Important news about sugar addiction from a diabetes expert

You should read this article about sugar addiction even if you aren't diabetic. A diabetic expert may have news you need to hear.

Do you think you don't eat much sugar because you rarely buy a candy bar? After reading the first few chapters of Dr. Bernstein's book you may find yourself changing that opinion - especially after learning the definition of "fast-acting carbohydrate."

Why does it matter?

According to Dr. Richard K. Bernstein, any food made with flour - even whole-grain flour - will become indistinguishable from pure sugar after a few seconds in your mouth and stomach. Your blood sugar rises, your insulin response goes into high gear, and this in turn cranks up the fat-building process. So, even if you aren't diabetic, this doctor's book explains in detail the mechanisms that make you fat.

He then gives you a solution for getting thin again - a solution that has worked for hundreds of his patients for whom it is truly a matter of life and death.

Dr. Bernstein has written a book that is definitely not a breeze to read - even the title takes a few seconds to get through: Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: Revised & Updated - The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars.

So, if it isn't an easy read, and if you don't have diabetes, (or at least you haven't been diagnosed), why should you read a book about blood sugar?

Because Dr. Bernstein takes sugar addiction seriously - and he has some very solid advice for those of us who need to get a grip on our cravings. And that means just about anyone who is now overweight.

He keeps his diabetic patients alive and healthy by doing whatever it takes to help them overcome their cravings for sugar and other fast-acting carbs.

If his patients are unable to give up sugar and other high glycemic foods on their own, Dr. Bernstein sends his patients to see a medical hypnotist, who can use the suggested script included in his book. Following this technique, his patients learn to self-hypnotize themselves throughout the day. The author states that many of his patients have been very successful at overcoming their carb cravings, and losing weight, using this technique.

But if even that doesn't work...

Dr. Bernstein treats sugar addiction medically - as an addiction - using extremely small doses of a medication that helps heroin addicts.

Sugar and other carbohydrates are so enticing - so impossible to say "no" to - because they affect the neurotransmitters in the brain, just like opiates. In plain language, they make us feel good.

But you knew that already, if you've ever eaten an entire bag of cookies after a spat with your spouse. Sugar and flour are "comfort foods" because they really do make us feel good - for a few minutes. And that makes them addictive. Dr. Bernstein has discovered a medication that can take away the cravings with almost no side effects, and he gives the full details in his book.

After reading this book, whether you have been diagnosed with diabetes or not, you may be hoping that your doctor has read it, too. With diabetes reaching epidemic proportions in this country, it should certainly be on your doctor's bookshelf. Why not consider making it an early Christmas present to your physician?

Jonni Good is the author of most of the original articles on this site. Jonni always looks for the easy way to solve common health problems, by working with human nature. Her books have helped hundreds of people lose weight, get fit, and regain their health - with less struggle. Please take a moment to visit her other sites:

Do You Gain Weight... Even when you eat less than your thinner friends? Learn why it happens, and how to use nutritious, satisfying food to break the metabolic pattern that causes some people to gain weight too easily.

Sugar Cravings and Addiction – Describes a simple program to help people break their addiction to sugar and fat. This book has been popular ever since it came out in 2003, and has helped hundreds of people lose their cravings for sugar and other simple carbs. Once the cravings are under control, it's easier to stick with your diet and regain your health.

Weight Lifting for Absolute Beginners – A guide to lifting weights for strong muscles and bones.

The Easy-Does-It Diet – A guide to creating your own delicious and healthy frozen diet meals. Eat healthy, low-fat meals without paying extra for store-bought frozen diet food.

Disclaimer: This site and the articles contained here are for information purposes only. The authors have made every effort to make sure the information is accurate, but no health decisions should ever be made based on this or any other website. Please contact your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

Important news about sugar addiction from a diabetes expert

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