There are about 29 million people in the United States who suffer from Type 2 Diabetes, an illness that is becoming increasingly common and is also highly preventable. With lifestyle changes, Diabetes can be managed and prevented.
Aim for a healthy weight
When you have extra weight, this can cause an increase in Blood Sugar. Maintaining a healthy weight can keep your Blood Sugar at more normal levels and better overall health.
Exercise
Exercise is very important when it comes to managing or preventing Type 2 Diabetes. Regular exercise can help lower weight, lower Stress levels, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Triglycerides. Even just by adding in walks into your day can make a difference. Aim for 30 minutes of aerobic exercise at least four times a week.
Diet
Having a healthy diet is a lifestyle change, and that can be hard for people.
Keep Carbs in check, they tend to affect your Blood Sugar the most. Know how many Carbohydrates are in the food you’re eating to keep them at the level you need to be for managing your Blood Sugar.
Avoid processed Sugar. Sugar in the form of Sucrose or High Fructose Corn Syrup can spike BloodSugar rapidly. For people with Diabetes, it is especially dangerous. Talk to me NOW about ways to avoid all processed sugars.
Be on top of your schedule
Diabetes requires an everyday awareness as well as a schedule when it comes to medication and Insulin. If you have trouble remembering to take your medication or test yourself regularly, try setting reminders on your phone or keep a calendar near by. Consistency can make all the difference.
Try acupuncture
Neuropathy is one result of Diabetes, Acupuncture can help reduce Nerve Pain by treating the underlying Organ systems, and boosting the release of Endorphins, the body’s natural pain reliever. Weekly Acupuncture treatments will address the entire Body/Mind, with supportive care and support you in your Healthy Lifestyle & Nutrition choices. Acupuncture has almost no side effects and is a great complementary option to reducing chronic pain.
Dr. Mindy Boxer PhD, LAc, DiplAc, DHom.
Dr. Mindy Boxer is a holistic practitioner who has grown into her specialties in an organic way. Understanding a range of disciplines allows her to integrate the wisdom of Ancient healing in combination with the most recent innovations in Scientific research. This dynamic blend has enabled Dr. Boxer to help patients in the prevention and treatment of disease for over 25 years.
Dr. Boxer has a particularly keen understanding of Women’s Health issues including Gynecological irregularity, PMS, Fertility, IUI & UVF support, Healthy Pregnancy & Delivery, and Menopausal issues. Her interest in the human body as a dynamic system has given her the understanding to deal with such problems as improper Digestion and elimination, Cancer Support, Allergies, back pain, tight neck and shoulders, carpal tunnel syndrome, respiratory distress, chronic fatigue, Insomnia, Stress, Anxiety and Depression.
She has also studied the art and science of Homeopathy, earning her Diplomate in Homeopathy from the Hahnemann College of Homeopathy in 1995. This allows her to treat the whole person — physically, mentally, emotionally.
Proper Nutrition, Herbs, Acupuncture, and Homeopathic remedies are the tools Dr. Boxer utilizes to allow the body to heal itself and find its way back to balance. She is dedicated to helping her patients find “Radiant Health and Well-Being.”