Complimentary Therapies for Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases in the United States, with 17 million Americans afflicted with the disease, according to the American Diabetes Association. As more and more Americans incorporate complementary therapies into their program of health care, people with diabetes, too, are looking to the usefulness of different therapies to complement their lifestyle measures and medical care. Eating well is one of life's greatest pleasures. Fortunately, having diabetes does not prevent you from enjoying a wide variety of foods. Proper nutrition plays a vital role in the management of diabetes for two reasons. First, what you eat is directly related to the amount of sugar in your blood. Making the right food choices can help you to control your blood sugar levels. Second, food has powerful healing properties. Unfortunately, there is no one “diabetes diet”. Eating a diet rich in the foods (and nutrients) needs to build health from the ground up (healthy cells = healthy tissue = healthy organs = healthy systems = HEALTHY YOU!) has been shown to reverse (and even resolve) many of the symptoms associated with diabetes. A Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy, Shiatsu addresses diabetes from the perspective of the organs that are affected – excessive thirst is associated with the spleen; excessive urination and leg pain are indicative of an imbalance in the kidney and/or bladder energy; skin allergies and itching suggests an imbalance in the lung energy. By appropriately stimulating different points in the body associated with these organs, improved function can result and a person's normal health levels can be obtained. Regular Shiatsu treatment has been shown to improve diabetesassociated kidney function and neuropathy; lower total cholesterol and elevated LDL levels and raise HDL levels.
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There are many benefits of massage therapy for people with diabetes. The value of basic relaxation cannot be overemphasized. Living with diabetes is inherently stressful. By sedating the nervous system, massage can bring a much-needed rest and an assuring sense of well-being to the body. Skillfully applied touch can have a profound effect on body chemistry, decreasing the production of stress hormones, with resulting beneficial effects to blood sugar levels. Massage also increases the circulation of blood and lymph, facilitating the transport of oxygen and other nutrients into the body's tissues. Improved circulation allows for more efficient uptake of insulin by the cells. Lastly, massage works directly with the muscles (myo) and connective tissues (fascia) in the body, helping to facilitate greater mobility in the body. This is especially important for people with diabetes, because elevated blood sugar causes a thickening of connective tissue, which affects the mobility and elasticity of the myofascial system. Managing diabetes depends on achieving life balance, not just control of insulin metabolism. By including complementary therapies in your health care regimen, you can restore lasting balance to the mind, body and spirit – strengthening your ability to promote your own health and well-being. Fo r m o re i n f o r m at i o n a b o u t c o mp l i m e nt a r y therapies for managing and preventing diabetes, contact The Healing Tree Wellness Center at 540-745-3030, visit our website at www.HealingTreeHealth.com or email us at info@HealingTreeHealth.com.
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