“Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program to

REVERSE DIABETES NOW: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes Without Drugs."

                 By Neal D. Barnard, MD

 

2011 Book Review #76

               

                  FROM THE

 BACK COVER OF THE BOOK:

If you have diabetes, you likely have been told that it’s a chronic, incurable condition.  As Dr. Neal Barnard shows in his groundbreaking book, this is simply not true.

Through a series of studies, Dr. Barnard has found that it is possible to repair insulin function and reverse type 2 diabetes.  By closely following his scientifically proven program, you will be able to control your blood sugar three times more effectively than with the standard dietary regimen for people with diabetes.  What’s more, you:

1.  Cut back on diabetes medications…if not eliminate them completely.

2.  Reduce your risk of diabetes complications

3.  Realize bonus health benefits as you take off unwanted pounds, lower your cholesterol and blood pressure, and boost your energy.

4.  Enjoy delicious foods in generous portions.

Diabetes need not slowly and inevitably get worse.  Now is the time to take control of the disease…and take back your life.

My Thoughts:  This is not my usual book review.  I bought this book many months ago and, at my daughter’s urging, I finally read it.  I became interested and decided to start the diet following Dr. Barnard’s instructions.  I gave it 3 weeks to either work or not.
So far it is working....I have gone from a fasting blood sugar count of 288 to 152...and a blood pressure reading of 138/74 to a reading of 110/63...in 11 days!  I think it is working so I wanted to share with you now!

"Why is GOD Laughing? The Path to Joy and Spiritual Optimism" by Deepak Chopra

Review #115

“Best-selling spiritual guide and self-help author, Deepak Chopra, has turned to the didactic novel in this story of Mickey Fellows, a comedian working in Los Angeles who gradually learns the lessons imparted by "Francisco" about the nature of reality and illusion, moving toward a more generous and outward-focused life.”

To be perfectly honest, I found the story confusing and not very substantial. I didn’t understand what Chopra was trying to say until I got to the end and found ‘The Path to Joy, Ten Principles of Spiritual Optimism”

1. The healthiest response to life is laughter.
2. There is always a reason to be grateful.
3. You belong in the scheme of the Universe.
There’s nothing to be afraid of. You are safe.
4. Your soul cherishes every aspect of your life.
5. There is a plan, and your soul knows what it is.
6. Ecstasy is the energy of spirit.
When life flows, ecstasy is natural.
7. There is a creative solution to every problem.
Every possibility holds the promise of abundance.
8. Obstacles are opportunities in disguise.
9. Evolution leads the way through desire.
10. Freedom is letting go.

I discovered that I was already a believer in about half of them!
If you want more detail about these principles you will have to read the book!