Table of Contents

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
INSULIN AND WEIGHT GAIN
LEMONS OR LIMES WITH SALT AND PEPPER
LOQUAT LEAVES
METFORMIN NATURAL SUBSTITUTE
NEWELL USHER'S REMEDIES
OATMEAL
PREVENT AMPUTATION
PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS
REMEDIES NEEDED
SADABAHAR/TROPICAL PERIWINKLE
SUPPLEMENTS
SYMPTOMS
TURMERIC
VEDIC DIET
VEGAN DIET
VITAMIN C
WALKING, TURMERIC
YELLOW DOCK
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Type 2 Diabetes

Updated: 03/13/2012

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DISCLAIMER
Our readers offer information and opinions on Earth Clinic, not as a substitute for professional medical prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your physician, pharmacist, or health care provider before taking any home remedies or supplements or following any treatment suggested by anyone on this site. Only your health care provider, personal physician, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your unique needs or diagnose your particular medical history.




INSULIN AND WEIGHT GAIN

07/25/2011: Om from Hope, B.c. Canada: "when I was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes I had a slim figure (all my life). Now I am gaining weight and my doctor tells me it is the insulin. Never before have I had high blood pressure - now I have it! I am vegetarian with wheat allergy and walk almost daily close to an hour. I suffer from extreme fatigue.

I never eat junk and almost all crackers are made with canola oil so I won't have them. I will experiment with acv. It has a lot of potassium and is alkaline. By the way, black strap molasses cures arthritis. But now after four years it is coming back because molasses is a problem with diabetes. Apple Cider Vinegar does mitigate arthritic pain. B. St. Molasses is excelent for cancer as it dries up tumours. My dog was thought to have a large tumour but after two years of diluted b st molasses in her food she is healthy with a fabulous coat the colour of which are very vibrant.. In India the sugarcane plantation workers are very poor. So they eat a lot of sugar cane. They have good teeth and never cancer. Our organic store bought molasses must be dissolved in some warm water. Om"

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LEMONS OR LIMES WITH SALT AND PEPPER

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[YEA]  09/21/2006: Anj from London, UK: "Cut a lemon or lime into halves or slices, sprinkle about 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon of salt and same amount of black pepper. roast/ oven bake/direct on gas fire/ barbecue/ cover it and micowave for 40 seconds, salt and pepper side on top till bubbly juice comes out. Let it cool down but don't let it go completely cold, it should be hot. Suck with the pulp direct from the lemon slices/halves as the peel has secreted some juices that you need. Same method can be used with sour oranges or tangerines.

This recipe came from my mum who used it on all her kids as natural alternative which would not give any side effect, to cure headaches, migraines, cough and colds, flu, as well as when someone feels sick as if they want to vomit. This is a ideal alternative medicine for diabetics and ideal for everyone as you don't have to go shopping, everything you'll have in your home when you have any of these problems. All of us brothers and sisters have been using this all these years, may be it might help someone who wants to try natural alternatives which would not give them any side effects especially if they are diabetics."

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08/19/2010: Caroline from Americus, Ga replies: "Anj from London, please elaborate concerning lemons or limes with salt and pepper for treatment of diabetes type II. Have you particular experience or certain knowledge of successful results? I am very interested in trying it. Was it combined with use of medication or other treatment? How often should it be used? Thanks!"
03/13/2012: Lou from Tyler, Tx replies: "From everything I've read, I thought salt was toxic to diabetics."

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LOQUAT LEAVES

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01/05/2009: Dianna from Austin, TX: "i live in texas and have diabetes. we have loquat trees growing all over our property. several times mexican people have come to us and asked if they could have some of the loquat leaves and said that if you make a tea with them that it lowers blood sugar. now i want to try this and can't find anyone who knows anything about it and also no real information on the internet.

does anyone know the dosage, etc. of loquat leaves for diabetes?

has anyone even heard of this besides me and the people i can no longer find?
thanks.
djh/austin, tx"

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[YEA]  07/25/2010: Arthur from Washington, Utah replies: "In response to Diana from Austin, I learned from a Mexican friend from Acapulco to use loquat leaves. Take seven leaves and heat in about 2 quarts of water. I do it overnight in a crock pot. I drink it over ice cubes after the tea had cooled. It lowers the blood sugar reading for me, about 40 points in three hours, varies with the amount you drink. He claimed he took it regularly for some time and his blood sugar level is normal and he can eat a normal diet. I am using it to keep at 120 or below. I have never had it make the reading too low, but certainly you must monitor, and I have no information or experience with interactions. Salud! Aj, Washington, Utah"
[YEA]  10/15/2010: Dianna from Austin, Tx replies: "Wow! And to think I had a loquat tree right outside the door of my house all this time! I've tried this and it really works! It also tastes great! Recently I have had allergies and not even insulin would lower my blood sugar. Finally I remembered about the loquat leaves and made tea... My blood sugar came down and my allergies even felt better!!! Funny, usually what you need is right close by - but I can get so caught up looking for a 'cure' that I don't notice what is in my own front yard!!! Thanks for posting this and for this website. In light and love
Dianna"

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METFORMIN NATURAL SUBSTITUTE

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QUESTION

[QUESTION]  02/05/2010: Saba from Mentor, Oh: "I have Diabetes type 2 and I'm on 500mg Metformin 2 times a day. I am looking a natural equilalent of this medicine. Any help is appreciated."

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NEWELL USHER'S REMEDIES

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[YEA]  11/19/2005: Newell Usher from Ocala, Florida: "When I had to go to the hospital due to shortness of breath after over indulging eating a couple pounds of large purple grapes in one day, and pigging out on some Italian food afterwards with double brandy manhattans and merlot with dinner, (happy hour - 2 for 1 ) they pumped me full of lasix and put me on a fluid restricted diet with continued lasix. My blood sugar surged to 565 and so the pumped me with insulin and shortly thereafter more lasix. Well every time they gave me insulin followed with lasix, my sugar went back up. And I knew I was dehydrated with lasix removing more water with bonded minerals, but leaving most to the sugar. My conclusion was that the higher density of sugar caused by the lasix fluid separation explained why this happened.

The doctors would not believe me. And were quite argumentative. Of course I do not like the pill and cut healthcare as I've been there done that and cured myself time after time, doing the opposite of their says. In three days they could only get my sugar down to around 400, a couple mid 300 readings. So they released me with prescriptions for lasix and insulin.

Well I discarded the prescriptions, and formulated a better plan. First I thought I had to cleanse my body so that the insulin receptacles could work as there is no evidence that my pancreas is failing. And I reasoned that if my body was cleansed of toxins my blood sugar would come down as it would properly absorb. And so first I hydrated myself with lots of pure spring water, drinking whenever I was thirsty with no other liquids, except fresh vegetable juices, and took chelators CoQ10, 100s twice daily with healthy doses of E and C; and some other vitamins and minerals and veggie juices, adding noni juice and went on a heavy veggie/fruit alkaline diet, almost no carbs, other than what was in the fruit, and veggies mainly broccoli, brussell sprouts, garlic, onion, eating only the outside skin of baked potatoes, and lots of fresh peppers, all kinds, eating subway lunches several times with tuna and all veggies, excluding salt,. (I use a bit of sea salt for minerals on hard boiled eggs. I eat one with my oatmeal for the nutrition) . Lots of salads bathed in Apple Cider Vinegar with mother and Safflower oil on cucumbers, green lettuce, celery, lots of tomatoes, some beets, and a few olives and pickles. I did eat sweet potato, one meal and some half slices of pumpkin pie, but only ate small helpings (2-4 oz)of fish and turkey for protein. Also I had slice of whole wheat bread/day, usually with a sub.. For fruit I ate two bananas a day and 1 whole fresh orange and a whole tomato each day, and a few 2 or 3 grapes, and occasional honey dew melon slices. 2 or 3 1-inch slices.

I added oatmeal or bran flakes for breakfast with 1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon and 1-2 teaspoons of cilantro, and a teaspoon of honey, sometimes, and 1/2-1 teaspoons of cayenne pepper on meat, veggies and in veggie juice, and some chicken noodle soup, a couple times, and snacked in between on 1/2 cup of veggie juice in water in the afternoon and a second snack of 1/2 cup of bran cereal at night. Also I added two teaspoons of flaxseed oil and one of wheat germ on my cereal.

I supplemented this low fat, low carb diet with Dandelion, Quercetin, Green tea and Lysine, BetaSita sterole and HGH. Also I drink noni juice 2 or 3 oz each day. I had been taking vitamins, Flaxseed oil, wheat germ, BetaSita sterole, HGH and noni juice for several years with a multiple and some other vitamins, Alpha Lipoic acid, calcium/magnesium, chromium, etc.

I do take minimum doses of an ace-inhibitor, lisinopril (taking cayenne with it made me cough, so I moved them four hours apart) and maxide and 3 10mg potassium tablets each day. I had been taking 6 pepsid acs per day but after my hospital stay I no longer needed it. No other prescription of drug store meds. I don't even take tylenol. I am very pain okay, but rarely have aches or pains that hydrating with water doesn't't cure.

In just a few days my sugar dropped down to 200 and after 3 weeks it normalized in the 80 to 150 range. I take it morning and night. Also I hydrate myself with 2 glasses of water 30 minutes before I take it. And after using the alcohol swab (pure sugar) I rinse off the needle and my cleansed finger, dabbing the water off on a cleanse uncontaminated cloth to eliminate the contamination of the alcohol swab before taking my sugar. Before doing this I had higher readings.I can't believe the marvelous results. I know that before I went to the hospital, over a year ago it was around 400, but I just rationalized that it was the booze I was drinking. So far I've stayed off the booze but today, for the first time, I did have ½ slice of pecan pie, and a slice of pumpkin bread, at Bob Evans with my fish and broccoli. And with my big salad and 3-slices of very sweet melon, I ate a big slice of a veggie pizza with hamburger added, just to see what would happen, and tonight my sugar was 120 four hours later. Just thought I'd share these wonderful results with you. I do walk most every day a mile or two and am a 38 year-old survivor of botched open heart surgery with Hepatitis C from bad transfusions so they say, a heavy drinker for over 30 years before they capture me on blood pressure meds about 8 years ago, and now at 72 I feel like a 4 year old kid. It all failed six years ago and I did IV Chelation Therapy for 6 months, four years ago. I got to where I could play tennis, but have since slowed down a bit and they say I have congestive heart failure with the heart only 1/3 efficient. But I'm careful to not heavy lift or over eat, usually. And miraculously I also grew a collateral artery around the blocked one they found a couple years ago. Anyway that's my story

I would be honored to answer any questions or discuss my own natural therapies with any one who for healing purposes would like to contact me Newell Usher newellusher@hotmail.com"

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12/16/2009: Dee from San Diego, Ca, Usa replies: "I would like more information on your healthy way of eating. Please e-mail me. Thanks."

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NEWELL USHER'S REMEDIES

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[YEA]  03/24/2007: Rev. Danny from Richmond, Virginia: "The published testimony given by Mr. Newell Usher was just what GOD ORDERED for me as confirmation that I too am doing the right things to Keep My Healing and stay on track. EVERYTHING that he has done, I currently DO."

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OATMEAL

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[YEA]  07/18/2008: Rod from Los Angeles, California: "hello,

I was looking at your site and came across your use of apple cider vinegar for diabetes. An excellent curative for many things, I learned about its uses in Connecticut when my Uncle gave it to hunting dogs and miracles occurred. I believe that oatmeal is very, very good for diabetics and if taken three times a day it can even relieve diabetic coma. My father was in a diabetic coma, unable to be still enough to have an IV and I fed him oatmeal (put it down his throat-sometimes at the risk of his choking) and he came back to life quickly. After that his Doctor became convinced that the oatmeal had a major part in his recovery.

My Best,
Rod Hewitt"

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PREVENT AMPUTATION

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[YEA]  01/03/2012: James from Irving, Tx, United States: "Ozone Prevents Amputation

Testimonial from Dom Muras, a diabetic

My friend, Dom Muras, used the bagging technique with Ozone (O3) on his painful foot which was turning black starting with the toes.30 minutes twice per day with O3 hose inserted in plastic bag tied loosely around foot.He used very warm water first to open pores. Seemed to get worse at first -- But no pain from O3 therapy.Took 3 weeks to start showing visible results.

Took two months to return foot color to normal.He used the portable O3 generator from Del Industries (DEL ZO 103)

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Diabetic Avoids Leg Amputation

Around the 1st of January 2002, Mr. Gene Crockett, an electrical engineer, came to see Dr. Cathryn Kolker (a chiropractor inIrving). He came for chiropractic care but when he showed her the large oozing ulcers on his legs she suggested that he try ozone therapy. He said that his medical doctors could offer no solution except amputation..

His legs were both swollen. At first they broke out in blisters, which broke open and grew to about 2 inches in diameter oozing puss, which dripped down his legs.

He used a portable ozone generator from Del Industries designed for water purifying. Following Dr. Kolker's directions he put a large plastic bag around his legs one at a time and inserted the ozone hose. He did this twice a day for about 30 minutes.

In 3 to 4 days his ulcers stopped oozing and within a week they had shrunk to less than an inch in diameter. By the end of January the swelling of his legs had reduced substantially and his ulcers were almost gone.

He used the portable O3 generator from Del Industries (DEL ZO 103)

NOTE: Ozone is used in German and Swiss clinics to cure gangrene."

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PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS

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BETTER BUT NOT CURED

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  12/08/2009: Bill from Portland, Oregon: "I have eaten Napolis Cactus shredded in the jars and it works great for diabetis. and Diapen Tea from Mexico is an amazing tea for diabetis an has been used in Mexico for years. Also alkaline water does amazing things also."

EC: From our online research, "napolis" are prickly pear pads grown in Mexico, which you can find in US grocery stores.

http://painteddaisies.blogspot.com/2006/03/cooking-with-cactus_23.html

Images of the prickly pear cactus here:
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=prickly+pear+cactus&gbv=2&aq=1&oq=prickly+p&aqi=g10

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REMEDIES NEEDED

12/10/2011: Diabetesguy from London, England, United Kingdom: "Hi,

What is the best remedy to control sugar levels for Type 2 Diabetes - ACV 1/4 Soda Bicarbonate Water or Lemon 1/4 Soda Bicarbonate Water - and how many times a day?

Also what is the best time to take these?

I am taking Metformin 850 morning and night

Slightly overweight - need to lose about 5kgm or 10 Pounds

DiabetesGuy"

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12/10/2011: Nickodactyl from Seattle, Wa replies: "Chromium Picolinate"

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08/24/2011: Audrey from Stapleton, Alabama: "I am a type 2 diabetic, have been for 9 years, Was totally controlled by diet BG running 70 to 90 every morning before Breakfast, and the same before other meals. Now... I moved to Alabama from Colorado. My "NEW" Dr. told me I wasn't a diabetic and never had been ( after A1C blood testing ETC) First off I argued with him. That I was a diabetic and had been for 8 years ( at that point) he convinced me I wasn't, SO I went off my diabetic diet started eating whatever I wanted.

Now 6 months later. He is telling me I AM a type 2 diabetic. I am now struggling to get my BG under control. Eating very small low carb meals leaving out bread, pasta, rice, potoates, etc My BG is now running high in the morning, no matter what I eat or don't eat the previous evening. And I have no energy. What is going on, has irreprabale damage been done due to this Dr, telling me I wasn't a diabetic ? I don't want to go on medication if I can help it. How can I bring down my night / morning BG and find my energy again. Please help."

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08/24/2011: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia replies: "Audrey there is some information that spirulina and Chlorella are excellent for diabetes control.

"Both spirulina and chlorella demonstrate phenomenal benefits when it comes to controlling blood sugar. This is relevant to both hypoglycemia and diabetes.

What's responsible for these blood sugar regulating effects? These micro-algae contain a near-perfect ratio of high-density proteins (twelve times more protein than beef, remember?) and complex carbohydrates. Spirulina has the added benefit of providing GLA, which has also been shown effective at controlling blood sugar levels and diabetes."

Here is the page. The whole ebook is excellent to read.

http://www.chlorellafactor.com/chlorella-spirulina-27.html"

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07/26/2011: Lynn from Newport, Wa: "I am diabetic and now I cant afford my lantus sgots. Is there anything out there that can lower my blood sugar?"

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07/27/2011: Bess from Calgary, Alberta, Canada replies: "Hi Lynn - If you check Dr. Mercola's Web site (www.mercola.com) and do a search for diabetes in his search engine, you should be able to find quite a few articles. I'm assuming you have Type 1 diabetes, not Type 2. As for the Lantus shots, is there a social agency in your city that would provide assistance? No one should have to go without their required medication due to lack of funds. Perhaps the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services can point you in the right direction (http://www.dshs.wa.gov/health.shtml). Good luck, Lynn. Take care, Bess"

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04/27/2011: Charlotte from Simpsonville, Sc: "I have been very sick for 6 years with water retention, mental confusion, uncontrolled blood sugar, the list goes on and on, but I did find out several years ago that my adrenal glands produce too much aldosterone. I have never been prescribed potassium, but potassium sparing diuretic drugs instead which cause intolerable side effects. I have found that drinking orange juice with each meal has helped dramatically to regulate my blood sugar. Getting adequate levels of potassium each day is paramount to my health despite attempts of today's medical professionals (17) trying to help. If the body needs potassium give it potassium not ACE inhibitors, etc.

My pancreas produces large amounts of insulin so for those who do not produce insulin I would be careful with the orange juice. The orange juice has worked incredible for my digestion. I need a source for potassium bicarbonate preferably pharmaceutical grade. I purchased some from a compounding pharmacy in my area but would like to purchase online for myself if possible. Any suggestions?

This is a terrific site. Thanks for everyone who shares their results. I am currently doing castor oil packs on my kidneys and abdomen to see if I can get these adrenal/kidney and pancreas regulated. I will share back if I can get my potassium to regulate without the use of potassium bicarb, this would suggest that the castor oil packs have done their job. Does anyone have a source for pharmaceutical grade potassium bicarb or having good results with the source they are currently using? Thanks."

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04/27/2011: Robert Henry from Ten Mile, Tn Usa replies: "HI U CHARLOTTE, I do potassium bicarbonate with my morning lemon juice, ACV, and Iodine, inlieu of baking soda. Most of us don't need anymore sodium. I get my pharmacy grade potassium bicarbonate from the internet at any number of wine supply sites. The wine makers use it to adjust the pH of their wine. It will alkalize you also. =====RH======== "
04/27/2011: Joyce from Joelton, Tn.e replies: "Hello Charlotte from Simpsonville,

Hope you are aware that monosodium glutamate and aspartame are both known to cause excessive insulin production. If not, you need to research excitotoxins and also look for names processed food manufacturers hide monosodium glutamate (MSG) under and start avoiding products containing one or both of the above."

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12/22/2010: Donna from Drexel Hill, Pa: "This is sent out to anyone reading this that may have experience with Diabetes 1. A young man that I know is having a rough time controlling his blood sugar and keeps ending up in the hospital. The doctors keep pumping him full of drugs but he isn't recovering from the symptoms. I know that diet and exercise can help people with Diabetes 2, but what can be done to help those suffering with Diabetes 1. My knowledge on this subject is limited and I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has experienced this what they do to control it. Many blessings to all of you at Earth Clinic for a Happy Holiday seasoning and a Very Healthy New Year. God Bless."

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SADABAHAR/TROPICAL PERIWINKLE

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[YEA]  01/28/2009: Shad from Houston, TX: "My deceased father used to take 2 flowers (10 petals) first thing in the morning and breakfast after 30 minutes, it kept his diabetes in control. Before using this traetment his diabetes was uncontrolled."

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[WARNING!]  01/29/2009: Carla from VERO , FL replies: "Please be aware that periwinkle can be toxic. This plant is used to make Vincristine a cancer chemotherapy agent with many side effects. Consider not using this lightly without medical supervision. Google for more info."

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[YEA]  08/27/2008: Hariom from Sampla[rohtak], Haryana INDIA: "SADABAHAR
Comman Name: Sadabahar Sadaphul, Sadasuhagan
English Name: Tropical Periwinkle

It is a perennial herb, erect, much branched. 70-80 cm high. Leaves alliptic to obovate, rounded retuse or mucronulate at apex acute at base. Flowers in 1-4 flowered cymes. Calyx segments subulate. Corolla whitish or pinkish. Follicles 2-3 cm long, pubescnt.

Parts used : Leaves and roots

Diabetes-If anyone is suffering from diabetes [sugar] can be cured by sadabahr flower.

Take five to seven pinkish [not white] fresh flower. Boil two cup of water. in one cup add the flower and keep covered.after some time about 30 mintue throw the flower and drink the water.after that drink the second cup of water.donot eat any thing for 30 mintue do for seven days. after seven days stop for seven days then repeat again for seven days. keep checked your sugar."

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SUPPLEMENTS

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QUESTION

[QUESTION]  05/23/2009: TERRI from LEHIGH ACRES, FL: "TED MENTIONED TUNGSTEN FOR DIABETES/SUGAR. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE IT CAN BE PURCHASED. I HAVE SEARCHED THE INTERNET TO NO AVAIL. THANKS."

EC: More information re: Tungsten -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tungsten

Search "Tungesten Supplements" on google products and you will see a few brands containing Tungsten. (http://www.google.com/products?q=Tungsten+supplement)

Here's a brief article about it: http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Nutritional-Health-Benefits-of-Tungsten&id=387560

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SYMPTOMS

05/22/2011: Sunil from Bangkok, Thailand: "hello Ted,

my mom has been complaining about tingling feet. She is a diabetic patient, but has been a regular morning walker ever since I remember. Six months ago she found that she could not walk for more than 5 minutes before she started to experience tingling in her feet which slowly creep up her ankles, making her unable to walk. This has left her frustrated. no doctor has been able to give us a satisfactory reason, beyond recommending her to wear compression socks.

could you please help us."

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05/22/2011: Dianna from Austin, Tx replies: "this could definitely be related to diabetes. I have diabetes and take insulin with my meals. if my blood sugar goes high for a few days I get numb or tingly spots in my feet and lower legs. also I noticed that if my blood sugar was high for a few days (like when I have a cold) when it starts to normalize that the tingling would come back and then go away.

what has helped me more than anything (besides keeping my blood sugar as normal as possible) is going barefoot more and wearing shoes that do not compress my feet. if I wear shoes that compress any part of my feet I am more likely to have this problem.

also for me socks are a NO. all socks either bind my toes too tight once I put my shoes on or the elastic in the top hinders circulation.

when I stopped wearing socks and shoes that don't leave compression marks I have virtually stopped having this problem.

hope that helps! going barefoot is the very best for me. I know they say that diabetic should always wear shoes but for me this made me worse. now that my feet are stronger I feel much better all over and much more steady on my feet!"

05/23/2011: Carly from Seattle, Wa - Usa replies: "I have heard that ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid) is excellent for micro circulation issues in people with diabetic neuropathy - which is what it sounds like she has to me. You can buy it online or t any health food / vitamin store. One other thing - You never take ALA right before laying down, as it will give you acid reflux, so if she tries it make sure she takes it with food and during the day.

I am not diabetic, but I went through a period a few years ago where I would wake in the night with tingling feet and leg weakness. The only thing the doctors could find wrong in my bloodwork was slightly low potassium. I corrected my potassium (by eating more foods rich in it) and don't have that problem any more - thank goodness, it was really frightening and creepy feeling.

Just some thoughts - things you might want to look at... Best wishes to you and your mom. :-)"

05/23/2011: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia replies: "If the tingling feet is due to a circulation issue, I would take a tspn of cayenne pepper in a cup of boiling water (as a tea) and sip it. There are some great books on cayenne and circulation."

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TURMERIC

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[YEA]  08/06/2008: Reid from Herrin, IL: "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."

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VEDIC DIET

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[YEA]  09/16/2011: G S Sengar from Nagpur, Maharashta, India: "Diabetes seems to be caused due to taking more food than required by our body. As per Indian Vedic System of diet, one needs to consume as much food as much one can take in BRAHMCHARY ASHRAM( 0-25 YEARS), 32 kore in GRAHASTHA ASHRAM(25-50 YEARS), 16 Kore in VANPRASHA ASHRAM ( 50-75 YEARS) and 8 Kore in SANYAS ASHRAM( 75-100 YEARS) But since every body's life style is different so this theory cannot be blindly followed but one has to do some experiments to find out the correct quantity of food to be taken at his age and for his body. This theory of Vedic diet seems to be universally valid in all time and all region since all over the world, more than 90 percent people gain weight from the age 25-50 years and with this extra fat on their bodies, all kinds of diseases come to one's body.
I was suffering from type-2 diabetes since 2003 and I could maintain my blood sugar level by completely stopping sugar and taking herbs till 2008 without taking any medicine but from Jan, 2009, it became impossible to keep my blood sugar in normal level , no matter what effort I made, Then I came across the VEDIC STYLE OF DIET. I started reducing my diet slowly over a period of 10 -12 months till I felt little dizziness weakness once in a week or so and I presumed that quantity of food to be the right diet for my age and for my body.

There is another way of finding the right diet for oneself. One should keep reducing one's diet till one does not feel hungry before taking his regular food and one does not feel his stomach full even after taking his regular meals I.E. One does not feel any difference in his stomach, before or after taking one's meals. This feeling is really so great that it cannot be described in words, one has to do experiments to find its true worth. It may take six months to one year for achieving this target of finding the right diet for oneself but once one reaches this target, THE FEELING ONE GETS IS SUPERB.

NOW AT THE AGE OF 58 YEARS MY BLOOD SUGAR IS 80/110 AND BLOOD PRESSURE IS 70/110 FOR THE LAST ONE YEAR OR SO WITHOUT TAKING ANY KIND OF MEDICINE OR HERBS EVEN. THIS INFORMATION MAY BE MADE USE OF BY DIABETIC PATIENT BUT DOING EXPERIMENTS WITH ONE'S BODY, ONE HAS TO BE VERY CAREFUL AND ONE SHOULD CONTACT DOCTOR IF ONE FEELS ANY UNDESIRABLE EFFECT ON ONE'S BODY.

Since I reduced my weight from 66 kg to 52 kg in 15 months by following Vedic system of diet so I got myself checked by Apolo Hospital Gurgaon for Annual health check up on 05 04 2011. All the organs were found to be working normally and all the parameters of body were found to be normal so it seems that Vedic diet is the best option available for us to prevent health problems."

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09/17/2011: Bess from Calgary, Alberta, Canada replies: "Thank you, G. S. Sengar, for the information about the Vedic Diet. I, for one, have gained quite a few pounds once I hit my mid-30s and now that I'm considerably older, I need to watch the quantity of food I eat. Sometimes I eat out of habit - not because I'm hungry. I'm going to try to reduce the amount of food I eat until I get truly hungry before I eat my next meal. I don't suffer from diabetes - I just want to prevent it (many of my family members have it). Thanks again! Take care, Bess"

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VEGAN DIET

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03/23/2010: Merryanne from Orange City, Florida, Usa: "Hell,,this is Merryanne in Central Florida,,,I have a question to ask,,Does any one have any information about the vegan diet that is to cure diabetes??? I saw a program on the PBS station on TV,,I do not remember his name,,but for an hour he talked about the vegan diet with low fat, eating low glycemic foods,,etc. If you have had any experience with this I would love to know before I start this. I have went online and read a lot of information,,but I would like to here some personal experiences. Thank you"

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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  05/18/2010: Merryanne from Orange City, Florida, Usa replies: "Vegan Diet and Diabetes

This is an update, 4 months ago I started a vegan diet that also includes,,No white potatoes, no white rice, no white bread (I make my own yeast breads, but use whole wheat none enriched, none bromated whole flours) can use Rye or pumpernickle purchased breads. All green vegs are fresh or frozen cooked in water with sea salt (no microwave cooking) I eat dry beans cooked in water and sea salt. I eat apples, bananas, melons, berries all low sugar, and no sugar can be used, no purchsed cooked or fast food, I use brown rice. Now, this not a boring diet,,I also season with onions, garlic, herbs, peppers, salsa fresh, cilantro, NO OILS NO FATS,,I do add 1/3 cup olive oil when making bread,,That is all the oil I eat. Now THE GOOD NEWS I have lost 15 pounds,,,AND I only take insulin mabe 3 times a week, and take half the insulin I was taking. My blood is checked at least twice a day, and has never gone over 190, then fell on its own in 2 hours. I eat any time I want all I want, I am not hungrey, and I do not exersise,,,but I plan to start this week. SO,,,I am reading from THE CHINIA STUDY by T. Colin Campbell, PhD, this covers 30 years of research on food and diseases. I will update again in 3 months."

05/18/2010: Tamara from Fort Collins, Colorado replies: "Although I don't have diabetes and have eaten a fairly healthy diet before (I've posted about the benefits of green smoothies as well), I decided to try to lose weight by adhering to the vegan diet not unlike Merryanne from Florida. Only, I found my info from another book that references that same China Study, called Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Amazingly, and I know that I am probably an extreme case, I've lost 15 pounds in a week and a half! My body obviously responded, and needed, a larger amount of fruit and veggies. I, like Merryanne, cut out all processed foods, as well as grains and animal products and most oils (I still oil pull regularly with sesame and coconut oil, alternately). I do a different green smoothie everyday and then go to town on any fruit and vegetable that I feel like! I'm not hungry, my skin feels like a baby's, and none of my clothes fit (which is a good thing). I do exercise, but I've always exercised, so that hasn't changed. I might be feeling a small detox reaction in the mornings when I wake up with a slight headache, but I soon feel better after taking a few glasses of water and activated charcoal pills; an idea I got from reading EC's pages about weight loss and getting rid of the toxins that are released when one starts to lose fat.

Dr. Fuhrman is an MD that has helped many people overcome diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity among many other ailments with his high nutrient approach to diet. I have to admit, it seems a high hurdle to jump, when first considering giving up pasta and cheese! But with all the antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and healthy plant compounds, it's a virtual guarantee of a long, healthy life. I encourage anyone to check him out, or to pick up a book of his. Eat to Live is specifically jam-packed with study after study of the health-inducing effects of a high nutrient density diet like his (it's a very dense read, not like those other fluffy weight loss books out there). And even though I do not agree with every study he cites (I do see many problems with the methodology and sampling the authors of the China Study did, for instance), you can't really go wrong with vegetables. The results speak for themselves. I know, I know, it hasn't been very long, but I'm still impressed, and this is coming from a girl who just doesn't lose weight.

I've also had fun logging my food and looking up the nutritional information on each recipe I make on a really cool online site called nutritiondata.com that has some cool graphs and charts that is all free. I just love all the ideas I get from here! I really want to thank Lisa for all of her encouragement to others and for personally inspiring me to go the green and (mostly) raw route. We have such a great community here! By the way, the recipe for the Tuscan kale salad that Rob from Manhattan posted from Dr. Weil's site is amazing. It's pretty delish with any variety of kale I've found. Thanks Rob!

I'm sorry that my posts are often so long, but I just get so excited that I want to tell you (all you EC'ers out there) everything all at once. Good luck and good health to everyone!"
05/18/2010: Anonymous from Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Usa replies: "Excerpt: "... Jim Bolen has learned from his association with D. Batmanghelid, M.D. on how diabetics can greatly improve their health. Jim has helped many people get rid of diabetes at no cost. Jim accepts no payment for his work.

Here is the diabetes E-mail that I sent to Rajinder in India. Diabetes is mainly a lack of water, salt, magnesium (found in dark greens) and Tryptophan, an amino acid found in eggs, beans, cottage cheese 4% (cheeses) and nuts. "

The actual webpage has a lot more information, and is available at http://www.watercure2.org/diabetes.htm"
05/19/2010: Lisa from Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa replies: "Hi Merryanne, See my post in regards to diabetes and vegan diets to Anonymous which I posted earlier. Take care, Lisa"

EC: Lisa is referring to her post here: http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/diabetes2.html#CHLOROPHYLL_42308

05/20/2010: Lisa from Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa replies: "Hi Tamara,

You make me smile when I read your experiences because mine have been the same! I feel the same way as you- I want to help everyone because I see the suffering that so many people go through. I know I have seen my health restored and like you, dropped about 10 lbs. I was by no means overweight but my center would never go down! I finally gave up and figured, what did I expect after 5 kids! Well, when I changed to this lifestyle, my stomach went completely flat. Also, I crave greens, salads, sea veggies, kefir. It's amazing. And like you, my skin is baby soft now. And the sun damage on my right arm from the sun in Hawaii four years ago has completely reversed itself. When we give our body living foods, it heals itself! Makes perfect sense but in this fast-living style people have lost sight of that. Processed foods have become normal and the media just promotes it because all the profiteers are doing just that- profiting.

Did you ever check out renegadehealth.com? It's a daily show on youtube with Kevin and Annemarie Gianni that always covers interesting subjects related to alternative health with lots of great interviews, raw recipes being made, the most recent findings on various products such as agave, msg, superfoods, etc. I think you'd like it and will learn a lot there.

Anyway, I just had to comment on your post because it is exciting to hear about your progress!
Here's to our health,
Lisa"

05/21/2010: Merryanne from Orange City, Florida, Usa replies: "Thanks for the information Tamara,,,I will get that book and read it,,but I want slow weight loss,,,I am 63 yo and I have started a low inpact exercise to tighten up and loosen up and then I will start more in a month,,,great job, I am going to get me a food processor to make smothies,,Merryanne"

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VITAMIN C

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[YEA]  03/04/2007: Steve from Los Angeles: "I have been taking about 2000mg of vitamin c in the morning and evening. the problems I have had with my feet has all but disappeared. I have had numbing or tingling in my feet. I do not know if this is from physical injuries too them or from type 2 diabetes or both but I feel the Vitamin C has helped alkaline my system."

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WALKING, TURMERIC

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[YEA]  02/02/2008: KATHY from HENDERSONVILLE, NC: "I WAS DIAGNOISED WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES A YEAR AGO AND HEVE BEEN TAKING ALL KINDS OF INSULIN TO CONTROL IT FINALLY I BEGAN WALKING AND IT BEGAN TO GO DOWN. I CUT OUT ALL OF MY SHOTS BUT MY NIGHT TIME ONE. I STARTED HAVING SEVERE PAIN IN MY RIGHT FOOT TO THE POINT THAT I COULD NOT HARDLY WALK ON IT ALL THE DOC WANTED TO DO WAS PAIN PILLS WELL I GOT ON YOUR SITE AND FOUND OUT ABOUT TUREMERIC AND BEGAN TAKING THREE CAPSULES IN THE MORNING AND THREE AT NIGHT WITHIN TWO DAYS MY FOOT PAIN WAS GONE !! NOW IM HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY CARPUL TUNNEL IVE BEEN TAKING GINGER ROOT AND B 6 AND ALPHA LIPOIC ACID BUT THEY DONT SEEM TO BE WORKING IM ALSO STILL TAKING THE TURMERIC CAPSULES DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS"

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[YEA]  06/09/2008: Rosaline from Federal Way, Washington replies: "Fruit Juice Blend.1/4 cup finely chopped ginger root, 1/4 cup finely chopped pomelo rinds with skin, 1cup watermelon flesh with white rind chopped finely, 1cup finely chopped ripe papaya flesh, 1 cup pomegrante juice organic if possible,mix ingredients in a blender blend to a smoothie or liquidfy, add purified water if neccessay to make 16 ounces to drink.Drink this juice blend 3X daily for diabetes, high blood pressure, and any other health issues. daily excercise like walking and other body movements I stil recomend.This remedy was given to me from an Uncle that suffered from a serious illness that nearly killed him.

I highly recommend that people should learn and understand that our body contains too much toxins that comes from the food we eat and how it's been prepared, also the water we drink and the air we breath.The only way to eliminate this which we can't is to only try cleaning them out daily is the drink as much antioxidants or eat fruits and vegies that contain them.This I can prove for I myself drink this antioxdant that has taken my health to a better level that I have never thought It would have taken me.If you would like to know more of this email at rfplants4you@hotmail.com"

03/12/2011: Robert from Huntsville, Al replies: "At the drug store you can buy an arm brace for carpal tunnel. It doesn't look like it would do anything, but if worn for a few weeks it does. Cured my wife... And it was so simple."

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YELLOW DOCK

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[YEA]  10/23/2008: Donald from Houston, USA: "I recently talked to a gentlemen in Houston working for a Federal agency solving problems with Hurricane Ike.

He told me he had Diabetes and had been taking medicine for the ailment for years. He met a 90 year old lady that told him that his organs will soon be weakened with these chemicals he is taking and he needs to stop taking those medicines and do something that the old folks did mayn years ago that worked concerning Diabetes.

The answer is YELLOW DOCK TEA. That is right--this little know plant's roots is made into a tea and steady use eliminates diabetes.

Here is proof. The gentlemen indicated he started taking YELLOW DOCK TEA and after one month or so, the Diabetes symtoms we all but gone. He is taking it now and continues to get better and better.

My own investigation of Yellow Dock indicates it is not to be taken by the pregnant and those suffering from liver or kidney disease.

For everyone else--Go for it. It is very inexpensive. The cost is $3.65US for 24 packets. You can get it on the net....

Blessings to All,
Donald Boyance"

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