James

23/08/03
3.04 PM

If someone who had type I diabetes has been cured by this diet please contact me. I have been desperately searching for some way to end the need for insulin.
Thank You

James

John James

03/0903
3.00 PM

S. Popis

06/09/03
7.00 PM

Diabetic patients taking 300 to 500 mg of vitamin C a day could significantly improve glucose balance. Blood sugar levels could be lowered on average by 30%, daily insulin requirements by 27%, and sugar excretion in the urine could be almost eliminated.

Stan

I have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I also have high blood pressure.
I started the diet a few months ago. My sugar levels are still high.
I admit I cheated in the past and did not follow the plan exactly. I am now very committed to the diet 100%. Can anyone offer advise. Is there a way to see faster results? Does anyone have any advice on diabetes, excercise and the diet?
Thank you!!

S. Popis

15/11/03
5.00 PM

Diane,
As you have learned to cheat doesn’t pay, specially yourself. Your diabetes type 2 lately diagnosed should be cured on OD, but don’t expect immediate improvements in few days, it can take time.
We are damaging our health during long years, but we want improvement in few days, usually doesn’t work like that.
You have to be patient and persistent in achieving your goal - better health.
You have to cut on sugar, all grain products e.g. bread, macaroni and everything what contain flour, milk and milk products and most fruits and vegetable high on glucose, fructose etc.
If you cannot live without potatoes, try not more than 100 grams/d.
The best exercise for you is walk for not less than 30 - 40 min. daily.
It's been clear for some time that psychological stress is linked to high blood pressure, or hypertension, but the reason is unknown. It has been confirmed that mild stress can increase blood pressure and impair the cardiovascular system's ability to regulate itself. These changes might contribute, in susceptible individuals, to the link between psychological stress and increased cardiovascular risk of hypertension.
To find out more about CHD look here and at The Linus Pauling Therapy.
CoQ10 is widely used to treat congestive heart failure and lower blood pressure since it has the ability to improve the pumping action of the heart. CoQ10 helps protect against drug-induced toxicity of adriamycin, beta-blockers and psychiatric drugs.
Typically dosed around 30 –– 150 mg per day in divided doses
Magnesium is a mineral that is needed to promote proper bone growth, nerve and muscle function, heart rhythm and conduction of nerve impulses. Magnesium is more important to bone growth and strength than calcium. It also increases oxygenation of the heart by strengthening the force of contractions.
Substances which deplete this nutrient: Alcohol, excessive calcium intake, diabetes, soil depletion and food processing all contribute
Natural Sources: Almonds, avocados, bananas, seafood (cod, flounder, halibut, herring,) molasses, nuts, shrimp, swordfish, wheat germ and whole wheat bread.
Dosage: Typically dosed around 400 –– 1000 mg per day.

Stan

Carole

27/01/04
10.13 PM

My story is very much like Victors. I started the diet on Monday January 26th. I have had open heart surgery, I have hypertension, diabetes, Arthritis, Fibermalga,etc. I take a lot of pills.

I too consistantly gain weight and really watch what I eat. I would like a diet buddy if someone was interested. Someone who understands this ratio stuff and can maybe give me a hand.

I am trying to figure out this diet and just can't get the ratio thing through my head. I am kind of looking for a diet buddy who can look at what I am eating for each meal and say yes this is good or no this is bad or you need to add.

S. Popis

04/02/04
6 .40 PM

Any excess of carbohydrate, above the daily requirement (needed to prevent ketosis), is converted by the body to fat, provided energy requirements are met by other components. The main exception from that rule is the state of obesity. In such a case, the proportion between protein and fat should be changed to 1 : 2 in the initial period of 3-4 weeks (by the increase in protein and the reduction in fat intake), in order to stimulate the catabolism of the stored fat. The amount of carbohydrate should be kept low, preferably at no more then 40 g/day.

Subsequently, when the weight loss is well on the way, the amounts of protein and fat can be adjusted to the ideal proportion. The best products to be eaten while on the Optimal Diet are animal-sourced products, including eggs, cheeses, cream, meats, and all types of animal fat. The best fats are saturated ones, however, vegetable oil rich in monounsaturated fats (e.g. olive oil, or some nut oils) are also good. Products containing predominantly or exclusively polyunsaturated fats or trans-saturated fats (i.e. margarine) should be avoided because of deleterious effect on health.

The value of P, F, C per 100 g for some product you will find on my site looking for Products in navigation on the left side.

Optimal Association in Toronto has published their site about OD in Polish language. You can mail them ans ask they can help you with the diet at the beginning, maybe somebody using the diet stay in your area.
Site address: http://www.optymalni.com and e-mail: dieta@optymalni.com

In respect of your heart problem please read articles on my site start with article next to "beating heart" and follow links to " A Linus Pauling Therapy".

For hypertension try to use supplement of Magnesium - 3 or 4 x 500 mg daily. Magnesium does not have any side effect and is very important mineral in our body.

If your doctor prescribed you to take statins to lower cholesterol please read articles on my site about statins and use link to the site of Uffe Ravnskov "The Cholesterol Myth" to learn more about cholesterol.

Stan