What is Hypoglycemia? | Natural Therapy Clinic | Nutritional Health Enterprises

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What is Hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia simply means low blood sugar. Diabetes is the opposite: high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia.

Hypoglycemia was officially “discovered” by Dr. Seale Harris in 1924. The condition was at first called hyperinsulinism, and it was considered to be caused by too much insulin in the blood, Excessive insulin burned more sugar than was necessary and caused an excessive drop in the blood sugar level. In diabetes, too little insulin is produced, which results in too much sugar staying in the bloodstream for too long. In simple terms, an overactive pancreas (where insulin is produced) is blamed for low blood sugar.

Some of the reasons why we suffer from a drop in our blood sugar are:

Imbalances in secretions of hormones by the pituitary and thyroid
Modern day nutrition and diet is one of the largest causes of low blood sugar.
Missing meals
Systematic overeating, especially of refined carbohydrates, and excessive protein
Excessive use of alcohol, tobacco, and coffee and caffeine-containing soft drinks
Allergies
Severe emotional stresses that can cause the rise and fall of blood sugar levels, as well as the over exhaustion of adrenal glands which are so essential to proper sugar metabolism.

Symptoms of Hypoglycemia:

Low energy
Headache
Lightheaded, dizzy and faintness
Lack of concentration or mental confusion
Emotionally up and down, irritability crying spells or depression
Palpitations or rapid heartbeat
Hot flushes or excessive sweating
Shaky hands or a internal shaky feeling (tremor)
Sweet cravings
Unprovoked anxieties
Memory lapses
Blurred vision
Ringing in the ears

The symptoms above can also be caused by other health problem that is why if you feel you suffer from low blood sugar and you are not getting the results with your treatment of hypoglycemia it is a good idea to visit your doctor and ask can for a glucose tolerance test.

Dietary help for hypoglycemia

Always have 3 meals and 2 snacks daily
Cut out all the simple sugars such as biscuits, cakes, confectionary, sugar, jams, honey, soft-drinks, and cordial.
Make sure you are eating more complex carbohydrates and less of the refined carbohydrates.
Complex Carbohydrates are Wholemeal bread and grains, brown rice, wholemeal pasta and spaghetti, legumes and beans.
Keep right away from processed foods and fatty foods.
No Coffee, and caffeinated drinks such as tea or soft drink
Make sure you are getting approx 30% protein daily

Supplements for Hypoglycemia

Natural HGH Complex
Supergreens
Super Reds
Multi B Vitamin

Summary

The most important thing that you can do for hypoglycemia is diet first and foremost. Remember it is not only what you eat but also how often you eat, make sure you eat 3 meals and 2 snacks daily.

Try to work on your stress levels as stress has a huge effect on every part of your body. Look at relaxation therapy, meditation; tai-chi, walking or ever a work-out can help release stress.

Also start using the above supplements in your daily routine and see the difference it will make.

Disclaimer: This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to change as new Health information becomes available. The information provided is intended to be Informative and educational and is not a replacement for professional medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a health-care professional

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