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Even A Caveman Can Do It!—The Caveman Diet
Posted by: | CommentsIn the famous insurance commercials, the poor caveman can never seem to get it quite right. However, when it comes to eating…the caveman is spot on!
When asked what a proper diet is, the easiest answer I have for someone is to imagine what a caveman ate…and that’s what you should eat.
Imagine what was accessible to a caveman thousands of years ago…lean meats, fruits and vegetables, and nuts and seeds…this is exactly what the majority of our diets should consist of. Also, eating small portions every 2-3 hours will keep your metabolism steady and not cause sugar spikes, also known as insulin surges.
We can learn a lot from our predecessors especially when it comes to eating.
Maybe a commercial should be made to praise the caveman and his diet.
Dr. Jade Malay, DC
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Article by Dr. Jade Malay, Type 2 Diabetes Professional, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Your Skin’s Health Could Indicate Your Gut Health
Posted by: | CommentsWe’ve all heard the phrase the eyes are the window to the soul. Well, your skin may the window to your gut health. When people present to my office with psoriasis, dry skin, eczema, rosacea or other similar skin disorders, I know immediately that their gut is unhealthy.
Your skin is like the lining of your gut turned inside out. Once we help bring balance back to the gut by eliminating toxins, allergens, and addressing any “leaky gut” issues, the skin clears up nicely.
I’ve had patients who used pharmaceutical creams for years and were unable to clear up their skin problems who were amazed how quickly their skin cleared up simply by getting their gut health to return.
So, if you want healthy glowing skin…starting with cleaning up your gut will be key.
Dr. Jade Malay, DC
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Article by Dr. Jade Malay, Type 2 Diabetes Professional, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Stress and Pregnenolone Steal
Posted by: | CommentsWe are a stressed out society, we don’t relax enough, and we are running our bodies into the ground. Sometimes those effects are obvious to us, sometimes they are not, and other times, we just don’t care. Lets examine one small facet of hormones and see the effects upon our bodies.
Cholesterol(which is very important to survival) is converted into Pregnenolone. (Pregnenolone is pretty much a super hormone, from which all steroid hormones are derived.) From this point the body has a couple of choices, first is to convert it to Progesterone, which leads to Cortisol(think stress hormone). Second is to convert it to DHEA, which leads to Androstenedione, which in turn goes to Estrone, Estradiol, Estriol and Testosterone. The body is very intuitive and realizes that if the body is under stress it needs more Cortisol, the stress hormone. The side effect of this is that it will diminish the DHEA production, which effectively ends sex hormone production. The other side effect of this is the suppressive nature of Cortisol on insulin receptors on our cells, which tells the body to secrete more insulin(think insulin resistance—>Diabetes). This results in hyperinsulinemia and you get the negative effects of insulin from this. Eventually though the Cortisol production will drop from adrenal exhaustion. Then we lose the effect of Cortisol to return low blood sugar levels back to normal which will result in hypoglycemia. Think about your stress and your symptoms and see where you fit in this puzzle.
Dr Stafford
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Article by Dr. Charles Stafford, Type 2 Diabetes Professional, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Keeping Your Blood Sugar Stable for Your Type 2 Diabetes
Posted by: | CommentsBlood sugar instability plays a big role in the management of your disease, reduction of your symptoms, and reversing your diabetes.
The following are good rules to stand by when it comes to keeping your blood sugar stable:
- Eat a high-quality protein breakfast: Mom was right! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
- Eat small amounts of protein every two to three hours: Nuts, seeds, meat, or protein shake are some examples.
- Find your carbohydrate tolerance and stick to it: If you feel sleepy or crave sugar after a meal, you’ve eaten too many carbs.
- Never eat high sugar foods without some fat, fiber or protein.
- Do not eat sweets or sugary foods before bed.
- Avoid all fruit juices.
- Avoid all Adrenal stimulants: This means coffee, energy drinks, and sodas.
- Eat a well-balanced diet consisting mostly of vegetables and quality meats and fats.
- Eliminate food allergens and intolerances.
10. Eliminate parasites and toxicities.
We can help you find out what your food allergies are through a simple test. This is part of our comprehensive management of you as a whole person.
Dr. Jade Malay, DC
If you are suffering from Type 2 Diabetes and need help getting it and keeping it under control, please fill out the form to the right and we can help get you the information you need.
Article by Dr. Jade Malay, Type 2 Diabetes Professional, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Hormone Overload Courtesy Of The One You Love
Posted by: | CommentsHormones play a huge part in your health and potentially plays a part into one of the many reasons for your disease, whether that be Type 2 Diabetes or Low Thyroid.
I was consulting with a female patient the other day and her testosterone levels were OFF THE CHART. Through our consultation, we were able to pinpoint the source of the testosterone…it was her husband! Her husband was using a testosterone cream that was getting transferred to her through skin contact. Once we were able to eliminate the source of the testosterone and support her body to get rid of the excess testosterone, her symptoms improved.
This is just an example of taking a comprehensive look at your whole health picture in determining what various things may be perpetuating your disease.
Dr. Jade Malay, DC
If you are suffering from Type 2 Diabetes and need help getting it and keeping it under control, please fill out the form to the right and we can help get you the information you need.
Article by Dr. Jade Malay, Type 2 Diabetes Professional, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Patient Has Found Life and Energy After Battling Diabetes
Posted by: | CommentsListen as Gwen tells about her battle with Diabetes and where she is at now. She has new found energy and life again and has opened the eyes of her children. Check back for more on her as she continues her journey to non-diabetic status.
Working WITH Your Medical Doctor
Posted by: | CommentsI am questioned by patients, colleagues, and other professionals if I work with their medical doctor. I want to make this point very clear. This is NOT a Lone Ranger approach to your health. I work with your medical doctor with the management of your disease. You must be taking the medication you have been prescribed and you must continue that medication until your medical doctor can safely take you off your medication. Any recommendation for treatment or change of any treatment while under my supervision is backed up with a lab test. This is paramount to success in each patient’s treatment.
Results with this approach to treating Type 2 Diabetes speak for itself. I had a follow up visit with a patient this morning that after only being under my care for less than 45 days had his glucose drop 80 points and his A1C drop 3 whole points, from a 10.0 to a 7.0! He is well on his way to reversing his diabetes. Needless to say, he is thrilled with his results thus far.
If you are suffering from Type 2 Diabetes and need help getting it and keeping it under control, please fill out the form to the right and we can help get you the information you need.
Article by Dr. Jade Malay, Type 2 Diabetes Professional, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
