In this issue:
Meow,
Natural DHEA For Normal Insulin Sensitivity
A few recent studies have surfaced signifying that testosterone is an
important regulator of insulin sensitivity. Patients with Type II Diabetes have
shown to have low levels of testosterone, particularly in men.
A study done by the
Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology in the United Kingdom suggested
that increasing testosterone levels in diabetic men can improve glycemic levels
and also support reduction in cardiovascular disease (a typical risk factor for
diabetics).
What does this have to do with DHEA, you ask? DHEA is metabolized in the
adrenal gland and is a precursor to testosterone. As humans age, levels of DHEA
decrease.
DHEA is a
naturally-occurring hormone that has a wide range of potential benefits,
including maintaining muscle strength and strong bones, boosting immunity,
improving mood and sleep patterns, and lessening menopausal symptoms in women.
See these links for other interesting information on DHEA:
Member advisory: It’s important to remember that DHEA is a
hormone and, given our conservative bent, we suggest that members exercise
caution when considering dosages for DHEA (if “one is good,” you cannot assume
that “three is better”). We also suggest members consult with healthcare
professionals to monitor DHEA levels when supplementing.
I know, I know, not the type of thing the marketing rats like to report, but
this kat gets final say in this newsletter. ^..^
Health in the News
Kat's Notes: New Orleans Cat - Noodle -- Found!
Back in September, we passed on a heart-breaker of a story about
Noodle,
the cat from New Orleans.
Our long-term member Judy W. and her cat, Noodle, lived in New Orleans, where
flood waters from Hurricane Katrina destroyed their home. Sadly, Judy had feared
Noodle was swept away, never to be seen again.
Two weeks after the storm, Judy’s family entered their house with
trepidation, hoping that Noodle would miraculously be alive and well. The house
was a disaster and the floodwaters had reached near the ceiling of the house.
Lo and behold, a bedraggled and quite emaciated cat scooted out of the house
in terror. Judy’s husband’s heart rose and then quickly sank. He knew he
couldn’t return to Judy without the cat, but the cat was nowhere to be found.
Putting cat food out and returning to the house many times, Noodle was
finally coaxed out of hiding and rescued from the nightmare of being left behind
during the storm.
Maybe it’s this little Co-op community, whose prayers for another member’s
pet seem to have been answered.
Or, it could just be one of the infamous nine lives allotted to the felis
silvestris catus (otherwise known as the domestic cat). Regardless, it’s a
nice ending to a tough story about a
cat that plays the
piano! ^..^
Still purringly yours,
Guido
Guido Housemouser
Chief Kat and Community Manager
Our Health Co-op
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