Newsletter September
Our Health Tip:
Psyllium Drink with Cinnamon:
1 tsp. psyllium seeds (Plantago psyllium sensu, also known as flea-seed plant) and 1 tsp. psyllium husks in 1 glass water, with a bit of apple juice and 1 level tsp. cinnamon.
This tip from the Healing by Fasting House of the HG Naturklinik Michelrieth is very helpful for diabetics, because blood-sugar levels improve with it over time.
High blood-sugar levels interfere with cognitive function
The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging published a study conducted by the University of California on the influence of blood-sugar levels on cognitive function. The study lasted four years.
It has been known for some time that diabetics often suffer from cognitive disturbances. In this study it was demonstrated for the first time that a raised blood- sugar level, even without diabetes, generally leads to a mild impairment of cognitive function.
The researchers found that women with a HbA1c-level of 7 or higher have a fourfold higher risk of developing cognitive disturbances or even dementia.
Our commentary:
Frequently raised blood-sugar levels as cause for cognitive disturbances or dementia:
The first question to be answered is: Who is affected by this? Is it only diabetics?
The clear answer is no.
Diabetics are certainly affected, but also all those whose health profile includes risk factors for diabetes. These factors are primarily the consumption of meat and fish, but also a high fat diet (particularly saturated fats) and simple carbohydrates (such as sugar and products containing sugar). Meat and fish, fats and sugar are the “best” conditions for decreasing cognitive function.
What can be done if we want to remain mentally fit and active into old age?
A very good measure is a good, balanced vegetarian diet, high in vegetables and fruits, with vegetable unsaturated fats (i.e. olive oil), not too many simple carbohydrates and sugar, but that includes wholegrain products.
If you use products as does the HG Naturklinik Michelrieth, products that are grown without liquid or solid manures, without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, etc., you are doing the best thing for your health and mental activity.
The HG Naturklinik purchases these foods from “Lebe Gesund,” grown on the “Peaceable Land.” Because your health is our concern.
