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Understanding The Basics of Nutrition
The Patient with Job's Tears and the Wisdom of Solomon's Song:
Monday, May 22, 2006This section is under construction. The vitamins and minerals these plants possess will be added later. Along with other constituents.JOB'S TEARS:Inhibits the growth of and kills cancer cells. The seeds strengthen the spleen and are used for edema, diarrhea, rheumatoid arthritis and difficult urination. This herb is added to medicinal formulas to regulate fluid retention and counteract inflammation. It is very good for all conditions and diseases associated with edema and inflammation, including phlegm, rheumatic and arthritic conditions or abscesses of either the lungs or the intestines.A tea from the boiled seeds is consumed as part of a treatment to cure warts. It is also used in the treatment of lobar pneumonia, appendicitis, rheumatoid arthritis, beriberi, and difficult urination. The roots have been used in the treatment of menstrual disorders. The FDA has approved testing for it's use in new cancer therapies.Currently going through testing, the Kanglaite Injection is a new effective diphasic anti-cancer medicine prepared by extracting with modern technology the active anti-cancer component from the Coix Seed, to form an advanced dosage form for intravenous and intra- arterial perfusion.It has been proven experimentally and clinically that the Kanglaite Injection has a broad spectrum of anti-tumor and anti-metastasis action in hepatic cancer and pulmonary cancer, along with the action of enhancing host immunity.The Kanglaite Injection can reduce the toxicity of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, relieve cancerous pain, improve cachexia, and raise the quality of life in advanced cancer victims. As a fat emulsion, the Kanglaite Injection can provide patients with high-energy nutrients with little toxicity.Some of the latest research also shows that Job's tears is immunostimulating, induces interferon, bronchodialates, lowers blood sugar; reduces muscle spasms and is an anti-convulsant. Job's Tears Stimulates respiration in small doses and inhibits it in higher doses; reduces arterial plaque. Also called: Adlay, Chinese Pearl Barley, chu¨¡n1 g¨³ (´¨¹È
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;) , Coix lacryma-jobi,.Loaded with B vitamins, calcium, Iron, zinc, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, plus MANY other vitamins, minerals and constituents.Note: Whenever the FDA approves a food for study in the creation of new drugs, you can bet the cost of the extract taken from a whole food will become astronomical. Buy the chinese pearl barley. Eat it for breakfast in the morning.WORMWOOD:Expels roundworms, aids in weak digestion, tonic, anthelmintic (vermifuge, antiparasitic), nervine, counteracts the effects of poisonous plants, anti-inflammatory, anti-bilious, a source of the malaria drug artemisinin (also called artemesin). Wormwood is used for all problems within the digestive system, as well as liver and bladder ailments. The dried leaves are placed in the sleeping pillows of cats and dogs to repel fleas and ticks. Wormwood can be habit-forming. It is not recommended for long term use.It promotes menstruation and will help with menstrual cramps. Other traditional uses include treating liver problems, joint pain, digestive discomfort, loss of appetite, insomnia, epilepsy. The leaves and flowers, and the essential oil extracted from them are the parts used medicinally.Also used in the treatment of dyspepsia, esophageal reflux and irritable bowel syndrome.Other: Called Absinthe, Absinthium, and Madderwort, Artemisia Annua, Artemisia Absinthium, Silver King Artemisia, Ajenjo, Old Woman, Sweet Annie, et cetera.BLACK WALNUT:Rids the body of internal parasites, good for ringworm, herpes and impetigo, anthelmintic, destroys worms and parasites, alterative, anti-fungal, helps in killing warts, burns up excessive toxins and fatty material while it helps balance sugar levels, treats valley fever and candida albicans (yeast infections), used to treat dysentery, plus MUCH MUCH MORE.Other: Folic acid, Magnesium, Potassium, Chromium, Iron, Protein, Vitamin C,Also called: Juglans nigraPUMPKIN SEEDS:Very efficient in expelling both tape and round worms, rich source of zinc and magnesium.HYSSOP:Anthelmintic, effective in riding the body of worms, strengthens the immune system, tonic, spoken about in the bible and my start to the study of medicinal herbs.POMEGRANATE:Parts used are the rind, bark and root, specific remedy for tape worm infestation.BLUE VERVAIN:Will often expel worms when nothing else works, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic.SENNA LEAF:A mild and effective laxative, excellent for expelling worms, works best when combined with other anthelmintic herbs, effectively cleanses the elimination system, vermifuge.CHAPARRAL:Blood cleanser, cleanse the lower bowel, tones peristaltic muscles, tones up the system and rebuilds the tissue, works fast for difficult conditions, strong antioxidant and pain-killer.BAYBERRY BARK:Stimulant, tonic, astringent, tones up digestion, loosens phlegm and helps dispel it from the body, helps stop internal hemorrhage, loosens obstructions in the intestinal tract.BROCCOLI:Among other things, broccoli has relatively high concentrations of sulforaphane, a compound that turns on detoxifying enzymes in the body (SN: 3/21/92, p. 183). Indeed, over the past few years researchers at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore have demonstrated that in animals exposed to chemical carcinogens, diets rich in sulforaphane dramatically cut cancer development.TANSY:Used for expelling worms, tonic, stimulant. Treats dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation). When used with lobelia, treats tetanus in absence of medical help. Tansy is a powerful herb that should be avoided or used only under strict medical supervision.GARLIC:Whole books have been written about garlic, an herb affectionately called "the stinking rose" in light of its numerous therapeutic benefits. A member of the lily or Allium family, which also includes onions, garlic is rich in a variety of powerful sulfur-containing compounds including thiosulfinates (of which the best known compound is allicin), sulfoxides (among which the best known compound is alliin), and dithiins (in which the most researched compound is ajoene). While these compounds are responsible for garlic's characteristically pungent odor, they are also the source of many of its health-promoting effects. In addition, garlic is an excellent source of vitamin B6, and a very good source of vitamin C and the trace minerals, selenium and manganese.CAT'S CLAW (Uncaria Tomentosa):Old bile and undigested fats can line the intestine and block absorption of vital nutrients. Cat's Claw helps scrub the old material away, disrupting Candida and parasites, supporting healthy microflora and facilitating complete assimilation of nutrients and a more thorough disposal of toxins. Gradually, this helps promote digestion and reduces gas. Cat's Claw is wildcrafted from the Peruvian rainforests in a way which preserves the root stock and continued growth of the plant. The use of this slow-growing vine dates back to the ancient Inca. Medical studies in Austria, Italy, Germany, Hungary, England and Peru have explored it's unique phytonutrient values for promoting overall health, especially support of the immune system in its fight of cancer and viruses. It provides unique, previously unknown phytonutrients and synergistic combinations which support T-Lymphocytes and macrophages for a "pronounced enhancement of phagocytosis", the immune system's dissolving of invaders. It also exhibits support for antileukemic effects on cell walls. The immune system seems better able to specifically target cellular mutations and inhibit their development. Studies of Cat's Claw are also yielding favorable reviews in regard to longevity, grey hair returning to original color, arthritis, sinus and ear infections, diabetes, Crohn's, leaky bowel syndrome, canker sores, allergies and asthma, cirrhosis, prostatitis, hemorrhoids, inflammations, ulcers, herpes and other viral infections. Cat's Claw delivers strong antioxidant protection from radiation and toxins.GRAVIOLA:In an 1976 plant screening program by the National Cancer Institute, graviola leaves and stem showed active toxicity against cancer cells and researchers have been following up on these findings since. Thus far, specific acetogenins in graviola and/or extracts of graviola have been reported to be selectively toxic in vitro to these types of tumor cells: lung carcinoma cell lines; human breast solid tumor lines; prostate adenocarcinoma; pancreatic carcinoma cell lines; colon adenocarcinoma cell lines; liver cancer cell lines; human lymphoma cell lines; and multi-drug resistant human breast adenocarcinoma. Researchers in Taiwan reported in 2003 that the main graviola acetogenin, annonacin, was highly toxic to ovarian, cervical, breast, bladder and skin cancer cell lines at very low dosages saying; "... annonacin is a promising anti-cancer agent and worthy of further animal studies and, we would hope, clinical trials."SPIRULINA:Phytonutrients for endurance, stamina and mental power. Chlorophyll for cleansing. A full spectrum of trace minerals from the sea. Carotenes, enzymatic pigments, essential fatty acids and sulfur-based phytonutrients support body's guarding against viruses and cancer. Balancing and energizing - for endurance & stamina. Considered a longevity food.Spirulina has twice the B-12 content of liver, it has 25 times more carotene than carrots, it is aquatically cultivated and organically grown, it is 2 to 6 times higher in iron than beef liver, it contains more antioxidants than regular whole food, it has the highest protein content of any natural food (average 65%), it is easily digestible with all essential amino acids.
A full range of Amino Acids, Enzymatic Pigments, Chlorophyll (green), Phycocyanin (blue) & Carotenes (yellow, orange, brown), Sulfur-based Phytonutrients, numerous other Phytonutrients, Vitamins, Minerals & Trace Elements, Essential Fatty Acids including GLA & Omega-3, plus the long-energizing carbohydrate Rhamnose.It contains a rich spectrum of available proteins and is the richest source of beta-carotene and mixed carotenoids in the world.It is rich in GLA, important B complexes and natural vitamin E, along with Calcium, Iron and other essential chelated minerals and trace elements.Spirulina is natures richest whole-food source of the entire anti-oxidant spectrum including: beta-carotene, vit. E, selenium, methionine, cysteine, super oxide dismutase, glutathionine Peroxides, copper, manganese, zinc, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, and B-6. It is the only source of phycocyanin, an immune stimulant.Spirulina is nature's richest whole food source of biochelated organic iron. It's 58 times richer than raw spinach and 28 times richer than raw beef liver.Spirulina is nature's richest source of vitamin E. It's 3 times higher than raw wheat germ, and its action in the body is 49% greater than that of synthetic vitamin E.Spirulina is nature's richest source of beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A) it's 25 times higher than raw carrots!Beta-carotene in Spirulina is completely non-toxic, even in mega doses.Spirulina is nature's richest source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA). It's 3 times richer than evening primrose! The polyunsaturated oils in spirulina contain 21% GLA (GLA is the active ingredient in evening primrose oil - evening primrose oil contains up to 10% GLA.)Spirulina is a rich whole food source of chlorophyll - equal to that of alfalfa or wheat-grass.Spirulina is nature's richest whole-food source of complete protein.CHLORELLA:Japanese studies have shown chlorella's triple-layer cell wall to be absorbent of the toxic metals (mercury, cadmium and lead), facilitating their removal from the body. Other studies of chlorella show it helps build blood, boosts the immune system, has anticancer factors, and promotes stamina and healing. Promotes oxygenation and circulation in the extremities. Considered a gem of longevity foods due to CGF (chlorella growth factor) a unique facilitator of life at the core of the cell.Chlorophyll, carotenes, enzymatic pigments, vitamins, minerals, EFAs, fiber, complete amino acids and germanium.ORANGES:Oranges CURE many kinds of cancer. Yet, the way their reason has it, if you state something CURES cancer, that substance automatically becomes a drug. Therefore, others are allowed to call it a "prevention." First, let's get real for a moment. Second, what's the reason? -- And why, food or drug administration???I'll talk more about oranges. I assure you. As a matter of fact, I just had a tall, ice cold glass of orange juice.PAU D'ARCO:"Lapacho (also known as Pau D'Arco, Ipe Roxa, and Taheebo) is used in the alternative treatment of cancer, AIDS, and Candida Albicans overgrowth and fungal problems as well as other diseases of the immune system. Moreover, lapacho is highly valued for it's ability to detoxify the body, particularly, the liver, kidneys, and the intestinal tract. It also helps babies cope with food allergies, and intestinal cramps. Research on lapacho in South America claims that it helps reduce counter-reactions to antibiotics, allowing other medicines to work effectively in reducing the danger of toxic effects upon the liver. In other words, it can be used with other medicines and minimize their side effects."ELECAMPAGNE:Kings' describes it thus: "Elecampane is an aromatic stimulant and tonic and is said to be expectorant, emmenagogue, diuretic, and diaphoretic. It is much used in chronic pulmonary affections, weakness of the digestive organs, hepatic torpor, atonic dyspepsia, with flatus, and internally and externally in tetter, itch, and other cutaneous diseases. The alcoholic extract, combined with powdered extract of Liquorice, Benzoic acid, Sanguinaria and morphine, forms a lozenge or pill very valuable in chronic catarrhal, bronchial, and all pulmonary irritations. One drop of the oil of Stillingia may be added to eachlozenge for bronchial and laryngeal affections. Night-sweats are relieved by Inula, as are some cases of humid asthma, and by its tonic properties, it tends to sustain the strength of the patient in chronic disorders of the respiratory tract. Helenin is accredited with a fatal action upon the tubercle bacillus. Inula is somewhat slow in action, and should be used for quite a time to get its full action. That it is an important remedy in irritation of the trachea and bronchiae is now well established. It is adapted to cases with free and abundant expectoration, teasing cough and pain beneath the sternum, conditions frequent in la grippe and the severer forms of colds."ROSEMARY:The wonderful smell of rosemary is often associated with good food and great times. But it could just as easily be associated with good health. Rosemary contains substances that are useful for stimulating the immune system, increasing circulation, and improving digestion. Rosemary also contains anti-inflammatory compounds that may make it useful for reducing the severity of asthma attacks. In addition, rosemary has been shown to increase the blood flow to the head and brain, improving concentration. So, the next time you enhance the flavor of some special dish with rosemary, congratulate yourself for a wise as well as delicious choice.
SWEDISH BILBERRY (Huckleberry) Sweden (Vaccinium Myrtillus L.):A source of 15 different anthocyanicides, pycnogenol-like substances. Provides nutritional building blocks for eyesight - especially night vision. Nutrients valuable for strengthening capillaries and protecting against varicose veins. Supports arterial health and optimal circulation. Super-synergist with vitamin C, pycnogenols and other bioflavonoids for synthesis of collagen and mucopolysaccharides, resulting in more firm & youthful connective tissue, producing smoother skin and solid general structural support. Also useful in eye strain, diabetic cataracts, easy bruising and bleeding gums.Wintergreen Leaf (Gaultheria procumbens): Wintergreen is strongly anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and soothing to the digestive system. It is an effective remedy for rheumatic and arthritic problems and, taken as a tea, it relieves flatulence and colic. It reestablishes fundamental flow patterns. It heals chronic mucus discharge. It is diuretic and astringent but increases menses and lactation. The essential oil, in the form of a liniment or ointment, brings relief to inflamed, swollen, or sore muscles, ligaments, and joints, and can also prove valuable in treating neurological conditions such as sciatica and trigeminal neuralgia. The oil is sometimes used to treat cellulitis, a bacterial infection causing skin to become inflamed. The Inuit of Labrador and other native peoples eat the berries raw, and use the leaves to treat headaches, aching muscles and sore throat. The methyl salicylate found in wintergreen leaves is closely related to salicylic acid. Accordingly, the leaf tea is given for the same conditions treated by aspirin, such as colds, flu, fever, muscle pain, arthritis and rheumatism. It has also been used to treat asthma and skin problems. In contrast to aspirin, small amounts relieve stomach indigestion instead of causing it. Native Americans chewed wintergreen leaves to improve their breathing while carrying loads or running and on long treks. In some regions, Early American settlers had their children chew the roots for 6 weeks every spring to reduce tooth decay. They also steeped the berries in brandy for a winter tonic. It is a skin softener that will smooth rough, callused skin. In liniments, it eases muscular, arthritic and rheumatic pains and is readily absorbed into skin. It's a popular flavoring for toothpaste and other dental preparations.Peppermint Leaf:Self-Heal (Prunella vulgaris): All above-ground parts of the plant are useful. It can be used fresh, or dried for later use. Make it into a tincture, an infusion, or an ointment for topical use. Internally, selfheal has been used in Western medicine for hemorrhage and to decrease excessive menstruation. Externally in Western medicine, used for minor injuries, sores, burns, bruises, sore throat, mouth inflammations, and hemorrhoids (whole plant). The juice of a crushed stem or two will soothe nettle stings, minor bouts with poison ivy, insect bites and stings. Because it contains the compound rosmarinic acid, it is used for treatment of Graves Disease as it helps suppress thyroid hormone production. Self-heal contains substances that are diuretic and act against tumors. Lab tests indicate it may also be antibiotic, hypotensive and antimutagenic in action. In making an oil infusion let the plants wilt for a full day to increase the shelf life of the oil. Research: A 1993 Canadian study regarding HIV-1 found that a purified extract of Selfheal was able to significantly inhibit HIV-1 replication with very low toxicity. The extract was able to inhibit HIV-1 in both lymph and blood. Although prunellin was unable to prevent HIV-1 infection when cells were pretreated with the purified herbal extract, the virus’ ability to cause infection was dramatically decreased when it was saturated with prunellin. The purified extract was also able to block cell-to-cell transmission of HIV-1. Moreover, the extract was also able to interfere with the ability of HIV-1 to bind to CD4 cells. The researchers suggest that the purified extract antagonizes HIV-1 infection of susceptible cells by preventing viral attachment to the CD4 receptor.Spearmint leaf(Mentha spicata): Spearmint is a commonly used domestic herbal remedy. A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used in the treatment of fevers, headaches, digestive disorders and various minor ailments. The leaves should be harvested when the plant is just coming into flower, and can be dried for later use. The stems are macerated and used as a poultice on bruises. Both the essential oil and the stems are used in remedies for cancer. A poultice prepared from the leaves is said to remedy tumors. Spearmint is still listed in the Hungarian Pharmacopoeia as a medicine.Eucalyptus Oil:Essential oils such as tea tree and eucalyptus oils have recently gained acceptance as safe and effective antiseptics.3 Their potent bactericidal activity has already been proven in in vitro and clinical trials.In an animal study, topical eucalyptus oil enhanced the absorption of topical 5-fluorouracil, a medication used to treat cancer.See: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/print/druginfo/natural/pa
tient-eucalyptus.htmlResearch shows eucalyptus oil kills fungus found in humans.Cayenne Pepper:Cayenne pepper is one of nature's most healing and therapeutic foods.Capsaicin is the most active ingredient in cayenne pepper and is used topically to treat everything from osteoarthritis to cancer. Capsaicin contains other important ingredients such as carotenoids, vitamins A and C, and flavonoids.According to the University of Maryland:Native Americans have used cayenne (or red pepper) as both food and medicine for at least 9,000 years. The hot and spicy taste of cayenne pepper is primarily due to an ingredient known as capsaicin. Although it tastes hot, capsaicin actually stimulates a region of the brain that lowers body temperature.Pain Control: Capsaicin in cayenne pepper has very powerful pain-relieving properties when applied to the surface of the skin.One of the many benefits of Cayenne pepper is its ability to naturally kill parasites living in the accumulated waste of a colon.Cumin (Powder):Cumin is perhaps the most endowed of all spices in terms of health benefits.Cumin seeds resemble caraway seeds, being oblong in shape, longitudinally ridged, and yellow-brown in color. This is not surprising as both cumin and caraway, as well as parsley and dill, belong to the same plant family (Umbelliferae).Cumin seeds, whose scientific name is Cuminum cyminum, are a very good source of iron, a mineral that plays many vital roles in the body. Iron is an integral component of hemoglobin, which transports oxygen from the lungs to all body cells, and is also part of key enzyme systems for energy production and metabolism. Additionally, iron is instrumental in keeping your immune system healthy. Iron is particularly important for menstruating women, who lose iron each month during menses. Additionally, growing children and adolescents have increased needs for iron, as do women who are pregnant or lactating.In one study, cumin was shown to protect laboratory animals from developing stomach or liver tumors. This cancer-protective effect may be due to cumin's potent free radical scavenging abilities as well as the ability it has shown to enhance the liver's detoxification enzymes. Yet, since free radical scavenging and detoxification are important considerations for the general maintenance of wellness, cumin's contribution to wellness may be even more farther reaching.See Also: Ensminger AH, Esminger M. K. J. e. al. Food for Health: A Nutrition Encyclopedia. Clovis, California: Pegus Press; 1986, PMID: 15210 Fortin, Francois, Editorial Director. The Visual Foods Encyclopedia. Macmillan, New York 1996 Grieve M. A Modern Herbal. Dover Publications, New York 1971 Martinez-Tome M, Jimenez AM, Ruggieri S, et al. Antioxidant properties of Mediterranean spices compared with common food additives. J Food Prot 2001 Sep;64(9):1412-9, PMID: 12440 Wood, Rebecca. The Whole Foods Encyclopedia. New York, NY: Prentice-Hall Press; 1988, PMID: 15220Cilantro:Parsley:Oregano:Basil:Onion:Grape:GrapeFruit:R
osehips:Cabbage:Kelp:Kale:Shiitake:Cascara Sagrada:Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra):Flax:Pysillium:CoQ10:N-Acetyl Cysteine:L-Glutamine:Arginine:Selenium:Brazil nuts:Almonds:Bilberry:Blueberries:Cantaloupe:Pinebark Extract:Forskohli:Myrrh:Milk Thistle:Zinc:Respiratory Enzymes: Start by BREATHING a whole lot more. In and out through your nose. When you speak, breathe in through your nose, speak on your slow exhalation, close your mouth, breathe in through your nose, speak on your slow exhalation. Repeat. Practice. I'll fill these categories in, soon.Coconut oil:Papaya:Sea Salt:Potassium: (Sodium/Potassium pump)Pineapple:Charcoal: (Remember, polluted environments, pesticides, etc..)NUTRITIONAL Yeast:Extra Virgin Olive Oil:Flax Seed Oil:Hemp Seed Oil:Echinacea:Yogurt:Cold Pressed or Extra Virgin Oils, only!Sage:Spearmint:Thyme:Horsetail:Rosemary:Ginger:EyeBrigh
t:Fig:Fig Leaf and related products:Gourds:Mullein:Buckthorn:Burdock root:Magnesium:N-Acetyl-Carnitine:False Unicorn:Blessed Thistle:Sheep Sorrel:Oregon Grape Root:FYI: I'll insert latin names of these plants another time. Don't run out and chop off a horse's tail. These herbs are plants.PROHIBITED: MICROWAVED FOOD, SUGAR, LEAVENED OR LIVE YEAST BREADS, SODA, MARGARINE, FAST FOODS, DRINKS FROM FAST FOOD DRINK DISPENSERS, COFFEE, SUGAR REPLACEMENTSs such as Equal or Sweet'n Low (remember, fruit is sweeter than anything else), MEAT, DAIRY PRODUCTS, CORN, SOY AND OTHER REFINED SEED/VEGETABLE OR FRUIT OILS. SOY IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU AND IS ESPECIALLY DETRIMENTAL TO MEN.
Four Basic Nutrients:
1. Water: There is a lot of controversy over what kind of water may be the healthiest. There are many advocates of reverse osmosis, advocates of and those whom oppose distilled, debates over mineral content and it's contribution toward longevity, etc.. I would suggest you research what is available and try your best to find a source that is pH balanced. To remove parasites such as cryptosporidium, the EPA and CDC recommend purchasing a filter that has a National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) rating for parasite reduction and that has an absolute pore size of 1 micron or smaller.
2. Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates provide the body with the energy it needs to function. Found almost exclusively in plant foods, carbohydrates are the main source of blood glucose.
3. Proteins: Protein is essential for growth. It provides the body with energy and is used in the manufacture of hormones, antibodies, enzymes and tissues. It also helps maintain the proper acid/alkali balance in the body.
4. Fats: Rule of Thumb: Coconut oil, butter over margarine and Olive oil. Any questions about this -- Google: "Coconut oil and AIDS"
Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals
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Synergy and Deficiency/Examples of Importance:
Excess Calcium intake can produce a Magnesium deficiency resulting in symptoms almost identical to that of a Calcium deficiency.Excess Zinc accumulation can cause conditions usually associated with Zinc deficiency, such as lowered resistance, fatigue, hair loss, and prostatitis. Keep in mind, a deficiency is a deficiency.
Taken alone over long periods of time Iron supplementation can result in anemia.Copper levels are reduced by too much Iron. Copper is needed for the utilization of Iron in red blood cells. Zinc helps to balance copper.
Vitamin C deficiency can result from excess amounts of Copper and Iron. Excess amounts of copper and iron lead to other, debilitating diseases.
Excessive vitamin C intake can reduce Copper levels resulting in symptoms associated with vitamin C deficiency.Vitamins B1 and B2 are mutually antagonistic. Excess intake of one can lead to a deficiency of the other.
Vitamin A deficiency symptoms are; mouth ulcers, eye pains/itching, gum disease, dry skin, acne, eczema, poor hair condition & infections. Symptoms will not respond until Zinc is included in the supplement program because Zinc mobilizes Vitamin A from the liver, where it is stored.BALANCE = SYNERGY. Don't romanticize the terms. Synergistic cooperation not only "sounds" lovely but truly is."BALANCE"The Antioxidants:
From warding off heart disease to slowing degeneration of the brain and eyes, the health benefits of antioxidants are quite extraordinary. Antioxidants work by neutralizing highly reactive, destructive compounds called free radicals. Consuming more antioxidants helps provide the body with tools to neutralize harmful free radicals. It's estimated that there are more than 4,000 compounds in foods that act as antioxidants. The most studied include vitamins C and E, beta-carotene and the mineral selenium.Vitamin C -- Also called ascorbic acid, vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin found in all body fluids, so it may be one of our first lines of defense. This powerful antioxidant cannot be stored by the body, so it's important to get some regularly. This is not a difficult task if you eat fruits and vegetables. Important sources include citrus fruits, green peppers, broccoli, green leafy vegetables, strawberries, raw cabbage and potatoes.
Vitamin E -- A fat-soluble vitamin that can be stored with fat in the liver and other tissues, vitamin E is promoted for a range of purposes -- from delaying aging to healing sunburn. While it's not a miracle worker, it's another powerful antioxidant. Important sources include wheat germ, nuts, seeds, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, vegetable oil and fish-liver oil.
Beta-carotene -- The most studied of more than 600 different carotenoids that have been discovered, beta-carotene protects dark green, yellow and orange vegetables and fruits from solar radiation damage. It is thought that it plays a similar role in the body. Carrots, squash, broccoli, sweet potato, tomato, kale, collards, cantaloupe, peaches and apricots are particularly rich sources of beta-carotene.
Selenium -- This mineral is thought to help fight cell damage by oxygen-derived compounds and thus may help protect against cancer. It is best to get selenium through foods, as large doses of the supplement form can be toxic. Good food sources include fish, shellfish, turkey, grains, eggs, chicken and garlic. Vegetables can also be a good source if grown in selenium-rich soils.Free Radicals:
Free radical production is a normal part of life. It is part of the equation of simply breathing in oxygen. Usually, the body's natural defense systems neutralize free radicals that develop, rendering them harmless. However, environmental assaults on the body, such as UV-radiation, pollutants and alcohol, can overpower the body's ability to neutralize free radicals, allowing them to cause damage to the structure and function of the body's cells. There is good evidence that this damage contributes to aging and leads to a host of illnesses, including cancer and heart disease.Enzymes:
At any given moment, all of the work being done inside any cell is being done by enzymes. If you understand enzymes, you understand cells. A bacterium like E. coli has about 1,000 different types of enzymes floating around in the cytoplasm.
Enzymes have extremely interesting properties that make them little chemical-reaction machines. The purpose of an enzyme in a cell is to allow the cell to carry out chemical reactions very quickly. These reactions allow the cell to build things or take things apart, as needed. This is how a cell grows and reproduces. At the most basic level, a cell is a little bag full of chemical reactions that are made possible by enzymes!Enzymes are made from amino acids, also known as proteins. When an enzyme is formed, it is made by stringing together between 100 and 1,000 amino acids in a very specific and unique order. The chain of amino acids then folds into a unique shape. That shape allows the enzyme to carry out specific chemical reactions. An enzyme acts as a very efficient catalyst for a specific chemical reaction. The enzyme speeds that reaction up tremendously.In short, enzymes do all of the work inside a cell.Essential v. Non-Essential:
Essential nutrients are nutrients that your body can't make on its own. How these nutrients are introduced into your body may have a great impact on how well they are utilized. Nutrients do not work alone but in concert (synergistically) with other nutrients. The benefit of deriving nutrients from eating fresh whole foods is that they provide not only an abundance of individual nutrients but also the variety necessary for their optimal function.Non-essential nutrients, then, are nutrients that the body is able to manufacture internally.Acidic/Alkali Imbalance/Understanding pH:
pH (potential of hydrogen) is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. It is measured on a scale of 0 to 14 -- the lower the pH the more acidic the solution, the higher the pH the more alkaline (or base) the solution. When a solution is neither acid nor alkaline it has a pH of 7, which is neutral.Water is the most abundant compound in the human body. The body has an acid-alkaline (or acid-base) ratio called the pH, which is a balance between positively charged ions (acid-forming) and negatively charged ions (alkaline-forming.) The body continually strives to balance pH. When this balance is compromised many problems can occur.It is important to understand that we are not talking about stomach acid or the pH of the stomach. We are talking about the pH of the body's fluids and tissues, which is an entirely different matter.
Most people who suffer from unbalanced pH are acidic. This condition forces the body to borrow minerals -- including calcium, sodium, potassium and magnesium -- from vital organs and bones to buffer (neutralize) the acid and safely remove it from the body. Because of this strain, the body can suffer severe and prolonged damage due to high acidity -- a condition that may go undetected for years.Even mild acidosis can cause such problems as:Cardiovascular damage, including the constriction of blood vessels and the reduction of oxygen. Weight gain, obesity and diabetes. Bladder and kidney conditions, including kidney stones. Immune deficiency. Acceleration of free radical damage. Premature aging. Weak, brittle bones, hip fractures and bone spurs. Joint pain, aching muscles and lactic acid buildup. Low energy and chronic fatigue.Depression: Amino Acids, Vitamins and Minerals
Amino Acid Supplements:
The nutritional treatment of depression includes dietary modifications, supportive treatment with vitamins and minerals, and supplementation with specific amino acids, which are precursors to neurotransmitters. Dietary modification and vitamin and mineral supplementation in some cases reduce the severity of depression or result in an improvement in general well-being. However, these interventions are usually considered adjunctive, since they are not typically effective by themselves as a treatment for clinical depression. On the other hand, supplementation with the amino acids L-tyrosine and D,L-phenylalanine can in many cases be used as an alternative to antidepressant drugs. Another particularly effective treatment is the amino acid L-tryptophan.L-Tyrosine is the precursor to the biogenic amine norepinephrine and may therefore be valuable to the subset of people who fail to respond to all medications except amphetamines. Such people excrete much less than the usual amounts of 3-methoxy-4-
hydroxyphenylglycol, the byproduct of norepinephrine breakdown, suggesting a deficiency of brain norepinephrine.One clinical study detailed two patients with long-standing depression who failed to respond to MAO inhibitor and tricyclic drugs as well as electroconvulsive therapy. One patient required 20 mg/day of dextroamphetamine to remain depression-free, and the other required 15 mg/day of D,L-amphetamine. Within two weeks of starting L-tyrosine, 100 mg/kg once a day before breakfast, the first patient was able to eliminate all dextroamphetamine, and the second was able to reduce the intake of D,L-amphetamine to 5 mg/day. In another case report, a 30-year-old female with a two-year history of depression showed marked improvement after two weeks of treatment with L-tyrosine, 100 mg/kg/day in three divided doses. No side effects were seen.L-Phenylalanine, the naturally occurring form of phenylalanine, is converted in the body to L-tyrosine. D-phenylalanine, which does not normally occur in the body or in food, is metabolized to phenylethylamine (PEA), an amphetaminelike compound that occurs normally in the human brain and has been shown to have mood-elevating effects. Decreased urinary levels of PEA (suggesting a deficiency) have been found in some depressed patients. Although PEA can be synthesized from L-phenylalanine, a large proportion of this amino acid is preferentially converted to L-tyrosine. D-phenylalanine is therefore the preferred substrate for increasing the synthesis of PEA—although L-phenylalanine would also have a mild antidepressant effect because of its conversion to L-tyrosine and its partial conversion to PEA. Because D-phenylalanine is not widely available, the mixture D,L-phenylalanine is often used when an antidepressant effect is desired.Studies of D,L-phenylalanine's efficacy show that it has promise as an antidepressant. Additional research is needed to determine the optimal dosage and which types of patients are most likely to respond to treatment.Vitamin and Mineral Therapy:
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause depression. Correcting deficiencies, when present, often relieves depression. However, even if a deficiency cannot be demonstrated, nutritional supplementation may improve symptoms in selected groups of depressed patients.Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, is the cofactor for enzymes that convert L-tryptophan to serotonin and L-tyrosine to norepinephrine. Consequently, vitamin B6 deficiency might result in depression. One person volunteered to eat a pyridoxine-free diet for 55 days. The resultant depression was alleviated soon after supplementation with pyridoxine was begun.While severe vitamin B6 deficiency is rare, marginal vitamin B6 status may be relatively common. A study using a sensitive enzymatic assay suggested the presence of subtle vitamin B6 deficiency among a group of 21 healthy individuals. Vitamin B6 deficiency may also be common in depressed patients. In one study, 21 percent of 101 depressed outpatients had low plasma levels of the vitamin. In another study, four of seven depressed patients had subnormal plasma concentrations of pyridoxal phosphate, the biologically active form of vitamin B6. Although low vitamin B6 levels could be a result of dietary changes associated with depression, vitamin B6 deficiency could also be a contributing factor to the depression.Depression is also a relatively common side effect of oral contraceptives. The symptoms of contraceptive-induced depression differ from those found in endogenous and reactive depression. Pessimism, dissatisfaction, crying and tension predominate, whereas sleep disturbance and appetite disorders are uncommon. Of 22 women with depression associated with oral contraceptive use, 11 showed biochemical evidence of vitamin B6 deficiency. In a double-blind, crossover trial, women with vitamin B6 deficiency improved after treatment with pyridoxine, 2 mg twice a day for two months. Women who were not deficient in the vitamin did not respond to supplementation.These studies indicate vitamin B6 supplementation is valuable for a subset of depressed patients. Because of its role in monoamine metabolism, this vitamin should be investigated as possible adjunctive treatment for other patients with depression. A typical vitamin B6 dose is 50 mg/day.Folic acid deficiency may result from dietary deficiency, physical or psychological stress, excessive alcohol consumption, malabsorption or chronic diarrhea. Deficiency may also occur during pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives, other estrogen preparations or anticonvulsants. Psychiatric symptoms of folate deficiency include depression, insomnia, anorexia, forgetfulness, hyperirritability, apathy, fatigue and anxiety.Serum folate levels were measured in 48 hospitalized patients: 16 with depression, 13 psychiatric patients who were not depressed and 19 medical patients. Depressed patients had significantly lower serum folate concentrations than did patients in the other two groups. Depressed patients with low serum folate levels had higher depression ratings on the Hamilton Depression Scale than did depressed patients with normal folate levels.These findings suggest that folic acid deficiency may be a contributing factor in some cases of depression. Serum folate levels should be determined in all depressed patients who are at risk for folic acid deficiency. The usual dose of folic acid is 0.4 to 1 mg/day. It should be noted that folic acid supplementation can mask the diagnosis of vitamin B12 deficiency when the complete blood count is used as the sole screening test. Patients in whom vitamin B12 deficiency is suspected and who are taking folic acid should have their serum vitamin B12 measured.Vitamin B12 deficiency can also manifest as depression. In depressed patients with documented vitamin B12 deficiency, parenteral (intravenous) administration of the vitamin has resulted in dramatic improvement. Vitamin B12, 1 mg/day for two days (route of administration not specified), also produced rapid resolution of postpartum psychosis in eight women.Vitamin C, as the cofactor for tryptophan-5-hydroxylase, catalyzes the hydroxylation of tryptophan to serotonin. Vitamin C may therefore be valuable for patients with depression associated with low levels of serotonin. In one study, 40 chronic psychiatric inpatients received 1 g/day of ascorbic acid or placebo for three weeks, in double-blind fashion. In the vitamin C group, significant improvements were seen in depressive, manic and paranoid symptom complexes, as well as in overall functioning.Magnesium deficiency can cause numerous psychological changes, including depression. The symptoms of magnesium deficiency are nonspecific and include poor attention, memory loss, fear, restlessness, insomnia, tics, cramps and dizziness. Plasma magnesium levels have been found to be significantly lower in depressed patients than in controls. These levels increased significantly after recovery. In a study of more than 200 patients with depression and/or chronic pain, 75 percent had white blood cell magnesium levels below normal. In many of these patients, intravenous magnesium administration led to rapid resolution of symptoms. Muscle pain responded most frequently, but depression also improved.Magnesium has also been used to treat premenstrual mood changes. In a double-blind trial, 32 women with premenstrual syndrome were randomly assigned to receive 360 mg/day of magnesium or placebo for two months. The treatments were given daily from day 15 of the menstrual cycle until the onset of menstruation. Magnesium was significantly more effective than placebo in relieving premenstrual symptoms related to mood changes.These studies suggest that magnesium deficiency may be a factor in some cases of depression. Dietary surveys have shown that many Americans fail to achieve the Recommended Dietary Allowance for magnesium. As a result, subtle magnesium deficiency may be common in the United States. A nutritional supplement that contains 200­-400 mg/day of magnesium may therefore improve mood in some patients with depression.Fasting For Health and Longevity:
"Fasting is the greatest remedy--the physician within!"--Philippus ParacelsusPlato said he fasted "for greater physical and mental efficiency."Pythagoras wouldn't even introduce his advanced students to his higher theorems and tenets until they'd done 40-day fasts.U.S. Surgeon General: "obesity is reaching epidemic proportions in America, and could soon cause as much preventable disease and death as cigarette smoking," since 61% of U.S. adults were already overweight or obese by 1999 (13% of children 6-to-11 and 14% of those 12-to-19).Los Angeles Times reported at the beginning of 2006: "Vast numbers of Americans have outgrown the weightiest medical description: morbid obesity. About 725,000 to a million fit this 'super-obese' category. But even that term is no longer expansive enough for a fast-rising number of others. Between 140,000 and 400,000 Americans are believed to weigh more than 400 pounds--the 'super duper' obese."FACTS:You could live off of herbs and spices, alone and nourish yourself better and become healthier than most other people. I have done this only after studying the herbs' nutrient profiles while balancing the essentials (What vitamin works in concert with another? What herb/plant is rich in that vitamin?).While doing this (for a period of months), the few gray hairs I had at the time were restored to their natural color. My energy levels sky rocketed and the expansion of all senses was tremendous.Mahatma Gandhi survived his fasts by recycling his own urine (by drinking it). Gandhi was a highly educated man. A lawyer. He was assassinated by a fanatic whose name is not worth remembering.GOOGLE SEARCH: "Urine Therapy"Although I do not practice urine therapy, urine is in most products you buy on the market and is said to kill the HIV.If employed correctly, it's known to be healthy and to contribute toward longevity.Drinking urine is a concept that is hard for most people to swallow. Because it is "taboo" not many talk about it. Yet, if ever remanded to a prison and without resources that served to maintain my health, I'd be drinking my own urine, too. I swear it.A prison???Without question. I know better.GOOGLE SEARCH: "Amazon.com: Golden Fountain : The Complete Guide to Urine Therapy ..."Most people are carrying around ten - fifteen pounds of compacted ... how should I astutely say: "shit"???At the time of his death, Elvis Presley was found to be carrying around sixty.Disease begins in the colon and people autointox by continuously reabsorbing poisons, toxins and other harmful waste products they have not and cannot (without coherent intent) void.The surface area of the colon, when unfolded, detangled and flattened -- in it's entirety -- spans the size of a tennis court.Years of scale and build up becomes what is otherwise known as the "spare tire" carried around by many. When you're told you are full of shit, likely -- it's true.Many times obese people feel fatigued and hungry even after eating. This is partly due to their inability to absorb the nutrients they need from the food they eat (should the food they eat contain any "nutrients" at all).They're more apt to absorb toxins from what is glued to and contaminating the walls of the colon. Instead of a diligent regimen of metamucil, senna, cascara sagrada and other agents assisting one with voiding years of scale, they'll eat again -- serving to add to their wasteland and waist line.Some people argue against the use of laxatives citing potential dependency. Their argument is as follows: The use of laxative will create an environment within the colon that will lead to an inability to void.The point here is that the people carrying around 60 lbs worth of shit already lost their ability to void, long ago. Screen out these arguments when engaging your own research. Those making them are likely obese and/or "full of shit".As always, everything in moderation.
Senna, metamucil and cascara sagrada not only act as a laxative but, kill harmful parasites, as well.GOOGLE SEARCH: "Colonic Irrigation"Before the Fast:Begin by consuming many fruits and vegetables. Consume as many citrus fruits as you are able to tolerate, within reason. I eat lemons as one does an orange. Condition yourself to tolerate it and over time, you'll learn to love it. Grapefruit juice, Lemonade (sugar free), Grape juice, Pomegranate cider, Orange juice. Press your juice fresh if you are able to. V8, Celery, Cabbage, Asparagus, Tomato, Garlic, etc.. Get these high quality foods into your system and refrain from junk foods at all costs. Ordering in or dining out -- off limits.The Juice Fast:Juice fasting is a type of detox method. It involves the short-term intake of raw vegetable and fruit juices only. Proponents of juice fasting use juices because they are rich in vitamins and antioxidants.Seven or more days before the fast, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, sugar, dairy, wheat, animal meat, fish, and eggs are eliminated from the diet. The diet should consist mainly of organic fruits and vegetables.Between 32 and 64 ounces of juice is usually recommended per day. The juice is sipped throughout the day. Typical fruits and vegetables include celery, carrot, kale, cabbage, apple, pineapple, cranberry, spinach, beet, and greens.Freshly juiced fruits and vegetables are preferred, but if unavailable, buying it from the health food store or juice bar as fresh as possible. Health food stores have a great selection of healthy juices. Ginger juice, for example.A combination of either fresh, raw fruit or vegetable juices will supply all the enzymes, vitamins, minerals, protein, and fats critical to increased vitality. By adding live juices to one's diet as a daily routine, many experience a rejuvenating effect and healing of various illnesses such as cancer, leukemia, arthritis, high blood pressure, kidney disorders, skin infections, liver disorders, alcoholism, and the effects of smoking.Supplying the body with easily absorbed nutrients, while the body is cleansing itself in the fasting state, avoids the dangers of total abstinence associated with the water fasting.If you intend to fast on juice for more than seven days, I would recommend you visit the celestial seasonings section in the tea section of your grocery store. Add a number of herbal teas to the fast. If your fast has all to do with weight loss, buy "Weighless Tea" by Celestial Seasonings and Green Tea. I would also recommend adding pulverized thermogenic herbs (a teaspoon, perhaps less) to your tea once it is made.I recommend the herbal teas because the plants these teas are made up of provide many minerals that may not be provided by the fruits and vegetables otherwise used in the fast. It's not cheating, remember. A plant is a plant. Whether you call it a vegetable or you call it an "herb" -- it really does not matter.Thermogenic (or supporting) Herbs: Green tea, dandelion, nettle, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, hoodia, ginger, cordyceps.GOOGLE SEARCH: "Thermogenesis"The Pineapple Fast:Why the Pineapple fast? Pineapples are rich in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1 (thiamin), Copper, Dietary Fiber, Vitamin B6 and more.Fresh pineapple is rich in bromelain, a group of sulfur-containing proteolytic (protein-digesting) enzymes that not only aid digestion, but can effectively reduce inflammation and swelling, and has even been used experimentally as an anti-cancer agent.1Pineapple, Ananas comosus, belongs to the Bromeliaceae family, from which one of its most important health-promoting compounds, the enzyme bromelain, was named. 1BROMELAIN KILLS THE TAPEWORM AND THE TAPEWORM'S EGGSEveryone on the planet carries around various stages of the tapeworm. Because of this, I make it my religion to cleanse my body of this parasite on a consistent basis. No matter how many system flushes I engage, I'm guaranteed reexposure just as soon as I come into contact with someone else.Should you call me crazy for sending you a pineapple, I'll remind you that it's not my brain experiencing all of those "anxiety disorders" so many other people are taking drugs for. You were sent the pineapple because I wanted to spend more time with you. Without the pineapple, we're not friends. There are too many "headaches" going around and yes, I'm trying to "get into your head."Tapeworm is notoriously known for wreaking havoc on the brain (see other blogs). Alongside the genetically engineered Nematodes, Tapeworm and Roundworm are two of some of the most harmful helmintic parasites known by me.Many people assume they would lose significant amounts of weight if they had "a" tapeworm and if their weight is stable, they are free of them. WRONG -- and, you don't have "a" tapeworm. Tapeworms are laying eggs/reproducing inside you at an exponential rate.A THREE DAY PINEAPPLE FAST each and every month is a huge part of my health maintenance program. It makes part of ridding myself of parasites a naturally healthy and chemical free experience. This is not to say I refuse chemicals. Certainly, I don't. Especially now, after all I've come to know. Albendazole and FOOD GRADE Diatomaceous Earth are readily on hand and will be for the rest of my natural life (ounce of prevention v. pounds of cures).Manganese is an essential cofactor in a number of enzymes important in energy production and antioxidant defenses. For example, the key oxidative enzyme superoxide dismutase, which disarms free radicals produced within the mitochondria (the energy production factories within our cells), requires manganese. Just one cup of fresh pineapple supplies 128.0% of the DV for this very important trace mineral.1The Water Fast: (From Wikipedia)Water fasting is a type of fasting in which the practitioner consumes only water. One may water fast for a variety of reasons, including health improvement and medical and religious requirements.Some engage in water fasting as a detox diet. No energy is spent on digestion, other than to heat any cold water to reach homeostasis of a uniform body temperature. The fast is normally undergone with the intent of detoxification for greater health. The reasoning behind this, which is disputed and controversial, is that less energy is expended on digestion of foods, resulting in more energy for the rest of the body to expel toxins as well as to recover and heal itself from the stresses digestion places upon it. Paul C. Bragg referred to this energy as the "Vital Force," and popularized water fasting with his many books, "Bragg Health Crusades," and success with Hollywood celebrities like Clint Eastwood[1] Other proponents claim[2] that protein sparing minimizes muscle loss as the body adapts to the lack of incoming protein by drawing upon almost solely fat for energy. Even so, metabolism will slow during an extended fast and physical/mental activity should be minimized for safety reasons. [citation needed]Herbert M. Shelton, a proponent of Natural Hygiene, supervised patients on water fasts over for up to ninety days over a period of 45 years. Shelton claimed the hunger experienced during the first three days of a fast are "gastric irritation" and not "true hunger", which appears after all the body's resources are used up and when the fast must be broken to avoid permanent and irreversible organ damage.~~~~~I don't recommend water fasts; however, some suggest it is a "cure" for many ailments. I doubt water alone cures anything. Do you realize how much trouble I go through simply to get my hands on quality water? Giardia Lamblia is common to everyone and how? By drinking water.The next time you see a doctor, tell him you want to be treated for Giardia. When he asks why, tell him you drank from a stream because the fact that Giardia contaminates the tap water and everyone is infected -- simply is not enough for these guys.Google Search: THE ALLEGED "WATER CURE"Google Search: "GIARDIA LAMBLIA"What's more? With "this" sort of sodium and that "sort" of sodium added to your junk foods, you're drinking so much you're drowning yourself. You're destroying your liver while you do so. "Drinking too much" does not have to do with alcohol, alone. It doesn't matter what it is. If the volume of fluid is too much, you'll internally drown.Sudden death is not uncommon in this circumstance. However, in most cases, you'll drown your liver first and die second. Without a functioning liver, your body will become overrun by parasites.If you must talk about water's role in the cure of anything, talk dehydration. This, if and only if you are keeping your sodium intake in check. The only kind of sodium your body needs is found in the form of sea salt.Obligatory Fasts:See: Religious Texts.Fasts for Detoxing Heavy Metals and Harmful Chemicals:Google Search: CHELATION THERAPYEDTA is dangerous. If you intend to chelate while using EDTA as your product of choice, do so under the strict observation of your physician.Notice the EDTA additive in canned foods. EDTA is added to canned foods because it is known that toxic amounts of metal saturate that kind of food.See: "The DETOX DIET" -- Look it up in Google.
Nutrient Dense Foods: Spirulina and ChlorellaMany items may be taken in an amount no greater than a teaspoon while providing you with more vitamins and minerals than what is gained by a person striving to consume thousands of calories worth of food, every day.Food supplements/substances to consider while fasting/detoxing:Nutritional Yeast, Bentonite Clay, Bee Pollen, Lecithin Granules, Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar contains over thirty important nutrients, Psyllium Husks: See Metamucil, Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Spirulina, Dulse, Chlorella, Seaweed: A good source of trace minerals such as chromium and iodine, seaweed is a natural thyroid stimulant. If you are unable to tolerate eating it, it is usually contained in kelp capsules or tablets. Alhough, the tablet version NEVER provides everything there is to offer.If you need more information about these things, research them independently.After the Fast: See: "Before the Fast". Begin by slowly reintroducing various, high quality foods back into your diet.FOODS/herbs I handle better than I handle my own diamonds:Dulse, Kelp, Kale, Pumpkin Seed, Lemons, Coconut oil, Spirulina, Chlorella, Cayenne Pepper, Cilantro.
CILANTRO CHELATES MERCURY and although none of these things taste bad, the fascination has nothing to do with taste. These foods are wonder and miracle foods. There are many wonder and miracle foods in the world. These just happen to be the ones I know I go out of my way for.Note: "Self-starvation" or anorexia is NOT what a "fast" is about. Anorexia is unhealthy and damages the body. In no way should a "fast" be interpreted to mean: "starvation". Scientifically, "starvation" is something else, altogether.1. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=
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