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Food for Thought
To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art
— La Rochefoucauld
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Serena’s Story: Reversing Type One Diabetes
Serena’s mother, Diane, has graciously submitted her daughter’s story for us to post. We hope you are as encouraged as we were after reading it. Her daughter, Serena was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in July of 2009, and with Diane’s incredible efforts, it appears she has reversed the progression of the disease! Continue reading
Posted in Cause, Cure, Health-e-Connection, News, Prevention, Supplements, Treatment
Tagged Cause, Cure, News, Prevention, Supplements, Treatment
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Social Proof
Most people, concerned about fitting in, still follow doctors, the media – any “authority figure” that makes them feel comfortable – and not responsible. Instead, I walked the road less traveled, made my health a priority and took responsibility for my decisions. I may be an oddball, but now I’m a healthy oddball. Continue reading
Scientists Getting Closer to a Possible Cure for Type 1 Diabetes
Glucose-sensing enzyme holds the key to insulin production, according to breakthrough Israeli research pointing the way towards a possible cure for diabetes. Continue reading
Trials of Type 1 Diabetes Vaccines Bring Mixed Results
A vaccine developed to prevent the progression of type 1 diabetes shows some promise, while another designed to alter insulin production fails, according to the results of two new studies Continue reading
Confirmatory Phase 3 Study using DiaPep277 for the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes
Treatment of type 1 diabetes patients with DiaPep277® may have several medical benefits including prevention of disease deterioration, improved glycemic control, reduction of daily insulin dose requirements, and delay or reduction of diabetic complications. Continue reading
Health-e-Recipe: Coconut Pancakes (Transitional Recipe)
Start your morning off with these scrumptious pancakes. Michelle from Georgia sent us this recipe. I bet these taste great! Continue reading
Life is a Great Teacher!
Our two sons’ experiences with Type 1 Diabetes have taught us so much about life. We have learned about perseverance when you feel like giving up, overcoming difficulties and grief, and trying to deal creatively with a situation you would rather not be in. Continue reading
Last Chance For Free 1-Year Membership with Online Organic Foods Retailer Green PolkaDot Box
Check them out and sign up for a free membership – since it is only free until the end of September, we encourage you to do it now – even if you don’t think you will order from them based on what you see now (they are still pre-launch so many items are not yet online, and pricing is not yet final). Continue reading
GABA as Dietary Supplement May Lower Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
UCLA researchers demonstrated that an over-the-counter dietary supplement may help inhibit development of insulin resistance and glucose intolerance, conditions that are involved in the development of Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which affect millions worldwide. Continue reading
GABA Injections Prevented and Reversed Type 1 Diabetes in Mice
A chemical produced by the same cells that make insulin in the pancreas prevented and even reversed Type 1 diabetes in mice Continue reading
Posted in Cure, Health-e-Connection, Prevention, Treatment
Tagged Cure, Prevention, Treatment
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Food Sources of GABA
Gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, is a non-protein amino acid that functions as a neurotransmitter in the human body. GABA can produce a calming and even sleep-inducing effect on your body by bonding with receptors in your brain and slowing the rate your nerves fire at. Continue reading
Posted in Fats-Oils, Food, GABA, Grains, Health-e-Connection, Nuts-Seeds, Supplements, Vegetables, Vitamin-B
Tagged Fats-Oils, Food, Fruit, GABA, Grains, Meats, Nuts-Seeds, Supplements, Vegetables, Vitamin-B
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Health-e-Recipe: Broccoli Shirataki Noodle Soup
THANK YOU to Michelle from Georgia for this new Broccoli-Shirataki Noodle Soup recipe. You could add some tofu in this recipe to make it more filling.
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Step Out in Faith
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Continue reading
Better Bowels and Breakthrough Energy
We have had a breakthrough with our son, Nathan over the last couple of months. His energy levels have increased and his gut and bowel issues have all but disappeared. Our noses are grateful! Continue reading
New Ways Discovered to Stimulate Pancreatic Beta Cell Growth
One of the holy grails in diabetes research is to discover molecules that stimulate beta cell growth and to find drugs that target these molecules. Continue reading
The Latest on Vitamin D: Is More Better?
Does vitamin D really help to prevent type 2 diabetes? Does having a deficiency lead to complications? The latest research on this topic seems to suggest the answer may be “yes” to both of these questions. Continue reading
Posted in Autoimmune-Attack, Health-e-Connection, Neuropathy, Prevention, Supplements, Treatment, Vitamin-D
Tagged Conditions, Neuropathy, Prevention, Supplements, Treatment, Vitamin-D
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Health-e-Recipe: Green Beans with Sun Dried Tomato & Black Olive Sauce
THANK YOU to Michelle, from Georgia, for this yummy green bean recipe. We use the kalamata olives that are vinegar-free. Continue reading
Attitude Boost!
“I’ve learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances.” – Martha Washington Continue reading
It’s a Small World After All!
People from every continent (except Antarctica) have contacted us to inquire about managing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in a healthier way. It reminds me of that Disneyland ride “It’s a small world, after all”. It has been so nice to meet wonderful people and make new friends from all over the world. Continue reading
366 Million People Now Have Diabetes: Report
The worldwide diabetes epidemic continues to worsen, with an estimated 366 million people struggling with the disease, 4.6 million deaths due to it each year, and annual health-care spending pegged at $465 billion Continue reading

