Hypoglycemia is the medical term for lower than normal blood glucose. Here's the vicious cycle: A sugary food is eaten. Blood sugar rises rapidly. The pancreas produces a large amount of insulin to dispense the sugar. If the adrenal glands do not produce the counter-balancing hormone to signal the end of insulin production, it is possible for blood sugar levels to fall below acceptable levels.
When this happens, the signs of hypoglycemia appear; fatigue, headaches, irritability, etc. The typical response is the consumption of either a sugary food or an adrenal stimulant like coffee, cola or nicotine. The cycle is repeated again and again, resulting in weakened organs and glands, and an accumulation of toxins.
Refined and processed foods, like acid-forming foods, are devoid of most minerals and upset the acid-alkaline ratio of the body. Vitamins and minerals are needed for the efficient use of foods. When refined carbohydrates are eaten, the nutrients needed are not available as nature intended. Therefore, the body must draw upon its reserves and then on the minerals in bones and teeth. This can lead to a myriad of health problems, from hypoglycemia and diabetes, to dental caries, osteoporosis, nervousness and depression.
Stress is another problem. One of our body's reactions to stress is to produce epinephrine (adrenaline), intended to give us short bursts of strength, by releasing a flood of glucose molecules from the liver into the bloodstream. One epinephrine molecule is thought to cause the release of about 30,000 molecules of glucose. Unfortunately, our days are filled with stressful situations that our bodies react to.
Stress can also cause us to retain belly fat. Cortisol (hydrocortisone), the stress hormone, and cortisone basically works against insulin. What people may not realize is that the fat itself causes hormonal imbalances, which only add to the problem.
Hypoglycemia can also be a symptom of liver dysfunction. A poorly functioning liver can cause digestive problems, cravings for sugar, unstable blood sugar levels, the onset of type 2 diabetes, immune disorders, abnormal absorption of fats, and other metabolic problems.
The liver can be damaged by many things, including alcohol, tobacco and smog but most often the cause is drugs (prescription and over the counter, including Tylenol). These same factors can also impair the function of other vital organs. Fortunately, the liver can regenerate itself and, once the culprits are eliminated, the liver will return to normal functionality.
So, hypoglycemia may not only be due to an inappropriate insulin response but possibly to a weak or sluggish liver. In addition to the toxins mentioned, the consumption of large amounts of protein can also burden the liver.
When this happens, the signs of hypoglycemia appear; fatigue, headaches, irritability, etc. The typical response is the consumption of either a sugary food or an adrenal stimulant like coffee, cola or nicotine. The cycle is repeated again and again, resulting in weakened organs and glands, and an accumulation of toxins.
Refined and processed foods, like acid-forming foods, are devoid of most minerals and upset the acid-alkaline ratio of the body. Vitamins and minerals are needed for the efficient use of foods. When refined carbohydrates are eaten, the nutrients needed are not available as nature intended. Therefore, the body must draw upon its reserves and then on the minerals in bones and teeth. This can lead to a myriad of health problems, from hypoglycemia and diabetes, to dental caries, osteoporosis, nervousness and depression.
Stress is another problem. One of our body's reactions to stress is to produce epinephrine (adrenaline), intended to give us short bursts of strength, by releasing a flood of glucose molecules from the liver into the bloodstream. One epinephrine molecule is thought to cause the release of about 30,000 molecules of glucose. Unfortunately, our days are filled with stressful situations that our bodies react to.
Stress can also cause us to retain belly fat. Cortisol (hydrocortisone), the stress hormone, and cortisone basically works against insulin. What people may not realize is that the fat itself causes hormonal imbalances, which only add to the problem.
Hypoglycemia can also be a symptom of liver dysfunction. A poorly functioning liver can cause digestive problems, cravings for sugar, unstable blood sugar levels, the onset of type 2 diabetes, immune disorders, abnormal absorption of fats, and other metabolic problems.
The liver can be damaged by many things, including alcohol, tobacco and smog but most often the cause is drugs (prescription and over the counter, including Tylenol). These same factors can also impair the function of other vital organs. Fortunately, the liver can regenerate itself and, once the culprits are eliminated, the liver will return to normal functionality.
So, hypoglycemia may not only be due to an inappropriate insulin response but possibly to a weak or sluggish liver. In addition to the toxins mentioned, the consumption of large amounts of protein can also burden the liver.
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