CONTROL OF SUGAR-INSULIN-ADRENALINE ROLLER COASTERS

CONTROL OF SUGAR-INSULIN-ADRENALINE ROLLER COASTERS
by Majid Ali, MD

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It is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified professional.

IN THE MORNING
    Sugar dysfunction is the primary threat to human health today. I devote a chapter in "What Do Lions Know About Stress" Lions, to an in-depth discussion of this subject. The best way to preserve the integrity of carbohydrate metabolism is to protect it from large and sudden sugar overloads. For this purpose, I recommend the following for breakfast: Take one and one-half heaping tablespoons of a suitable soy, milk, egg or rice protein formula with abundant amounts of fluids, such as organic vegetable juices, in the mornings. If deemed desirable, the taste of this formula may be changed by adding small amounts of fruit juice or club soda. I discuss this subject at length in my series of videos outlining programs for weight control, management of hypoglycemia and nutrition for a healthy life span.
    I drink 16 or more ounces of water with nutrient supplements the first thing each morning. For my own breakfast, I put one and one-half heaping tablespoons of soy or rice protein powder in 8 ounces of organic vegetable juice, then add another 8 ounces of water. Such fluid intake assures me a state of overhydration and obviates any need for coffee or tea. Readers may wish to add a piece of fruit to their protein drink for additional support or add small amounts of fruit juices or natural carbonated waters to change the taste of the protein drink.

IN THE EVENINGS
    I protect the carbohydrate metabolism of my patients during afternoon and evening hours with prescriptions for supplemental cold-pressed essential oils to be taken cold. Specifically, I prescribe two or three tablespoons of one of the oils included in my list of recommended oils an hour or so before dinner. The oil may be taken with steamed vegetables (cooled to avoid oxidation of essential oils), salads, goat or sheep cheese, a small amount of grapefruit juice, or simply taken alone.

CONTROL OF HORMONE ROLLER COASTERS
    For eliminating hormonal roller coasters, I find a combination of folic acid (5 to 15 mg), DHEA (25 to 100 mg) and a progesterone skin cream derived from wild yams effective for most of my patients. Some other natural therapies that I use in rotation include dong quai, black and blue cohosh, licorice, false unicorn root, fennel and sarsparrilla. I include additional comments about this important subject later in this chapter.
    Ample but judicious prescriptions for minerals and vitamin supplements are also needed for controlling metabolic roller coasters. These micronutrients are essential for promoting a steady-state metabolism of proteins and fats, and for preventing sugar roller coasters.

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