Blood sugar is a very interesting subject…it appears to be distinct and unique in its expression from individual to individual. The health of one’s body and mind is intimately connected to one’s blood sugar balance. Numerous inter-connected factors include but are not limited to: one’s eating patterns (timing, nutritional value of food, ); one’s patterns in relation to movement and rest; the use of stimulants (coffees, teas, white sugars, cooked chocolates, sodas, etc.); stress and cortisol levels; the health of one’s organs of digestion and absorption; the release of toxins from the system; and one’s patterns of thoughts and emotions.

To the best of it’s ability the bodies natural regulatory patterns are constantly seeking a harmonious balance. A spacious and investigative look at one’s life can prove beneficial in the quest for optimal health.
Blood sugar imbalances have been linked to ADD, ADHD, diabetes and hypolglycemia, eating disorders, drug use/abuse, emotional outbursts, obesity, depression, poor test scores, lower athletic performance, immune related illnesses, PMS, fatigue, and many other states of dis-ease including coma and even death. Studies indicate that prison populations have a higher than average levels of blood sugar imbalances.

Craving sweets is an indication that we need more minerals from living foods sources and more usable protein from high vibration sources. Additionally these cravings can have emotional and psycho-spiritual indications.  Ex. A feeling of lack of ’sweetness’ in one’s life.

Seeds and greens both provide high levels of bio-available proteins. The best seeds are flax, sunflower, pumpkin, and sesame. On average these seeds are 2 parts fat to one part protein.

In addition, minerals feed the skeletal and muscular structures of the body as well as the nervous system and overall help to balance the energy production and utilization of the body. The most effective method of obtaining the necessary minerals that feed the body systems is through the ingestion of vegetables - foods that through the alchemical transformative power of the sun change molecules of energy into usable food-stuff.

A wonderful natural tool for balancing the alkalinity of one’s inner ecology is through the regular use of minerals found in super-foods. Greens, blue-green algaes, spirulina, and chlorella are all wonderful for helping to regulate the health of one’s blood. Known to build hemoglobin values these superfoods assist in overall liberation of oxygen to the cells.

Action steps:

• Starting one’s day with a 1/2 lemon in a warm glass of water is alkalizing to the system and setting up an optimal opportunity for minerals to be properly utilized. (When one’s mineral conditions are such that the system is acidic the minerals can get lodged in either the vascular system in an attempt to help buffer the acidity or in the joints of the body.)
• The more refined the sugar source - the more likely it is to be ‘abused’. Did you know that one soda has 9 teaspoons of processed refined sugar. These empty sweets rob the body of minerals and vitality. In the United States, the average per capita use of refined sugar is 142 pounds per year. Replace ‘empty’ sweets with full sweets such as fruit and vegetables.
• Eat fruit in the morning. This will alkalize and mineral the system. A system that is mineralized is much healthier. Cravings for processed sugars will diminish. ‘Fruit will make you beautiful.’
• A wonderful natural tool for balancing the alkalinity of one’s inner ecology is through the regular use of minerals found in super-foods. Greens, blue-green algaes, spirulina, and chlorella are all wonderful for helping to regulate the health of one’s blood. Known to build hemoglobin values these super-foods assist in overall liberation of oxygen to the cells. This will greatly increase one’s overall wellness. These also help to mineralize the body.
• Some  herbs to research include: Pau d’arco; Cats Claw; Stevia.
• Add cinnamon to your food to help stabilize blood sugar levels especially when eating carbohydrates. Great on toast, brown rice, bananas, and oatmeal.
• Juiced veggies are a concentrated form of energy - start slowly and consider diluting with water. Raw veggies can be difficult to digest for some folks with low digestive fire or depleted digestive enzymes. Enzymes help to stoke the digestive fires and help the body to draw out the precious nutrients from food. It may helpful to lightly steam one’s veggies until the digestion is stronger. Veggies are a great source of minerals. Do not over-cook them as the minerals will be lost.
• Taking supplemental enzymes can also prove effective. Make sure that the enzymes are plant based and always take them when eating any meal that is ‘complicated’ (meaning a lot of different foods at once) or heavy.
• Simplify one’s eating choices for best digestion and absorption of nutrients.
• Chew your food thoroughly in order to receive the most nourishment.
• Drink adequate amounts of fresh water. Sometimes when we have cravings, we are actually thirsty. Use the formula .6 x body weight = ounces of water per day. (move to this amount over time)
• Take an honest look at your emotional well-being. Flower essences are a fantastic way to support your overall emotional health.
• Love yourself and take good care of yourself.