of refined carbohydrates and hydrogenated oils. If you still have a problem,
some supplements can help improve cholesterol naturally.
SUPPLEMENT WITH
• Omega-3 fatty acids, 2 to 3 g/daily
• Non-flush niacin, 1,500 mg/daily (in divided doses)
• Red yeast extract, 2,400 mg (in two divided doses)
• Pantothenic acid, 1,500 mg/daily
• Borage oil, 1,200 to 3,600 mg/dailyHypoglycemia
People with hypoglycemia are at risk of developing diabetes. Many will be
advised to increase carbohydrate or sugar intake, due to a low blood sugar level.
This will only worsen the condition; I definitely discourage increasing carbs.
Hypoglycemia is a symptom of increased insulin secretion, which is related to
high-carbohydrate diets. Decreasing sugar and increasing fat, or dividing protein
throughout the day, is crucial to decreasing insulin secretion. The stabilization of
sugar levels prevents hypoglycemic episodes and symptoms like dizziness,
which occur as sugar levels fall. If you’re hypoglycemic, have a small glass of
whole milk when you feel dizzy rather than a glass of orange juice, which can
lead to rapidly recurring symptoms.
SUPPLEMENT WITH
• Chromium, 1000 to 3000 mcg/daily
• Zinc, 50 to 100 mg/daily
• Essential fatty acids, 4 g/daily
• Lipoic acid, 150 to 300 mg/daily
• L-carnitine, 500 to 1,500 mg/daily
• Coenzyme Q10, 100 mg/dailyCandida and Yeast Infections
Candida albicans is a yeast that normally resides in our intestines. Low-fat diets,
use of antibiotics, and immune suppression can all cause overgrowth of yeast,
and that’s bad for hormones. If you suffer from frequent yeast infections, avoid