Surprise Risk Factor Raises Early Death Risk 30%?!

By Dr. Scott Olson, ND Posted January 14, 2021

I’m sure you’ve heard about the common risk factors for an untimely death.

Some “risk factors” are scams (like high cholesterol).

But others are true — like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes….

Well, a recent study has found a new, potent risk factor for early death that you probably haven’t heard of…

And that risk is even higher if you’re a man…

You may have heard of peripheral neuropathy before, because it’s common in diabetics.

The word “neuropathy” is medical-speak for “nerve disease” or “nerve damage”; and “peripheral” means “on the edge” or “extremities,” like your feet or hands.

Doctors know a ton about peripheral neuropathy because this nerve damage is caused by uncontrolled blood sugars.

Sugar damages your nerve endings — especially the nerve endings far away from the heart (in the hands and feet).

People with peripheral neuropathy can get tingling, numbness, or even pain.

But here’s the thing: you don’t have to be diabetic to for peripheral neuropathy to strike.

And all forms of peripheral neuropathy are a sign of worsening health – at least according to this new study.

The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, analyzed data from 7,116 adults. After testing, the researchers found 13.5 percent had peripheral neuropathy.

People with peripheral neuropathy were more likely to be male, older, and have a larger waist. They also had more hypertension, higher cholesterol, and more instances of heart disease.

What was strange (after following them for 13 years) was that ANYONE with peripheral neuropathy had a greater risk of dying.

The participants who had both peripheral neuropath AND diabetes had a 50 percent higher risk of dying. And just having peripheral neuropathy increased the risk of dying by 30 percent.

Either way, keeping your blood sugar low is one of the keys to a healthier life.

Let me show you how.

Dr. Scott’ Anti-Diabetes Program:

• Start with Diet: Cut out as much sugar as you can. Yes, this means tossing the soda and sweets into the trash. Instead, base your diet around proteins and vegetables.
• Find Easy Ways to Exercise: Take the stairs, walk to your errands, stand during television commercials… find something fun and stick with it. Exercise is proven to help control blood sugar.
• Weight Control: The best way to control diabetes, as you’ve probably heard, is to maintain a healthy weight. There are many ways to lose weight, but I prefer getting blood sugar under control, dropping inflammation, and giving your metabolism a kick. The supplements I recommend will help you do that.
• Cinnamon is an herb that we are used to having on our toast, but when it is super-concentrated, cinnamon becomes a powerful weapon against high blood sugar. It’s easy to find in supplement form… and it’s dirt cheap.
• Turmeric is an herb that is a natural anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory. Turmeric helps to reduce insulin resistance, allowing glucose to enter the cells effectively. You can add more turmeric to your diet or get it as a supplement.
• Olive leaf extract is an herb that help to keeps blood sugar under control and that I’ve spent years recommending.

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Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND

Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.

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