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A more reliable way to detect "hidden hypothyroidism" is to measure the
basal body temperature, which is the patient’s temperature first thing in
the morning before eating or moving around. If this temperature falls
below 97.8° F, it’s a likely sign of hypothyroidism. Basal body
temperature is most reliable when the body is free of infection and, for
an ovulating woman, on the second and third days of menstruation.
- What kind of diet is helpful for a hypoglycemic?
A. If you are prone to hypoglycemia, adopting a diet similar to the
diabetic diet can significantly reduce the symptoms. This means avoiding
foods that elevate blood glucose quickly such as sugars and starchy foods
like potatoes and breads. Avoid processed foods like white flour and white
sugar. Eat fruits only in moderation. High blood sugar triggers the
pancreas to produce more insulin, which can trigger hypoglycemia once the
glucose is used up. Proteins and fats convert to glucose slowly in the
blood, keeping blood sugar levels from rising too high or dropping too
low. Eating smaller, more frequent meals will also help. B vitamins are
very important for normal liver function. Vitamins important for adrenals
are vitamin C, vitamin E, pantothenic acid, magnesium.
- Is there a cure for hypoglycemia?
A. Orthodox medicine offers no cure for hypoglycemia. However, Dr.
Barnes’ theory that hypoglycemia is often a symptom of hypothyroidism
offers an avenue for a cure. Barnes found that when he treated his
patients with thyroid therapy, their complaints of hypoglycemia
disappeared. Again, though, Barnes’ use of thyroid therapy is
controversial. The AMA frowns on giving patients thyroid unless they test
low for it with a blood test.
For patients whose hypoglycemia is caused by adrenal dysfunction,
adrenal support supplements and stress reduction can help relieve the
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Sauna Treatment for
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Sauna therapy has been used at the Bolles Clinic to detoxify and
improve automatic nervous system function. Now two Japanese studies
conducted at Kagoshima University have shown promising results about
sauna treatment for patients with congestive heart failure.
In one study, after two weeks of daily sauna therapy, twenty
congestive heart failure patients showed improvement in endothelial
function. The patients also reported improvement in their
symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath, insomnia, and more. These
findings were in comparison to ten congestive heart failure controls
who didn’t receive sauna therapy.
A similar study of twenty-six
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congestive heart failure patients who
received two weeks of daily sauna therapy showed significant
reduction of arrhythmias. The study compared the number of premature ventricular contractions per twenty-four hours in the
patients before sauna therapy to the number of premature
ventricular contractions per twenty-four hours on the last day
of sauna therapy.
Sauna treatment also appears to be highly
safe as no patient in either study experienced dehydration, hypotension, or worsening of congestive heart
failure symptoms.
Talk to your doctor to learn more about the
benefits of sauna therapy, or call (425) 881-2224 to set up an
appointment.
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Q. I’ve heard that aspartame diet drinks are bad for weight loss
and bad for you. Is this true?
SF, Kirkland
A. Yes. Aspartame is very toxic. Over 5000 products contain the
chemical aspartame, also known as NutraSweet, Equal, and Spoonful.
Inside the body, it converts to formaldehyde then formic acid, which
are poisons. Over time, these poisons cause MS-like symptoms, such
as seizures, numbness, blindness, tinnitus, slurred speech, joint
pain, and memory loss. Aspartame can also cause systemic lupus.
These two diseases are currently epidemic, and health specialists
who refuse to see the link to aspartame consumption are at a loss to
explain why.
Aspartame also causes
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carbohydrate cravings, which is undesirable for those trying to
lose or maintain their weight. Because of its effect on blood sugar,
it is especially harmful to diabetics. For more information, request
a copy of our informational hand out or read Excitotoxins: The
Taste That Kills by Dr. Russell Blaylock.
- How is my energy affected by daily encounters with threats:
computers, lights, television, etc. and what are the negative
repercussions?
JD, Woodinville
A. It sounds like you may have adrenal dysfunction. The adrenal
gland is the body’s stress gland. We are all being exposed to
unusual amounts of stress in the environment.
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