Archive for the ‘Blood Sugar’ Category
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Guest blog by Dr. Frederick Vagnini, MD, FACS, Heart, Diabetes & Weight-Loss Centers of New York
If you’ve recently listened to me on the Res-Q HealthLine radio shows, I recently indicated that there were four silent killers. But now, due to expanded research and more and more problems coming through my centers in New York, I have expanded them to eight.
First of all, what is meant by a silent killer? Well, it’s simple. It’s something you don’t feel until a heart attack occurs, or until you fracture a bone, or you have a stroke. These silent killers include:
- High blood pressure: Many times you could have a blood pressure of 200 and you don’t feel it.
- High cholesterol and triglycerides: There’s typically no pain in the arteries. Unless you get your lipids checked, you’re not going to realize that your arteries are clogging up.
- Inflammation: Inflammation is the backbone of pathophysiology for cardiovascular disease and aging, which is very prevalent in Western culture. It can be anything from a swollen toe to inflamed arteries, the latter of which you cannot feel.
- Oxidative stress: Damage from free radicals and oxidative stress is when the body’s antioxidant system becomes overwhelmed. Oxidative stress accelerates the aging process.
- Blood glucose: Another silent killer is blood glucose. Many people are coming into my office with 200-300 blood-sugar levels. They don’t feel a thing. But they are pre-diabetic or diabetic and they have been doing damage to their bodies for many years before they even realize it. High blood-glucose levels can not only lead to diabetes, but also eye disease, blindness, kidney disease, nerve disease or death.
- Glycation: (sometimes called non-enzymatic glycosylation) is something that accelerates heart disease, cellular damage and aging, and it is simply a problem with glucose that adheres to proteins lipids and DNA to create something called “Advanced Glycation End Product” (AGE)
- Telomere shortening: Telomeres are the tips of chromosomes and when they shorten you have progressive aging. What happens to accelerate this aging process is inflammation and oxidative stress.
- Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is a bone disease that leads to an increased risk of fracture. It is another silent killer simply because you don’t feel your bones weakening until you’ve lost four inches of height.
What can we do to prevent these silent killers from leading us into cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and accelerated aging? Well, I developed a protocol in my Centers based on the following:
- Diet: a modified, low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet
- Exercise: Any exercise is good; cross training is the best, which is when you do a combination of resistance training with aerobics.
- Stress reduction: Stress reduction is critical. It’s one of the leading factors that influence degenerative diseases and especially cardiovascular disease.
- Supplements: The right supplements can combat high triglycerides, high cholesterol, high blood pressure oxidative damage, high blood sugar, arthritis, weight reduction, diabetes, fatigue, and basically all of the degenerative and cardiovascular problems.
- Pharmaceuticals: Medical drugs are prescribed when necessary.
Prevention Through Supplements & Nutrition
Years ago, I developed a program called Cardio Nutrition, and that is simply a program, along with diet and exercise, in which we use supplements. Here’s a list of some of the “silent killers” and what Res-Q products will work best to combat them.
High Cholesterol/Triglycerides:
When it comes to cholesterol we also worry about the oxidative damage and we have a number of antioxidants including Res-Q Multi, Res-Q CellPower (CoQ10), Res-Q Resveratrol, Nature’s Shield Superfoods and Nature’s Shield Leg & Vein Support, which all protect the LDL against oxidative damage.
Hypertension/ High Blood Pressure:
Oxidative Stress
Glucose Levels:
Telomere shortening:
Research now shows that an omega-3 supplement can prevent telomere shortening
Osteoporosis:
Inflammation:
Glycation:
Weight and Digestion:
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Monday, November 21st, 2011
In observance of National Diabetes Month, we thought it might be fun to share some of our favorite customer comments on the benefits of Res-Q 105 MAX.
Tom from Richboro, PA: Res-Q 105MAX has done wonders for my wife’s blood sugar. It brought it down to a more comfortable place and helped her meet her objective of blood sugar at 100. We take Res-Q 1250 and Res-Q Multi and both have cholesterol and triglycerides that improved significantly. We’ve been taking them for years. Plus we just feel better all the time.
Dan from San Antonio, TX: As a personal testimony, when I was first diagnosed with diabetes in January 2008, my A1C was 12. I was losing lots of weight, but eating like a pig and drinking loads of ice water. They attempted to put me on Metformin and it caused me to become dehydrated and very ill. My wife researched and learned the benefits of Res-Q 1250 and Res-Q 105MAX, and put me on a strict regimen of these supplements and a stringent exercise program. After six months, my levels dropped back to an A1C of 7. My last visit to the doctor, I was a 7.2 but because I had been misbehaving- letting go of the rigorous exercise and not taking the Res-Q anymore. Lately, I’m back to taking it, but merely once or twice a day and my exercise is moderate. As a note, my doctor was astounded at how my A1C was able to drop. He said it was unheard of to drop that quickly. Thanks for the info… and thank you Res-Q! For the record I remain off meds…
Ruth C. from Burlington, NJ: I take Res-Q 105MAX and I have noticed a difference with my glucose levels. I have not had an elevation in my levels or any side effects since taking Res-Q 105MAX along with my insulin. My doctor is pleased with my level, which allows me to not have to take so many medications. I am very pleased with Res-Q 105MAX!
Patrick S. from San Antonio, TX: I am considered borderline diabetic and the doctor wanted me to start taking medication. I watch my diet and started taking Res-Q 105 MAX and it has helped me. My blood sugar is an average of 101 and I am very pleased with it. I also take many Res-Q products such as Res-Q 1250, Res-Q Multi, Res-Q Fiber and Res-Q CellPower. I have been taking many of your products for about 4 or 5 years now and I depend on them.
P. Lind from Zionsville, PA: I am getting great results taking Res-Q 105 MAX! My doctor is very happy with how all your products are working for me.
M Cherry from Sicklerville, NJ: Res-Q 105 MAX has saved my life! For years I was trying to lose weight and I tried everything! The doctor told me I have Wilson’s Syndrome, Cushings Disease, and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Since November of 2007 I have been taking your Res-Q 1250 and Res-Q 105 MAX and not only have I gotten excellent results on my blood work, I also have lost 54 pounds! I thank Res-Q 105 for that. I am very excited and I am telling my friends about it. I even have family members taking your products already!
T. Coutts from Dana Point, CA: My husband and I both take Res-Q 1250 and we love our results! My cholesterol is doing great. Since starting Res-Q 105 MAX for a little over a month, my insulin resistance number has gone down and I think this is wonderful! It is down to 9.7. My doctor is very pleased with my results. I had never seen her smile before!
R. Taddei, Yardley, PA: I just turned 70 and I have had some serious heart problems and surgery about 2 years ago. Since then I started taking many of your Res-Q products. I especially like Res-Q 1250 and Res-Q 105 MAX. Now my cholesterol is great and my doctors are amazed! The one doctor said he has never seen numbers this good. Even my triglycerides have come down. My glucose was borderline high and since I have been taking Res-Q 105 MAX it is has dropped down too! I feel really good and my health is great too.
Res-Q Product of the Week: Res-Q 105 MAX is a safe, all-natural and effective product for pre-diabetics and people with type II diabetes, which lowers blood sugar. Blood sugar, a 6-carbon sugar, requires insulin for entry into cells. Pentose (pumpkin) extract, which is the key ingredient in Res-Q 105 MAX, is a 5-carbon sugar that does not require insulin in order to enter cells to be used for energy. It restrains the burning of fats in the metabolic process that acts to lower blood-sugar levels.
Tags: 105max, A1C, blood sugar, blood sugar numbers, diabetes, exercise, health, insulin, medications, metformin, res-q, Res-Q 105Max, type 2 diabetes
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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
Some the biggest culprits of bad health—and possibly among the causes of diabetes—are processed foods.
What exactly is “processed” food? Well, for starters, it’s any raw, natural food that has been changed or altered from its original state (think raw milk from a cow) and turned into a food-like item for the sake of convenience and sometimes safety (think pasteurized milk). In some instances, like raw milk, it is often better to process food to prevent disease and bacteria. However, more and more food is being processed not for safety, but convenience. An apple turned into a prepackaged apple pie is one example of when processing goes too far. Grapes transformed into sugary grape juice is another example. Hot dogs and deli meats with added nitrates; cereals with added sugars; and food items loaded with sugar, artificial sweeteners, trans-fats, sugar substitutes, man-made chemical additives, high-fructose corn syrup and carbohydrates are all examples of America’s obsession with processing. And sadly, these types of foods cause an increased risk of diabetes. (more…)
Tags: artificial sweetners, blood-sugar, diabetes, diabetes information, diabetes prevention, diabetes risk, foods, fruits, health, healthy foods, junk foods, meats, oatmeal, processed foods, sugar, vegetables, whole grains
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Monday, July 18th, 2011
Pumpkin Extract
More than 70% of type 2 diabetics saw a decrease in their blood sugar after 90 days of taking a pumpkin extract. After seven days, only 20% saw results. Therefore 90 days is the best time frame. They took three capsules at each meal either just prior to, during or immediately afterward, and if the blood sugar at mealtime was higher than 200, additional capsules were consumed. The reduction in blood sugar was about 10-60%.1 (more…)
Tags: Banaba Leaf Extract, Bitter melon, blood sugar, Chromium, cinnamon, diabetes, Fiber, health, herbs, insulin, magnesium, mineral, pumpkin, pumpkin extract, resveratrol, supplements, supplements for blood sugar, Top Ten, type 2 diabetes, vanadium, zinc
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Monday, November 1st, 2010
I used to think it took a lifetime (maybe 50 years or so?) of eating pizza, burgers, fries, chips, cookies and cake to create the swamp of dysfunction and imbalance inside the body known as diabetes. But having read multiple articles a few years back on childhood obesity and the rate of diabetes among the young, I was shocked to know that it really only takes a few years of bad eating to bring your body to the point of failure. Because of this, I espoused a rather militant aversion to anything greasy, fried, fat or overly sugary (eating at KFC or snacking on Halloween candy ad nauseam is something you’ll never see me do). (more…)
Tags: blood-sugar, candy, chips, diabetes, diabetes awareness month, diabetes prevention, eating, eating healthy, food, food with sugar, foods, fries, health, juice, junk foods, New York Times, pre-diabetes, prevention, sugar, weight, weight and diabetes
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Individuals with diabetes have problems metabolizing blood sugar. Therefore, it is important to improve blood sugar metabolism before problems occur. The fruit of bitter melon may help maintain blood sugar levels. It is important to test your blood sugar levels every day while on any program to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. (more…)
Tags: 105max, Bitter melon, blood sugar, blood-sugar, blood-sugar health, blood-sugar metabolism, diabetes, insulin, insulin levels, res-q, res-q blood-sugar products, res-q supplements, supplements
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
To evaluate the effect of gymnema sylvestre on blood sugar and insulin levels, Gymnema sylvestre (all-natural herb) extract was used successfully in long-term clinical studies conducted on type 2 and type 1 diabetic people. Gymnema sylvestre was taken along with oral medications and insulin therapy. Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract helped support blood sugar and A1C levels, a test used to evaluate blood sugar metabolism. The use of gymnema sylvestre may promote the normal function of blood sugar and insulin function common to everyone, thus reducing the treatment requirements of the patient. (more…)
Tags: 105max, all-natural supplements, blood sugar, blood-sugar metabolism, blood-sugar supplements, Gymnema sylvestre, insulin, medications, metabolism, pancreas, res-q, Res-Q 105MAX Ingredients, sugar, type 1, type 2
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Friday, November 20th, 2009
Psyllium and Type 2 Diabetes
A double-blind placebo-controlled study revealed that type 2 diabetic men receiving five grams of psyllium seed husks twice a day, along with a diabetic diet inclusive of carbohydrates, experienced a reduction in the after-meal blood sugar levels.
Psyllium is a safe and effective fiber supplement. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, “The addition of psyllium to a traditional diet for persons with diabetes is safe, is well tolerated, and improves glycemic and lipid control in men with type 2 diabetes and hypercholesterolemia.”
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Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Blood Sugar and
Heart Health
According to the American Heart Association, “Major risk factors are those that research has shown significantly increase the risk of heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease.”
Diabetes mellitus is one of the major risk factors. According to the American Heart Association, “About three-quarters of people with diabetes die of some form of heart or blood vessel disease.”
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Resveratrol’s unique ability to affect specific sirtuins, referred to as a “class of proteins”1 is the reason for resveratrol’s anti-aging health benefits. However, according to a new study conducted at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and published in Endocrinology, resveratrol’s stimulation of sirutins located in the brain of overweight and diabetic mice helps regulate excess blood levels of sugar and insulin. This research reveals insight into exactly how resveratrol behaves. (more…)
Tags: 105max, blood sugar, blood-sugar metabolism, brain, diabetic, health, insulin, metabolism, res-q, resveratrol, Resveratrol news, sirt1, sirtuin, Sirtuin 1, sirtuins, sugar
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Guest blog by Dr. Frederick Vagnini, MD, FACS, Heart, Diabetes & Weight-Loss Centers of New York
