Once the Diagnosis is made by COMPLAINTS (symptoms), and SIGNS (observations) by the Doctor, it is necessary to treat to restore and maintain as perfect a health as possible. Overweight usually goes with Diabetes, but not always. In severe Diabetes, the patient may lose weight. Weight excess, even 20 pounds can impact joints. I have seen even loss of 10 out of 20 pounds can resolve the painful issues – joints or nerves.
KNOWING HOW YOUR BODY IS RESPONDING TO MEDS. – TABS OR INSULIN, by the 2 HOUR BLOOD SUGAR TEST AFTER BREAKFAST IS AN EXCELLENT GUIDE AS TO YOUR QUANTITY OF STARCH & PROTEIN EATEN.
If sweating or trembling or fainting occurs, (HYPOGLYCEMIA must be checked by blood sugar test – if so, i.e., 4.0 or less, correct this by sugary drink) decide to reduce Insulin or oral meds first, and eat less or a satisfying meal, next day!
INDICATIONS OF LOW RESISTANCE or LOW IMMUNITY ARE
- Frequent colds, coughs, flu’s
- Weak, aged, those with uncontrolled Diabetes, Hypertension, Arthritis, sedentary, Overweight, Lazy – couch-potato, post-stroke.
RECOMMEND: yearly Flu shot – over age 65.
HERE ARE STEPS TO ACHIEVE AS BEST TARGET AS POSSIBLE:
- MEALS MUST BE ON TIME: Avoiding food whilst working hard can create a high steroid or stressful state in the body to create overweight, severe stresses on the joints even when off your feet & severe stomach ulcers. Starting in the arms. within the hour is important: at least a slice of whole wheat bread, & a boiled egg for protein, are important basic steps needed to sustain the body for 5 to 6 hours, with adequate water.
- Immunity goes down due to sustained stress, and pains inflicted.
- REDUCE STARCH: Small amounts of RICE, FLOUR, IRISH POTATO (high Glycemic foods), can be changed to YAM, BOILED BANANAS, SWEET POTATOES, BREADFRUIT, DASHEEN, EDDOES or COCO, CASSAVA is preferred. These are all fibrous and are slowly absorbed. Juices including coconut water can give a quick rise of sugar which can be dangerous, and must be avoided. For the daily APPLE PER DAY, I permit my patients to use one fruit each meal or 1 glass coconut water per day – rest water only. Remember quantity – one small piece of starch.
- EXCESS STARCH INFLICTS PAINS, AND PROPAGATE INFECTIONS, both connected to reduced immunity.
- REDUCE PROTEIN: Whatever the Protein, this can be chosen by you. If you are VEGAN – half of a cup of DAHL or CHANNA (chickpeas) at each meal is sufficient. ONE EGG / ONE PIECE CHICKEN / 2 TABLESPOONS OF MEAT (curried) / HALF A SLICE OF FISH / 1/2CUP OF MILK (COW’S OR ALMOND)
- Too much leads to Gout, damage to the kidney & joints; too little of no protein leads to malnutrition & reduced immunity.
- DRINK 7 – 8 GLASSES WATER: (AVOID JUICES – One fruit per day permitted, PLENTY VEGETABLES (raw or steamed or boiled) GREEN JUICES ARE EXCELLENT.
- Too little water can lead to dehydration, and unresponsive infections
- EXERCISE: 15 to 30 minutes daily AEROBIC & STRENGTH. SIMPLY WALKING NON-STOP FOR 10 to 15 MINS DAILY OR GARDENING CAN PERFORM MIRACLES. ENJOY THE EXERCISE WITHOUT RUSH, SMILE AT NATURE OR YOURSELF IN THE MIRROR – GIVING THANKS TO GOD.
- Strengthen muscles. Diabetes and Sugar level are reduced to the advantage of those who obey the rules, but IMMUNITY is reduced for those who don’t.
- REDUCE ALL UNNECESSARY STRESS: Health, Financial/Work, Relations, Anxiety/Depression. These can all cause serious weight gain issues. To reverse:
- Practice the MANTRA: FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM, POWER & THE GLORY, FOREVER & EVER, AMEN (in Meditation and Contemplation, seek God’s Help)
- 7 to 8 HOURS OF GOOD SLEEP: PROVIDE RESTORATION/RECOVERY of all bodily systems. Healing of the PANCREAS and JOINTS, apart from the BRAIN, HEART, KIDNEYS and NERVES.
- LACK of 8 hours RESTORATIVE SLEEP can reduce Healing & Immunity.
- PAINS: If possible, use safe analgesics, instead of STEROIDS or N.S.A.I.D.S. N.B. Pains increase the sugar level.
- VICE-VERSA: EXCESS SUGAR LEVELS in the blood cause temporary pains, however if not controlled effectively, and sustained long, can lead to permanent NEUROPATHY.
- INFECTIONS: must be dealt with: WORMS, DENTAL, RESPIRATORY, GENITOURINARY, and SKIN and NAILS to name a few. N.B. All infections increase the blood sugar level.
- If not treated properly and early, will get worse and reduce immunity.
- LET GO & LET GOD: PUT THE ALMIGHTY FIRST: Chill out, come away from the incessant work, commitments, stresses incurred from SELF or CIRCUMSTANCES. Planning for our Peace of Mind, Worship, Prayers, Music, Dances, Smiling & Laughter, Yoga Exercises, Meditation can all assist. FIND A METHOD THAT WILL BRING US JOY!
- These are real IMMUNE – BOOSTERS. Anyone who chooses to be Superior or Inferior to his or her humanity is heading for disaster ultimately. The body cannot bear the size of the BIGOTED HEAD!
MAY WE ALL BE BLESSED BY OUR EFFORTS AND GOD’S GRACE!
Inspiration by Hame 