The pancreas is part of the endocrine and digestive systems. As part of the endocrine system, the pancreas secretes two hormones, insulin and glucagon. Insulin promotes the transport of glucose across the plasma membranes, which increases the uptake of cellular glucose, and glucagon works with insulin to regulate blood glucose levels. As part of the digestive system the pancreas produces enzymes that digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. 

 

When the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin or the body cells do not respond to the insulin, glucose is not available to the cells in the body. When this condition occurs, the liver must compensate by increasing glucose production from glycogen and amino acids. This causes the blood sugar to rise above normal levels which is known as hyperglycemia or diabetes. 

 

When we have diabetes we are taught to take insulin. When taking insulin into our body, the pancreas does not need to work and will become dormant. Dr. Christopher always taught that we need to cure the cause and not treat the symptoms. I love his story of how a gentleman came to see him one day because he could not urinate very well. Dr. Christopher was in a hurry and didn't have time to mix up a diuretic formula for him. He explained to the gentleman that he needed to chew some fresh Juniper berries and make up some tea with them. This gentleman agreed to do so since he had a juniper tree growing in his backyard.

 

Weeks later the gentleman returned because his urination problem wasn't any better, confused Dr. Christopher asked to see the juniper berries he was using. Once seeing the juniper berries, he realized that the gentleman had been eating cedar berries instead of juniper berries. As they spoke the gentleman mentioned that since taking the cedar berries he had reduced his intake of insulin. Dr. Christopher was excited because this was the break through that he was waiting for on how to heal the pancreas instead of always treating the cause.

 

Recently I have had the chance to help a family member that was having kidney problems due to diabetes. We started her on the Kidney Formula and a week later she began the Pancreas Formula. By the following week she was reducing her insulin intake. As she continues to work on cleaning up her diet and following with the Kidney and Pancreas formulas, she is receiving great benefits.

 

I am very grateful for Dr. Christopher and his willingness to listen to the promptings that he received. My family's' lives as well as my own have been greatly enriched from the knowledge I have received from Dr. Christopher and The School of Natural Healing.

 

 

1.5 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if necessary)

1 cup rice crisp cereal

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

2 tablespoons chia seeds

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1/2 cup roasted almond butter

1/4 cup coconut nectar syrup (or brown rice syrup - see note)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of fine grain sea salt or pink Himalayan salt, to taste

1.5 tablespoons non-dairy mini chocolate chips (such as Enjoy Life brand, optional)

 

 

Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with two pieces of parchment paper, one going each way so it's easy to lift out.

 

In a large bowl, stir together the oats, rice crisp cereal, sliced almonds, coconut, and chia seeds.

 

In a medium pot over low heat, melt the coconut oil. Remove from heat and stir in the almond butter, coconut nectar, and vanilla, until smooth.

 

Pour wet mixture over dry and stir well until thoroughly combined. Add a pinch of salt to taste and stir again.

 

Spoon mixture into the pan and roughly spread out (but don't pack down yet). Sprinkle on the chocolate chips in an even layer. Wet hands lightly and then press down the mixture until even. 

 

Use a pastry roller to roll it out and pack it in even more.

 

Transfer pan to the freezer for about 10 minutes until firm. Slice into bars, wrap, and store in the fridge or freezer. These bars fall apart easily so I don't recommend leaving them at room temperature for longer than a few minutes.

 

Nutritional info: (based on 14 servings, per bar with chocolate chips): 193 cals, 12.6 grams fat, 16.5 grams carbs, 3.5 grams fibre, 5.8 grams sugar, 5 grams protein.

 

Note: I do not recommend swapping the coconut nectar or brown rice syrup for any other liquid sweetener. Other sweeteners won't be sticky enough to bind the bars.

 

Recipe found at ohsheglows.com

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