Medical Information
A Low-Carb Diet
may not be a cure-all, but it can certainly provide hope for
those suffering debilitating illnesses.
Here is a list
of just a FEW disorders for which people have found relief
on a Low-Carb eating plan. Please note that the relief may
have come in the form of weight loss, but may also have come
as pain management and symptom relief as well. Every body
is different, but some people find their new way of eating
really helps them feel better all around!
** Also visit
the
GastroHealth
sub-site for information on low-carbing and gastrointestinal
disorders.
Crohn's
Disease & Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's is an autoimmune disorder
where the body attacks the digestive system. People following
a Specific Carbohydrate Diet often find relief from the symptoms.
Crohn's and Ulcreative Colitis are chronic conditions
for which there is no cure.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy
is not a single disorder, but covers a wide spectrum of problems
characterized by unprovoked, recurring seizures that disrupt
normal neurologic functions. Epileptic seizures occur when
a group of nerve cells in the brain (neurons) become activated
simultaneously, emitting sudden and excessive bursts of electrical
energy. This hyperactivity of neurons can occur in various
locations in the brain and, depending on the location, have
a wide range of effects on the sufferer -- from brief moments
of confusion to minor spasms to loss of consciousness.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia
is a syndrome that includes serious fatigue as well as chronic
muscle pain and specific point tenderness, usually in association
with sleep problems, fatigue, stiffness, headaches, facial
pain, abdominal discomfort, irritable bladder, numbness or
tingling, and problems thinking. The cause is not known, but
physical therapy and other techniques may provide significant
benefit and improve the quality of life.
Hypoglycemia
& Diabetes
Hypoglycemia
is a condition of abnormally low blood sugar (glucose). Insulin
shock is a term for extensive hypoglycemia that results in
unconsciousness. Diabetes is a condition where either insulin
is not produced by the body, or the body stops responding
to it.
Polycystic
Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
About
4% of the general female population suffers from PCOS, which
accounts for half of all hormonal disorders affecting female
fertility. It is believed that the disorder is related to
insulin. Common effects of this disease are hair loss, facial
hair growth, infertility, disrupted menstrual cycles, weight
gain, and more.
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