IN THE MORNING
Sugar dysfunction is the primary threat to human health today. I devote
a chapter in "What Do Lions Know About Stress" Lions, to an in-depth
discussion of this subject. The best way to preserve the integrity of carbohydrate
metabolism is to protect it from large and sudden sugar overloads. For this purpose, I
recommend the following for breakfast: Take one and one-half heaping tablespoons of a
suitable soy, milk, egg or rice protein formula with abundant amounts of fluids, such as
organic vegetable juices, in the mornings. If deemed desirable, the taste of this formula
may be changed by adding small amounts of fruit juice or club soda. I discuss this subject
at length in my series of videos outlining programs for weight control, management of
hypoglycemia and nutrition for a healthy life span.
I drink 16 or more ounces of water with nutrient supplements the first
thing each morning. For my own breakfast, I put one and one-half heaping tablespoons of
soy or rice protein powder in 8 ounces of organic vegetable juice, then add another 8
ounces of water. Such fluid intake assures me a state of overhydration and obviates any
need for coffee or tea. Readers may wish to add a piece of fruit to their protein drink
for additional support or add small amounts of fruit juices or natural carbonated waters
to change the taste of the protein drink.
IN THE EVENINGS
I protect the carbohydrate metabolism of my patients during afternoon
and evening hours with prescriptions for supplemental cold-pressed essential oils to be
taken cold. Specifically, I prescribe two or three tablespoons of one of the oils included
in my list of recommended oils an hour or so before dinner. The oil may be taken with
steamed vegetables (cooled to avoid oxidation of essential oils), salads, goat or sheep
cheese, a small amount of grapefruit juice, or simply taken alone.
CONTROL OF HORMONE ROLLER COASTERS
For eliminating hormonal roller coasters, I find a combination of folic
acid (5 to 15 mg), DHEA (25 to 100 mg) and a progesterone skin cream derived from wild
yams effective for most of my patients. Some other natural therapies that I use in
rotation include dong quai, black and blue cohosh, licorice, false unicorn root, fennel
and sarsparrilla. I include additional comments about this important subject later in this
chapter.
Ample but judicious prescriptions for minerals and vitamin supplements
are also needed for controlling metabolic roller coasters. These micronutrients are
essential for promoting a steady-state metabolism of proteins and fats, and for preventing
sugar roller coasters.
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