Chapter 1. Introduction explains the purpose of the book and the reasons why the author decided to write the book, despite all the controversy about diabetes and how to control it without drugs. Also, provides a list of facts and figures from various health-related organizations and doctors about diabetes.
Chapter 2. My Coma & Recovery explains the events associated with the author’s diabetic coma and recovery including how the author’s mother, daughter, and sister helped him, the accidents (blessings) that guided him through recovery, and some of his experiences with churches, support groups and other community groups that inspired him to write this book.
Chapter 3. Diabetes Overview describes the major types of diabetes, the short-term complications, the long-term complications, and the medical tests used to determine whether a person is diabetic. Explains the science behind Type 2 diabetes at the cellular level, and how diabetes depletes the body of key nutrients, leading to more complications. Also, explains the impact of diabetes as a growing epidemic, the root causes of diabetes, why diabetics remain diabetic and fat, the 7 most common mistakes that diabetics make, and several myths about diabetes.
Chapter 4. Diabetes Recovery & Reversal Model defines the five key principles of this wellness program, the eight major elements (factors) that a diabetic must control to manage and reverse their diabetes. Also, defines the six stages of diabetes recovery and reversal – from being diagnosed to managing, controlling and reversing the disease.
Chapter 5. Macronutrients & Micronutrients provides definitions of the major macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, fat, liquids) and their health benefits. Explains the function of carbohydrates beyond providing energy to include support of cell-to-cell communication and the immune system. Also, explains the roles of proteins and fats.
Chapter 6. The 5 “Live” & 5 “Dead” Foods defines the 7 nutrient factors that determine the health impact of various foods and provides the definitions of a “live” food and a “dead” food. Also, defines the 5 “live” super foods and their benefits to your health; the 5 “dead” processed foods and their impacts to your health; the alkaline and acid-forming foods; the importance of juicing; the types of food cravings and how to fight them; the importance of food preparation; food quality (organic vs. conventional); healthy substitutes for sugar, salt, chocolate and coffee; food phobias such as the fear of fat and cholesterol; and a list of so-called healthy foods and health-related scams.
Chapter 7. The Super Meal Model defines a simple picture (model) for eating healthy at each meal. Also, identifes the specific attributes (characteristics) of a super meal, how to design a super meal with or without counting calories, and how to dine out at a restaurant or a fast food place.
Chapter 8. Nutritional Supplementation defines the importance of nutritional supplements, the types of nutritional supplements; the criteria for quality food-based supplements; and, how to recognize a quality supplement. Also, defines the key nutrients that are required to nourish, protect and cleanse the body; and, the minimum supplementation recommendations for a diabetic. Provides a list of supplements needed to nourish, protect, and cleanse/detox the body.
Note: This includes glyconutrients, which provide nourishment and protection for the cells.
Chapter 9. Cleansing/Detoxification explains the importance of cleansing and detoxification; the role of the colon, liver, lymph nodes, kidneys and pancreas; how to cleanse and detoxify these organs; and other methods to cleanse/detoxify the body.
Chapter 10. Exercise defines the goals of exercise; the types of exercise and their benefits; a sample exercise regimen; exercise guidelines, do’s and don’ts; motivation tips for exercising; and, nutritional tips to optimize exercise.
Chapter 11. Blood Glucose Testing/Doctor Visits explains the importance of blood glucose testing, when to perform blood glucose testing, and how to analyze the blood glucose test data. Also, provides a list of the major blood and urine tests, the vital few blood tests critical to a diabetic; other medical diagnostic tests; the importance of doctor appointments and exams, how to prepare for doctor appointments, and what to do during doctor appointments (to help you and your doctor).
Chapter 12. Drugs/Medications explains the purpose of most drugs and provides a list of drugs for diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Also, explains why people take drugs; and, defines a drug weaning process.
Chapter 13. Mind & Spirit explains the Body, Mind & Spirit philosophy and its connection to food; the power of God and your inner Spirit; and the Body, Mind & Spirit factors that determine one’s level of commitment to beat their diabetes. Also, provides a list of practices to improve sleep, obtain support, increase knowledge, and utilize the Mind & Spirit. Also, includes a list of inspirational quotes from famous people like Oprah, Bill Cosby, Christopher Reeve, Muhammad Ali, Dr. Wayne Dyer, and Arthur Ashe.
Chapter 14. The 6 Stages of Recovery & Reversal explains how to prepare for the journey from Stage 1 to Stage 6; and, discusses the timeline and expectations for recovery. Also, explains what a diabetic should do specifically in terms of nutrition, exercise, and blood glucose testing as he/she progresses from Stage 1 to Stage 6. This chapter guides a diabetic from the start of his journey to the end, explaining what he/she should be doing each day to improve their diabetes.
Chapter 15. Diabetic Complications explains how to fight the long term diabetic complications of kidney disease, eye disease, nerve disease, heart disease with specific super foods, nutrients, exercise, and spiritual health; and, how to fight other related complications, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high homocysteine, high triglycerides, high body mass index (obesity), fatigue, and frequent illnesses. Also, provides a general wellness strategy and protocol for most systemic, degenerative diseases and the primary root causes of most of these diseases. For each of the aforementioned diseases/ complications, there is a specific protocol (template) that includes a list of recommended nutritional supplements.
Chapter 16. Next Steps defines the next steps that a diabetic needs to take to begin his/her journey to wellness. Also, identifies the major barriers and excuses preventing a person from improving his/her health, and provides a summary of the 10 steps to control/reverse diabetes.
Chapter 17. Recipes of Super Meals provides cooking tips for preparing various super foods and meals, and key tips to prevent one from inadvertently sabotaging their health. Also, provides a list of about 15 simple recipes, thanks to the author’s mother and daughter.
APPENDIX provides a diagram of the Super Meal Model, a table of healthier alternatives for favorite foods; a list of more than 250 clinical studies and references; and a list of resources including books and websites for super foods, utensils, and exercise equipment, and references to nutrition/wellness websites that provide food-based vitamins/minerals and other supplements.
Why should you buy this book?
Benefits to You
Benefits to You
- Imagine! -- A life without diabetes -- no more pain and no more drugs!
- Turn your body into a fat-burning machine!
- Lower your blood glucose level to the normal range
- Enjoy eating without the anxiety!
- Lose the belly fat and feel energized!
- Save your hard-earned money!
- Look good and feel good!
- Avoid the "insulin addiction" trap!
- Enjoy weddings, picnics, birthday parties, and other social events!
- Enjoy a better sex life!
- Surprise your friends who will think you had a facelift or liposuction!
- Prevent a heart attack, stroke, blindness, amputation, or kidney failure!
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