In recent years, quacks would like us to believe that hypoglycemia or low blood sugar can occur in non-diabetic individuals. While this is possible in people with certain tumors and in those who take alcohol with little food, the majority of people who appear to be suffering from hypoglycemia are really reacting to stress and anxiety.
In some cases, panic attacks may resemble hypoglycemia. But patients don't know this and quacks are making a lot of money out of this false diagnosis.
The idea that hypoglycemia is widespread was popularized by Dr. E. M. Abrahamson in his 1951 book Body, Mind and Sugar. Abrahamson blamed hypoglycemia for all kinds of problems ranging from allergies to arthritis. He said low blood sugar resulted in alcoholism and suicide and was at the heart of all "delinquency and crime."
This notion was later echoed by Carlton Fredericks, a food faddist who claimed that 20 million Americans were suffering from hypoglycemia; and Dr. Robert Atkins, the popular author of a questionable diet book.
But medical authorities say otherwise. The American Diabetes Association said very few people have hypoglycemia and only those who receive insulin or are taking oral drugs for diabetes are most likely to experience it.
How do you know if you have hypoglycemia? This can be easily detected by a simple blood glucose test where blood is drawn after you've had nothing to eat or drink since the previous midnight. A fasting blood glucose level of less than 120 mg/dl (milligrams of glucose per deciliter of blood) is normal in non-diabetics.
If two separate tests show a level greater than 140 mg/dl that means the person is diabetic. In hypoglycemia, blood sugar level may fall between 40 - 50 mg/dl. In the elderly, a value below 60 mg/dl already spells trouble.
It is also important to recognize the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. Once you experience them, ingest something sweet like orange juice, a soft drink with sugar, candy, or two to three sugar cubes. This will relieve symptoms in 10 to 15 minutes. If not consume more sweets until blood sugar level returns to normal.
"When symptoms begin to appear, stop all activity - bring the car to a halt, turn off the lawnmower, cease jogging. It is also important to carry a concentrated source of sugar with you at all times in case a candy or soda machine unit isn't within easy reach when symptoms appear. Alert family and friends to the symptoms and the usual course of your hypoglycemia attacks. They should never attempt to feed you sweet substances if you have lost consciousness, but they may help you in the earlier stages or summon help if you lose consciousness. Sometimes syrup can be given to a semiconscious person a teaspoonful at a time without danger when drinks that are more liquid may 'go down the wrong way,'" Larson concluded. (Next: Drugless ways of controlling diabetes.)
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Ariadne Capital Launches Entrepreneur Country
Publishes Manifesto Capturing The Spirit of Individual Capitalism That Will Shape the 21st Century
LONDON â€" 16 June 2008 - Ariadne Capital (Ariadne), www.ariadnecapital.com, the investment and advisory firm founded by Julie Meyer and 46 entrepreneurs backing the next-generation of entrepreneurs, is launching “Entrepreneur Country†on Tuesday the 17th of June in central London.
Entrepreneur Country is an event and platform for a manifesto that will bring together 400 venture capital and private investors, as well media, analysts and other leading entrepreneurs. An online forum will follow later this summer.
Keynote speakers on the 17th of June include: • Jalal Bagherli [former CEO of Alphamosaic (sold to Broadcom) and CEO of Dialog Semiconductor] • Paul Barry-Walsh [Chairman of NetStore, and founder of the Fredericks Foundation] • Peter Bazalgette [Former Chief Creative Director of Endemol and well-known for Big Brother] • Seb Bishop [Co-Founder of Espotting/President of MIVA] • Sean Phelan [Co-founder of Multimap (sold to Microsoft)]
“’Entrepreneur Country’ signals to me that entrepreneurship has gone ‘primetime’ in the UK,†confirms Peter Bazalgette. “The people who are building the global leaders of tomorrow need to come together to share their breakthrough moments.â€
“Semiconductor businesses have been an area where the UK has delivered game-changing enterprises and one in which I’ve been involved particularly,†says Jalal Bagherli. “The core values of the Entrepreneur Country Manifesto are those that I’ve witnessed in successful teams and entrepreneurs in this and other sectors.â€
“At a time when in the Irish referendum the European Constitution has once again been rejected by the people when given a free vote,†says Julie Meyer, “there is a need for a new core set of values and beliefs, around which Europeans should build their society and the wealth that sustains it. I believe the Entrepreneur Country Manifesto will resonate strongly with the people who are creating real, sustainable growth in the UK and Europe.â€
Julie emphasises, “Ten years into the commercial internet’s take-off, the UK and Europe have become increasingly a place where leadership, innovation and wealth creation are possible. We decided to launch ‘Entrepreneur Country â€" where breakthrough moments triumph over near-death experiences’ â€" as a further spur to this, bringing the leading business people together who are driving this huge transformation of society through the internet, and celebrate their success and share their insight with the next generation of entrepreneurs.â€
Entrepreneur Country â€" a Manifesto
We believe:
1. That Leaders are those people who create trust in their businesses, and that trust is the basis of an efficient and successful society. Success is forged through competition and human greatness is possible precisely because people are not the same and they have the option to choose whether they want to lead or to follow.
2. That the Entrepreneur creates intellectual and financial wealth through which the entire society benefits and progresses, and so Entrepreneurs and their teams should be rewarded accordingly for taking the risks that they do [and which the rest of society chooses not to] but from which it still benefits.
3. That the bigger the State grows, the weaker the people become â€" big government erodes trust and creates dependency.
4. That no real, sustainable wealth creation ever owed its success to government
5. Successful entrepreneurs of hyper growth companies are a subset of entrepreneurs who are a subsector of a strong citizenry who take full accountability for their lives and understand not only their rights but their total responsibilities.
6. That successful entrepreneurs cite common factors that shape their unique drive, self-belief and desire to create and contribute at every stage in life â€" education, travel, opportunities to test what they can do as individuals, learning how to sell early in life, and particularly strong and inspirational teachers, business role models, parents and mentors who, honestly, encouraged them to be everything they could be.
7. That it is still counter-cultural to be an entrepreneur in the UK and Europe but it is no longer a niche activity or aspiration; the emergence of serial entrepreneurs and the impact of their wealth and experience is felt in their backing of the next generation of entrepreneurs and in their example as role models
8. That early stage venture capital now has two distinct areas â€" initial early stage venture capital, and late early stage venture capital. The only people who do and can do the former exquisitely well are entrepreneurs backing other entrepreneurs â€" they are key to the development of an innovative high performance economy.
9. That global leading firms can just as easily come out of the UK and Europe as well as anywhere else in the world. One reason UK and European entrepreneurs haven’t played on the global stage as much as they should have is because their native cultures don’t encourage them to expect success. This is changing and must change further still.
10. That the financing of entrepreneurship has not kept pace with the high quality and achievements of entrepreneurs in the UK and Europe.
11. That the combination of the Internet, Entrepreneurship, and Individual Capitalism presents an unstoppable force around the world, and that Individual Capitalism will be the key concept that shapes the 21st Century
12. That Talent flocks to great opportunities, and as those companies grow, leaders should have the flexibility to make the right decisions about talent in the firm â€" not everyone can or needs to make it from start to finish in a start-up, including the founders
13. That great people have great ideas and build great teams, and that capital always backs great people with great ideas who build great teams â€" always has, and always will.
14. That each one of us has a unique contribution to make to the world. It is our responsibility to determine what that is, and to make it.
15. That we are a small group today in Entrepreneur Country who understand and believe these statements, and believe that the ideas and values contained in them will dictate the future success of the UK and Europe.
LONDON â€" 16 June 2008 - Ariadne Capital (Ariadne), www.ariadnecapital.com, the investment and advisory firm founded by Julie Meyer and 46 entrepreneurs backing the next-generation of entrepreneurs, is launching “Entrepreneur Country†on Tuesday the 17th of June in central London.
Entrepreneur Country is an event and platform for a manifesto that will bring together 400 venture capital and private investors, as well media, analysts and other leading entrepreneurs. An online forum will follow later this summer.
Keynote speakers on the 17th of June include: • Jalal Bagherli [former CEO of Alphamosaic (sold to Broadcom) and CEO of Dialog Semiconductor] • Paul Barry-Walsh [Chairman of NetStore, and founder of the Fredericks Foundation] • Peter Bazalgette [Former Chief Creative Director of Endemol and well-known for Big Brother] • Seb Bishop [Co-Founder of Espotting/President of MIVA] • Sean Phelan [Co-founder of Multimap (sold to Microsoft)]
“’Entrepreneur Country’ signals to me that entrepreneurship has gone ‘primetime’ in the UK,†confirms Peter Bazalgette. “The people who are building the global leaders of tomorrow need to come together to share their breakthrough moments.â€
“Semiconductor businesses have been an area where the UK has delivered game-changing enterprises and one in which I’ve been involved particularly,†says Jalal Bagherli. “The core values of the Entrepreneur Country Manifesto are those that I’ve witnessed in successful teams and entrepreneurs in this and other sectors.â€
“At a time when in the Irish referendum the European Constitution has once again been rejected by the people when given a free vote,†says Julie Meyer, “there is a need for a new core set of values and beliefs, around which Europeans should build their society and the wealth that sustains it. I believe the Entrepreneur Country Manifesto will resonate strongly with the people who are creating real, sustainable growth in the UK and Europe.â€
Julie emphasises, “Ten years into the commercial internet’s take-off, the UK and Europe have become increasingly a place where leadership, innovation and wealth creation are possible. We decided to launch ‘Entrepreneur Country â€" where breakthrough moments triumph over near-death experiences’ â€" as a further spur to this, bringing the leading business people together who are driving this huge transformation of society through the internet, and celebrate their success and share their insight with the next generation of entrepreneurs.â€
Entrepreneur Country â€" a Manifesto
We believe:
1. That Leaders are those people who create trust in their businesses, and that trust is the basis of an efficient and successful society. Success is forged through competition and human greatness is possible precisely because people are not the same and they have the option to choose whether they want to lead or to follow.
2. That the Entrepreneur creates intellectual and financial wealth through which the entire society benefits and progresses, and so Entrepreneurs and their teams should be rewarded accordingly for taking the risks that they do [and which the rest of society chooses not to] but from which it still benefits.
3. That the bigger the State grows, the weaker the people become â€" big government erodes trust and creates dependency.
4. That no real, sustainable wealth creation ever owed its success to government
5. Successful entrepreneurs of hyper growth companies are a subset of entrepreneurs who are a subsector of a strong citizenry who take full accountability for their lives and understand not only their rights but their total responsibilities.
6. That successful entrepreneurs cite common factors that shape their unique drive, self-belief and desire to create and contribute at every stage in life â€" education, travel, opportunities to test what they can do as individuals, learning how to sell early in life, and particularly strong and inspirational teachers, business role models, parents and mentors who, honestly, encouraged them to be everything they could be.
7. That it is still counter-cultural to be an entrepreneur in the UK and Europe but it is no longer a niche activity or aspiration; the emergence of serial entrepreneurs and the impact of their wealth and experience is felt in their backing of the next generation of entrepreneurs and in their example as role models
8. That early stage venture capital now has two distinct areas â€" initial early stage venture capital, and late early stage venture capital. The only people who do and can do the former exquisitely well are entrepreneurs backing other entrepreneurs â€" they are key to the development of an innovative high performance economy.
9. That global leading firms can just as easily come out of the UK and Europe as well as anywhere else in the world. One reason UK and European entrepreneurs haven’t played on the global stage as much as they should have is because their native cultures don’t encourage them to expect success. This is changing and must change further still.
10. That the financing of entrepreneurship has not kept pace with the high quality and achievements of entrepreneurs in the UK and Europe.
11. That the combination of the Internet, Entrepreneurship, and Individual Capitalism presents an unstoppable force around the world, and that Individual Capitalism will be the key concept that shapes the 21st Century
12. That Talent flocks to great opportunities, and as those companies grow, leaders should have the flexibility to make the right decisions about talent in the firm â€" not everyone can or needs to make it from start to finish in a start-up, including the founders
13. That great people have great ideas and build great teams, and that capital always backs great people with great ideas who build great teams â€" always has, and always will.
14. That each one of us has a unique contribution to make to the world. It is our responsibility to determine what that is, and to make it.
15. That we are a small group today in Entrepreneur Country who understand and believe these statements, and believe that the ideas and values contained in them will dictate the future success of the UK and Europe.
Reducing Alcohol Cravings - Pt 1
WHY THE CRAVINGS? Craving certain substances is not a matter of corrupt morals or weak wills. It is often a series of learned behaviors and body chemistry.[i] Something as simple as a genetic background can predict potential alcohol problems. For instance, people from Middle East background have been using alcohol for over 2,000 years. As a sharp contrast, some groups of people, such as the Inuit or Eskimo have been exposed to alcohol and refined starches for less than 100 years. Their bodies have not had the thousands of years to adapt to a substance that is largely foreign to them. (Before you dismiss me as a racist, read on.)
Some people may lack a certain enzyme (such as acetaldehyde dehydrogenase) to break down the harmful effects of alcohol. Others can process large amounts of alcohol without (immediate) ill effects. As the saying goes, "One man's meat is another man's poison." Alcoholics physically process alcohol differently than non-alcoholics.
HOW THE BODY BREAKS DOWN ALCOHOL[ii]
The alcoholic's system converts alcohol to acetaldehyde twice as fast as a Non-Alcoholic and then is twice as slow to process the acetaldehyde into acetic acid (vinegar). The alcoholic gets a faster happy "high" feeling than the non- alcoholic, but retains the poisonous by-product (acetaldehyde) longer.
Hence, alcoholism tends to be higher than average among some ethnic groups such as the Irish and American Indian. These groups of people tend to have high amounts of acetaldehyde producing enzymes and low amounts of acetaldehyde-destroying enzymes.
Certain medical conditions can also influence the tendency towards alcohol (and cigarette or sugar cravings). Researcher Joan Mathews Larson explains that most alcoholic patients also suffer from the following medical conditions:[iii]
* Vitamin/mineral deficiency * Hypothyroidism * Hypoglycemia * Food and chemical allergies * Candida-related complex
Generally speaking and from my own personal experience, an unhealthy body will tend to crave alcohol, tobacco and sugar more than a healthy body.
NONALCOHOLIC CHEMISTRY
1. Someone who drinks normally or has a nonalcoholic chemistry will tend to get tipsy quickly. Their bodies will also rapidly process alcohol to get it out of their bodies.
ALCOHOLIC CHEMISTRY 1. THIQ/ADH Alcoholic Chemistry makes the drinker feel great when drinking alcohol. I witnessed this condition during my younger "partying" years. I once was having several drinks with an oil rigger buddy while playing a computer reflex game. The more that I drank, the slower that my reflexes were. The more that my friend drank, the faster he reflexes became. This was not just my imagination, as the computer recorded our response times. My drinking buddy was actually becoming faster the longer that he played and drank.
Next of the alcoholic types are those who are allergy addicted. (My former situation.) Allergic reactions go beyond drunkenness. They can cause hives, diarrhea, headaches and mood swings. Usually the first experience with the alcohol (or food), the person will feel ill. Unfortunately, they may be trained to "not to waste," drink and eat what is cheap and convenient" or conform to what peers are drinking and eating. Consequently, their bodies learn to adapt.
The body often reacts to allergic substances by protecting the body against pain with its own natural narcotics: endorphins. The alcohol or food substance, like sugar or chocolate, often causes an exhilarated feeling as the body is actually defending itself against the poison. This often makes the allergic person feel good initially (like a good adrenalin rush often does). But, when the defensive mechanisms slow down and the body is attempting to clean out the offending substance, the person can go into withdrawal symptoms of fatigue, confusion and mild depression. Rather than let the "poison" clean out, the quickest relief is from more of the offending allergic food. For example, during a hay fever attack, I have actually had temporary relief from eating small amounts of wheat-based bread.
Alcohol acts this way with the alcoholic allergic biochemical type. Withdrawals (hangovers) can be painful, so more drinking will post pone the pain. Much the same happens with tobacco and sugar.
To minimize alcohol damage, you have to slow down its absorption and quickly rebuild the body with nutrients and rest. Sometimes a drink of alcohol will bring on a boost of energy. This is just the adrenalin glands trying to fight off a poison in the body. This adrenalin "buzz" might feel accelerating, but it is burning up the body's energy reserves. After the high wears off, with most drinkers, there is a drop in energy. Often the drinker will need another boost and take another drink. During the hangover stage, the drinker will usually crave sweets. This is usually due to dehydration and low blood sugar. Without replenishing nutrients and rest, the body slips into exhaustion and sometimes depression.
The reason why alcohol leads to depression is due to the destruction of vitamins C and B vitamins which are needed to transmit brain pulses. Alcohol also depletes zinc, vitamin A and protein. Therefore, to minimize the dangerous effects of alcohol, it is necessary to take extra amounts of the nutrients that protect and repair nerve damage caused by alcohol.
In the next article, I include a test to determine the alcohol biochemical type that you are.
See the e-book Reduce Your Alcohol Craving
[i] Pearson, Durk and Shaw Sandy (1983) Life Extension: A Practical Scientific Approach. Warner Brother Books: New York. p.271.
[ii] Fredericks, Carlton. p.31
[iii] Larson, Joan Mathews Phd. (1992) Seven Weeks to Sobriety: The Proven Program to Fight Alcoholism Through Nutrition. Fawcettt Columbine: New York. Pp. 204.
Some people may lack a certain enzyme (such as acetaldehyde dehydrogenase) to break down the harmful effects of alcohol. Others can process large amounts of alcohol without (immediate) ill effects. As the saying goes, "One man's meat is another man's poison." Alcoholics physically process alcohol differently than non-alcoholics.
HOW THE BODY BREAKS DOWN ALCOHOL[ii]
The alcoholic's system converts alcohol to acetaldehyde twice as fast as a Non-Alcoholic and then is twice as slow to process the acetaldehyde into acetic acid (vinegar). The alcoholic gets a faster happy "high" feeling than the non- alcoholic, but retains the poisonous by-product (acetaldehyde) longer.
Hence, alcoholism tends to be higher than average among some ethnic groups such as the Irish and American Indian. These groups of people tend to have high amounts of acetaldehyde producing enzymes and low amounts of acetaldehyde-destroying enzymes.
Certain medical conditions can also influence the tendency towards alcohol (and cigarette or sugar cravings). Researcher Joan Mathews Larson explains that most alcoholic patients also suffer from the following medical conditions:[iii]
* Vitamin/mineral deficiency * Hypothyroidism * Hypoglycemia * Food and chemical allergies * Candida-related complex
Generally speaking and from my own personal experience, an unhealthy body will tend to crave alcohol, tobacco and sugar more than a healthy body.
NONALCOHOLIC CHEMISTRY
1. Someone who drinks normally or has a nonalcoholic chemistry will tend to get tipsy quickly. Their bodies will also rapidly process alcohol to get it out of their bodies.
ALCOHOLIC CHEMISTRY 1. THIQ/ADH Alcoholic Chemistry makes the drinker feel great when drinking alcohol. I witnessed this condition during my younger "partying" years. I once was having several drinks with an oil rigger buddy while playing a computer reflex game. The more that I drank, the slower that my reflexes were. The more that my friend drank, the faster he reflexes became. This was not just my imagination, as the computer recorded our response times. My drinking buddy was actually becoming faster the longer that he played and drank.
Next of the alcoholic types are those who are allergy addicted. (My former situation.) Allergic reactions go beyond drunkenness. They can cause hives, diarrhea, headaches and mood swings. Usually the first experience with the alcohol (or food), the person will feel ill. Unfortunately, they may be trained to "not to waste," drink and eat what is cheap and convenient" or conform to what peers are drinking and eating. Consequently, their bodies learn to adapt.
The body often reacts to allergic substances by protecting the body against pain with its own natural narcotics: endorphins. The alcohol or food substance, like sugar or chocolate, often causes an exhilarated feeling as the body is actually defending itself against the poison. This often makes the allergic person feel good initially (like a good adrenalin rush often does). But, when the defensive mechanisms slow down and the body is attempting to clean out the offending substance, the person can go into withdrawal symptoms of fatigue, confusion and mild depression. Rather than let the "poison" clean out, the quickest relief is from more of the offending allergic food. For example, during a hay fever attack, I have actually had temporary relief from eating small amounts of wheat-based bread.
Alcohol acts this way with the alcoholic allergic biochemical type. Withdrawals (hangovers) can be painful, so more drinking will post pone the pain. Much the same happens with tobacco and sugar.
To minimize alcohol damage, you have to slow down its absorption and quickly rebuild the body with nutrients and rest. Sometimes a drink of alcohol will bring on a boost of energy. This is just the adrenalin glands trying to fight off a poison in the body. This adrenalin "buzz" might feel accelerating, but it is burning up the body's energy reserves. After the high wears off, with most drinkers, there is a drop in energy. Often the drinker will need another boost and take another drink. During the hangover stage, the drinker will usually crave sweets. This is usually due to dehydration and low blood sugar. Without replenishing nutrients and rest, the body slips into exhaustion and sometimes depression.
The reason why alcohol leads to depression is due to the destruction of vitamins C and B vitamins which are needed to transmit brain pulses. Alcohol also depletes zinc, vitamin A and protein. Therefore, to minimize the dangerous effects of alcohol, it is necessary to take extra amounts of the nutrients that protect and repair nerve damage caused by alcohol.
In the next article, I include a test to determine the alcohol biochemical type that you are.
See the e-book Reduce Your Alcohol Craving
[i] Pearson, Durk and Shaw Sandy (1983) Life Extension: A Practical Scientific Approach. Warner Brother Books: New York. p.271.
[ii] Fredericks, Carlton. p.31
[iii] Larson, Joan Mathews Phd. (1992) Seven Weeks to Sobriety: The Proven Program to Fight Alcoholism Through Nutrition. Fawcettt Columbine: New York. Pp. 204.
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