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CAR MAN ADAMS NAT U R ALPAT H I C M ED I CI N E
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id you know, St. Patrick’s Day is the fourth most popular drinking day in America!? Maybe you did! BUT, what most people don’t know is 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes. This may come as a surprise; however, March 23 is actually American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day. The most common form of diabetes is called type 2, or non-insulin dependent diabetes. People with Type 2 diabetes are able to produce some of their own insulin; however, they may not produce enough insulin or the insulin is not being used effectively. Insulin is the key that helps to unlock the cell in order to let in glucose; without glucose, a cell will start to malfunction. When you eat, your body turns food into glucose (sugar) to use as energy. Your pancreas releases insulin in order to signal the body to use the glucose for energy or to store it for future use. This helps to keep your blood sugar from getting too high or low. Insulin also helps to regulate how much glucose is in the bloodstream at a time. Simple yet profound! Basically, diabetes occurs when you are unable to regulate your blood glucose. This can be a problem that leads to more health related issues. With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner, March 17, here are some key points to keep in mind if someone asks you, “What cha’ drinking?”. The liver has the ability to self heal but as the cells die from processing the alcohol, scar tissue can develop. This is typically known as liver cirrhosis. When the scarring continues over time, the liver is unable to function properly. Understanding that insulin stimulates the liver to store glucose in the form of glycogen, drinking a beverage that will spike your blood glucose may not be in your best interest especially if you have a family history or a current diagnosis of diabetes or prediabetes. Choosing a “Mocktail’ over a Cocktail means less sugar is consumed. The standard Mojito has 13 g of sugar per serving versus the mocktail recipe at the end of this article that has 3 g of sugar per serving. If blood sugar regulation is necessary for you to reach your health related goals, decreasing your sugar consumption, whether from your meals or beverages, will be helpful.
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If you do find yourself with a cocktail instead of a mocktail, don’t forget to “MOVE YOUR BODY!” According to the American Diabetes Association exercise “makes cells more able to use any available insulin to take up glucose during and after activity. Cells are better able to use any available insulin to (use) glucose during and after exercise. When your muscles contract during activity, it stimulates another mechanism that is completely separate from insulin. This mechanism allows your cells to take up glucose and use it for energy whether insulin is available or not.”. Lastly, statistics show that American revelers spend an average of $43 per person on St. Patrick’s Day, with a 40% spent on drinks alone and a shocking 13 MILLION pints of Guinness, an alcohol, is consumed worldwide too. Chances are you WILL be asked, “What cha’ drinking?” on St. Patrick’s day so remember to keep your liver in mind when you respond. Slow progress is better than no progress. Carmen Adams RH(AHG) & CHN can teach you natural approaches to regulating your blood sugar. Visit us at www. InnergyMedGroup.com to schedule your complimentary consultation. Author - Carmen Adams, Owner & Lead Registered Herbalist, AHG of Innergy Medical Group www.InnergyMedGroup.com Office: 702 779-6724
