also believe that by living the alkaline lifestyle, they have put their bodies in a position of strength to function properly, without being taxed by pollutants, toxins and antigens found in the SAD (Standard American Diet). Continue reading
Health-e-Tip: Getting Ready to Celebrate Easter
We try to keep in mind the meaning of the holiday and creatively find nice substitutes for some traditional customs. Continue reading
Stress Hormone Is Linked to Beta Cell Growth
The findings reinforce the potential of regeneration as a cure for diabetes and also provide insights for discovering new approaches to treat the disease. Continue reading
Researchers Identify Gene Critical to Development of Insulin-Producing Cells
Staying healthy by living an alkaline lifestyle may help minimize permanent complications from living with diabetes. We want our boys as healthy and fit as possible so that when the day comes that new replacement beta cells can be produced, and if they still need replacement beta cells, they will not have lasting complications from diabetes Continue reading