hypoglycemia

[Guest guest]

I have read the posted messages, consequently I kindly ask you to advice me in

the following problem:

From period to period I have several episodes of hypoglicemia which are

repeating oftenly in the evening and/or in the night. Then I have to eat some

sweets, like powder milk simply or with sugar, jam or chocolate, more often milk

powder.

I also feel the need to eat everything, not in great quantities but to be very

various, different, even they don't match with each other. For example, 1-2 tea

spoons of mustar, then 2-3 tea spoons with jam, 1 pcs. of hot-dog, 1 cup of

water... It's very wird, isn't it?

I also have for many, many years (from adolescence / now I'm 37 years old)

problems with constipation. At one of my analyzis the doctor told me that I have

a very slow bowl evacuation and a gastro-duodenal ulcer at its beginnings. After

I drink something (even I don't eat) or after I eat something my stomach becomes

bigger and bigger, so I'm in pain, in stress. I also seems to have water

retention, especially in my whole abdomen; my legs are swallowing, too.

I really don't know what to do, because I drink only 200 ml decoffee a day, I

quit smoking since a month ago, I don't drink any soda.

I use nutrition diet, I drink specific teas against constipation and for helping

the " lazy " gall bladder. I don't eat fry meals.

Can anybody advice me regarding my illness and, of course, to help me? I kindly

ask you to send me your answers.

Sincerely yours,

Monica P.(Romania)

jackiejataylor wrote:In a message dated 12/03/2003 07:46:55 GMT

Standard Time,

chinesemedicineman writes:

 

 

> Do you mean hyperglycemia is a precursor to Type II diabetes?

> Hyperglycemia = to much sugar in blood

> hypoglycemia= too little sugar in blood

> insulin is a hypoglycemic agent so it removes sugar from blood

>

 

But Type two diabetes is insulin resistance in extremis. If you are less

insulin resistant, you may just produce too much insulin, overshoot the mark,

and end up hypoglycemic. The more excess insulin you produce, the more

resistant you become, and eventually when the pancreas can no longer keep up

the blood sugar stays high, and then you are on the way to diabetes. The

intermediate stage is called 'impaired glucose tolerance'. Some people just

stay insulin resistant though - and get patterns like Syndrome X.

 

In TCM the patterns I have found for IR are:

 

Yin deficiency and Yang-Excess type

Yin-Yang deficiency type

 

Phlegm-dampness type

Exuberant Liver-Fire type

 

Bob flaw suggests Spleen deficiency/Liver stagnation as the root for many

westerners (I assume of the second two types?)

 

And by the time they progress to diabetes, if they do:

 

Yin deficiency

Yin and Qi deficiency

Yin and Yang deficiency

 

Each corresponding to a worsening of the disease measured by western

perameters too - a lot of research going on there.

 

 

 

Also there is normally a first stage insulin release as soon as good enters

your mouth - that is lost in some people as a separate cause of hypoglycemia,

so when the sugar starts hitting the blood stream the pancreas sort of

'panics' and overshoots again.

 

Jackie

 

 

 

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In a message dated 12/03/2003 12:19:16 GMT Standard Time, mona_rom

writes:

 

 

> From period to period I have several episodes of hypoglicemia which are

> repeating oftenly in the evening and/or in the night. Then I have to eat

> some sweets, like powder milk simply or with sugar, jam or chocolate, more

> often milk powder.

 

I'm afraid I cannot help you much Monica, except try to find a TCM herbalist

to give you a proper diagnosis - though I know that might be hard in Romania.

 

But about the above, if that were me it would mean that the last meal I ate

was too high in carboydrates, and I had gotten onto 'the hypolgycemia

rollercoaster'. I can never eat a meal that is solely carbohydrate, it has to

have plenty of protein and some fat. If you can get hold of green tea to

drink before a meal that will help. Do you drink in the evening? Alcohol can

make you hypolglycemic too.

 

Protein causes an insulin release, but it also causes the release of

glucagon, which stops your blood sugar falling too low.

 

Jackie

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 14/03/2003 08:00:06 GMT Standard Time, mona_rom

writes:

 

 

> It's possible those problems to appear because of several mental problems

> (powerful stress - which I have) that I keep them in my inner being? And

> how can I ger rid of them?

>

 

I know about 'powerful stress' believe me, my herbalist feels it was at the

root of my condition too. If you cannot get access to a herbalist, can you at

least get to a doctor to check your thyroid function? Hypothyroidism can

cause a lot of the things you mention too - it tends to slow your bowels up

and keep your blood sugar too low. Seaweed/kelp may help that if you are

short of iodine in your diet.

 

I'm sorry I can't help more.

 

Jackie

 

Jackie

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Dear Jackie,

I understand this situation it's hard. Maybe I will find somebody to help me. I

also forgot to mention the constipation problems and gaining weight (I think

it's due to constipation problems). I also have water retention. I don't know

why. I don't use alchool (extremely rare cases), I drink only decaff (200

ml/day), I quit smoking, I use diet meals, I drink teas and I'm a vegetarian as

far as I know me, from my birth day... It's possible those problems to appear

because of several mental problems (powerful stress - which I have) that I keep

them in my inner being? And how can I ger rid of them?

Warmly, Monica.

jackiejataylor wrote:In a message dated 12/03/2003 12:19:16 GMT

Standard Time, mona_rom

writes:

 

 

> From period to period I have several episodes of hypoglicemia which are

> repeating oftenly in the evening and/or in the night. Then I have to eat

> some sweets, like powder milk simply or with sugar, jam or chocolate, more

> often milk powder.

 

I'm afraid I cannot help you much Monica, except try to find a TCM herbalist

to give you a proper diagnosis - though I know that might be hard in Romania.

 

But about the above, if that were me it would mean that the last meal I ate

was too high in carboydrates, and I had gotten onto 'the hypolgycemia

rollercoaster'. I can never eat a meal that is solely carbohydrate, it has to

have plenty of protein and some fat. If you can get hold of green tea to

drink before a meal that will help. Do you drink in the evening? Alcohol can

make you hypolglycemic too.

 

Protein causes an insulin release, but it also causes the release of

glucagon, which stops your blood sugar falling too low.

 

Jackie

 

 

 

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Christy, switch all your grocery shopping to include certified organic foods. In the files there is information on sprouting nuts, seeds and grains that you need to read. Look also at the Total Nutrition recipe under Dr. Ian Shillington (he is the list owner). You can call Doc for a free consult too :-)

 

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herbal remedies

Friday, March 14, 2003 7:24 PM

[herbal remedies] Hypoglycemia

Hi everyone!! I needed to know if there is someone in here who could help me help my son control hypoglycemia. I had tests run on him Monday and they came back as his sugar being obviously low. Can someone please tell me what foods are good to eat? I know that as a parent I have obviously failed him in some way....I have trouble with the low blood sugar as well........I dont always do very good at keeping mine where it should be. My son is only 6 though and it isn't always easy to get him to eat the things that he should for obvious reasons. I am looking for a specific list of foods that are high and low...but cant find it. Any help will be greatly appreciated.christyrenae2002Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

[Guest guest]

Do any weather conditions make your hypoglycemia worst?

 

I my case I tend to have more problems when a storm is moving in -

rising humidity, falling barometer and falling temperature.

 

If I overdo physically I have more problems than when I am rested.

 

The hypoglycemia in my case appears to be linked to Kidney Yang and

Spleen Yang Deficiency.

 

The weight I gained also seems to be linked to the Spleen Deficiency

problems. I used to stay hungry all the time. The number one cause

of excessive appetite is Stomach Yin Deficiency, but I didn't fit the

key criteria for that. I also didn't fit any of the other things

which can result in excessive appetite.

 

I craved a wide range of foods. I got as excited over a salad or

collard greens or spinach or asparagus or bussel spounts as I got

over a hamburger. I also used to want some weird combinations of

food. For example, when I ate cheese, I started to crave peanut

butter. When I ate peanut butter, I started to crave cheese. (I have

no idea why.) I did best when I got a big variety of foods at the

same meal.

 

Several things have helped. One was the Chinese idea of a balanced

diet. A TCM balanced diet is one which contains all 5 tastes at the

same meal.

 

Something else that helped are digestive enzymes and vitamin and

mineral supplements.

 

I also discovered that my sense of taste was not very good. From a

TCM standpoint, Spleen weakness can result in a lack of taste. From

a Western standpoint, zinc deficiency can cause problems with a lack

of taste.

 

When the sense of taste is blunted, this usually manifests as little

appetite. But sometimes the reverse can occur, and the person feels

hungry a lot. If there are widespread vitamin and mineral

deficiencies and the person's body is not very efficient at

digestion, the person may respond by feeling hungry a lot because the

person is trying to get the minerals and vitamins and other things

s/he needs. This is probably why the digestive enzymes and

supplements help so much.

 

I didn't realize my sense of taste had been so blunted until it came

back after I had been on zinc for a while. I was on the zinc because

of chronic mononucleosis (glandular fever).

 

The constipation I suffered was due to Yang Deficiency. It more

aptly could be called " colonic inertia " because I lacked the

peritalsis (wave-like motions of the intestines) which move fecal

matter. The treatments for the Yang Deficiency helped that too.

Oddly enough magnesium supplementation also helped. So does cayenne

pepper. A specific effect of cayenne is that it increases

peristalsis. (I may not be spelling that word correctly. I don't

have my book handy to check it.)

 

If you use cayenne, be aware that it can deplete Qi. If Qi

Deficient, one needs to supplement with Qi tonic herbs.

 

Victoria

[Guest guest]

Dear Jackie,

You have already help me, because you confirmed to me what I have already

thought about this problem. I already want to take Euthyrox for hypothyroid

dissfunction. Thank you again!

Mona

jackiejataylor wrote:In a message dated 14/03/2003 08:00:06 GMT

Standard Time, mona_rom

writes:

 

 

> It's possible those problems to appear because of several mental problems

> (powerful stress - which I have) that I keep them in my inner being? And

> how can I ger rid of them?

>

 

I know about 'powerful stress' believe me, my herbalist feels it was at the

root of my condition too. If you cannot get access to a herbalist, can you at

least get to a doctor to check your thyroid function? Hypothyroidism can

cause a lot of the things you mention too - it tends to slow your bowels up

and keep your blood sugar too low. Seaweed/kelp may help that if you are

short of iodine in your diet.

 

I'm sorry I can't help more.

 

Jackie

 

Jackie

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hello Monica,

 

I was suffering from hypoglycemia many years ago, but have overcome it. I went

to a natural doctor, who prescribed me vitamins: vit. C 1000 mg. time released,

magnesium, zinc, chromium, lithium, and hypoglyplex ( a multi-vitamin ). She

also put me on a strict diet: no diary, no refined sugar, no refined flour

products, no meat ( i was already vegetarian), no coffee and black tea, and best

whole foods without chemicals. I can recommend you to take notice from

macrobiotic and/or ayurvedic diet principles. Do a search, there are many

websites. It is something you can do in Romania and on your own.

 

Here I have a description of sweet vegetable drink, very helpfull with

hypoglycemia, I took it from the book A Natural Approach to Allergies with

Dietary and Lifestyle suggestions from Alex Jack. I have downloaded the book, I

can mail it to you if you like.

 

Home Remedy: Sweet Vegetable Drink

Consumption of too much sugar, honey, molasses, carob, mocha, and other

sweeteners weakens the blood, lymph, and body fluids, contributing to many

conditions, including allergies. Sweet vegetable drink provides a good quality

sweet taste without any of the negative side effects of refined sugar intake,

such as hypoglycemia or chronic low blood sugar. Prepared without seasoning, a

small cup may be taken daily or every other day, especially in the mid- to

late-afternoon, for about 1 month and then less frequently as desired. It will

help reduce cravings for simple sugars and more concentrated sweeteners.

 

Finely chop equal amounts of onions, carrots, cabbage, and sweet fall or winter

squash (I also add sweet potatoe, fennel and parsnip). Boil 3 to 4 times the

amount of water, add chopped vegetables, and allow to boil uncovered for about 3

minutes. Reduce the flame to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes. Strain

the vegetables from the liquid, keeping the former for later use in soups and

stews. Drink the liquid, either hot or at room temperature. This drink will keep

in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but should be rewarmed or allowed to

return to room temperature before drinking.

 

 

 

Best of luck, Pamela.

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Dear Pamela,

Thank you very much for your help! I will put your advice into practice. I had

already made a special diet for this " illness " but I have to take the indicated

supplements, too: Mg, Vitamin C, etc.

Maybe this way I will solve the constipation problem, too. But I feel there are

more profound problems than the dietary one. I have constipation problems since

I knew me...from childhood. But in time they become more and more serious.

Hypoglycemia also appeared.

Anyway, I have to try!

Dear Pamela, thank you again for your kind concerning.

Warmly,

Monica.

Pamela Kocken <pamela-k wrote:Hello Monica,

 

I was suffering from hypoglycemia many years ago, but have overcome it. I went

to a natural doctor, who prescribed me vitamins: vit. C 1000 mg. time released,

magnesium, zinc, chromium, lithium, and hypoglyplex ( a multi-vitamin ). She

also put me on a strict diet: no diary, no refined sugar, no refined flour

products, no meat ( i was already vegetarian), no coffee and black tea, and best

whole foods without chemicals. I can recommend you to take notice from

macrobiotic and/or ayurvedic diet principles. Do a search, there are many

websites. It is something you can do in Romania and on your own.

 

Here I have a description of sweet vegetable drink, very helpfull with

hypoglycemia, I took it from the book A Natural Approach to Allergies with

Dietary and Lifestyle suggestions from Alex Jack. I have downloaded the book, I

can mail it to you if you like.

 

Home Remedy: Sweet Vegetable Drink

Consumption of too much sugar, honey, molasses, carob, mocha, and other

sweeteners weakens the blood, lymph, and body fluids, contributing to many

conditions, including allergies. Sweet vegetable drink provides a good quality

sweet taste without any of the negative side effects of refined sugar intake,

such as hypoglycemia or chronic low blood sugar. Prepared without seasoning, a

small cup may be taken daily or every other day, especially in the mid- to

late-afternoon, for about 1 month and then less frequently as desired. It will

help reduce cravings for simple sugars and more concentrated sweeteners.

 

Finely chop equal amounts of onions, carrots, cabbage, and sweet fall or winter

squash (I also add sweet potatoe, fennel and parsnip). Boil 3 to 4 times the

amount of water, add chopped vegetables, and allow to boil uncovered for about 3

minutes. Reduce the flame to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes. Strain

the vegetables from the liquid, keeping the former for later use in soups and

stews. Drink the liquid, either hot or at room temperature. This drink will keep

in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but should be rewarmed or allowed to

return to room temperature before drinking.

 

 

 

Best of luck, Pamela.

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Neige, sounds like a good cleansing is a great place to start.... do you take total tonic?

Suzi~ nei§e ~ <schneeleben wrote:

Hi!Me and my boyfriend suffer of hypoglycemia since our youth.Me, I deal quite well with the problem, but I have long-term problems, like raynaud's desease (bad circulation), low energy level, frequent thirst, weak nervous system, bad concentration, etc.My boyfriend just recently found out hypoglycemia was the problem of his life. His greatest difficulty is the energy. He is most of the time in a down, or on adrenals. Also, he has frequent big and long lasting migraines and bowel aches. I tough him the way to eat and it regulates his energy level, but it is not enough yet. I think it will heal with the time, because his diet is still new for him. By chance, he doesn't like the taste of sugar, he just like the energy the sugar gives.I read that hypoglycemia can be a allergic reaction. In wich case and wich food?Is

there any plant that can help to regulate the enegy level, the blood sugar or that can help to cool down all nervous hormones or relieve stress?Thank you verry much!Neige~*~§~*~_______________MSN Search, le moteur de recherche qui pense comme vous ! http://fr.ca.search.msn.com/

[Guest guest]

you have to change your diet and eat carbohydratesJudith <sr1216 wrote: hypoglycemia??? anyone know about that.. makes people have fits if they dont eat?? any natural way to control? thanks JudithYou must be the change you wish to see in the world."— Gandhi — Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here

does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

[Guest guest]

See if you can find a book entitled Low Blood sugar and you by Carlton Fredericks. Or Sugar Blues, but the first title is better. It will explain a lot. You need to eat smaller meals throughout the day, avoid caffeine, white sugar, and flour.

Jeanne

 

-------------- Original message -------------- "Judith" <sr1216 > hypoglycemia??? anyone know about that.. makes people have fits if they > dont eat?? any natural way to control? thanks Judith > > > > > You must be the change you wish to see in the world." > — Gandhi — > > > > > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list > members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members > free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > Dr.IanShillington >

[Guest guest]

I myself am hypoglycemic. Cinnamon balances blood sugar. I take about 6

capsules a day, and don't have any problems.

 

Amber

 

herbal remedies , " Judith " <sr1216 wrote:

>

> hypoglycemia??? anyone know about that.. makes people have fits if

they

> dont eat?? any natural way to control? thanks Judith

>

>

>

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> You must be the change you wish to see in the world. "

> — Gandhi —

>

[Guest guest]

Hypoglycemia is misunderstood alot and I wanted to let you know that

when it involves the pancreas, it's not " just " about the pancreas.

So I copied this from a page that I will provide the link for. I

suggest you look into the Maca to balance the " entire " endocrine

system, which the pancreas and thyroid are only 2 parts of. If one

is off, so are the others guarenteed.

 

 

http://www.betterbodycare.com/Solutions/Causes/LowThyroid.htm

 

" Chronic low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) is rampant in western

society. It is probably THE MOST medically under-diagnosed of all

conditions, primarily because blood tests for it are UNRELIABLE!!!

Most people with hypothyroidism have normal levels of T4 circulating

in their bloodstream; however, their bodies do not convert enough of

this hormone to T3, the form in which their bodily cells require it.

Some of the conditions linked to hypothyroidism include acid

indigestion, acne, allergies, arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis,

breast disease (benign), cancer (of all kinds), canker sores,

cellulitis, diabetes, eczema, emphysema, gallstones, gout, hives,

hypoglycemia, impetigo, infertility, insomnia, irritable bowel

syndrome, lupus erythematosus, mental depression, menstrual

irregularities, migraine headaches, miscarriages, obesity, panic

attacks, premature aging, premenstrual syndrome, psoriasis,

respiratory infections, rheumatism, sexual dysfunction, tinnitus,

toxemia of pregnancy, and urinary tract infections.

 

Symptoms of low thyroid function include:

 

muscles stiff in morning, need to limber up.

fail to feel rested, even after sleeping long hours.

feel " creaky " after sitting still for some time.

heart seems to miss beats or " flip-flops " .

nauseated in morning.

start slow in morning, gain speed in afternoon.

motion sickness when traveling.

dizzy in morning or when moving up and down.

cold hands or feet.

sensitivity to cold, prefer warm climate.

hair scanty, dry, brittle, dull, lusterless, lifeless.

hair loss from outer third of eyebrow.

flaky, dry, rough skin.

sleeplessness, restlessness, sleep disturbances.

poor short term memory, forgetfulness.

poor response to exercising.

********hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). *****************

high cholesterol, cholesterol deposits on eyelids.

constipation, less than one bowel movement daily.

" go to pieces " easily, cry easily.

dislike working under pressure, dislike being watched.

diminished sex drive, lack of sexual desire.

gain weight easily, fail to lose on diets.

difficulty concentrating, easily distracted.

yellowish tint to skin on hands or feet.

cracks in bottom of heels.

clogged sinuses.

low pulse rate.

low body temperature, especially at bed rest.

recurrent infections.

depression.

headaches.

puffiness of face or eyes.

swelling of hands or ankles.

irritability, mood swings.

multiple food allergies/sensitivities.

lumpy breasts, cystic breasts.

menstrual irregularity, excess flow, PMS.

these worse at night: coughing, hoarseness, muscle cramps.

 

Restoration

Nutrients required to produce thyroid hormones include iodine,

selenium, vitamin E, vitamin C, niacin, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12,

Biotin and L-cysteine. Also of benefit to hypothyroidism is a

homeopathic dilution of Liothyroinine (30C) that helps to stimulate

thyroid conversion of T4 to T3. "

Again I personally recommend researching Maca.

Doc has a hormone balancer in the files here that would go great

with the Maca. Along with all of that, restrict ALL refined sugars,

and do not use high amounts of any carbohydrate.

Astragalus will help balance the sugar.

I really do hope that helps,

fft

 

 

 

 

herbal remedies , " Judith " <sr1216 wrote:

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> hypoglycemia??? anyone know about that.. makes people have fits

if they

> dont eat?? any natural way to control? thanks Judith

>

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[Guest guest]

herbal remedies , " Judith " <sr1216 wrote:

>

> hypoglycemia??? anyone know about that.. makes people have fits if

they

> dont eat?? any natural way to control? thanks Judith

>

>

>

>

> You must be the change you wish to see in the world. "

> — Gandhi —

>

One of the best things to do for hypoglycemia is to take Chromium

Picolinate. This helps to balance the blood glucose levels,which keeps

you from having the " Low " blood sugar levels, which can cause " some "

people to have seizures. I never had a seizure, but get foggy brained

and sick to my stomach, and very very shakey.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/17/2006 7:58:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, writes:

<Is there any way to check and/or treat hypoglycemia and add/adhd without going to the doctor? I'm not sure I have either one, but I have many symptoms of each. . >>>>

In the book FEELINGS BURIED ALIVE NEVER DIE by Karol Truman, the thought patterns behind this concern include: feelings of overwhelmed burdens, feeling a lack of joy in life, feel unsuccessful so pressure yourself to be successful.

 

Of course, there are other things related to this, such as karmic, but hope this helps.

 

 

Have a wonderful week!Judy Di Caniohttp://www.frequencybalancing.com http://www.Judydicanio.comhttp://www.crystalsoflight.com