tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post3238469106743512546..comments2024-02-20T16:22:10.042-05:00Comments on Tuit Nutrition: ITIS -- It's the Insulin, Stupid (pt 2/8)Amy B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08471580967464668110noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-38938687730361134942021-08-22T14:00:56.864-04:002021-08-22T14:00:56.864-04:00Ah! Excellent question. And yes, NAFLD is absolute...Ah! Excellent question. And yes, NAFLD is absolutely on this list, except the interesting thing is, the buildup of fat in the liver is actually more a CAUSE of chronically high insulin, rather than an effect/result. More on that here: http://www.tuitnutrition.com/2019/01/personal-fat-threshold.html (For some reason, hyperlinks don't work in the comments on my blog, so just copy & Paste that link into your browser.)Tuit Nutritionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708859914305178756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-51476311102396700282021-08-22T07:57:08.109-04:002021-08-22T07:57:08.109-04:00What about the liver? Can it cause or contribute t...What about the liver? Can it cause or contribute to NAFLD? Should that be added to the list? I'm not sure of the wider implications and I'd like to hear your take on it :D.Alundrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13434738280781012780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-34351803811977995302019-09-05T17:32:01.461-04:002019-09-05T17:32:01.461-04:00For those people whose relative are suffering from...For those people whose relative are suffering from Tinnitus and maybe reading this, I find it hard that people are still ignorant of herbal medicine when it comes to treating Tinnitus. I have been through many phases over the last couple of years since my (audiological) exam/diagnosis, my tinnitus once buried me in a negative place where many of you are now - or have been. Believe me when I say, “I’ve been there.” I had sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL), losing 70 percent of my hearing up to 4,000 kHz. I began noticing a low level of tinnitus around 51 years old and the diagnosis changed my life in many ways, I spend most of the time in denial and I keep thinking the tests were wrong. But deep down I knew they were correct. The level spiked dramatically, spiraling me down into a pit of depression. I could not sleep or eat; I stayed in bed with sweats and shaking spells; I lost strength and considerable weight. My wife held me in her arms, trying to comfort me, and still I thought I was going to die. Though sharing his story is very difficult. I was always very successful in being able to accomplish anything I set my mind on doing. Tinnitus is a bitch. I feel a need to express my thoughts and feelings about how it affected my day to day living and how its deteriorated since despite the help of some wonderful medics and medicine.<br />I remind myself how lucky to come across aparajita tan herbal medicine which is able to control Tinnitus without any side effect, I felt a moment of relief hoping that I am free from this ailment, and nothing compares to the healing power of nature. Now I believe almost every health problem can be addressed in one natural way or another. The only thing I wanted was for me to feel better. I’m proud to say am Tinnitus free. You can also contact him for advice and more info. aparajitatan@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17916658667648315431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-70919296335565929652019-06-24T19:42:57.917-04:002019-06-24T19:42:57.917-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Dr. Ronald Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16635968597901564612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-3490920065309487032019-04-10T00:37:43.818-04:002019-04-10T00:37:43.818-04:00Interesting. I've never hear of 'medical c...Interesting. I've never hear of 'medical condition' defined as a condition treated with medication. Is that a US definition?CassieOzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11461322397731663558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-24095577231033959832018-05-17T16:51:50.054-04:002018-05-17T16:51:50.054-04:00.it started with a tweet after dinner via Hootsuit....it started with a tweet after dinner via Hootsuite.com interface which I've taken to using these days.<br /> <a href="https://www.stoptheringing.org/how-neck-exercises-for-tinnitus-reduces-ringing-in-the-ears/" rel="nofollow">learn more</a><br />jhonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258690520992269231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-42389384579921929542018-02-10T02:12:30.510-05:002018-02-10T02:12:30.510-05:00I know this is an old post, but what you have soun...I know this is an old post, but what you have sounds exactly like me. The solution in my case is gluten free (totally)and starch free. Gluten causes reactive arthritis and starch causes tinnitus. The tinnitus comes on about half an hour after eating starch and lasts for a couple of days. Gluten-based arthritis can last for weeks. Both I suspect caused by leaky gut and inflammation, but presumably with some insulin reaction as well. BTW starch is in almost all drugs and supplements. I have had to throw away all my old ones�� Ali_rAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-49395478310056300212017-11-21T15:20:04.700-05:002017-11-21T15:20:04.700-05:00COMPLETE CURE TO TINNITUS: I had tinnitus in both ...COMPLETE CURE TO TINNITUS: I had tinnitus in both ears for fifteen years with a high pitched two tone sound, the noises are constant and have learned to ignore the ringing. Later, another sound was added, a deep tone that has a sporadic rhythm, that mimics human speech. It varies from soft and muted, to painfully clear, and loud. Have try sound machines, ear plugs, my hearing aid, and medication all to no avail rather I have a difficult time sleeping. Lately I was directed to a Doctor called William on internet who provided solution to the problem. Do not be discourage, dr williams product is a permanent cure to Tinnitus. Contact him with this email (drwilliams098675@gmail.com)JESSICAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069786545425787321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-90347394332869548082017-05-31T18:17:49.446-04:002017-05-31T18:17:49.446-04:00I first had symptoms when i was 17 and was told th...I first had symptoms when i was 17 and was told that i had PCOS (thin people type PCOS) and was officially diagnosed at 22 ans now i am 35. I have always had regular periods and unless on birth control pills were they irregular at times and I had a hard time getting pregnant because of the absent periods. I was always told by doctors that I would have a hard time conceiving so I would only go on the pill periodically which i did for more than 4 years, not for protection against getting pregnant, but just to get a period (since I was told it's not healthy to have less than 4 or so periods a year). Last time I went on a 3 month birth control pill and then stopped again because the medicine was not curing my pcos nor making me get pregnant. I went in search for a cure and ended up with so many drugs, medicine and even soaps that didn't work. I actually thought at a point that i was cursed that there is no cure for it, i was prepared to live like that till i read a testimony of a patient who suffered from pcos whose case was even worse than mine and how she was cured completely, I was amazed and at thesame time anxious and curious so i had to contact the doctor with the contact details that she left on the note. The doctor gave me so much hope and confidence with her kind words of encouragement to believe in myself and i was lifted because no one has ever given me hope like that before. I ordered the medicine, took it for 8 weeks and to my complete surprise, all the facial hairs, weight gain and all disappeared within 4 weeks and I ended up getting pregnant within a few weeks of completing the treatment! I was in shock. I think the main reasons it happened was that I never gave up and was ready to try alternative treatment so my body was back to normal. Before now i never enjoyed sex because it was very painful but now i do and my husband is the best thing that ever happened to me.. I hope this inspires some of you because I never in a million years would have thought that I would get pregnant and was getting frustrated and now our baby is due next month! You too can reach her on [aletedwin@gmail.com] for more information, advise and also how to place an order for yours.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11964021211680164543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-7669462592163905622017-02-25T18:39:26.731-05:002017-02-25T18:39:26.731-05:00I don't think this is even that important. We...I don't think this is even that important. We need to be looking at insulin levels themselves. So we know what normal ones are and if you are higher, to the extent that you are, this is always pathogenic. Keep in mind that this is where the pointy end of the stick here, and it is never desirable or appropriate to be hyperinsulinemic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15076210478376807986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-91555749773627702052016-05-17T15:52:30.600-04:002016-05-17T15:52:30.600-04:00I would feel happier if there was a definition of ...I would feel happier if there was a definition of insulin resistance in terms of a number. Many studies use the upper quintile as "insulin resistant" by either fasting insulin, HOMA-IR or some other measure. A recent Gardner study took the upper 50% by IR as "insulin resistant" leaving the other half as "insulin sensitive".<br /><br />So is there an insulin related statistic we can use to objectively define insulin resistance ? PhilThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17675583272641426292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-13996126408075780852015-11-14T18:28:25.387-05:002015-11-14T18:28:25.387-05:00I'm not sure. I'm not very familiar with t...I'm not sure. I'm not very familiar with the ins & outs of BUN & bilirubin, but I'd be surprised if they didn't improve, in time. They have a lot to do with kidney & liver function, both of which generally improve on low-carb, partly for reasons I discussed above -- at least, for the kidneys. I didn't say anything about the liver, specifically, but the truth is, a reduced glucose & insulin load is so helpful for the body *across the board* -- really no organ or system that *isn't* positively impacted by that. I'm not sure how long it might take before you'd see a change in anything, but also remember not to get overly alarmed by just *one* measurement on *one* blood draw. Could be higher or lower a week later..who knows.Amy B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08471580967464668110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-10803202773911484332015-11-13T21:11:51.050-05:002015-11-13T21:11:51.050-05:00I'll check the podcast out. Robb's Blog is...I'll check the podcast out. Robb's Blog is how I ended up stumbling in here by the way.<br /><br />Also... just wondering, will borderline bilirubin and Urea Nitrogen levels follow blood sugar levels down with LCHF? Kind of hard to limit protein with this diet. I'm only talking 1.2 on the Bilirubin but I don't feel comfortable with any numbers out of range, even slightly. If you've addressed this anywhere please direct me.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01854257909251192712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-7671065341932099752015-11-13T20:18:43.032-05:002015-11-13T20:18:43.032-05:00Yes, sadly, most medical and nutrition professiona...Yes, sadly, most medical and nutrition professionals are absolutely *clueless* when it comes to this stuff. not really sure why, as most of it is rooted in very basic anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry, all of which I know they study in medical/nutrition school.<br /><br />To answer your question, it depends on what you mean by "published." I haven't been published anywhere too official, but I've self-published an e-book regarding Alzheimer's disease as "type 3 diabetes," and you can find that here: http://alzheimersantidote.com/<br /><br />Other than that, I've recorded a couple of podcasts and have had some guest posts on Robb Wolf's blog:<br /><br />http://robbwolf.com/2013/10/16/carbohydrates-missing-forest-trees/<br />http://robbwolf.com/2015/07/24/an-antidote-for-alzheimers-2/<br />http://robbwolf.com/2011/11/02/fear-and-loathing-at-the-dinner-table/<br />http://robbwolf.com/2012/07/25/n1you/<br /><br />I was also published in Wise Traditions, the quarterly journal of the Weston A. Price Foundation, and that article is what eventually expanded into the e-book: http://www.westonaprice.org/modern-diseases/type-3-diabetes-metabolic-causes-of-alzheimers-disease/Tuit Nutritionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708859914305178756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-14278598869643745162015-11-13T15:47:57.450-05:002015-11-13T15:47:57.450-05:00I was referring to your writing style... too much...I was referring to your writing style... too much humor detracts, too little makes your writing like a tofu sandwich on stale white bread... you've got the perfect mix, don't change a thing. I would however be just as accurate if referring to your pic. Even though it's several years old I'm sure you've aged well because you've got a firm grip on your metabolism, which is what it's all about. I used to wonder why some people would age really well until they hit 50 or so and then overnight they'd seem to hit the wall and crash. That's about the time a person's pancreas starts wearing out from years of abusive carb spikes and insulin chasers... it's all downhill after that. <br /><br />On a related note, under the heading of "why I have so little faith in doctors... I saw mine yesterday. She told me my A1C of 5.7 is perfectly normal... didn't even tell me to exercise more and start limiting my carbs (both of which I already do). Were I to listen to her I'd probably have full blown diabetes in 2 or 3 years. Also, when asked to include an insulin level test in my blood work, her exact words (uttered through an exasperated somewhat irritated sigh) were "You're not insulin resistant. If you were you'd be diabetic by now." I thought to myself... can't really say here what I what I thought, other than I wished she would read your blog. <br /><br />Have you been published? Is there a link for that on your site?Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01854257909251192712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-26122182580374910692015-11-11T13:48:12.377-05:002015-11-11T13:48:12.377-05:00Well, Robert R, you're not some unknown strang...Well, Robert R, you're not some unknown stranger *anymore,* are you? ;-) Thanks for reading, and I'm very glad you've found something useful here. My own mother had disastrous complications from extremely poorly managed T2D (and very ignorant doctors). She was unable and/or unwilling to take my advice, so now, I guess I'll just help strangers on the internet. Seriously though, your comments really warm my heart. My first love is writing (undergrad degree in creative writing, in fact), and outside my nutrition practice, I'm an aspiring novelist, so any time someone compliments my writing, it really lifts me up.<br /><br />As for being "too cute," I'm not sure if you're referring to my writing or the pic on the website. It's a very old picture! I promise, I don't look *quite* that good anymore. :P<br /><br />Thanks again for reading!Tuit Nutritionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708859914305178756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-57303683915056821672015-11-11T10:59:24.869-05:002015-11-11T10:59:24.869-05:00Amy, I was diagnosed pre-diabetic 6 months ago, an...Amy, I was diagnosed pre-diabetic 6 months ago, and since then feel like I've been running around the woods with a blindfold on bumping into trees and tripping over shrubs. Your blog has enlightened me. Thank you so much for your wisdom and for the wisdom of others that you share. Just one other note... I love your writing style. At first I thought you were maybe just a little too cute, but after reading you a while, I see that you're just the perfect amount of cute. I think you just made another major positive change in some unknown stranger's life (mine).Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01854257909251192712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-79744817556987256382015-11-02T13:15:19.385-05:002015-11-02T13:15:19.385-05:00Amy, this is awesome. You just answered a questio...Amy, this is awesome. You just answered a question my A&P professor never managed to. Going through the textbook on kidneys, it stated that high blood glucose raised blood pressure. When he mentioned it in class, I asked if that was simply due to osmotic pressure or if there was another mechanism. His reaction was great, but I never managed to find out why until finally getting around to reading this. <br /><br />My prescription I administer to myself whenever I start to feel odd, whether sick, hungover, or suffer from issues scatological, is to fast until I feel normal. It's the poor man's ketogenic diet :pAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00628664399261103605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-83047517854922222682015-10-29T10:37:54.542-04:002015-10-29T10:37:54.542-04:00Just to add that insulin is probably related to ti...Just to add that insulin is probably related to tinnitus but far from the only factor. Mine was caused by aspirin. Ibuprofen caused it but at a much lower level, acetaminophen and codeine not at all.<br /><br />I had no need of NSAIDS for a long period and the tinnitus went away. Then I was conned into daily low dose aspirin, and after a while the tinnitus returned and is now permanent. Thanks, doc!<br /><br />Not usre how common this is but I know others who have had similar responses, especially to some of the prescription-only NSAIDS.<br /><br />Why was I taking painkillers in the first place? I used to suffer from not-quite-frozen shoulder and not-quite carpal tunnel. I suspect the high BG was glycating my connective tissue. So yes, insulin WAS involved but not directly.<br /><br />Tight BG control and reduced insulin levels/IR has permanently cured this.<br />chris cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-41828205858763667202015-10-10T11:36:54.413-04:002015-10-10T11:36:54.413-04:00High blood pressure, easy to get uric acid kidney ...High blood pressure, easy to get uric acid kidney stones (not gout), and BPPV....check, check, check. :oGwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386517479350871434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-6561879679204433702015-10-02T10:44:28.390-04:002015-10-02T10:44:28.390-04:00Thanks. I'll check it out.Thanks. I'll check it out.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00878821066312396699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-31515063923944525642015-09-27T17:05:20.156-04:002015-09-27T17:05:20.156-04:00Yes, there's a big link to inflammation. In a ...Yes, there's a big link to inflammation. In a nutshell: insulin stimulates activity of one of the enzymes involved in generating inflammatory cell signaling molecules. This is compounded when the diet is high in omega-6 rich oils and low in omega-3 fats, so you want to make sure you're getting enough good marine fats and go easy or avoid altogether things like soybean, corn, and cottonseed oils. Joint pain, specifically, also sometimes has a big wheat (gluten) component, so a low-carb diet can help with that just be being low in wheat, by default, but some people find a totally grain-free diet to be even better. (Or gluten-free, if nothing else.) Traditionally made bone stock can help too -- with long-simmered bits of collagenous and cartilagenous bones & joints.Tuit Nutritionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708859914305178756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-26700053139994961352015-09-27T16:57:45.900-04:002015-09-27T16:57:45.900-04:00Do you think there is also a link to arthritis? I ...Do you think there is also a link to arthritis? I have had both knees replaced and haven't turned 60 yet. I was never obese, never played sports or had any type of injury, my cartilage just gradually disappeared. My 91 year old mother has never had any knee pain. At my first visit to the orthopedist, I was told all they had to offer me was a new knee. I asked what caused it and the only thing they could come up with was arthritis caused by inflammation. What caused the inflammation? They had no answer. I have long suspected it was diet related. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-46704311683183869532015-09-25T21:04:38.102-04:002015-09-25T21:04:38.102-04:00Thank you! Esmee does a world of good, herself, in...Thank you! Esmee does a world of good, herself, in helping people find their way back to health. :)Tuit Nutritionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708859914305178756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-39460427976923481162015-09-25T20:54:38.035-04:002015-09-25T20:54:38.035-04:00My daughter, Esmée, sent me your first 2 blogs on ...My daughter, Esmée, sent me your first 2 blogs on insulin. Fascinating! I look forward to blog #3 also as I am in the yoyo obese category. Good blood work numbers, but never tested for insulin resistance!!??Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06411627336493635724noreply@blogger.com