Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 HYPOGLYCEMIA AND PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS http://www.drz.org/asp/nl/nl_hypoglycemia8.18.04.htm " Relative Hypoglycemia as a Cause of Neuropsychiatric Illness, " Salzer HM, J Natl Med Assoc, January 1966;58(1):12-17. 38372 Please note that this study was published in 1966. In studying 300 cases of relative hypoglycemia, symptoms of depression were found in 60%, insomnia in 50%, anxiety in 50% irritability in 45% exhaustion or fatigue in 67% sweating in 41% tachycardia (rapid heart beat) in 37% anorexia in 32% neurological symptoms of headache in 45% dizziness in 42% tremor in 38% muscle twitching backache in 33%. During a 6-hour glucose tolerance test the patient would drink a glass of sugar water. Blood sugar levels were monitored at regular time intervals during the six hours following the drink. A potential relative hypoglycemic diagnosis was made if there was a blood sugar drop of 10 to 20 mg% in blood sugar. It was not necessary for there to be a blood sugar drop into the hypoglycemic range of less than 70 mg%. A patient whose fasting blood sugar is 110 mg% and whose blood sugar drops to 85 mg% during the course of a 6-hour glucose tolerance test has a 25-mg% drop and may have symptoms of hypoglycemia. The fasting blood sugar does not need to be low! In 185 women and 115 men, the majority of cases were between 30 and 50 years of age, and approximately 50% of the patients had symptoms of over 5 years' duration. The author feels that every neuropsychiatric illness patient should have a 6-hour glucose tolerance test, especially those who are diagnosed as having psychoneurotic anxiety states or depressive reactions. The 6-hour glucose tolerance test should be interpreted as positive if there is a blood sugar drop of 20 mg% or more below the fasting sugar level, or if there is a drop from 10-20 mg% below the fasting blood sugar level. A diet high in protein, low in carbohydrate and free of caffeine will result in recovery in about 85% of the subjects. Dr. Z's comments: http://www.drz.org/asp/nl/nl_hypoglycemia8.18.04.htm Fasting Blood Sugar levels are pretty much meaningless. Only a Glucose Tolerance Test can demonstrate your tendency towards hypoglycemia. How fast and how far your blood sugar level drops is of of the essence. For more than a 15 years we have assisted countless clients to help resolve a variety of seemingly bizarre and " unexplainable " symptoms. I dare say that approximately 80-90 percent of the clients who come to my clinic have symptoms of hypoglycemia, candida overgrowth and digestive stress. I, myself, suffered from terrible depression and mood swings for years and years. Nobody could figure out what was going on with me or how to help me. As soon I became aware of the impact nutrition has on brain function I conducted a food experiment on myself back in 1991. Having grown up in Germany, the land of great beers, breads, pastries, chocolates and wines, I was a complete carbohydrates addict, without realizing it. I cut out all carbohydrates, only ate protein, fat and green vegetables. Within one week most of my severe symptoms had all but resolved. Obviously, nutrition as being of vital importance for optimum health, has been conveniently forgotten by the medical profession. You mention that word to your MD...most will ignore you, some will belittle you. Most know nothing about it, because that topic was neglected or omitted in their medical school education. So it is not really their fault. Indoctrination goes a long way. So now, (Please note my BITTER SARCASM)to the advantage of the pharmaceutical industry, it has been made official that all illnesses are really due to a drug deficiency. Just look at American TV commercials. Physicians are pretty much by-passed. We just don't have enough Prozac in our daily breakfast or lunch or dinner to lead happy and un-depressed lives. (this may sound like a joke, but it really is not funny) Ask you GP. Tell him you don't feel well. He will prescribe you some. You probably can get free samples on-line. Please note my BITTER SARCASM Depression, anxiety, panic attacks....are due to Prozac, Zoloft, Wellbutrin, etc. " deficiency " . Please note my BITTER SARCASM Heartburn... is due to a " deficiency " in Tums, antacids, Nexium, Zantac, etc Please note my BITTER SARCASM. Pain is due to a " deficiency " in pain medication...Aspirin, Motrin, Vicodin, etc Please note my BITTER SARCASM. What..you have headaches? It is probably because you did not take your Aspirin this morning! Please note my BITTER SARCASM The list goes on and on Pharmaceutical companies can't make a lot of money if doctors would simply prescribe a change in diet. There is a pharmaceutical drug for everything, or is there? Hardly anybody asks for the underlying causes of symptoms. Of course, what can you do as a physician if the HMO or PPO only allows you an average of 8 minutes per patient? ****This research article was published nearly 38 years ago! http://www.drz.org/asp/nl/nl_hypoglycemia8.18.04.htm ___________________________________________________________________ Thyroid-Adrenal Connection Information & Resources http://www.bestweb.net/~om/thyroid Order Armour Online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 I have hypoglycemia, and yes, it is a psychiatric disorder: not enough sugar to the brain. One can get irritable, jittery and weak, I suppose that's psychiatric. Patients in a coma receive an IV drip of mannose, a very primitive sugar. So eat small snacks during the day. Wa-la!, non-psychiatric disorder. Investigate cayenne and ginger, ginger tea, fresh ginger root on salads, etc. 'There is no doubt there is a Real.' (Jacques Lacan) CH > HYPOGLYCEMIA AND PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS > http://www.drz.org/asp/nl/nl_hypoglycemia8.18.04.htm > > " Relative Hypoglycemia as a Cause of Neuropsychiatric Illness, " Salzer HM, J > Natl Med Assoc, January 1966;58(1):12-17. 38372 > > Please note that this study was published in 1966. > > In studying 300 cases of relative hypoglycemia, > symptoms of depression were found in 60%, > insomnia in 50%, > anxiety in 50% > irritability in 45% > exhaustion or fatigue in 67% > sweating in 41% > tachycardia (rapid heart beat) in 37% > anorexia in 32% > neurological symptoms of headache in 45% > dizziness in 42% > tremor in 38% > muscle twitching > backache in 33%. > > During a 6-hour glucose tolerance test the patient would drink a glass of > sugar water. Blood sugar levels were monitored at regular time intervals > during the six hours following the drink. A potential relative hypoglycemic > diagnosis was made if there was a blood sugar drop of 10 to 20 mg% in blood > sugar. It was not necessary for there to be a blood sugar drop into the > hypoglycemic range of less than 70 mg%. A patient whose fasting blood sugar > is 110 mg% and whose blood sugar drops to 85 mg% during the course of a > 6-hour glucose tolerance test has a 25-mg% drop and may have symptoms of > hypoglycemia. > The fasting blood sugar does not need to be low! > > In 185 women and 115 men, the majority of cases were between 30 and 50 years > of age, and approximately 50% of the patients had symptoms of over 5 years' > duration. > > The author feels that > every neuropsychiatric illness patient should have a 6-hour glucose > tolerance test, > especially those who are diagnosed as having psychoneurotic anxiety states > or depressive reactions. > > The 6-hour glucose tolerance test should be interpreted as positive if there > is a blood sugar drop of 20 mg% or more below the fasting sugar level, or if > there is a drop from 10-20 mg% below the fasting blood sugar level. > A diet high in protein, low in carbohydrate and free of caffeine will result > in recovery in about 85% of the subjects. > > Dr. Z's comments: > http://www.drz.org/asp/nl/nl_hypoglycemia8.18.04.htm > Fasting Blood Sugar levels are pretty much meaningless. > Only a Glucose Tolerance Test can demonstrate your tendency towards > hypoglycemia. > How fast and how far your blood sugar level drops is of of the essence. > > For more than a 15 years we have assisted countless clients to help resolve > a variety of seemingly bizarre and " unexplainable " symptoms. I dare say that > approximately 80-90 percent of the clients who come to my clinic have > symptoms of hypoglycemia, candida overgrowth and digestive stress. > > I, myself, suffered from terrible depression and mood swings for years and > years. Nobody could figure out what was going on with me or how to help me. > As soon I became aware of the impact nutrition has on brain function I > conducted a food experiment on myself back in 1991. Having grown up in > Germany, the land of great beers, breads, pastries, chocolates and wines, I > was a complete carbohydrates addict, without realizing it. I cut out all > carbohydrates, only ate protein, fat and green vegetables. Within one week > most of my severe symptoms had all but resolved. > > Obviously, nutrition as being of vital importance for optimum health, has > been conveniently forgotten by the medical profession. You mention that word > to your MD...most will ignore you, some will belittle you. Most know nothing > about it, because that topic was neglected or omitted in their medical > school education. So it is not really their fault. Indoctrination goes a > long way. > > So now, (Please note my BITTER SARCASM)to the advantage of the > pharmaceutical industry, it has been made official that all illnesses are > really due to a drug deficiency. Just look at American TV commercials. > Physicians are pretty much by-passed. > > We just don't have enough Prozac in our daily breakfast or lunch or dinner > to lead happy and un-depressed lives. (this may sound like a joke, but it > really is not funny) Ask you GP. Tell him you don't feel well. He will > prescribe you some. You probably can get free samples on-line. Please note > my BITTER SARCASM > Depression, anxiety, panic attacks....are due to Prozac, Zoloft, Wellbutrin, > etc. " deficiency " . Please note my BITTER SARCASM > Heartburn... is due to a " deficiency " in Tums, antacids, Nexium, Zantac, etc > Please note my BITTER SARCASM. > Pain is due to a " deficiency " in pain medication...Aspirin, Motrin, Vicodin, > etc Please note my BITTER SARCASM. > What..you have headaches? It is probably because you did not take your > Aspirin this morning! Please note my BITTER SARCASM > The list goes on and on > > Pharmaceutical companies can't make a lot of money if doctors would simply > prescribe a change in diet. > > There is a pharmaceutical drug for everything, or is there? > Hardly anybody asks for the underlying causes of symptoms. > Of course, what can you do as a physician if the HMO or PPO only allows you > an average of 8 minutes per patient? > > ****This research article was published nearly 38 years ago! > > http://www.drz.org/asp/nl/nl_hypoglycemia8.18.04.htm > ___________________________________________________________________ > > > > Thyroid-Adrenal Connection Information & Resources > http://www.bestweb.net/~om/thyroid > Order Armour Online > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 I have hypoglycemia, and yes, it is a psychiatric disorder: not enough sugar to the brain. One can get irritable, jittery and weak, I suppose that's psychiatric. Patients in a coma receive an IV drip of mannose, a very primitive sugar. So eat small snacks during the day. Wa-la!, non-psychiatric disorder. Investigate cayenne and ginger, ginger tea, fresh ginger root on salads, etc. 'There is no doubt there is a Real.' (Jacques Lacan) CH > HYPOGLYCEMIA AND PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS > http://www.drz.org/asp/nl/nl_hypoglycemia8.18.04.htm > > " Relative Hypoglycemia as a Cause of Neuropsychiatric Illness, " Salzer HM, J > Natl Med Assoc, January 1966;58(1):12-17. 38372 > > Please note that this study was published in 1966. > > In studying 300 cases of relative hypoglycemia, > symptoms of depression were found in 60%, > insomnia in 50%, > anxiety in 50% > irritability in 45% > exhaustion or fatigue in 67% > sweating in 41% > tachycardia (rapid heart beat) in 37% > anorexia in 32% > neurological symptoms of headache in 45% > dizziness in 42% > tremor in 38% > muscle twitching > backache in 33%. > > During a 6-hour glucose tolerance test the patient would drink a glass of > sugar water. Blood sugar levels were monitored at regular time intervals > during the six hours following the drink. A potential relative hypoglycemic > diagnosis was made if there was a blood sugar drop of 10 to 20 mg% in blood > sugar. It was not necessary for there to be a blood sugar drop into the > hypoglycemic range of less than 70 mg%. A patient whose fasting blood sugar > is 110 mg% and whose blood sugar drops to 85 mg% during the course of a > 6-hour glucose tolerance test has a 25-mg% drop and may have symptoms of > hypoglycemia. > The fasting blood sugar does not need to be low! > > In 185 women and 115 men, the majority of cases were between 30 and 50 years > of age, and approximately 50% of the patients had symptoms of over 5 years' > duration. > > The author feels that > every neuropsychiatric illness patient should have a 6-hour glucose > tolerance test, > especially those who are diagnosed as having psychoneurotic anxiety states > or depressive reactions. > > The 6-hour glucose tolerance test should be interpreted as positive if there > is a blood sugar drop of 20 mg% or more below the fasting sugar level, or if > there is a drop from 10-20 mg% below the fasting blood sugar level. > A diet high in protein, low in carbohydrate and free of caffeine will result > in recovery in about 85% of the subjects. > > Dr. Z's comments: > http://www.drz.org/asp/nl/nl_hypoglycemia8.18.04.htm > Fasting Blood Sugar levels are pretty much meaningless. > Only a Glucose Tolerance Test can demonstrate your tendency towards > hypoglycemia. > How fast and how far your blood sugar level drops is of of the essence. > > For more than a 15 years we have assisted countless clients to help resolve > a variety of seemingly bizarre and " unexplainable " symptoms. I dare say that > approximately 80-90 percent of the clients who come to my clinic have > symptoms of hypoglycemia, candida overgrowth and digestive stress. > > I, myself, suffered from terrible depression and mood swings for years and > years. Nobody could figure out what was going on with me or how to help me. > As soon I became aware of the impact nutrition has on brain function I > conducted a food experiment on myself back in 1991. Having grown up in > Germany, the land of great beers, breads, pastries, chocolates and wines, I > was a complete carbohydrates addict, without realizing it. I cut out all > carbohydrates, only ate protein, fat and green vegetables. Within one week > most of my severe symptoms had all but resolved. > > Obviously, nutrition as being of vital importance for optimum health, has > been conveniently forgotten by the medical profession. You mention that word > to your MD...most will ignore you, some will belittle you. Most know nothing > about it, because that topic was neglected or omitted in their medical > school education. So it is not really their fault. Indoctrination goes a > long way. > > So now, (Please note my BITTER SARCASM)to the advantage of the > pharmaceutical industry, it has been made official that all illnesses are > really due to a drug deficiency. Just look at American TV commercials. > Physicians are pretty much by-passed. > > We just don't have enough Prozac in our daily breakfast or lunch or dinner > to lead happy and un-depressed lives. (this may sound like a joke, but it > really is not funny) Ask you GP. Tell him you don't feel well. He will > prescribe you some. You probably can get free samples on-line. Please note > my BITTER SARCASM > Depression, anxiety, panic attacks....are due to Prozac, Zoloft, Wellbutrin, > etc. " deficiency " . Please note my BITTER SARCASM > Heartburn... is due to a " deficiency " in Tums, antacids, Nexium, Zantac, etc > Please note my BITTER SARCASM. > Pain is due to a " deficiency " in pain medication...Aspirin, Motrin, Vicodin, > etc Please note my BITTER SARCASM. > What..you have headaches? It is probably because you did not take your > Aspirin this morning! Please note my BITTER SARCASM > The list goes on and on > > Pharmaceutical companies can't make a lot of money if doctors would simply > prescribe a change in diet. > > There is a pharmaceutical drug for everything, or is there? > Hardly anybody asks for the underlying causes of symptoms. > Of course, what can you do as a physician if the HMO or PPO only allows you > an average of 8 minutes per patient? > > ****This research article was published nearly 38 years ago! > > http://www.drz.org/asp/nl/nl_hypoglycemia8.18.04.htm > ___________________________________________________________________ > > > > Thyroid-Adrenal Connection Information & Resources > http://www.bestweb.net/~om/thyroid > Order Armour Online > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 I have hypoglycemia, and yes, it is a psychiatric disorder: not enough sugar to the brain. One can get irritable, jittery and weak, I suppose that's psychiatric. Patients in a coma receive an IV drip of mannose, a very primitive sugar. So eat small snacks during the day. Wa-la!, non-psychiatric disorder. Investigate cayenne and ginger, ginger tea, fresh ginger root on salads, etc. 'There is no doubt there is a Real.' (Jacques Lacan) CH > HYPOGLYCEMIA AND PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS > http://www.drz.org/asp/nl/nl_hypoglycemia8.18.04.htm > > " Relative Hypoglycemia as a Cause of Neuropsychiatric Illness, " Salzer HM, J > Natl Med Assoc, January 1966;58(1):12-17. 38372 > > Please note that this study was published in 1966. > > In studying 300 cases of relative hypoglycemia, > symptoms of depression were found in 60%, > insomnia in 50%, > anxiety in 50% > irritability in 45% > exhaustion or fatigue in 67% > sweating in 41% > tachycardia (rapid heart beat) in 37% > anorexia in 32% > neurological symptoms of headache in 45% > dizziness in 42% > tremor in 38% > muscle twitching > backache in 33%. > > During a 6-hour glucose tolerance test the patient would drink a glass of > sugar water. Blood sugar levels were monitored at regular time intervals > during the six hours following the drink. A potential relative hypoglycemic > diagnosis was made if there was a blood sugar drop of 10 to 20 mg% in blood > sugar. It was not necessary for there to be a blood sugar drop into the > hypoglycemic range of less than 70 mg%. A patient whose fasting blood sugar > is 110 mg% and whose blood sugar drops to 85 mg% during the course of a > 6-hour glucose tolerance test has a 25-mg% drop and may have symptoms of > hypoglycemia. > The fasting blood sugar does not need to be low! > > In 185 women and 115 men, the majority of cases were between 30 and 50 years > of age, and approximately 50% of the patients had symptoms of over 5 years' > duration. > > The author feels that > every neuropsychiatric illness patient should have a 6-hour glucose > tolerance test, > especially those who are diagnosed as having psychoneurotic anxiety states > or depressive reactions. > > The 6-hour glucose tolerance test should be interpreted as positive if there > is a blood sugar drop of 20 mg% or more below the fasting sugar level, or if > there is a drop from 10-20 mg% below the fasting blood sugar level. > A diet high in protein, low in carbohydrate and free of caffeine will result > in recovery in about 85% of the subjects. > > Dr. Z's comments: > http://www.drz.org/asp/nl/nl_hypoglycemia8.18.04.htm > Fasting Blood Sugar levels are pretty much meaningless. > Only a Glucose Tolerance Test can demonstrate your tendency towards > hypoglycemia. > How fast and how far your blood sugar level drops is of of the essence. > > For more than a 15 years we have assisted countless clients to help resolve > a variety of seemingly bizarre and " unexplainable " symptoms. I dare say that > approximately 80-90 percent of the clients who come to my clinic have > symptoms of hypoglycemia, candida overgrowth and digestive stress. > > I, myself, suffered from terrible depression and mood swings for years and > years. Nobody could figure out what was going on with me or how to help me. > As soon I became aware of the impact nutrition has on brain function I > conducted a food experiment on myself back in 1991. Having grown up in > Germany, the land of great beers, breads, pastries, chocolates and wines, I > was a complete carbohydrates addict, without realizing it. I cut out all > carbohydrates, only ate protein, fat and green vegetables. Within one week > most of my severe symptoms had all but resolved. > > Obviously, nutrition as being of vital importance for optimum health, has > been conveniently forgotten by the medical profession. You mention that word > to your MD...most will ignore you, some will belittle you. Most know nothing > about it, because that topic was neglected or omitted in their medical > school education. So it is not really their fault. Indoctrination goes a > long way. > > So now, (Please note my BITTER SARCASM)to the advantage of the > pharmaceutical industry, it has been made official that all illnesses are > really due to a drug deficiency. Just look at American TV commercials. > Physicians are pretty much by-passed. > > We just don't have enough Prozac in our daily breakfast or lunch or dinner > to lead happy and un-depressed lives. (this may sound like a joke, but it > really is not funny) Ask you GP. Tell him you don't feel well. He will > prescribe you some. You probably can get free samples on-line. Please note > my BITTER SARCASM > Depression, anxiety, panic attacks....are due to Prozac, Zoloft, Wellbutrin, > etc. " deficiency " . Please note my BITTER SARCASM > Heartburn... is due to a " deficiency " in Tums, antacids, Nexium, Zantac, etc > Please note my BITTER SARCASM. > Pain is due to a " deficiency " in pain medication...Aspirin, Motrin, Vicodin, > etc Please note my BITTER SARCASM. > What..you have headaches? It is probably because you did not take your > Aspirin this morning! Please note my BITTER SARCASM > The list goes on and on > > Pharmaceutical companies can't make a lot of money if doctors would simply > prescribe a change in diet. > > There is a pharmaceutical drug for everything, or is there? > Hardly anybody asks for the underlying causes of symptoms. > Of course, what can you do as a physician if the HMO or PPO only allows you > an average of 8 minutes per patient? > > ****This research article was published nearly 38 years ago! > > http://www.drz.org/asp/nl/nl_hypoglycemia8.18.04.htm > ___________________________________________________________________ > > > > Thyroid-Adrenal Connection Information & Resources > http://www.bestweb.net/~om/thyroid > Order Armour Online > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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