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Because Dr. Jacob Marshak, himself a Type II diabetic and recovering alcoholic, developed the Marshak Method, our treatment is ideally suited to individuals suffering from both drug addiction/alcoholism and diabetes.
For at least 20 years, diabetes rates in North America have been increasing substantially. In 2005 there were about 20.8 million people with diabetes in the United States. According to the American Diabetes Association, there are about 6.2 million people undiagnosed, and about 41 million people that would be considered pre-diabetic. The American Diabetes Association points out the 2003 assessment of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 1 in 3 Americans born after 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime. (Source:Wikipedia)
So what is Diabetes? Well, for starters it's a disease in which the body does not produce or properly respond to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that lowers blood glucose. If you're a diabetic, you suffer from high glucose levels which will gradually impair organ functions. That is why keeping blood glucose levels close to normal is crucial for your continued wellbeing. Diet and regular exercise are "musts" for all diabetics because they help to maintain lower blood glucose.
The Marshak Method is specifically designed to combat diabetes three ways:
- Low glycemic diet
- Exercise program
- Bio-active food supplements
Cuisine served in the Marshak Clinic is personally tested by Dr. Marshak – who is a Type II diabetic and recovering alcoholic himself – to maintain normal glucose levels after meals. We'll show you how to prepare this delicious and healthy food for yourself.
People who come to the Marshak Clinic love our exercise programs. They're easy and hard work at the same time, plus they are fun, and you'll have the added benefit of looking great after your workouts.
Bio-active food supplements are individually prescribed and have the dual function of restoring brain biochemistry and improving body sensitivity to insulin.
The diabetic track of the Malibu Clinic is headed by Dr. Sonia Marshak who earned her MD from Moscow Medical University and her PhD in molecular biology summa cum laude from Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Her ground breaking research in the field of diabetes has won numerous awards.
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