Gymnema Sylvestre

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In a message dated 8/10/01 11:05:09 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

SharronF@... writes:

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i have had several long time insulin dependant diabetics ask me about using

gymnema sylvestre to 'regenerate' their pancreatic islet cells and possibly

be able to go off their insulin. i have no experience with this and would

not even consider discussing it with them except for the fact that they are

highly intelligent people who meticulously monitor their blood sugars and

insulin use. i have read the promotional material on the internet and from

supplement vendors but i have not seen any studies or biopsy results

demonstrating the claimed results.

does anyone have any personal experience with this ? if so, what time frame

is needed to demonstrate results ? are the effects permanent or is the

gymnema something that must be taken forever in order to continue 'support'

of the islet cells ? how long does it take to effect glycosylated hemoglobin

? do you know anyone who has eliminated the need for exogenous insulin ?

any info would be appreciated.

vty,

sharron fuchs dc

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Hi Sharron,

I don't know about the product you mentioned, but have had some incredible

success with a product by Tyler called Glyco-kenetic complex. 90 caps retails

for $18-20. I did not recommend that the patient go off their insulin.

however, I Rxed this product for patients who had been injured and seen their

glucose levels rise dramatically. It appears to help normalize blood sugar.

These were adult onset diabetics. Or patients who had never been dxed with

diabetes and suddenly after a physical injury, they are diabetic. Anyhow,

within 2-3 weeks, their blood glucose levels were normal or very much

improved. Outcome ranged from being able to reduce their by mouth diabetic

meds to stopping all meds. entirely and controlling their condition with diet

and exercise. Pretty interesting.

I'll watch for other posts and see what other docs have found.

Minga Guerrero DC

HoodView Chiropractic

(503) 669-1966

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Gymnema Sylvestre is one of the ayurvedic herbs used in the nutriiveda.

When i did a detailed description on all the ayurvedic ingredients I skipped

this one since I was not familiar with the name.

I called my dad to ask about Gymnema sylvestre. We are not experts in ayurvedic

medicine but have know some because my grandma used to use lots of herbs for

various home treatments.

He told me that this herb has been used in ayurvedic medicine in India for

thousands of years to treat many conditions but used mainly today to treat mild

to high diabetes. It has wonderful properties.

His niece and nephew[my cousins] both in late fifties use it regularly once a

day. They take 1 tsp of Gymnema in luke warm water in empty stomach in the

morning.

My aunt[ my father's sister] is a chronic diabetic patient. She has been taking

this twice a day for the last one year. Two months back her doctor had reduced

her insulin dosage to half because her sugar levels had come down.

Details about Gymnema Sylvestre:

Gymnema Sylvestre is a plant which is native to southern and central India.

The Hindu word " gumar, " which means " sugar destroyer, " describes the primary use

of the herb in traditional Indian medicine. The gymnema root has also been used

to treat snake bites, constipation, water retention, circulatory disorders,

cough, diabetes, anemia, hyperglycemia, high cholesterol levels, fever, kidney &

bladder infections, liver disorders, malaria, swollen glands, liver disease,

stomach disorders, and digestion.

Gymnemic Acids have antidiabetic, anti-sweetener and anti- inflammatory

properties. The herb has been found to reduce the sugar levels when used for an

extended period of time. Gymnema reduces the taste of sugar when placed in the

mouth. The active ingredient in the Gymnema is gurmeric acid which has a

chemical structure similar to saccharose.

Here is the link to an article about Gymnema Sylvestre which reports about a

study done by a Kings' College, London , UK.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/27494-gymnema-sylvestre-control-blood-sugar/

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Coming back to linking to our kids-nutriiveda-gymenma sylvestre :

At first the name Gymnema Sylvestre was unknown to me. I did not recognize it.

But when my dad said that I know it as " Sirukurinchaan " , then I remembered my

grandfather used to take it.

Both in Chinese medicine and in Indian medicine the biggest inhibitor to voice

is said to be refined sugar. Even in the biomed treatments sugar is a big cause

for increase in clostridia. Clostridia inhibits speech!!!

So the amount of gymnema sylvestre along with cinnamon plays a key role in

controlling the sugar levels!!! This is indirectly bringing out all the babbling

, clearer speech etc. As I have reported my son has increased in babbling and

seems more aware of all that is around him since on the nutriiveda. His teacher

has reported more focus. We have tried biomedical approaches prior to this for

him. Please email me with any questions.

I take nutriiveda too, and I love sweets/desserts/chocolate [my biggest cause

for putting on pounds]. After drinking nutriiveda, I do not crave for

sugar/chocolate etc. Its so fascinating when you put things together

Just my two cents.

Enjoy your day,

sowmya

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How does controlling the sugar level indirectly help with speech?

thank you

From: sow <sowk721@...>

Subject: [ ] Gymnema Sylvestre

Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 1:32 PM

 

Gymnema Sylvestre is one of the ayurvedic herbs used in the nutriiveda.

When i did a detailed description on all the ayurvedic ingredients I skipped

this one since I was not familiar with the name.

I called my dad to ask about Gymnema sylvestre. We are not experts in ayurvedic

medicine but have know some because my grandma used to use lots of herbs for

various home treatments.

He told me that this herb has been used in ayurvedic medicine in India for

thousands of years to treat many conditions but used mainly today to treat mild

to high diabetes. It has wonderful properties.

His niece and nephew[my cousins] both in late fifties use it regularly once a

day. They take 1 tsp of Gymnema in luke warm water in empty stomach in the

morning.

My aunt[ my father's sister] is a chronic diabetic patient. She has been taking

this twice a day for the last one year. Two months back her doctor had reduced

her insulin dosage to half because her sugar levels had come down.

Details about Gymnema Sylvestre:

Gymnema Sylvestre is a plant which is native to southern and central India. The

Hindu word " gumar, " which means " sugar destroyer, " describes the primary use of

the herb in traditional Indian medicine. The gymnema root has also been used to

treat snake bites, constipation, water retention, circulatory disorders, cough,

diabetes, anemia, hyperglycemia, high cholesterol levels, fever, kidney &

bladder infections, liver disorders, malaria, swollen glands, liver disease,

stomach disorders, and digestion.

Gymnemic Acids have antidiabetic, anti-sweetener and anti- inflammatory

properties. The herb has been found to reduce the sugar levels when used for an

extended period of time. Gymnema reduces the taste of sugar when placed in the

mouth. The active ingredient in the Gymnema is gurmeric acid which has a

chemical structure similar to saccharose.

Here is the link to an article about Gymnema Sylvestre which reports about a

study done by a Kings' College, London , UK.

http://www.livestro ng.com/article/ 27494-gymnema- sylvestre- control-blood-

sugar/

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Coming back to linking to our kids-nutriiveda- gymenma sylvestre :

At first the name Gymnema Sylvestre was unknown to me. I did not recognize it.

But when my dad said that I know it as " Sirukurinchaan " , then I remembered my

grandfather used to take it.

Both in Chinese medicine and in Indian medicine the biggest inhibitor to voice

is said to be refined sugar. Even in the biomed treatments sugar is a big cause

for increase in clostridia. Clostridia inhibits speech!!!

So the amount of gymnema sylvestre along with cinnamon plays a key role in

controlling the sugar levels!!! This is indirectly bringing out all the babbling

, clearer speech etc. As I have reported my son has increased in babbling and

seems more aware of all that is around him since on the nutriiveda. His teacher

has reported more focus. We have tried biomedical approaches prior to this for

him. Please email me with any questions.

I take nutriiveda too, and I love sweets/desserts/ chocolate [my biggest cause

for putting on pounds]. After drinking nutriiveda, I do not crave for

sugar/chocolate etc. Its so fascinating when you put things together

Just my two cents.

Enjoy your day,

sowmya

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It is a common belief that most of the " developmentally delayed kids " have some

amount of gut issues. The biggest belief in the biomed world is the existence

of Candida yeast. Candida albicans belongs to the yeast family and is a single-

cell fungus.

When someone has overgrowth of Candida yeast, the type of food they eat is

crucial to the recovery process. Although Candida yeast can affect any part of

the body, it originates in the gastrointestinal tract. Yeast organisms live in

the gut and they survive by converting sugars into the energy they need to live.

Controlling the diet is one of the chief means of reducing their ability to

thrive. Since Candia's primary source of food is sugar, that is the most

important food that must be removed from the diet. The more refined sugar or

sugary foods that the kids eat the more fuel you provide for the " fungus " .

Eating these sugars is like providing Candida yeast with an intravenous source

of it's favorite food and it will grow like a wild weed out of control.

A decrease in Candida yeast decreases hyperactivity and self-stimulatory,

stereotyped behavior and increases in eye contact, vocalization, and

concentration.

Gymnema Sylvestre helps the pancreas to work efficiently which increases the

release of insulin which helps to break-down sugar. This would surely help to

reduce the Candida yeast and improve vocalization and concentration.

sowmya

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thank you very much what a great explanation

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Kimmy,

Thankyou for appreciating it. I felt bad that I did not notice your first

message.

You made my day!!!

I was a little " low " on my " spirits " ......needed a little " boost " .

Thanks again,

sowmya

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> thank you very much what a great explanation

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