Sunday, March 30, 2008
Nutrients for Diabetes - Spirulina
Spirulina is a rich source of nutrients, containing up to 70% protein, B-complex vitamins, phycocyanin, chlorophyll, beta-carotene, vitamin E, and numerous minerals. A study of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus reports that spirulina may reduce fasting blood sugar levels after two months of treatment.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Losing Fitness
Gees!
Since last Thursday (20th) I have done no exercise. A person lose fitness after 48 hours.
Today, I did the treadmill and ran 5.3km in 30 mins (all 85kg of me pounding on the poor machine). Well it is short of what I usually do but guess I just have to start regaining fitness again. So all of you please try not to skip exercise for more than 48 hours.
Tomorrow I will swim as it will allow my lower body muscle group to rest. When I swim free style it is 80% upper body strength and 20% lower body strength. For sports longevity, it is important to cross train (i.e cross over to train different muscle groups).
Lets hope I have not lost touch too much and can finish my 50 laps (2.5km) within an hour :-0.
I did a Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine under the WAIS. It has been useful knowledge ever since.
Since last Thursday (20th) I have done no exercise. A person lose fitness after 48 hours.
Today, I did the treadmill and ran 5.3km in 30 mins (all 85kg of me pounding on the poor machine). Well it is short of what I usually do but guess I just have to start regaining fitness again. So all of you please try not to skip exercise for more than 48 hours.
Tomorrow I will swim as it will allow my lower body muscle group to rest. When I swim free style it is 80% upper body strength and 20% lower body strength. For sports longevity, it is important to cross train (i.e cross over to train different muscle groups).
Lets hope I have not lost touch too much and can finish my 50 laps (2.5km) within an hour :-0.
I did a Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine under the WAIS. It has been useful knowledge ever since.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Nutrients for Diabetes - Selenium
Selenium’s control of free radical production has been postulated to also be of benefit in preventing glucose intolerance and the complications of diabetes.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Nutrients for Diabetes - Magnesium
Magnesium levels are significantly lowered in diabetics, and lowest in those with severe retinopathy. Studies suggest that a deficiency in magnesium may worsen the blood sugar control in Type 2 diabetes. Scientists believe that a deficiency of magnesium interrupts insulin secretion in the pancreas and increases insulin resistance in the body's tissues. Studies suggest that a deficiency in magnesium may worsen the blood sugar control in Type 2 diabetes. Scientists believe that a deficiency of magnesium interrupts insulin secretion in the pancreas and increases insulin resistance in the body's tissues.
Supplementation with magnesium leads to improved insulin production in elderly people with Type 2 diabetes. Elders without diabetes may also produce more insulin as a result of magnesium supplements. Insulin requirements are lower in people with Type 1 diabetes who supplement with magnesium.
Diabetes-induced damage to the eyes is more likely to occur to magnesium-deficient people with Type 1 diabetes (IDDM). In pregnant women with IDDM who are magnesium deficient, the lack of magnesium may even account for the high rate of spontaneous abortion and birth defects associated with IDDM. Low magnesium levels appears to be a significant risk factor in the development of cardiovascular disease, particularly coronary artery spasm.
Many doctors of natural medicine recommend that diabetics with normal kidney function supplement with 300-400 mg of magnesium per day.
Supplementation with magnesium leads to improved insulin production in elderly people with Type 2 diabetes. Elders without diabetes may also produce more insulin as a result of magnesium supplements. Insulin requirements are lower in people with Type 1 diabetes who supplement with magnesium.
Diabetes-induced damage to the eyes is more likely to occur to magnesium-deficient people with Type 1 diabetes (IDDM). In pregnant women with IDDM who are magnesium deficient, the lack of magnesium may even account for the high rate of spontaneous abortion and birth defects associated with IDDM. Low magnesium levels appears to be a significant risk factor in the development of cardiovascular disease, particularly coronary artery spasm.
Many doctors of natural medicine recommend that diabetics with normal kidney function supplement with 300-400 mg of magnesium per day.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Nutrients for Diabetes - Manganese
Manganese is an important cofactor in the key enzymes of glucose metabolism. Diabetics have been shown to have only one-half the manganese of normal individuals
Sunday, March 02, 2008
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