In article <JPaSb.1987$IF1.1075@fed1read01>, "Nexis" >
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> "Katra" > wrote in message
> ...
> > In article <5bZRb.1053$IF1.576@fed1read01>, "Nexis" >
> > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Some day people will figure out that people are individuals, and as
> > > individuals they need different things. What works for one person will
> not
> > > work for every person...it's that simple. In order to have the best
> health
> > > you can, you have to find what works for *you*. Not what works for Bill,
> Bob
> > > and Amanda.
> > >
> > > kimberly
> > >
> >
> > Excellent point... ;-)
> > Just get checked out. Many grossly obese people have insulin resistance.
> > It's as common as dirt. Low carbing seems to be the easiest answer to
> > that problem.
> >
> > Find a decent family doc or internest that will work with you for the
> > best results!
> >
> > K.
> >
>
> Actually, you don't have to be overweight to have insulin resistance. There
> are many things that are believed to be precursors, including polycystic
> ovarian syndrome. In most cases, low carbing isn't enough and may not help.
> The key is less about the number of carbs than the type. Highly processed
> flour and sugar based foods are the worst. I honestly believe the abundance
> of them available is at least partially to blame for the increase in many
> health problems, not the least of which is Type II diabetes, and insulin
> resistance.

Sorry. Should have specified starch and sugar. ;-o My bad.
I'm a big fan of "green carbs" so fresh baby spinach, Swiss and rainbow
chard, bok choy, and savoy cabbage have become regulars in our diet. :-)
Greens go great stir fry.

> I would encourage anyone who is experiencing any of the following to be
> checked for insulin resistance and possibly diabetes:
> frequent bouts of exhaustion
> frequent headaches
> lack of energy
> frequent thirst
> dry or pasty feeling mouth
> lower back pain (can be a sign of kidney problems)
> blurred vision (does *not* need to be constant; can be intermittent)
> tingling in hands or feet- can be as little as a toe, or the whole appendage
> frequent urge to urinate
> feeling dizzy/lightheaded after an extended period between meals
>
> kimberly

Excellent advice. :-)

The tingling thing tho' can also be associated with low Magnesium levels.
That can also be improved by an increase in greens which are high in
Magnesium. Be careful tho' as those can also be high in Oxalates which
can contribute to Oxalate kidney stones.

Drink lotsa water. That is good advice for ANY diet!
2 to 3 liters per day.

K.

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