Take Control of your Health

Do you have a tendency to simply accept what others are telling you regarding your body?   Do you take other's advice?  In itself, that may not be such a bad thing to do, however before taking other people's advice regarding your health, it's a good idea to consider the source.  Who is giving you the advice?  Is it your doctor, or is it a friend, relative, television commercial, article from a magazine, co-worker....you get the idea. 

There are very few people who can actually tell you what is best for your body, especially if you are dealing with a medical condition which they have not personally experienced.  It is amazing the way so many medical doctors prescribe medication, yet do not have any idea whatsoever of how that medication will affect you personally, until you contact them with your feedback.

That being said, this is not an attempt to discredit the medical profession, rather, I wholeheartedly suggest that you pay attention to your body and be prepared to accurately describe exactly what you are feeling when you speak with your doctor.  There are many conditions which technology can detect, however sometimes you have to use common sense when taking prescription medication.  Your body will usually give you indications as to whether the prescription is too strong, or whether it is rejecting whatever you are using.  Listen to your body.  Don't discount any of your feelings, especially the ones which are reoccurring.  Sometimes you have to be proactive and let your doctor know that there is a possibility that the dosage of your prescription may need to be adjusted, or perhaps changed altogether.

Of course, I am advocating for natural cures, however be clear that a decision to rid yourself of prescription medication is solely yours.  Also, choosing natural cures as opposed to allopathic treatment is something which I strongly suggest that you do under the direction of a licensed professional, and it should be a gradual transition.

I was using insulin and oral medication for just about two months before I began my transition to natural cures (homeopathic).  The decision was easy for me because I had already made up my mind at the point of being diagnosed with diabetes that I did not have any space in my life for medication.  Everyone progresses at their own rate and therefore I ask that you please do not compare yourself with anyone else.  Your journey is yours, and yours alone.  There is no judgement involved here.  You ultimately must feel comfortable with your decisions so that you do not add undue stress to your situation.

I was using herbal remedies along with the insulin.  I noticed that each week, my blood sugar readings were gradually decreasing.  I stayed in touch with my medical doctor weekly.  I did not share with her the fact that I was using the herbal remedies along with the insulin.  She kept advising me to decrease the insulin by 5 units each week.  (I was originally prescribed 40 units at bedtime and 25 units after each meal.)  I could hear the surprise in my doctor's voice each time I reported my progress to her!  Finally, I was able to discontinue the insulin, but was told I needed to take oral medication (Glipizide). 

I knew that the oral medication would be short lived because from the onset, it made me feel as though I was going crazy - literally!  The oral medication gave me heart palpitations, headaches, and I walked around feeling as though my head was detached from my body.  It was unbelievable.  I recall talking with a woman who, even though we've known each other several years, I did not know she was diabetic.  I recall her telling me as though it were yesterday, that she did not take her medication every day because "those pills can kill you."  When I described to her the way  I was feeling, she suggested that I have the dosage reduced and/or take the pills every other day instead of daily.  I tried this and it helped somewhat, however I still did not feel well. 

At that point, I began using supplements designed to regulate the blood sugar and saw almost immediate results.  I stopped using the oral medication completely a couple of weeks after starting the supplements, and have been prescription medication free ever since.

Again, I cannot stress the importance of working closely with a licensed medical practitioner.  In addition, it is important to continue testing daily.  I still test daily, however I only test once/day now instead of three times per day.  It is also important to have the A1C test done routinely.  I have this test administered every few months.  My last A1C result was 6.3.  This is an incredible decline from the original 13 when I was hospitalized in December 2009.  As you are aware, the range for a healthy blood glucose reading is around 6.  I am quickly approaching the normal state.

There are many factors involved in taking control of your health.  Diet and exercise are key components.   Do you drink plenty of water each day?  Your level of stress can make or break your efforts to reverse diabetes.  Do you have a spiritual orientation?  Do you pray or meditate?  Do you visualize yourself being in perfect health?  How is your home environment?  Are you able to relax at home?   Here is a youtube video which I enjoy for relaxation.  I hope you enjoy it as well. Just click the link below to view the video.

http://youtu.be/-BwxnFd1oGc

More to come.  I look forward to your comments and I am glad for the opportunity to share my journey with you.  Much love to all,

Queen Mother

Pay Attention!!! Your Body is Speaking

After looking back over the past several years, I realized that my body was speaking and giving me warning signals for quite some time.  Why were these signals allowed to remain unheeded?  At least part of the culprit was the fact that I used to put everyone's (and I do mean everyone's) needs above my own.  In the pecking order, I could wait, because everyone else's needs seemed to be more urgent than my own.  I allowed my job, family, friends, workshops, clients, literally everyone to have their needs met, and then would allocate whatever precious moments were left over to my own needs.

This type of behavior is actually typical of those who are regarded as being "capable."  Does this sound like you?  Try to avoid falling into this trap.  Know and remember that you cannot serve others properly unless your own needs are met.  If you allow youself to become burned out, then at the end of the day you are no good to anyone else, especially yourself!

We are unable to singlehandedly "save" everyone, as much as we'd like to think we can.  Others will continuously lay their crises at your feet if you permit it.  Lay aside the guilt, and allow yourself the freedom of saying a simple two-letter word...."No."  Unless it is a life and death situation which you are skilled in handling, other's problems can be put aside for one night.

When your body signals that sleep or rest is in order, succumb to the urges.  Give it what it wants!  I'm not suggesting that you act irresponsibly and drop everything you're doing if you are in the middle of a project at work, and lay down and take a nap!  Of course that would be ridiculous.  I am asserting, however, that you pace yourself, manage your time properly, and include self-care in your daily schedule.  It will make a world of difference.

Take time out of your busy day to meditate, pray, or relax.  As an alternative to watching television, listen to meditative music or soothing classical music.  The choice is yours.  Think of creative ways which you can relieve stress.  Relax in the tub and have scented candles glowing.  When is the last time you pampered yourself?  Think of ways in which you can treat yourself to a soothing experience each day.  Even if you only have 15 minutes to spare, make this a part of your daily routine.  Over time, you will reap the benefits.  Feel free to share with us your personal rituals/routines which you think we may benefit from.

I wish you all love and light.


                                  As a reminder... I am NOT Superwoman!
                                                                        

                                                                             

It's Hard to Have Diabetes

It's hard to have diabetes.  I wouldn't want anyone else to go through what I experienced.  On December 23, 2009, I was diagnosed with diabetes at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, New York.  I was brought into the hospital via ambulance after having stayed home from work for several days because I thought I was just "tired and burned out."  I almost slipped  into a diabetic coma, and doctors voiced their surprise that I had recovered, because my blood sugar level had exceeded 1000, and the were unable to get an accurate measurement.  My eyesight had deteriorated, and I was so weak that even a simple task such as picking up my handbag seemed like a major chore.  When I was ready to be discharged from the hospital, a nurse informed me that I would have to use Insulin for the rest of my life, and she proceeded to show me how to administer it.  I almost fainted when she showed me the needle, and I could not believe that this was something I would be resigned to do forever in order to stay alive.

My husband and I were determined to find a cure for me which did not involve prescription medication.  You can read the full story at my website http://www.spiritchange.com/.   I had so many fears and concerns.  I was

• terrified of losing my eyesight completely
• afraid that I would no longer be able to work and end up losing our home and lifestyle
• terrified by the possibility of amputation which I had heard so often results from diabetes
• terrified of the possibility of developing concurrent diseases such as cancer, heart disease, kidney disease as well as stroke

I overcame this deadly disease and reversed it by using holistic treatments.  I never gave up hope, and I never will give up hope. I "dared to win."  You can too!

I recently "discovered" a new holistic remedy for diabetes called the Natural Organic Diabetes Solution Supplement (NODSS).  After winning the fight against insulin and prescription medication in 2010, I had been using supplements produced by Invite Health, which are excellent products.  I was also using herbal formulas produced by Cosmic Enterprise Health Food Store.  Also excellent products.  I believe, however, that I discovered the "creme de la creme" of natural cures for diabetes.  The Natural Organic Diabetes Solution Supplement further reduced my blood sugar readings within three days.  Now don't get me wrong, I am not claiming this to be a miracle substance, however these are my personal results.  About a week later, I was given a flyer for this product, and - would you believe it --- the flyer states that most people see results within three to seven days.  I was so excited about the synchronicity of what I had experienced and then read just a week later! 

At that point, I decided that I wanted to personally market the product in addition to the verbal campaign of advocating natural cures which I had been involved with since 2010.  So here's the product:

Here is the website to order the Natural Organic Diabetes Solution Supplement or to get additional info:
http://www.thenewdiabetessolution.com/.

Feel free to contact me on this blog, at my website or on my internet radio show, http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nuspirit-talk-radio. 

This blog is getting kind of lengthy now, so I'll end it here.  Future blogs will give you more product information and an update on how I'm doing.  By the way - did I mention that my goal is for my fasting blood sugar level to be 100 or below by the end of this year?  Also, I will be sharing exercise, diet and spiritual practices which I personally use in my wellness routine.  It's a lot of work, I kid you not, but the rewards are outstanding.  More updates to follow.  I wish you all love, light, radiant health and success.

Much love,
Queen Mother

P.S. - for those of you in the New York City area, I lead a diabetes support group on Saturdays.  Inbox me if you're interested in participating.  It's free!!!