In the U.S. today, more than 246 million people suffer from diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes has tripled in the last 10 years. This is a lifestyle disease caused by diet and other habits. One factor, for example, is that the average American consumes 150 pounds of sugar per year! Tragically, the statistics predict that 1 out of 3 children born after the year 2000 will get diabetes!
The remarkable information that I will discuss today is based on a very intriguing documentary called "Simply Raw - Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days". (See www.rawfor30days.com ).
This film features 6 Americans with diabetes, who agreed to change their diet for 30 days. They each travelled to The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Arizona.
For 30 days, they ate three buffet-style vegan, organic, raw food meals daily. No meat, dairy, sugar, caffeine, soda, junk food, fast food, processed or packaged food, or even cooked food was served. Alcohol and nicotine are not allowed. They were supervised by a medical doctor for the entire time. The results are truly astounding!
Kirt, 26, had Type 1 Diabetes. When diagnosed, his blood sugar was at 1200! (It should normally be between 80 and 100). Kirt stopped all medications. By Week 4, his blood sugar dropped 214 points down to as low as 73, without medication. His total cholesterol also dropped from 216 to 160. Two months later, new lab results showed that Kirt's blood sugar was completely normal without medication!
Bill, 58, had Type 2 Diabetes. He discontinued 19 medications and lost 32 pounds! By Week 4, his blood sugar dropped 219 points, down to as low as 74, without medication. His final blood test results were all normal!
Michelle, 36, had Type 2 Diabetes. Raised by her grandmother, she ate whatever she wanted, which was mainly desserts. Michelle also went off all her medications and lost 23 pounds.
By Week 4, her blood sugar dropped 291 points down to 109, without medication. Her total cholesterol dropped from 237 to 171.
Pam, 62, had Type 2 Diabetes. Pam also stopped all her medications and lost 26 pounds. By Week 4, her blood sugar dropped 167 points, down to as low as 112, without medication. On Day 1, her blood pressure was 135/76. On Day 30, it was 120/64. She felt really good!
Austin, 25, had Type 1 Diabetes. He lost 20 pounds and lowered his blood pressure. Austin dropped from 70 units of insulin per day, down to 5 units per day! He said: "This month has been really great for my body! I think my body has really been healed a lot. From what I see after this month, I'd see this as a potential cure for Type 1."
Henry, 68, had Type 2 Diabetes. He chose to leave on Day 17, since he no longer wanted to continue the program. However, he went off 17 medications, lost 30 pounds and dramatically decreased his blood pressure. His blood sugar on Day 1, with medication, was 450. On Day 17, without medication, it was 200!
At the end of the film, the following information is displayed:
"If you are on insulin or oral hypoglycemics, do not try this approach without medical supervision.
If you are not on any diabetic medication, oral hypoglycemics, or insulin, then we invite you to safely explore this option on your own.
Reversing diabetes takes different lengths of time for different people."
In conclusion, I ask you: Is diabetes reversible? I think that, in many cases, it is. You decide!
Dr. Gail Smolinski has completed her PhD in Natural Medicine. She is also a Registered Doctor of Natural Medicine, has her Doctor of Naturopathy degree and is Board Certified in both Traditional Naturo-pathy and Nutritional Wellness.
She is a Certified Low Intensity Laser Therapist, Master Herbalist, Registered Nutritional Consultant, Professional Homeopath and Holistic Iridologist.
Dr. Gail offers Low Intensity Laser Therapy, health consultations, Iridology, bio-energetic therapies, detoxification footbaths and a wide variety of professional health products at her natural health clinic. To make an appointment, call 306-783-1261 on weekdays from 9 to 5 or visit her website at www.drgail.ca
This column is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. It provides general information about health and nutrition. It is run bi-weekly, space permitting.
