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Nopal Cactus for Diabetes, Weight Loss
Nopal cactus grows wild in desert regions. It is a mild-tasting, high fiber favorite for reducing fat and cholesterol and for balancing high blood sugar in diabetes. Pickled it makes a nice addition to meals. Nopal powder also comes in capsules. Don’t pay a high price. It is easy to find and use.
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Hi Letha – where in Chinatown exactly can I purchase some of this cactus? Also, what do you suggest I use to get rid of ovarian cysts? thanks for your response.
Hi
nopal or nopale cactus is not chinese but grows in Latin America. You can find it in stores that sell Mexican foods, or some fresh fruit and vegetable markets. Get the pickled kind I showed in the jar (Dona Maria Nopalitos) instead of trying to cook them yourself.
For breast and ovarian fibroid cysts I usually recommend Bupleurum Entangled Qi pills from Health Concerns in Oakland, CA.
call 1 800 233 9355 and use my name LETHA as password. You can’t order it from their website unless you are a certified herbalist/acupuncturist.
What is your recommendations for lung cancer
Lung Cancer requires antiinflammatory, immune enhancing foods and herbs:
**Coriolus versicolor medicinal mushroom – pills called Coriolus PS from Health Concerns is convenient 3 – 5 pills three times daily to increase NK cells, cells that kill cancer. This mushroom is used along with chemo or instead of it in Asia. To order call 1 800 233 9355 use my name LETHA as password.
**1/4 tsp turmeric powder in a pot of organic green tea daily
**1/2 – 1 cup cooked broccoli and its water daily
15 almond kernals for vitamin B17 see my article at this site about that.
Hi Letha – as i was about to order the bupleurum entangled qi pills, i noticed they contain LICORICE – doesn’t this cause high blood pressure and water retention when used over a long period of time? i am taking meds for high blood pressure, won’t this make it worse? i am so desperate to get rid of these fibroids but am afraid to use licorice – what do you suggest?
thanks.
Interesting. I’ve never heard of the Nopal Cactus. This is good information. Thank you for posting.
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My dad has type 2 diabetes. He manages diabetes through Diet and Exercise and alo by taking food supplements like Alpha Lipoic acid which helps in preventing nerve damage. He also takes Chromium which helps in the regulation of blood sugar.
Diabetes today is mostly caused by a lifestyle that has less exercise and too much sugar. Diabetes can be easily avoided by just doing simple exercises each day like jogging and avoiding sugars. If you already have diabetes, exercise is still the best way to manage it. Food supplements like Charantia and Chromium also helps.
Thanks. Good advice about diabetes. Exercise does help with mood, weight loss and blood sugar balance.
But herbs such as gymnema also help reduce blood sugar and sugar cravings. See Feed Your Tiger; The Asian Diet Secret for Permanent Weight Loss and Vibrant Health for more advice for diabetes and healthy weight management.
L
Did you know of any colon cleaning tips that I might be in a position to use that would help me clear out all of the noxious stuff in my body?
you might add aloe gel to water for enema. IT is cleansing, cooling and does not increase mucus.
Do you know any of the benefits to a colon cleanse?
Of course. Use clean, safe tepid water and do it at home to save money and trouble. Retain the water and you can add herbs such as chlorophyll, or insert a garlic parsley cap. after.
Use acidophilus by mouth after to repopulate the digestion with healthy bacteria
Weight Loss can be achieved easily through exercise. You should also consider a healthy and balance diet that is free from saturated fat. Avoid sugary foods too.
please see my healthy weight loss book FEED YOUR TIGER
The most effective way for Losing Weight is exercise. You just do some cardio workout everyday like jogging and running for miles. That would effectively burn the fats in your body.
Most people get Diabetes because of the lack of exercise and overeating. We should be more aware of our lazy lifestyles and start exercising regulary to avoid Type II Diabetes.
Diabetes can be prevented by just having a physically active lifestyle. Just exercise everyday and avoid eating too much. Avoid sweets and high carb foods too.
Are Nopal Cactus tablets OK. FBSHealth.com are advertising tablets on their website, and the price seemed reasonable. They also have Bitter Melon, which is very good for diabetes, right?
Hi Brian
both bitter melon and nopal are useful for diabetes. The pills are not as much fun as the foods.
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Letha:
Have type 2 diabetes. On insulin only – sliding doses. Struggling with weightloss for the longest time and not getting satisfactory results. Excercise 3-4 times a week for mininmum 1 1/4 hours each time. Have arthritis and lower back problem. Take meds for hypertension.
How can I use the nopalitus and what else can I add
Thanks
Hello Rayness
Please see my healthy weight loss book FEED YOUR TIGER now in hardcover coming out in soft cover from iUniverse in a couple of month. I suggest diet and herbs for 4 body types: Dragons – long term energy and weight loss problems, possible heart and hypertension issues; Bears – sweet tooth, diabetes, and a tummy; Tigers – joint aches and allergies; and Cranes the high-stressed undernourishes. For all types there is a good, simple basic diet – stressing vegetables, spices, teas, and 1 source of protein daily.
Nopales can work for you and anyone with diabetes and weight issues. Any alkaline foods will also reduce joint aches and enhance cleansing and slimming.
all best, L.
hello
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all our products are organic certified by ECOCERT FRANCE
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You certainly would like to reduced higher cholesterol naturally. You may have heard that prescribed medicines for hypertension has damaging effects to the system, that’s why you are now hoping to find a natural alternative. There are numerous natural remedies and methods available. But the greatest way that you are able to do would be to reduce the high ldl cholesterol inside your bloodstream.
Dr. Oz recently named the Prickly Pear Cactus as one of the seven wonders of the world. Nopalea (made from the prickly pear cactus) is renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is said that inflammation is the root cause of many diseases and chronic discomforts. It is also believed that Nopalea juice is chock full of antioxidants and a property called betalains which contains many of the B vitamins and minerals.
The origin of Nopalea Juice — the prickly pear cactus — is the subject of intense study by scientists who are trying to further establish the plant’s connection in relieving diabetes and other ailments. It is believed that the plant’s ability to decrease inflammation, which is now believed to be the underlying cause of dozens of diseases.
I would like to try the wonder drink, however it’s too expensive. Does anyone know if there is a Nopalea pill and less expensive?
I have not tried it yet, but hope to. I understand that a serving is 1 oz. dilute in water. I would add lots of water because the ingredients are concentrated.
I knew that the nopal cactus has many health benefits, but I didn’t realize it was good for diabetes. This is good to know since diabetes runs in my family.
Where can I get it and how much is it?
What is it, Olivia?
Dear Letha, I wish to take nopal cactus pill but the shipping cost to Malaysia is more than the cost of a bottle. How can I get it cheaper in Malaysia. Thanks.
Dear Azmee
In Malaysia you can take kerela gourd also called bitter melon by Chinese herbalists. It does much the same as nopal. IT is cooling, cleansing, detoxifying and improves diabetes. Have the tea or cook the bitter vegetable kerela. It looks like a cucumber with deep grooves in it and tastes Very bitter. you can steam it with garlic or add it soup.
Dear Letha,
A friend of mine made me a drink it contains the actul plant nopal , flax seed , and cucumber with water and made into a smoothie… what benefits do you think I will get from this drinking daily..
2 tablespoon of flax seed
6 tablespoon of nopal diced
1/2 a cucumber
then add water …
what is the benefit of these ingrediants….
Thank you…
If you are overweight, have diabetes, high blood pressure, or high harmful cholesterol, skin blemishes, nervousness – then your friend did you a favor. If you tend to have fevers, night sweats or feel the need to protect against chronic inflammation, then the drink will feel good. If it gives you chills, numbness or dizziness, or loose watery stools then you can warm it up by adding fresh ginger. IT sounds like a pleasant drink. Do not sweeten it and enjoy it as needed. Stop it if it makes you feel too cold.
What is the best fruit to mix with cactus and what benefit would it have to your body?
Ema
I would mix goji berries or other berries, papaya and pineapple
Pam see my articles on Arjuna at this website. A good product to protect the heart is called Heart Care made my Himalaya company.
My mother is 86 years old. She has type 2 diabetes. She has insulin injections twice a day. She also has to watch her blood sugar levels .Anywhere between 90 and 150 is good. Her weight is fine. She asked me about this cactus pill. She was told it could cure
her diabetes. I said I don’t know a thing about this cactus pill or if it proven to be safe. I told her to talk it over with her doctor first.
my mother said even if the doctor didn’t recomend it as being safe, she was going to try it anyway My question to you, isn it safe
and will it help her. Blood sugar and choesterol levels or even help her diabetes?
Hello Bob Lovelace
Nopal cactus has been used with confidence for generations to help curb diabetic blood sugar swings. They can occur after eating certain foods. For diabetes I also recommend Gymnema sylvestre available online and in health food stores to help correct underlying pancreas issues for diabetes.