Dr. Sarfraz Zaidi, MD is a holistic diabetes specialist. He is highly credentialed, Castle Connolly Top Doctor and former UCLA Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine and director of the Jamila Diabetes and Endocrine Medical Center, in Thousand Oaks, CA.
The SNEVM Holistic Approach
Dr. Zaidi is best known for developing a distinct, 5-step holistic paradigm called SNEVM, which focuses on treating the root causes of Type 2 diabetes, thyroid conditions, and other medical illnesses rather than relying strictly on prescription drugs. The acronym stands for: [1, 2, 3]
- S – Stress Management: Focusing on the emotional causes of physical illness.
- N – Nutrition: Advocating for low-carbohydrate, nutrient-dense meal plans tailored for diabetic health.
- E – Exercise & Rest: Emphasizing physical movement paired with high-quality sleep.
- V – Vitamins & Herbs: Utilizing high-quality, targeted supplementation.
- M – Medications: Using medications only when absolutely necessary. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Noticeable Effects Of Treating Type 2 Diabetes Using SNEVM
Using this holistic signature approach, SNEVM, many of his diabetic patients were able to stop insulin and discontinue most oral medications. More importantly, they did not develop serious complications, such as:
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Dementia
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney disease
- Eye disease
- Peripheral vascular disease and leg amputation
Dr. Zaidi published these notable findings in his book, “Reverse Your Type 2 Diabetes Scientifically,” available on Amazon.com and through other online retailers.
Traditional vs. Holistic Diabetes Specialists
There is a big difference between treatment approach of a traditional diabetes specialist as compared to a holistic diabetes specialist.
Traditional Treatment: Managing Blood Sugar
A traditional diabetes specialist typically prescribes medication to control blood sugar. Although these drugs can be useful, they often do not address insulin resistance, the underlying cause of Type 2 diabetes.
Potential Complications
When insulin resistance persists, patients may also develop other complications of insulin resistance, such as high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, stroke, dementia, gout, erectile dysfunction, and cancer.
Holistic Treatment: Addressing the Whole Person
By comparison, a holistic diabetes specialist considers the whole body and seeks to address the root causes of the disease. This broader approach may help reverse the progressive course of diabetes.
Types of Holistic Practitioners
Holistic diabetes practitioners come from varied professional backgrounds. Some are medical doctors (MDs), while others are naturopathic doctors (NDs). Some also practice Ayurveda, homeopathy, or traditional Chinese medicine.
Dr. Sarfraz Zaidi, MD: A Medical Holistic Diabetes Specialist
Dr. Sarfraz Zaidi, MD, is a medical holistic diabetes specialist in the United States. After medical school, he pursued Internal medicine, diabetes and endocrinology, completing a three-year residency in internal medicine at Wayne State University in Detroit, followed by a two-year fellowship in diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolism at UCLA.
After 38 years of medical practice, Dr. Zaidi retired from active clinical practice in 2018. Today, his work primarily lives on through his books, health articles, videos, and proprietary line of dietary supplements. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Excerpts from ” Reverse Your Type 2 Diabetes Scientifically”
Complications of Diabetes-How to Prevent
Low Blood Sugar – Hypoglycemia
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