vitamin – DR. Said Sokhandan, N.D.

Insulin Resistance

Dr. Said Sokhandan — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:15:07 +0000

Insulin Resistance is a condition that involves a decrease in the sensitivity of the body’s Cells to the actions of Insulin (i.e. a decrease in Insulin Sensitivity). Insulin Resistance is characterized by decreased sensitivity of Insulin Receptors for Insulin. This lack of sensitivity to the effects of Insulin results in ever-increasing production of Insulin, to the extent that dangerously high levels of Insulin can occur. 25% of the population of the United States has Insulin Resistance (presumably this statistic would apply also to most other Western nations). Insulin facilitates the transport of Vitamin C into Cells and the Insulin Resistance that afflicts Diabetes Mellitus patients may therefore impair the transport of Vitamin C into Cells.
– 6.7% of persons aged 20 – 29 have Insulin Resistance.
– 43.5% of persons aged 60 – 70 have Insulin Resistance

Substances may Cause Insulin Resistance
– Excessive consumption of Fructose may cause Insulin Resistance
– Excessive consumption ofSucrose may cause Insulin Resistance
– Excessive consumption ofCarbohydrates may cause Insulin Resistance
– Excessive consumptionCaffeine may cause Insulin Resistance
– Excessive consumption of Soft Drinks may cause Insulin Resistance
– Excessive consumption of Alcohol may cause Insulin Resistance
– Excessive endogenous production or release o fInsulinmay cause Insulin Resistance (via a Negative feedback)
– Excessive production of Cortisol may cause Insulin Resistance in the Muscles
– ExogenousEstrogensmay increase the risk of Insulin Resistance in postmenopasual women using Estrogens as part of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
– Excessive consumption of Saturated Fatty Acids and Trans-fatty Acid may cause Insulin Resistance
– C-Reactive Protein is a biomarker of Insulin Resistance
– Elevated Uric Acid levels may cause Insulin Resistance
– Obesity may increase the risk of Insulin Resistance
– Excessive Stress may cause Insulin Resistance
– A high Glycemic Index diet may increase the risk of Insulin Resistance

Insulin Resistance may be Associated with these Ailments
– Insulin Resistance may increase the risk of Heart Attack
– Insulin Resistance may increase the risk of Ischemic Heart Disease (due to the elevated Insulin levels that are associated with Ischemic Heart Disease)
– Insulin Resistance may cause Hypertension
– Insulin Resistance may cause Stroke
– Insulin Resistance may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s Disease
– Insulin Resistance is a symptom of and is the primary feature of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
– insulin Resistance may increase the risk of Atherosclerosis
– Insulin Resistance may increase the risk of Breast Cancer
– Insulin Resistance may increase the risk ofProstate Cancer
– Insulin Resistance may causePolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) , there is some evidence that Insulin Resistance is the principal underlying cause of (PCOS)
– Insulin Resistance may cause the Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) form of Fatty Liver
– Insulin Resistance may result in elevated serum Cholesterol, Triglycerides levels and lower the HDL Cholesterol
– Insulin Resistance may be the underlying cause of Fatigue

Substances may Decrease Insulin Resistance
– some Amino acid may reduce Insulin Resistance (Arginine, Leucine, Taurine and NAC)
– DHEA
– Testosterone
– Melatonin

Lipids
– Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
– Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)
– Alpha-Linolenic Acid (LNA)
– Omega-3Fatty Acid
– Docosahexaenioc Acid (DHA)
– Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)

Minerals
– Calcium
– Magnesium
– Potassium
– Selenium
– Chromium
– Zinc
– Coenzym Q10 may reduce Insulin Resistance

Vitamins
– Vitamin C
– Folic Acid
– Vitamin A
– Biotin
– Vitamin D
– Vitamin E
– Vitamin K
– Lipoic Acid

Herbs
– Ginger
– Cinnamon
– Bitter Melon
– Green Tea
– Chia seeds
– Grape Seeds
– Fengreek Seeds

Dietary oils
– Fish oil
– Cod liver Oil

Exercise
– Regular Exercise may reduce Insulin Resistance
– Aerobic
– Isotonic

Insomnia

Dr. Said Sokhandan — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:15:03 +0000

Insomnia

Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or remain asleep for an adequate length of time in the absence of external impediments such as excessive noise or bright light and during the period when sleep should normally occur. insomnia may vary in intensity from restlessness or disturbed Sleep to shortening of the normal length of Sleep or to total wakefulness. Approximately 10% of adults experience Chronic Insomnia and approximately 50% of adults experience significant Insomnia at some stage’s of their lives.

Types of Insomnia
– Early-morning Insomnia  is a type of Insomnia in which the sufferer falls asleep normally (within a reasonable period after going to bed) but awakens early and cannot fall asleep again or drifts into a restless, unsatisfying Sleep.  This type of Insomnia commonly occurs with the Aging Process.  It is sometimes due to Depression, Anxiety, self-reproach or self-punitive thinking that is exacerbated in the morning.  Sometimes Early-Waking Insomnia occurs as one of the symptoms of Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder.
– Initial Insomnia is a form of Insomnia that involves difficulty in falling asleep.  It is commonly associated with emotional disorders such as Anxiety, Phobias or Depression.  It can also occur as a result of Pain, Respiratory problems, stimulant use, withdrawal of sedative drugs, poor Sleep hygiene (such as a variable Sleep schedule) or other Sleep-related disorders such as Restless Legs Syndrome, Sleep Apnea or Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder.
– Rebound Insomnia is a form of Insomnia that commonly occurs when hypnotics are withdrawn from a patient who regularly takes heavy doses.  Most patients wrongly interpret this as recurrence of Chronic Insomnia.
– Short- Trem Insomnia ) is Insomnia that lasts from a few nights to a few weeks.
– jet-Lag is a type of Sleep Disorder caused by the desynchronization of Circadian Rhythms

Ailments may Cause Insomnia
– May occur as a side effect of Hyperthyroidism
– May caused by chronic Constipation
– May occur as one of the symptoms of Lyme Disease
– May caused By Restless Legs Syndrome
– May occur as a result of Adrenal Insufficiency
– May occur as one of the symptoms of Fibromyalgia
– May occur as a result of the PMS-A (Anxiety)
– May be the underlying of Depression
– May cause by excessive Stress
– May occur as a symptom of Hangovers

Substances may help Insomnia
– Melatonin
– Tryptophan
– 5-HTP
– Glycine
– Taurine
– Calcium
– Folic Acid
– Choline
– Vitamin B1
– Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
– Vitamin B6
– VItamin B12
– Inosital
– May occur as a result of Potassium deficiency
– May occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency
– May occur as a result of Iron deficiency
– Pharmaceutical Drugs
– Diazepam
– Temazepam
– Nitraepam
– GABA Reuptake Inhibitor
– Exercise
– Acupuncture

Substances may Cause or Exacerbate Insomnia
– Nicotin
– Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
– Excessive production of Adrenaline that occurs when under Stress
– Excessive production/release of Cortisol
– Excessive Tyrosine (when consumed at night)
– Excessive Phenylalanine (when consumed at night)
– Caffeine
– excess accumulation of (Lead, Copper and Mercury)
– Pharmaceutical Drugs (Benzphetamine , Bupropion, Phentermine and ……………..)
– Aspartame (artificial sweetener)

Pomegranates

Dr. Said Sokhandan — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 07:20:05 +0000

Pomegranate is nutrient dense and a antioxidant rich fruit. The outer layer is not edible but the juice and the seeds inside are providing all the fruits health benefits. Pomegranates contain high levels of flavonoids and polyphenols, potent antioxidants offering protection against heart disease and cancer. A glass of pomegranate juice has more antioxidants than red wine, green tea, blueberries, and cranberries.
Compounds found only in pomegranates called punicalagins, a type of phenolic compound shown to benefit the heart and blood vessels. Punicalagins are the major component responsible for pomegranate”s antioxidant. They not only lower cholesterol, but also lower blood pressure and increase the speed at which heart blockages (atherosclerosis) melt away. Pomegranates are good for your heart and blood vessels but they have been shown to inhibit breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, leukemia and to prevent vascular changes that promote tumor growth in lab animals.

Health benefits of Pomegranate
– may lower Blood Pressure in High blood pressure patients by inhibiting Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE).
– may prevent and reverse Atherosclerosis.
– May help to prevents Cancer (Breast, Lung, Colon, Prostate, and skin)
– May lower total serum Cholesterol and LDL
– Great Antioxidants
– May prevent Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis
– Pomegranate juice and extract contain phytochemical compounds that stimulate estrogen receptors, improving symptoms and
increasing bone
properties in menopausal syndrome.
– Pomegranate juice and extract contain phytochemical compounds that stimulate Serotonin.
– Pomegranate peel extract may stimulate the production of Collagen.