Everyone is aware that sugar causes cavities, makes their children hyper, induces cravings and will eventually make you crash. Unfortunately, sugar is so pervasive in our food supply that most of the time we don’t realize that we are eating it. And for that reason we are relatively unaware of the degree to which sugar can affect our health. Sugar has been linked in studies posted in well-known medical journals to everything from depression to arthritis. There is even empirical evidence that sugar may be a contributing factor to the growth of cancerous tumors.
The following case studies represent the effects of sugar on our lives and our health:
Case Study #1
Patient: Female in her mid-forties.
Symptoms: Complains of aching joints during movement or exercise.
What she tried: Anti-inflammatory drugs.
What resulted: Minimal decrease in joint pain.
Alternative approach: A Naturopathic physician had the client eliminate sugar and grains from her diet; supplementation of fish oil.
What resulted: Complete alleviation of presented symptoms; elimination of abdominal bloating.
Case Study #2
Patient: 10 year old boy
Symptoms: Hyperactivity/ADD/ADHD traits
What they tried: Ritalin
What resulted: Temporary decrease in symptoms; dependency on drug to maintain behavior
Alternative approach: A Naturopathic physician had the patient eliminate sugar and white flour to balance blood sugar; supplementation of magnesium and calcium to correct deficiencies; introduction of healthy bacteria to correct intestinal dysbiosis from previous use of antibiotics
What resulted: Behavior showed improvements immediately and continued to improve with diligent attention to diet and loving care.
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