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Get Well Natural's Herbal and Health News- October 2008
Can You Fight Diabetes Naturally?
DIABETES - HOW SWEET IT'S NOT!
October ends with Halloween – a holiday traditionally associated with sweet treats. Perhaps that's why November is devoted to what can happen when you consume too much sugar. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and well it should be, considering that the number of people with diabetes is growing rapidly. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimates that the number of people with diabetes increased by 13.5 percent between 2005 to 2007, and that now eight percent of the American population currently has diabetes! While diabetes is manageable, it can lead to other serious conditions. For instance, the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse states that diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease and kidney disease.*
DO YOU HAVE DIABETES? WATCH FOR THESE SYMPTOMS
Diabetes can go undetected for years. Perhaps you're a little overweight and don't get as much exercise as you know you should. But, overall, you feel fine. Then one day you notice that you're making frequent trips to the bathroom. You can't quench your thirst and you're losing weight. You're tired all the time. Your hands, legs and feet feel numb. Your vision's blurred. About.com: Diabetes notes that these could be symptoms of diabetes, a condition where your blood sugar is too high.*
WHAT IS A HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL?
On the Get Well Natural website you can read that blood sugar is the amount of glucose (a simple sugar) in the blood. Glucose is the primary source of energy for the cells of the body. Blood sugar concentration (known as glucose level) is expressed as millimoles per liter (mmol/L). Normally, blood glucose levels stay within narrow limits throughout the day (4-6 mmol/L). The lowest levels are in the morning before breakfast. After meals, glucose levels rise. Failure of the body to regulate and maintain blood glucose in the normal ranges can lead to conditions such as hyperglycemia (excessive amount of glucose), hypoglycemia (lower than normal levels) and Diabetes Mellitus (abnormally high blood sugar).* More…
AN EASTERN MEDICINE POINT OF VIEW
By D. Graeme Shaw, M.D.
If you have diabetes, achieving healthy sugar metabolism is the primary goal. From an Eastern Medicine point of view, normal sugar metabolism involves a balanced coordination between the key energy and organ systems of the spleen, liver and kidneys. In a healthy person, these organs coordinate the control of blood sugar. But when any of these organs get out of sync, hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia may result. You can learn what specific dietary factors have the most influence on organ and energy balance in my article.*
METABO WELL BALANCES THE BODY NATURALLY
Get Well Natural offers Metabo Well, a product that is meant to support overall healthy glucose levels and metabolism. Metabo Well is an herbal dietary supplement that blends seven key ingredients, including morinda and cinnamon, in order to bring balance to the body and support the body's natural healing mechanisms to remove toxins from organs, and improve healthy pancreatic, kidney and liver function.* Click here to read more about Metabo Well.
COPING WITH DIABETES
If you have diabetes, the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) suggests concentrating on three areas that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle: healthy eating, physical activity, and blood glucose monitoring. Healthy eating includes foods rich in fiber, whole grains, lean meats and poultry, skim dairy products, and a variety of fruits and vegetables. Exercise keeps you healthy and tends to reduce stress. Monitoring your blood glucose enables you to take action when needed.*
DIABETES AND STRESS
Both the MayoClinic and the ADA warn that stress can raise blood glucose levels. The hormones produced as a result of stress may accumulate and prevent insulin from converting glucose into energy. Fortunately, the Stress page on the ADA's website says the effect of stress on glucose control is closely related to the coping styles of individuals. So rather than stressing out over diabetes, learning to deal with the condition can lead to an increased sense of well-being.
"You have some control over your reaction to stress. You can learn to relax and reverse the body's hormonal response to stress. And, of course, you may be able to change your life to relieve sources of stress," advises the ADA website.
NATURAL WAY TO MANAGE GLUCOSE LEVELS
In May 2007, the Journal of Advanced Nursing featured an article on the rising popularity of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to help control diabetes. According to the authors, CAM can be a valuable strategic measure when striving to improve health conditions. Acupuncture, biofeedback, guided imagery, chromium and magnesium are all discussed on Get Well Natural's Diabetes Mellitus page. The Diabetes Unit of NCCAM's Division of Intramural Research (DIR) continues to study the effects of natural foods, vitamins, and herbs on insulin levels. And WebMD also has information on acupuncture that could be helpful.*
EXERCISE CAN HELP PREVENT DIABETES
The U.S. Government's Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes on their Diabetes & Me webpage that physical activity contributes to the reduction of chronic health conditions. Whether it is weight training or a brisk 30 minute walk, the advantages of exercise can be rewarding in many ways. When specifically dealing with stress, people who want to prevent diabetes can follow a fitness regimen that closely mirrors the plan on the Physical Activity for Everyone section of the CDC website. According to the Getting Started sector of the ADA, making your exercise routine manageable for your specific condition is important, and imperative to stress reduction. Tracking your progress may be one way to stay motivated and diminish stress*.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Blood & Platelet Health
My history involves a condition called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and brings on bruising, petechiae and bleeding symptoms.*
Throughout my life, my platelet counts often fluctuated up and down. I spent much of my time worrying and going from doctor to doctor looking for answers. I did not want to go the splenectomy route since I had learned that the spleen is a very important organ to hang onto in eastern medicine philosophies. Thankfully, my doctor agreed with me and did not push me to have it removed.*
Eventually, one of my doctors recommended I investigate the Blood Well and Restore Immune II herbal formulas. I have taken these as well as many of your natural products.*
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- - Julia L., CA
Dear Get Well Natural: In the past, due to my I.T.P., I had been on various medications wondering if my platelets would every rise. I have taken your products Calm Ezz, Blood Well and Restore Immune II since May 07 and I am very grateful to have found these products.*
- - Darlene - Cleveland, Ohio
Originally in October 2001 I was diagnosed with ITP; bruising and a very low platelet count. Then in November 2001 I had a splenectomy then everything fell apart and my platelets became extremely low; I was so beside myself in that the doctor did not seem to know much about ITP.*
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- - Barbara W., Leawood, KS
Dear Staff, in my life I had a lot of ups and downs. My body ranged from healthy platelet levels to lowered levels. I first experienced platelet count issues during my first pregnancy. My doctors kept track of my platelets, which had dropped to 100k. My OB/GYN sent me to an Oncologist & I was told it was perfectly normal for a pregnant woman. At delivery I couldn't get an epidural because my platelets dropped to 86k. All seemed ok until about a week later when I started running a 103 fever. I went to our family doctor and he prescribed Augmentin (thought I had a uterine infection). Three days later they did an ultrasound & found placenta still left inside me so I was immediately scheduled for a DNC. The morning of my surgery my blood panel came back & my platelets were now at 1,000! It was touch & go for awhile, but after 6 pints of blood & 3 pints of platelets I was ok and released from the hospital with platelets at 168k.*
Doctors said that I either had an allergic reaction or it was just all the trauma from delivery, either way I was put on 80mg of Prednisone. In 3 weeks I had the "moon face", gained 17 lbs. & my platelets dropped back down to 11,000. I was then injected with Win-Rho (which did nothing to raise my platelets, only made me really sick!), had a bone marrow biopsy & my doctor was scheduling to have my spleen removed. I said "NO", I had had enough!*
My uncle told me about your website and I immediately ordered and started the Blood Well & Restore Immune II. I want to report to you that I am totally happy with these platelet health supporting products. I like the idea of using natural methods like stress reduction and natural dietary supplements to support my body’s natural ability to produce healthy platelets versus waiting for my platelets to go down and then having to take drugs like Prednisone. I've tried to tell my medical doctors that for me, supporting my body with healthy and natural products is a better choice for me, but they keep telling me that their drug and surgery recommendations are simply "protocol", and the only thing they are trained to provide. Thank you Get Well Natural, your natural herbs are a blessing!*
- - Sincerely, Alicia S., Kansas
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- - Dolores S., Florida
Dear Get Well Natural: I write this communication to let individuals with various immune disorders know that Get Well Natural and staff are true professionals. They were the driving force of educating and helping me understand my situation. These products that Get Well Natural provides are the real deal. No gimmicks, no hype, just effective dietary supplements to support my body. I am glad that somehow God directed me to such men and women. Again, thanks to everyone. Each time I call for an order everyone is so cordial and it makes my day each time I talk to them.*
- - With Respect, William Shear, Ohio
After a scary dip in my platelets several years ago I was told by my doctor that I had something called Chronic ITP. I was given costly infusions of IVIG, and very little happened. I refused to go on any steroid therapy because of the side effects. I did my own research and came across this herbal website, and ordered the ITP Combo Pak (Blood Well & Restore Immune 2).*
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Over the last couple of years, the friendly folks at Get Well Natural have added, and subtracted certain herbs to my herbal health program, and have been very helpful with giving me information about what I'm taking. Coincidentally (or not) my elderly Mother was hospitalized and also diagnosed with ITP due to her shocking low platelet count numbers. She was put on 60mg of prednisone.*
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In June 2005 our 2 ½ year old daughter was diagnosed with ITP. She had bruises everywhere and her count was 4K. After an immunoglobulin treatment they went up to 90K and stayed OK for 10 days, and then she was back down to 6K. We went on like this for another 6 months, treatment every 10 days to 2 weeks. We tried cortisone, Vinchristine and immunoglobulin—all these three combined, but it never lasted more than 3 weeks.*
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Get Well Natural’s products have been a great addition in all our lives. We appreciate your company and product line and recommend this product to other parents who are looking to support their child’s body naturally.*
- - Louise S., France
My dog was diagnosed with ITP last October and has been on prednisone since. Only in very high doses did the steroids have an impact on her platelets; however every time we tried to wean her off her platelets would drop. We came across Blood Well Special and started her on that in January. We are now on our 3rd order of this Wonderful product and are totally happy with it. One day we hope her body will be totally healthy. This product is truly AWESOME.*
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Menopause is so miserable. My doctors and friends all believe that I am too young to go through menopause at 37. I have been having "hot flashes" in the a.m. and then a few times throughout the day as well, especially at night. It was disrupting and uncomfortable. I'm not fond of taking hormonal medications so I was left with little hope.*
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- - Linda N., San Jose, CA
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
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I am 57 years old and several months ago, I had tightness in my chest after exercising for quite awhile. My business friend told me about Get Well so I decided to give them a call. I am very glad I did. Their helpful staff recommended I take Cardio Well Classic to support healthy cardiovascular function.*
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After being diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism and ITP, I was put on Prednisone for 8 months and my cholesterol shot up to 252. After this experience, I began to make my health more of a higher priority.*
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I am 71 years old and was experiencing high blood pressure 200/107. I did not want to take any drugs because of the side effects that have been reported. I decided to try Get Well’s products after a friend recommended that I look into them. They were so helpful in educating me about their herbs that I decided to try them. I like their products so much that I am now taking several of them to support my own body’s health potential. I feel so happy and thankful to have found these natural products.*
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- - Rui Moreira, Portugal - 2008
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In the end, trying both acupuncture and Get Well Natural’s herbal formulas have been the best thing for my Johnny. We really took responsibility for my husband’s health and I personally felt very proud when the last renal specialist said to us, "Whatever you are taking, keep taking it," and he wanted me to give him the information about your supplements, which I did. God Bless You All.*
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Liver Health
Over the years I have used many of Get Well’s products to support my body’s health. According to my western doctors, who are all great as well, they keep telling me “whatever you are doing, just keep doing it”. Unfortunately, most are too busy to investigate herbs in general, nor do they understand them. Thanks again to everyone at Get Well Natural.*
- - Douglas, San Diego, CA
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In the past, my wife has received treatment for asthma-symptoms, lung infections and severe nasal blockage many times over the last 5 years. You can say we have a lot of experience with the respiratory system in general.*
Her condition worsened last summer and she was on a total of seven medications including 2 types of inhalers. I was forced to stand helpless and watch her struggle for her breathing to return.*
Last month she began taking dietary supplements from Get Well Natural like their Breathe Well product. Both of us are very pleased we decided to try your products. They are definitely one of the best natural products we have ever tried and I want to personally thank you for making these available to my wife!*
- - Richard D., San Jose, CA
Prostate Health
My name is Will. I am 67 years old. I live in Phoenix Arizona. I was getting up every 10 or 15 minutes at night to urinate; when I did get up to urinate I would usually just get a few drops, instead of a stream of urine. Even though I have no cancer after a biopsy test, my PSA test was still high at 21. The doctor said I just had a swollen prostate.*
The only thing they suggested was that I could have surgery that would cut and remove some of the prostate, and I decided against that. I decided to look for something natural that could be taken daily to support my prostate function.*
I was recommended to call Get Well and ask them about their Healthy Prostate & Ovary herbal formula to support healthy prostate function. I have now used this natural dietary supplement for about four months. It is so nice to know that there are great products like this available and I will continue taking this supplement for years to come.*
- - Will Swanson., AZ
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My friend told me about a company called Get Well Natural, LLC. I called them and began taking their herbal formula Healthy Prostate & Ovary immediately. I was so pleasantly surprised with this product. Thank you Get Well for supplying your incredible formula to Me.*
- - M.A., Canada
Stress Management
I have been feeling quite anxious and stressed over the last year and I decided to look on the internet to see if I could find help. I came across Get Well’s website. They have a product called Calm Ezz which to my surprise really helped to support my healthy state of mind without any side effects of sleepiness or fatigue. Calm Ezz is an awesome product. I love feeling more normal and overall happier as well as being able to work throughout the day in a more stress-free manner. Thanks a million.*
- - Ilya K., CA
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