In desperation I sent an email to my friends to ask for prayers.  Thanks to this email.  One of my friends replied and referred me to Dr. Husbands.  I was skeptical at first but I had no choice.  The phone call I made to Dr. Husbands has changed my life for the better forever.

In the one hour consultation with Dr. Husbands, he explained clearly how the treatment works and developed a new diet plan with foods and supplements.  It makes so much sense to me now why I didn’t get better treating with antibiotics.  Dr. Husbands ordered another stool test using cutting edge laboratory technologies. Immediately I changed my diet plan according to Dr. Husbands’ recommendations while waiting for the test results to come back.

I began to gain more energy.  The symptoms drastically went away.  I was so happy I could eat again and did not get sick.  The frequent trips to the bathroom had dramatically decreased.   The lab test came back, to my surprise, I didn’t have C. difficile colitis as my previous diagnostic test suggested, rather I simply have a high level of  yeast, along with an inflammation of my colon and high level of acid in my stomach.  Just barely one month treating with Dr. Husbands I got so much better and I am on my way to a full recovery.    Thanks be to God for allowing me to find Dr. Husbands!!!

- Amy, San Jose, CA

Have you ever wondered why people are more prone to colds and flu when its cold?  Let’s look at some facts.

Fact 1: Scarcity of Vitamin D. Since people spend more time indoors, there’s less sunshine exposure to skin. Thus, less vitamin D produced in the body.

Fact 2: Carbohydrate Craving. To prevent flu and colds, we must consider the connection with carbohydrate craving. When cold, your body increases its demand for carbohydrates to help generate heat to keep you warm. More carbohydrates means more sugar in your body. Sugar suppresses your immune system.

Fact 3: Greater Exposure to Viruses.  In the cold months, we close windows to keep the warmth from heaters and prevent cold air from coming in, This results in unclean, stagnant air where germs just circulate. So, to prevent flu and colds we need to make sure there is regular flow of fresh air in our homes and offices.

Fact 4: Decreased Antioxidant Supply. Due to greater consumption of starchy carbohydrates, there tends to be less consumption of antioxidant-rich foods.  To strengthen and support the immune system, it is necessary to consume food with high antioxidants and phytonutrients such as deep dark-colored fruits like cherries and berries, and dark-green leafy veggies like spinach, kale and other greens.

Thus, to prevent flu and colds it is advisable to apply the following:

• Take 4000 to 5000 IU Vitamin D daily
• Control intake of sugar and starchy processed carbohydrates
• Decrease indoor air pollution by opening windows in homes and offices for about an hour per day
• Make vegetable and fruit smoothies. Try frozen berries, cherries and fresh greens. Add whey, rice and/or pea protein powder for extra energy
• Exercise regularly to boost your immune system

Put into practice the above recommendations and you’ll very likely avoid getting sick this winter.  To learn more, read “Prevent Flu” and “Strengthening Your Immune System“.

There’s an old adage that says, “too much sugar is bad for you”, but did you know that there’s more than a granule of truth behind it?

Recent research shows that diabetes is also behind many health disorders such as weight loss resistance and infertility, so there should really be a greater motivation not to live with diabetes.

Aside from increased risk for stroke and heart attack, women (and men) should know that diabetes also causes their worst enemy—wrinkles!

How could this be? Diabetes influences many processes that damage multiple systems in our bodies through hormonal imbalance borne from high insulin levels.

Weight Loss Resistance

Studies have shown that people who live with diabetes often find it harder to lose weight.  What actually happens is that high insulin levels affect the body’s adrenal and thyroid hormones, both of which affect the body’s weight. For one, the adrenal hormone, known as cortisol, rises with an increase of insulin and in turn makes it harder to lose weight.

In addition, insulin resistance impairs conversion of the thyroid hormone T4 to T3.  With poor conversion, our cells’ mitochondria or energy-producing structures can’t use fats for energy well resulting in easy weight gain and poor energy.  This leads to weight loss resistance.

Faster Aging

When you live with diabetes a domino effect occurs, elevated blood sugar also results in proteins and lipid complexes called Advanced Glycation End products (AGE’s) that significantly ages your skin–and the rest of your body!

Glycation is a reaction occurring inside the body when glucose becomes attached to proteins and lipids without the moderation of an enzyme. When glycation occurs, the red blood cells, inner blood vessels, collagen of connective tissues, and insulation of nerve cells are greatly damaged. This, in turn, damages collagen in skin and increases wrinkling and brownish “age spots”.

Infertility

When you have diabetes, elevated insulin causes disruptions and imbalance of your hormones, including sex hormones.  This affects men and women differently. Diabetes causes lower testosterone levels in men while estrogen dominance occurs in women. Elevated glucose decreases a man’s sperm motility, which makes it harder for the sperm to fertilize the egg. When estrogen levels are significantly higher than progesterone, the uterus’ lining doesn’t become thick enough for proper implantation during fertilization causing a miscarriage.

Balance Your Hormones

Keep insulin levels down and balance your hormonal levels by eating right and engaging in regular exercise – don’t live with diabetes! Best to eat are foods that do not put a high glycemic load on your system, such as vegetables, various lentils and beans. Concentrated sugary foods and  processed grains are big NO-NOs!  See page 2 for more information.

Stop the damage to multiple systems in your body.  Contact us if you do not want to live with diabetes and you need help.