78 Reasons to Avoid Sugar Straight from the writings of Dr. Victor Frank... Sugar can...

1. suppress the immune system. 2. upset the body's mineral balance. 3. cause hyperactivity, anxiety, concentration difficulties, and crankiness 4. cause drowsiness/decreased activity in children. 5. adversely affect children's school grades. 6. produce a significant rise in triglycerides. 7. weaken defense against bacterial infection. 8. cause kidney damage. 9. reduce helpful high density cholesterol. 10. promote an elevation of harmful cholesterol. 11. lead to chromium deficiency. 12. cause copper deficiency. 13. interfere w/ absorption of calcium and magnesium. 14. lead to cancer of breast, ovaries, prostate/rectum. 15. cause colon cancer w/ an increased risk in women. 16. be a risk factor in gall bladder cancer. 17. increase fasting levels of blood glucose. 18. weaken eyesight. 19. raise the level of a neurotransmitter called serotonin, which can narrow blood vessels. 20. cause hypoglycemia. 21. produce acidic stomach. 22. raise adrenaline levels in children. 23. increase the risk of coronary heart disease. 24. speed aging, causing wrinkles and gray hair. 25. lead to alcoholism. 26. produce tooth decay. 27. contribute to weight gain and obesity. 28. increase the risk of Crohn's disease/Ulcerative Colitis. 29. case a raw, inflamed intestinal tract 30. cause arthritis. 31. cause asthma. 32. cause candidiasis (yeast infection). 33. lead to the formation of gallstones. 34. lead to the formation of kidney stones. 35. cause ischemic heart disease. 36. cause appendicitis. 37. exacerbate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. 38. indirectly cause hemorrhoids. 39. cause varicose veins. 40. elevate glucose/insulin responses in oral contr. users. 41. lead to periodontal disease. 42. contribute to osteoporosis. 43. contributes to saliva acidity. 44. cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity. 45. lead to a decreased glucose tolerance. 46. decrease growth hormone. 47. increase total cholesterol. 48. increase systolic blood pressure. 49. change struct. of protein = interference with protein absorption. 50. causes food allergies. 51. contribute to diabetes. 52. cause toxemia during pregnancy. 53. contribute to eczema in children. 54. cause cardiovascular disease. 55. impair the structure of DNA. 56. cause cataracts. 57. cause emphysema. 58. cause atherosclerosis. 59. cause free radical formation in the bloodstream. 60. lowers the enzymes' abilities to function. 61. cause the loss of tissue elasticity and function. 62. cause liver cells to divide, increasing the size of the liver. 63. increase the amount of fat in the liver. 64. increase kidney size & produce pathological changes in kidney. 65. overstress the pancreas, causing damage. 66. increase the body's fluid retention. 67. cause constipation. 68. cause myopia (nearsightedness). 69. compromise the lining of the capillaries. 70. cause hypertension. 71. cause headaches, including migraines. 72. cause an increase in delta, alpha, and theta brain waves, which can alter the mind's ability to think clearly. 73. cause depression. 74. increase insulin responses in those consuming high-sugar diets compared to low-sugar diets. 75. increases bacterial fermentation in the colon. 76. cause hormonal imbalance. 77. increase blood platelet adhesiveness = risk of blood clots. 78. increase the risk of Alzheimer's Disease.

Health is always moving on a continuum between sickness/disease and wellness. The only time health stands still is when the heart no longer beats. Which way are you moving?