An alternative medicine practitioner for over 30 years, Julian M. Whitaker, M.D. is probably best known for his publication, “Dr. Whitaker’s 3-Week Diabetes Miracle.” He’s a graduate of Dartmouth College and earned his M.D. from Emory University School of Medicine. He publishes a monthly newsletter and books promoting natural cures and alternative therapies for many illnesses, including diabetes. “Dr. Whitaker’s 3-Week Diabetes Miracle” is offered to those who order his newsletter. Dr. Whitaker and his views are controversial, though much of the resistance may be due to his unbridled enthusiasm for natural healing and a very public persona (he’s appeared on television with his ‘Diabetes Miracle’ book). His position on the importance of diet, vitamins, supplements and exercise in treating diabetes (and their superiority over conventional drug treatments) have been backed up by many other health professionals, as has his mistrust of the established medical industry, who “ignore” cheaper, healthier treatments in favor of money-making, dangerous drugs.
Dr Whitaker and Diabetes the Problems with the Conventional Approach
There is no denying that prescription drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have potentially deadly health risks that may outweigh their benefits. In the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Vol 284, No. 4 (July 26, 2000), it was stated that 106,000 deaths per year in hospitals occur from drug side effects. There are frequent stories of medicines being rushed to market without proper clinical studies, or of results being kept from the public. “Dr. Whitaker’s 3-Week Diabetes Miracle” discusses the danger of pharmaceutical drugs prescribed for diabetes. He cites studies showing serious health risks of popular drugs such as glitazones and metformin, and talks about the reluctance of the medical community to support safer, healthier diabetes treatments. But the core of this helpful publication is a summary of some of the most important elements of natural diabetic healing.
Dr Julian Whitaker, Diabetes And Natural, Holistic Healing
“Dr. Whitaker’s 3-Week Diabetes Miracle” stresses the importance of a healthy diet and exercise. He recommends fresh foods instead of processed ones, and explains the glycemic index, which is a valuable resource for anyone trying to control their blood sugar levels. He also discusses good and bad fats, the dangers of starches and sugars, and helpful foods for diabetics, such as apple cider vinegar, stevia sweetener, and herbal teas like chamomile. The value of exercise, replacing lost vitamins and minerals, benefits of chromium, vitamins B, C and E, antioxidants, Indian herbs like gymnema sylvestre, lipoic acid… it’s all here. Included are stories from people who have seen results from following these guidelines. He finishes with a few promising alternative therapies – the use of sugar on wounds, infrared light, and hyperbaric oxygen. “Dr. Whitaker’s 3-Week Diabetes Miracle” is a well-rounded guide for those living with diabetes who wish to try a natural, gentler approach to healing.
