The Dangers Of Low Blood Sugar (hypoglycemia)

* Are you light-headed or shaky if meals are delayed?

* Do you crave sugar or coffee in the middle of the afternoon?

* Do you crave coffee or sugar in the middle of the afternoon?

More than 20 million people in the U.S. alone answer yes to the above questions and that number is continuing to grow, according to Dr. Carlton Fredericks, President of the International Academy of Preventive Medicine. Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, occurs 2 to 3 hours after eating.

A person suffering from hypoglycemia may show signs of fatigue, dizziness, insomnia, asthma, allergies and heart palpitations. This is the main challenge with hypoglycemia; since the onset of symptoms mimic other health problems, an individual often receives a misdiagnosis.

I understand the difficulty of the diagnosis; and the symptoms can be frightening, especially heart palpitations. I have been challenged with hypoglycemia and my situation has been overlooked 3 different times. I have always been told that there is nothing wrong me. Wat is the cause of low blood sugar? Could it be a liver malfunction?

When the liver malfunctions with hypoglycemia, you can be affected in various ways. Glycogen (reserve sugar) is stored in the liver and released into the body when needed; thus the chemical balance for insulin is kept in check. If the liver is not working properly, this process is interrupted- resulting in an impairment of the amount of sugar being released. If sugar levels drop too low, the brain is starved for sugar (energy or fuel). When this happens, the results show themselves in symptoms of migraine headaches, dizziness, and problems like depression.

How do we overcome the issue of hypoglycemia? When the liver isn’t working properly, you can be assured that there is a lack of nutrients or poor absorption of nutrients. This relates to the American diet and poor digestive systems.

There may be a mineral deficiency necessary for normal liver function. These minerals are essential for hydrochloric acid production and hydrochloric acid is necessary for proper digestion of food. Another reason we may have a sluggish liver is our choice of diet: nuts, nut butters, meat and cheese just to name a few culprits. These types of foods demand much more hydrochloric acid to digest properly.

There is also the lack of intake of pure water- the water must have an adequate amount to keep the liver cleansed of waste.

Seek to correct the problem- which is usually a liver malfunction, by using corrective nutritional support, and you will address the hypoglycemia challenge.

About the Author:
Bud’s experience as a naturopath and nutritionist includes working with hundreds of clients with diverse backgrounds and challenges. He provides common sense strategies for individual goals and lifestyles at www.Capture Your Health. Claim your free newsletter now.