14
15
in the Treatment of Diabetes
and its Complications – Part 2
Herbal
Medicines
Philip A. Franco
Medical Herbalist - Naturopathic Doctor
I
n the last TTARP
magazine (Issue #1,
2017), I wrote about
the various herbs that
are beneficial in the
treatment of diabetes.
In this article, you will
learn about the Herbs
used for Cardiovascular
complications as a result of
uncontrolled diabetes.
The Complications
High levels of blood sugar
triggers inflammation of
the artery walls which
subsequently causes
damage to the walls
and the formation of
plaque, which leads to
obstruction in blood flow.
In a diabetic this occurs
mostly in the arteries
and small capillaries of
the eyes, kidneys, and
in the periphery affecting
primarily the lower legs.
When these body tissues
fail to obtain sufficient
blood with its nutrients and
oxygen, cell and tissue
death occurs, including
the death of nerves
which lead to Diabetic
Neuropathy causing
numbness. Eventually the
complications can lead to
Blindness, Kidney Failure,
Leg Ulcers, Gangrene and
Amputations.
Diabetic Neuropathy is
the death of nerves due to
Until we meet again Conrad !
On Thursday 18th May 2017, we said
goodbye to our long standing member,
Mr. Conrad Bacchus, who was one of
our founding members and former Vice
Chairman. He performed at every Variety
Concert held by the group since 2010 and
was known for his opening poems. His last
performance was in 2016, which he did from
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deficient blood supply to
nourish the nerves and so
the sensory nerves fail and
numbness ensues.
What to do?
One should do everything
possible to maintain
acceptable sugar levels
through proper diet,
nutrition, and exercise. The
advantage of using Herbs
is that they don’t come
with the side effects as do
‘all’ pharmaceutical drugs.
There are alsoTonic Herbs
which have a restoring
effect on tissues and
organs.
Herbal Medicines
Bilberry – Every diabetic
should use Bilberry for it
is the absolute best herb
for the small capillaries,
specifically of the Eyes,
Kidneys, and Periphery.
Bilberry will prevent the
destruction of, and will
restore - the integrity
of the capillary walls,
thus preventing arterial
inflammation and plaque
formation, and remove
existing plaque. It will
keep these blood vessels
healthy and elastic which
is beneficial to reduce High
Blood Pressure due to
periphery obstruction.
Ginkgo Biloba – is very
similar to Bilberry, but it
is more specific to the
capillaries of the ears, and
to the brain, and works on
the peripheral vessels. It
is very helpful for opening
the blood vessels of the
sex organs - for male
erectile dysfunction caused
by decreased blood flow
and for female conditions
such as vaginal laxity and
dryness due to decreased
blood flow, which occur
in the diabetic. It allows
for better blood flow to
the brain, so it is useful
in learning and as we
get older can aid one’s
memory.
Hawthorn Berry – Also
works like the above herbs
except that it is specific to
the heart muscle and the
coronary arteries. It can
strengthen a weakened
heart, clean and remove
plaque and open the
coronary arteries, and will
lower pressure over time.
St John’s Wort & Oats
Straw– are valuable nerve
tonics to prevent nerve
damage and to restore
the integrity of damage
nerves in peripheral
neuropathy where there
is numbness and nerve
pain. For extreme nerve
pain one can use Jamaican
Dogwood.
Prickly Ash – is very
effective when we need to
get blood to flow into the
legs quickly. It promote
healing when the situation
is bad in the case of
leg ulcers and possible
gangrene. Rosemary and
Cayenne an also be used
but is not as effective.
Clivers & Gravel Root –
are Kidney tonics, to be
used when the kidney is
affected.
Plant Omegas (Fish
do not make Omega
Oils) – helps with insulin
production as well as
cellular sensitivity to insulin,
and help to diminish
inflammation and are
building blocks to ALL cells
in the body.
It is also important to
emphasize that all herbal
products are not of the
same quality.
Philip A. Franco
(868)624-3727 62-HERBS
