Cholesterol Drugs Double Your Risk For Diabetes

A new study that was published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine confirms what previous studies have; Cholesterol lowering medications double your risk of becoming diabetic.

Not only did researchers find out that statins increased the risk for diabetes, but they also increased your chances of gaining weight and developing diabetic associated damage to the eyes, nerves, and kidneys by 250%.

When will these drugs be banned? What will it take?

If you want to learn more about the dangers of statin drugs, and how they destroy your health,
read my previous blog: Cholesterol Does Not Cause Heart Disease






Sources:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25917657

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3425192/Heart-drug-statins-DOUBLES-risk-diabetes-according-alarming-10-year-study.html

I Bet You Didn't Know That This Could Raise Your Blood Pressure

 

A study that was published in the Journal of The American Heart Association showed that BPA Can Raise your blood pressure significantly.

 

What is BPA? BPA is an acronym for Bisphenol A, a chemical that acts like estrogen. It is found in plastic containers, bottles, food wrap, bags, non stick cook wear, receipt paper, and canned food.

 

The researchers found out that drinking just 2 canned beverages was enough to raise blood pressure by approximately 5 mmHg !! This can be dangerous because it can take some people over the safe range.

 

The reason why BPA can raise your blood pressure is because it has chemicals that mimic estrogen.

Most people know that estrogen is primarily a "female hormone", but one of it's main roles is as a stress hormone (for both men & women). It can be produced by the adrenal glands during stressful situations (whether real or perceived) When the body is under fight or flight mode one of the generic responses is that blood pressure will get elevated to prepare you to fight or flight.

It is best to avoid all products that contain BPA.

 

Even if a product says it is BPA free does not necessarily mean that it does not contain estrogen mimickers.

 

To learn more about products that contain BPA click here

 

 

 

A Delicious Way To Get Your Probiotics

A delicious way to get beneficial bacteria is by using Sauerkraut. Beneficial bacteria

or probiotics help support your digestive system, as well as your immune system.

Besides being a great source of friendly bacteria, Sauerkraut simultaneously provides

you with an excellent form of fiber. 

Make sure you choose a brand that does not contain preservatives or food coloring.

Always read labels. The one i'm currently eating is pictured above :)

Spicy Avocado and Goat Cheese Dip

I came across this healthy & delicious dip.

Avocado & Goat Cheese sound like a euphoria inducing combo

              Check out the recipe here:

 http://marriedandcooking.com/2015/12/16/avocado-dip/

Having Healthy Cholesterol Levels Reduces the Effects of Medications

A New Study published in The Journal Of Pharmaceutical Sciences showed that having healthy cholesterol levels reduced the bodies ability to utilize medications.

The reason this happens is because cholesterol plays a critical role in detoxifying poisons from the body. Guess what? Medications are poison !!

One of the ways cholesterol detoxifies poisons from the body is through Bile. Bile is made from cholesterol and it's role is to emulsify fats (works like liquid soap).

Toxins and poisons accumulate in fat, so bile detoxifies poisons by helping convert fat soluble material into water soluble material so that it is easily excreted by the body through urine and sweat.

Without cholesterol, you can not make Bile !!

Besides being part of bile, it is also a powerful antioxidant and important player in the immune system. It floats around the body along with valuable fatty nutrients like Vitamin A, D, E, and K
in a bubble called a lipoprotein (mistakenly called Good & Bad Cholesterol)

So are they going to start lowering people's cholesterol levels with a toxic statin drug (even if they have healthy Cholesterol  levels?) before they drug them further?  This is something I would expect from an ignorant medical system.


Pooneh Khoshakhlagh et al. Fasted-State Simulated Intestinal Fluid "FaSSIF-C", a Cholesterol Containing Intestinal Model Medium for In Vitro Drug Delivery Development, Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2015). DOI: 10.1002/jps.24470

http://people.cornellcollege.edu/bnowakthompson/pdfs/liverDetox.pdf

Potato consumption associated with Gestational Diabetes

In a new study published in The British Medical Journal consuming 2-4 cups of potatoes per week before pregnancy increased a woman's chances of getting Gestational Diabetes by 27%, while eating 5 or more cups per week increased it by 50%

Now this study didn't take into account whether the potatoes consumed were french fries, baked potatoes, or mashed potatoes, regardless of the form caution should be used.

It is better to eat green leafy vegetables, cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, kale, cauliflower), peppers, carrots, and cucumber which are considered complex carbohydrates rather than starchy vegetables like potatoes, rice, and pasta which can spike your insulin substantially.

If you are going to eat potatoes, make sure you eat them with lots of butter or a good fat like avocado which will help slow down the blood sugar spike a little bit :)


Source:

Pre-pregnancy potato consumption and risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: prospective cohort study
http://www.bmj.com/content/352/bmj.h6898.full

Autoimmune diseases have same cause

In a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, researchers found that those with Psoriasis are 50% likely to have another autoimmune disease, and almost twice as likely
to have 2 or more autoimmune diseases compared to those without psoriasis.

These results do not surprise me but further give support to the system of healing that I practice and teach my clients.

Autoimmune diseases have one thing in common. The body's immune system attacks itself.
It doesn't matter where the autoimmune disease shows up. If it is in the joints it is called Rheumatoid arthritis, in the skin psoriasis or vitiligo, in the connective tissue it is called Lupus, in the thyroid maybe grave's or hashimoto's disease, in the nervous system it might be called ALS or MS.

The important thing to understand is that when you have an autoimmune disease the body's immune system is attacking it's own cells because they look like an invading enemy.

When you have an autoimmune disease, your primary job is to figure out what is the enemy.

The 2 prime suspects are food or a component in a vaccine or other injectable drug (both legal or illegal) Why do I say this?

There are only 3 possible ways something can get into the body. The nose, skin, or mouth.

We introduce many foods throughout the day into our body through our mouths. We might introduce
a virus, protein, or toxin through our skin when we inject something into our skin.

When a protein get into the blood intact or partially digested, our immune systems can freak out
and start attacking that protein, while simultaneously attacking any cell, tissue, or organ that looks similar to that protein.

The way you can stop your immune system from attacking itself is to identify what is triggering it, and stop ingesting or injecting it into your body.

The quickest way to prove to your self that a food maybe causing your autoimmune reaction is to fast. If you don't introduce the enemy, your immune system wont have anything to attack.
Researcher's found that fasting showed improved Multiple sclerosis symptoms.


* Disclaimer: This article is not meant to give or replace medical advice. Always consult your Doctor for any health issue you may be experiencing. Ask your doctor before you attempt to fast.