Jack Challem
See book keywords and concepts |  The excessive consumption of refined sugars and carbohydrates has set the stage for this tangle of mood, behavioral, and physical problems. Here's why. Under normal circumstances—that is, when we eat protein and high-fiber nonstarchy vegetables—our blood sugar increases moderately and the body responds by secreting the hormone insulin. This hormone helps to transport blood sugar into cells, where it should be burned for energy.
When we consume large quantities of refined sugars and carbohydrates, the result is an exaggerated and abnormal response. |
Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
See book keywords and concepts | | Carbonated drinks are the single biggest source of refined sugars in the American diet... providing the average 12- to 19-year-old boy with about 15 teaspoons of refined sugars a day."36 Keep in mind that's just an average from nearly ten years ago. Today, a 12-ounce soft drink or "energy drink" often contains 8 or more teaspoons of sugar in a single can! Commercial fruit juices can be just as bad. Many of them contain only 10 percent or less real fruit juice. Guess where the rest of the flavor is coming from—refined sugar and artificial flavorings.
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Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  And sure enough, they ate almost no cereals or refined sugars.
For another study, Dr. Cordain and his fellow researchers traveled to Paraguay where they examined the eating habits of Ache hunter-gatherers over a two-year period. There, the native population mainly ate wild game, maize, rice, and sweet manioc—a root vegetable from cassava, which is "the staff of life" for people in tropical countries. Sure enough, as in New Guinea, processed foods, grains, and dairy were scarce, constituting only 8 percent of the diet.
And all that good food paid off on the natives' skin. |
Marshall Editions
See book keywords and concepts |  Avoid refined sugars and hydrogenated oils, which increase inflammation.
Supplements: A high-quality multivitamin will provide the proper nourishment to encourage tissue healing. Follow the instructions on the bottle. Take 4-6 g of fish oil a day to reduce inflammation and lubricate the joints, but allow two to three months to see the effects. Take 25,000 IU of vitamin A a day for four to six weeks as it has been shown to help soothe bunions.
Herbs: Take 500 mg of bromelain three times a day for its natural anti-inflammatory effects. Also take white willow to relieve pain. |
Jack Challem
See book keywords and concepts | | Today, though, the average American consumes about 150 pounds of refined sugars each year, along with 400 pounds or so of refined carbohydrates. These refined carbohydrates have been heavily processed and are absorbed rapidly, very much like sugars.
Most people are unaware of the huge amount of sugars they consume. That's because sugars are added to foods and beverages before they reach the grocery store (or restaurant, as the case may be). | | After people eat refined sugars and carbohydrates for a number of years, their cells start to ignore, or resist, insulin's effects, leading to a condition known as insulin resistance—the hallmark of prediabetes and diabetes. Recent research strongly suggests that insulin resistance can develop in brain cells. Although this research has focused on how cerebral insulin resistance promotes overeating, obesity, and diabetes, it is likely that it would also affect mood and behavior. |
Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Lick the Sugar Habit and Stopping Inflammation, also insists that the average person, who consumes about one-third of his or her calories from refined sugars and carbs, is creating big trouble for his or her poor overworked pancreas.
"Your pancreas is the first organ of the endocrine system to come into contact with foods or chemicals and the one most susceptible to damage by excess sweeteners," Dr. Appleton explains.
"Years and years of overstimulating your pancreas could make your blood sugar drop below normal, and hypoglycemia could develop. | | Even three teaspoons of refined sugars work to throw the body out
*Note: These USDA figures are for per capita estimated deliveries of caloric sweeteners to food and beverage companies, so actual human consumption may be lower because food is uneaten, spoiled, or lost in other ways. of balance and compromise its health," explains Nancy Appleton, Ph.D., author of Lick the Sugar Habit and Lick the Sugar Habit Sugar Counter.
"All simple sugars—concentrated fruit juice, honey, maple syrup, rice syrup, agave, et cetera—suppress your immune system and attack your body like a foreign invader. |
Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
See book keywords and concepts | | How to Eliminate Toxins from Refined Sugar
• Replace refined sugars with organic agave nectar, xylitol, raw cane sugar, or locally grown unprocessed honey.
• Eliminate soft drinks from your daily routine. Eliminate 1 2 ounces (1 can) daily until you kick the habit completely.
• Avoid "energy drinks" and store bought "fruit flavored" juices made from concentrate.
• Limit sweets to no more than 3 times weekly and buy all-natural or organic sweets containing natural sugars.
• When you have a craving for sweets or soda, eat fresh fruit such as watermelon or citrus fruits instead. |
Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | On June 17, 2003, Kate quit refined sugars and carbs. The result? Her brain fog lifted after just one week. Without even trying, she eventually also peeled off 33 pounds. Today, she thinks "more clearly than ever before," and has ample energy for her profession as a miniaturist who builds doll-houses for collectors.
According to experts, Kate's predicament is shared by millions. |
Andreas Moritz
See book keywords and concepts |  Nutritionally, refined sugars contain none of the nutrients necessary for the assimilation of the sugar ingested. The eating of these sugars drains body stores of nutrients and energy (if any are still present), leaving less (or none) for other tasks. Cancer never kills a person; the wasting of organ tissues does. Cancer and wasting go hand in hand. Eating regular sugar feeds cancer cells, but starves healthy cells.
Natural sweeteners like stevia and xylitol do not rob the body's nutrient and energy resources. Stevia has zero calories, so it cannot serve as food for cancer cells. |
Bill Sardi
See book keywords and concepts |  Can cancer patients eat refined sugars without regard that this may cause tumors to grow faster? Dr. John T. Ely of the University of Washington decided to test whether sugar abets tumor growth. Dr. Ely found that patients in remission from tumors have lower blood sugar levels. [Integrative Cancer Therapy 4: 25-31, 2005]
Dr. Ely and colleagues went on to conduct an animal test. Mice were placed on three different diets designed to produce different blood sugar levels and then injected with highly aggressive breast tumor cells. | | Limit refined sugars, saturated fats, increase consumption of plant foods, limit iron intake, increase water consumption)
Where will you turn for information once diagnosed with cancer?
Once diagnosed with cancer, how will you make decisions regarding treatment?
A. Rely solely upon the doctor
B. Make independent decisions
C. Involve family members
If diagnosed with cancer, what will you do to prevent metastasis? | | Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers Prevention 9:813-8, 2000]
Foods with refined sugars confer a three-times increased risk for colon cancer. [Nutrition & Cancer 21: 233-46, 1994]
It has long been known that blood clots are common among cancer patients. Researchers now suggest patients admitted to the hospital for blood clots in their legs be screened as they exhibit a three times greater risk for colon cancer. [Cancer 106: 923-30, 2006]
Chronic constipation may increase the risk for colon cancer. | | Flaxseed oil 12,000 mg Vitamin D 4000 iu
Quercetin + vitamin C 2000 mg 3-5 times day Resveratrol 200 mg IP6 rice bran extract Vitamin K
Nattokinase enzymes Flaxseed meal & plain yogurt Melatonin
Cellular zeolite (mineral supplement) NO refined sugars NO ARTIFICIAL SWEETNENERS NO TAP WATER
I do not want to have the chemo therapy, after reading all the information on side effects as well as hearing about what it can do to other body parts and after all that the chances the medical practitioners give me are 35 to 40 percent chance!
I prefer to live my life happy without the anxiety of chemo. |
Marshall Editions
See book keywords and concepts | | Instead, eat whole foods that are minimally processed and low in refined sugars. Constipation is linked to migraines, so guard against this by eating foods that are high in fiber, such as fresh vegetables and fruits, beans, and whole grains, and by drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day. Consuming good sources of calcium and magnesium, such as green leafy vegetables, beans, almonds, walnuts, and wheat germ, and foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, can also prevent migraines. | | Also avoid fats, refined sugars, and caffeine, all of which may depress your immune system.
Supplements: Take 15,000 IU of beta-carotene a day to protect the lungs from free radical damage (free radicals are elements that can be harmful to the cells of the body). Take 500 mg of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) two to three times a day; it is being used with some success for respiratory conditions. Vitamin C is an anti-inflammatory and helps stimulate the immune system. It can be beneficial to take 1,000 mg three to four times a day. | | Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and refined sugars. They promote inflammation and interfere with weight loss. Green tea or green tea extract though, may help with weight loss.
Supplements: A high-quality multivitamin will provide the proper nourishment to prevent joint destruction. Follow the instructions on the container. Take 4,000-8,000 mg of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) a day for its natural anti-inflammatory properties and ability to reduce pain. Fish oil also reduces inflammation and provides joint lubrication; take 4-6 g a day but allow two to three months for significant effects to emerge. |
Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | When you consume refined sugars and processed foods, it's like running your car on low-octane gas instead of high-octane gas and neglecting to recharge the battery and add oil to the engine," explains integrative physician Keith DeOrio, M.D., who has helped thousands of folks kick sugar and refined grains. "Or, to put it another way, your body's metabolism gets ramped up on refined carbs because you're putting in a bunch of low-quality fuel that has no vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants."
How are processed grains similar to low-grade fuel? |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  The company is eco-conscious and dedicated to providing superior nutrition through whole grains, no refined sugars and no chemical additives, colors or preservatives. They even use innovative ingredients like hemp and pomegranate to create functional foods that are truly delicious and nutritious at the same time.
They also have products for children, puffed grains with zero sugar, and they use exotic grains like millet and kamut. They have hot cereals, cold cereals, breakfast waffles and much more that I can't even go into here. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  We will NOT promote products made with conventional dairy, refined sugars, chemical additives, artificial colors, yeast extract, etc. Don't even think about sending us a food bar made with sucralose or aspartame. (If we see products made with high-fructose corn syrup, we toss them into the round file.) We are only interested in extremely high quality, natural, earth-friendly products from high-integrity companies, period!
That's it. Enjoy! |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  Symptoms of ADHD are easily eliminated in 80 percent of children within two weeks by merely supplementing with omega-3 oils and eliminating processed foods (especially refined sugars) from kids' diets.
The psychiatric industry does not promote nutrition as a method for preventing or treating depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD or other mental or behavioral conditions. Instead, it works to keep consumers ignorant of such solutions and pretends that these diseases are caused by "brain chemistry imbalances" that can only be corrected with synthetic patented chemicals (pharmaceuticals). |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  Processed sugar: Sugar greatly impacts the healthy functioning of the nervous system, and refined sugar is a lot like crack in the way it alters (and impairs) brain function. All refined sugars should be avoided, including high-fructose corn syrup (the sweetener in sodas), dextrose, sucrose and others. While you're at it, avoid white bread and refined grains, too, because they're very similar to sugars in the way they impact the nervous system.
Aspartame: This artificial chemical sweetener greatly impairs healthy nervous system function. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  They simply need honest nutrition, responsible parenting and to be kept away from refined sugars, petrochemical food additives and processed foods.
Ritalin / Adderall addicts snort the meds like cocaine
Here's a Q&A from GoAskAlice (http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/3703.html) that explains, in more detail, the ways in which Ritalin and Adderall are, in fact, dangerous street drugs:
Dear Alice,
Recently I have started snorting Ritalin and Adderall (not at the same time though). I have found that the effects closely resemble that of snorting cocaine, but are not quite as intense. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  Finally, you've simply got to stop eating refined sugars, processed carbs and hydrogenated fats. That means no soft drinks, cookies, cake, sweets, white flour, white bread, sugary cereal and other such foods. EVER. Yes, ever.
Let me be blunt: You can either have your cake and be obese, or you can give up the cake and maintain a healthy weight. You can't have your cake and eat it and expect to be thin, even if you take Alli or some other worthless weight loss drug. Alli does not "UNDO" all the fat-inducing foods you've put into your body. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  That means no refined sugars... ever! No refined grains (white flour, for example), no heavy use of sweeteners and the lifetime avoidance of sugary soda pop. Aside from starving tumors, eating foods low in sugar and avoiding simple carbs will also keep your weight in check while helping prevent blood sugar disorders such as type-2 diabetes.
What to avoid on the labels: high-fructose corn syrup, sugar, sucrose, enriched bleached flour, white rice, white pastas, white breads and other "white" foods. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  And they feed their kids cancer-causing processed meats, hyperactivity-causing food additives and obesity-promoting refined sugars. They load 'em up on high-fructose corn syrup and then wonder why little Johnny weighs 150 pounds. (Must be the genes, they think. Cause daddy's overweight, too.)
Poor health is an enormous burden for society
Even though some individuals and corporations may get financially rich by selling this junk to families, the bottom line is that we're all worse off when we raise unhealthy children in society. Why? | | Most of them "reward" their children with junk food, sugary sodas, candy laced with petrochemical coloring additives and refined sugars that promote obesity and diabetes. Most parents don't even make any real effort to follow nutritional discipline at home -- they simply buy whatever their children saw advertised on television, caving in to the all-powerful "nag factor" that junk food companies fully exploit when marketing to children.
As a result, human children are the least healthy youngsters of any species on the planet. |
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