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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:03:12 EST en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=PEPPERMINTOIL_33319 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss1 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:33:39 EDT [YEA] Ratgirldjh from Austin, Texas, USA writes: "i am a diabetic on insulin and i recently discovered that peppermint oil lowers blood sugar - a LOT. how i found this out is i took a bath with 5 drops of peppermint oil and i also have a tooth powder that i mixed up with several drops of peppermint oil and powdered sea salt. after soaking in the bath - which felt wonderful - i brushed my teeth with the tooth powder and also rinsed my mouth out with a little in water. after this i started feeling weird. i had eaten whole grain pasta and veggies for dinner and couldn't believe my blood sugar was low. but it was 81 - and it continued going lower even after i ate 1 1/2 kashi cereal bars - 1 teaspoons of karo syrup - and 1 whole wheat gingerbread cookie. i ended up eating another cereal bar and finally got it up to 120. this morning it was still lower than usual after all those mid night carbs - it was 177. usually the morning after something like this happens it will be in the 200's - since it finally all catches up again. so be careful with peppermint oil if you are a diabetic on insulin. i plan to still use my tooth powder - but i have lowered my insulin doses!!! i am also taking ACV and water a very small amount 2 x a day." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=ACV_29467 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss2 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:55:49 EDT [YEA] Cheryl from Brownsville, Pa writes: "I was recently diagnosed as a "borderline diabetic" and higher cholesterol and triglycerides than normal. Also going into the lovely stages of menopause. My hemoglobin test came back at 5.8 which is just short of the cut off point. At 6.0 you are considered a diabetic. I stopped eating junk food entirely and started exercising and testing my blood sugar three times a day (even though I was not told to do so). Both of my parents are diabetics and I was determined that this was NOT going to happen to me. I started taking 2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar right before my lunch and supper. I was startled to see how drastically my blood sugars had come down in only 1 week. When I had my first "glucose" test my number was 121. 126 you are considered a diabetic. I have been testing my blood sugars for the last week and they are now running in the 70's - 90's. WOW! Just a note....there were a few times that my sugar dropped too low so make sure you eat enough of a proper balanced diet and make sure to have your snacks in between meals. I am going to wait one month before I have more blood work to see if it is working on cholesterol and triglycerides." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=CINNAMON_28851 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss3 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:46:28 EDT Richmond from Orlando, Florida writes: "Using Cinnamon to reduce Glucose Levels. I have read much research on the internet that shows 3-6 grams per day of Cinnamon included in the daily diet will reduce Glucose levels. It consistently states that regular, daily intake of cinnamon improves glucose control and cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes. 3-6 grams of Cinnamon would be approximately the tip of a teaspoon. I also saw that other factors can also raise or lower your Blood Glucose levels. FOOD: Bread, pasta, rice, pastry, and some types of fruits and vegetables can all contribute to a rise in blood sugar. Research this on the internet to see what works for best you. EXERCISE: Even the smallest amount of daily exercise can help to lower blood glucose levels. I suggest that you work a little exercise into your daily schedule - walk more, park your car a little further away from the store, use the stairs instead of the elevator. SUNLIGHT: Low levels of vitamin D in the body have been linked to insulin insensitivity and lowered glucose tolerance. Sitting in full sunlight for 20 to 30 minutes, at least three times a week, can help maintain calcium levels and help lower blood glucose levels. Hopefully one or two of these will appeal to you and you will use them. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=ACV_28775 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss4 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:06:07 EDT Rick from Sarasota, Florida writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar - and all other acidic drinks (e.g., orange juice and lemon juice) - deactivate an enzyme, amylase, in the saliva. Amylase in the mouth splits food starches into glucose molecules, which can enter the blood stream immediately. (Amylase is also released by the pancreas and enters the small intestine later when the food finally arrives there.) The deactivation of amylase in the mouth might account for the lowering of blood sugar in individuals who drink ACV BEFORE a high-carb meal. However, if you achieve lower blood sugar levels by taking ACV AFTER a meal, then there is obviously some other mechanism at work. Please e-mail me and let me know. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=ACV_26716 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss5 Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [NAY] Vinnie from Livonia, USA writes: "high blood sugar: my blood sugar runs between 170 to 205, I watch my diet and exercise and i drink acv mixed with lite (amt) honey and distilled water..I have seen no results with the ACV, what am I doing wrong. I take 2Tbl ACV with 1tsp honey in 8 ounces distille water..." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=ACVFT_25243 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss6 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Joan from Vancouver, Canada writes: "I tried taking the vinegar in water and was disappointed as I had no change in my glucose reading. Yesterday I made a salad for lunch and dinner and added shredded Chicken, garlic and Ginger, with a dressing of Olive Oil and ACV. This morning my glucose was down from 11.5 to 7.8 [Canadian]. I haven't had a reading that low for many months. I hope this will continure. Oh, and in between meals I drank 1 cup of Fenugreek tea, and 2 glasses of water with Husks. Hope this helps you, Joan" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=ACV_24294 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss7 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Tom from Greensboro, North Carolina writes: "i took apple cider vinegar (2 tbl spoons per bottle of water) to help lower my blood sugar. not only did it bring my levels down substantially, but it's also helping me lose weight and something i haven't read on here - it has increased the amount of semen i produce. great site - thank you!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=ACV_20334 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss8 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Dianna from Austin, Texas writes: "i have tried apple cider vinegar in the past with mixed results. i have diabetes and take insulin. when i started taking ACV before i was taking 1 tablespoon and it really did lower my blood sugar - in fact i had to make sure that i ate enough carbs or it would be too low - like in the 40's. also it was giving me very bad gas. i was taking it in a glass of water 2x a day and my teeth were becoming sensitive. well, i started taking it again - but this time in a much smaller dose. now i put it in a dropper bottle and take a dropper - approx. 1/2 - 1 teaspoon and i put it in the back of my throat so it doesn't touch my teeth. this works much better for me and i do get some of the blood sugar lowering effects - but what i really noticed is that in the morning my face is not puffy. it also makes me pee a lot more and i just feel 'cleaner'. it seems like my body is 'clearer' or something. and at this dosage it isn't giving me gas. i do this 2 times a day and maybe i will be able to work up to more eventually - but for now this is helping me. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=ACV_19649 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss9 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST Mel from Luray, Virginia writes: "I am new at this, after being overweight for about a 6 months I joined a gym to start working out. BUT..I found out today from my fasting blood test my sugar level was 285, thats scary. Since I am new at this does this ACV stuff really work? I plan to work at losing 50 lbs in the gym. I know it will be tough but I know I can do it. I just hope all these claims about ACV is correct." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=DRT_16811 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss10 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] C from NY, NY writes: "2 remedies, 1 question Dandelion root tea: 1 bag/1 cup a day to reduce blood sugar and control yeast Ginger capsules: for nausea and vertigo. Take with a glass of water to reduce stomach irritation(1 cap every 4 hours) Q: any remedies for chemical sensitivity? Synthetic fragrance makes me feel ill: headaches, nausea, woozy; avoidance is difficult. Thank you " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=ACV_16444 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss11 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT Pat from Ballwin, MO writes: "I found this article on RealAge ( http://www.realage.com//ct/tips/2655 ) about ACV and wanted to share. Vinegar Delight Research suggests that a little bit of vinegar could have a beneficial effect on blood sugar levels. In a study, ingesting a couple tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before a high-carbohydrate meal was found to help dampen expected spikes in blood sugar levels from the meal. For a bit of vinegar's benefit, try starting off your next pasta meal with a salad splashed with red wine vinegar and olive oil. Vinegar is no substitute for healthy eating habits or for proven methods of blood sugar control. The beneficial effects of vinegar on blood sugar levels may not apply to healthy individuals, and more research is needed to confirm its potential benefits for other populations. In a recent study, ingesting 20 grams (approximately 2 tablespoons) of apple cider vinegar before eating a high-carbohydrate meal improved insulin resistance. Study participants who experienced the blood sugar control benefits from vinegar were either diabetic or had insulin resistance syndrome. They followed the 20 grams of apple cider vinegar with a high-carbohydrate meal consisting of a white bagel, butter, and orange juice. After the high-carbohydrate meal, the acetic acid from the earlier serving of vinegar appeared to reduce blood sugar levels by 19 percent in people with diabetes and by 34 percent in people with insulin resistance. Acetic acid may help lower blood sugar levels by suppressing enzymes required to break down sugars, resulting in slower absorption. The best way to keep blood sugar levels steady is to eat a balanced diet, eat at regular intervals, and engage in a moderately strenuous program of physical activity. If you have diabetes or insulin resistance syndrome, follow your healthcare provider's advice. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=SSB_16378 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss12 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Matt from Cincinnati, Ohio writes: "Morning Sugars: Used to take metformin. Had major heart attack and developed CHF. While in hospital, heart diet is exact opposite of diabetic diet. Insulin in hosp. couldn't bring sugar down. Glucagon pumps in liver running rampant. Can't take metformin anymore due to CHF. What to do? I eat a small snack at bedtime, washed down by two shots of straight Kentucky bourbon. While processing alcohol removal, the liver shuts the glucagon pumps down because it can't do two things at once. Stops overloading pancreas with glucagon flood. Eat sensibly during day and move around, don't be a couch potato. Snack is essential to keep from bottoming out. Threw away the glimiperide, pancreas wasn't the problem. Good old alcohol! What do you think brings on a hangover? LOW BLOOD SUGAR!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=WALNUT_16023 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss13 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Hariom from Sampla[rohtak], Haryana INDIA writes: "These day I come a effective use of walnut which is called akrot in India. Take one walnut [akrot giri]. Kept it in water for overnight and eat in morning as a first food. Do not eat anything for one hour. It contol the sugar and good for so many other health problem." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=CINNAMON_15655 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss14 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Wanda from Salem, Missouri writes: "My blood sugar was consistantly 126, which is high pre- diabetic. I read the results of several cinnamon trials and began taking three 500 mg. capsules of it around two years ago. My fasting blood sugar dropped to between 89 -103, and has remained at that level. I am tested at a local senior citizens center once a month. It is a finger-stick test. A serum test once was 106." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=AVOIDSODA_15509 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss15 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT [WARNING!] Reid from Herrin, IL writes: "Sodas are made with High Fructose Corn Syrup. Corn is a GRAIN NOT a veg. They give corn to cows before slaughter to fatten them up. HFCS turns directly into fat, NOT energy like normal sugar. HFCS not only makes you fat it damages the liver and pancreas. It was linked to mine and 3-4 other friends' diabetes. I stopped all sodas diet or HFCS and my fasting sugar has went from 130 to 90. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=TURMERIC_15511 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss16 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Reid from Herrin, IL writes: "Diabetes: I was diagnosed about a year ago. I was put on metformin. I found that taking 2 caps of turmeric with each meal dropped my sugar levels to normal after 2 hours of eating. I found that taking 4 cap. of turmeric with metforman once a day dropped my sugar levels too low around 60. I now am off all prescription diabetes medicine. The way I did it was I took chromium normal dose for 30 days. Tumeric with food for 30 days. Ginger and cinnamon with meals for 30 days. After that I stopped the metformin. I watch my diet and don't over eat and stopped ALL sodas. My levels I check once a week now in the morning (fasting) and they are allways under 100. Before over 130. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=ACV_14144 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss17 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Sheila from Wicks, Arkansas writes: "Hi, I'm a diabetic, overweight, Had a hysterectomy, and do NOT do hormone replacement, have suffered from yeast infections on my skin, not in my vagina, ever since I had the Hysterectomy, i am 40 years old, I have been in so much pain, I was ready to go, throw myself overboard if I could find a boat. I went to (ask.com) typed in yeast infection it brought me to this web sight, and thank GOD IN HEAVEN, I tried 3 cups apple cider vinegar store bought and 2 cups idozied salt with half tub of water and soaked for 1 hour. While drinking a glass of water with 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, it helped me so much, it is a true Miracle! By drinking the apple cider vinegar it has lowered my blood sugar by 20 points, which is great cause I run about 250, on my blood sugar count, I can't thank you all enough for sharing your stories, I know you have all been in much pain as I have but, you have helped me so much. THANKS AGAIN, and GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU! and May we all be HEALTHY once again." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=ACV_14145 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss18 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Sheila from Wicks, Arkansas writes: "Hi, I'm a diabetic, overweight, Had a hysterectomy, and do NOT do hormone replacement, have suffered from yeast infections on my skin, not in my vagina, ever since I had the Hysterectomy, i am 40 years old, I have been in so much pain, I was ready to go, throw myself overboard if I could find a boat. I went to (ask.com) typed in yeast infection it brought me to this web sight, and thank GOD IN HEAVEN, I tried 3 cups apple cider vinegar store bought and 2 cups idozied salt with half tub of water and soaked for 1 hour. While drinking a glass of water with 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, it helped me so much, it is a true Miracle! By drinking the apple cider vinegar it has lowered my blood sugar by 20 points, which is great cause I run about 250, on my blood sugar count, I can't thank you all enough for sharing your stories, I know you have all been in much pain as I have but, you have helped me so much. THANKS AGAIN, and GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU! and May we all be HEALTHY once again." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=CINNAMONCOENZYMECHROMIUM_12279 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss19 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] AngelsLuv from Lake Ariel, PA writes: "It has been known for a long time that taking Cinnamon tablets,Coenzyme Q-10, and Chromium Picolinate lowers blood sugar in Diabetics... I have been a Type 1 Diabetic for 32 years, and have found this to be true after reading many articles as to their usefulness, and finally taking them in a quest to lower my blood sugars.." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=ACV_5058 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss20 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Ramesh Bhatnagar from Irving, Texas, USA writes: "I read about Apple Cider Vinegar online so I tried it. The first day my sugar level lowered from 235 plus to 110. I am taking two table spoons in a 1/4 glass of water, this is a miracle remedy to lower sugar level. I have not taken any metformin etc. for nearly two weeks. I am to have my lab test done next mid April 2008, let\'s see what the results shows! My diet is besan (gram flour) and soya flour pan cakes with sour cream and salad (onion, cucumber, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, celery, lemon juice, bitter melon and Habanero and lite salt) twice a day and boiled tilapia fish in the evening. I am very happy with ACV, I just ordered 12 (32oz) bottles of ACV with the Mother, Organic and unfiltered. This will remain in my cupboard always! Thank you for having a wonderful informative website. God Bless!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=BOOKRECOMMENDATION_4630 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss21 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Patricia from Englewood, New Jersey writes: "I have used ACV for thh past 4 weeks and it is providing some help with my bp readings.I also contacted others from this site who were quite helpful. Now I want to suggest additional help ina book called \"Good Calories Bad Calories\" by Gary Taubes. The book provides an excellent explanation of how insulin effects the body metabolism. It also offers extensiive information about research sugar, obesity, and high carbo diets. Based on his research high carb diets are directly linked to obesity. The book provides an excellent explanation of hypertension, how it effects the body and also presents research on salt and hypertension. There are so many myths surrounding nutrition and heart disease that we all should spend time reading this book. No doctor will ever be so thorough in their explanation of how our liver handles fat and sugar. By reading this book I was able to create a diet which is helping to bring down my hypertension. I am/was insuline resistent." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=ACV_4633 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss22 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Teady from Columbus, georgia writes: "I drank vinegar after my meals today and my blood sugar was great almost immediately Thanks for your great suggestions!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=RAWFOODDIET_4631 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss23 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Rachel from Brooklyn, New York writes: "My husband developed non-healing sores (but not dangerous) on his leg near the ankle.They kept on getting bigger and were there for about a half year. He also had a bit of sugar in his blood. After going to doctors and trying many things, "Une boot wraps" is what helped heal the sores. Using these wraps was very painful the first few weeks, but they worked. At the same time, someone mentioned seeing in a book*, a fasting program, that helps heal such sores. The Health food stores didn't have the book and the fasting program seemed hard. Other fasting programs also seemed to be a possibility. Since the sores healed before the books were bought, none of the fasting programs were attempted. Recently, after getting a knock on the foot, the problem started to come back. There were two sores that were getting bigger. Instead of a fast, we (a few members of the family) began a mostly raw food cleansing program, eating raw fruit and vegetables throughout the day (after the first week, including figs and nuts and seeds) and eating one warm, cooked meal in the evening. The cooked meal being very simply, grilled fish and vegetable soup or chicken soup with cooked chicken and vegetables, including carrots, celery, onions, garlic, parsley root, sweet potato, asparagus and so on. No flour or corn starch was used in the soup to thicken it and no oils. Sometimes a cooked potato was included. Bread and grain flour products were also avoided. Milk and hard cheese was avoided. Unheated, unrefined olive oil was used occasionally on salads or other vegetables. This was meant to be a cleansing program, easier than a fast but cleansing nevertheless. One day a week, a variety of regular foods, including Challah, was eaten in moderation. At this point, several weeks into the program my husbands sores are almost completely gone, the sugar is completely gone, his heart feels stronger and he is able to walk more easily and faster. Thank you for letting me share this Rache " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=ACV_4634 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss24 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Tim from Winnipeg, Manitoba writes: "I am a Type II Diabetic and I am 43 years old. I have been of Medication for 3 years now and I am managing my Diabetes by eating a healthy diet and exercise. I am writing to commend you folks and tell you that Apple Cider Vinegar works wonders in terms of controlling my blood sugar levels, its amazing. As awful as it tastes the benefits are truly amazing. Start of with 1 teaspoon and record the results and take as many times as needed otherwise you may lower you blood sugar levels to low." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/blood_sugar.html&name=ACV_4635 /CURES/blood_sugar2.rss25 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Yaakova from Tulsa, Oklahoma writes: "I am a 44 yr old female with Type 2 diabetes, HBP and osteoarthritis. I had almost given up on myself until 2 months ago. I found your site and started taking ACV hoping for relief from arthritis pain (2 tbs 3x a day mixed with apple juice). The first 3 days were rough, I felt pretty bad. Then I started feeling better. Not only has ACV helped ease the arthritis pain, but it has also lowered my blood pressure and my blood sugar levels have also dropped! My average was 135 and it is now 108! I\'ve even lost some weight! I feel like I have a new found energy and my sleep patterns have improved! I don\'t have food cravings anymore and my complexion looks great too. I can\'t say enough about how ACV has helped me. I have told several of my friends about this site. They too are having success with many of the remedies posted here. May I also say that I started Black Strap Molasses at the same time (1 tbs once a day with 5 oz milk). My period was very heavy with lots of large clots and lasted for almost 2 weeks. I was always weak and light-headed during my period. I am happy to report that my last period was only 7 days! The first 3 days were still heavy but it tapered off to normal. The light-headed feeling is gone too. I am so glad I found this website. I feel like I am becoming the person I used to be when I was younger and I am very happy with the changes."