Syndrome x

Jane’s miracle is an interesting sequel to Charles. Charles came to see me as a patient suffering from high cholesterol, (high LDL) levels and hypertension. Both were being controlled by medication. However Charles was very concerned about possible liver damage from the medications. He also wanted to find a more natural method of managing his condition….could I help?

“Well I told him’ We shall see. I  studied his diet and exercise habits. He ate very much the way Jane had eaten before she developed hypoglycemia….simple carbohydrates for breakfast {cereal,or a sweet bun, coffee with cream and sugar.} Usually a sweet snack in the mid morning ,and lunch was pizza, or anything he could grab quickly in his one half hour lunch break. Charles had several sodas during the day. Dinner consistedof pasta more often than meat or poultry with a sweet snack (usually ice cream for dessert.}

Charles exercise routine consisted of a sporadic walk with his wife or occasionally using the family treadmill. Having studied Charles lifestyleI determined that he suffered from syndrome X. His obvious symptoms of elevated cholesterol, and hypertension had been medically managed by medication. His physician was satisfied with his success. Unfortunately although everything appeared under control a dangerous scenario was being played out in his body.Charles high carbohydrate diet was causing the pancreas tobe overworked. The constant rapid need for the pancreas to secrete insulin was stressing the Islets of Langerhan {the glands that open and close the doors of the pancreas to allow th flow of insulin into the blood stream were becoming weary. At the same time the cells of the body were becoming more and more reluctant to open their doors to a constant bombardment of insulin. Eventually over time the inevitable occurred. Charles developed type two diabetes.

Fortunately for Charles we began to work together to change his diet and his exercise habits. We followed the same general meal plan I had given Jane  and within forr months his blood sugar was normal and remained so. It is unfortunate that many physicians donot realize that the critical role food plays in the ultimate development of illness. Medication stopped Charles high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol but no attention was payed to the underlying cause…………….Never forget only fuel that sustains all your body functions is the food you eat and the air you breath.