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Diuretics such as this remove minerals from a person's system, so he had to take nine potassium tablets a day and be tested twice yearly for blood potassium levels. Then we heard about aged garlic, and my husband tried Kyolic Super Formula 100 -four capsules a day. From the very beginning, his blood pressure read the same with garlic as with Regroton. Our experiment was a whopping success without the complications of the prescription drug. It's miraculous. No doubt medical doctors would pooh-pooh anything so simple, but they can scoff all they want.

Aged garlic includes them, as well as the following: 18 amino acids, including every essential one, vitamins A, B-l, B-2, niacin, B-6, B-l2, folic acid, C, and E; the minerals calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, selenium, sulfur - many forms - and zinc; as well as enzymes, flavonoids, fructans, nucleosides, saponins, sterols, and various other nutrients with health-promoting properties: fructosil arginine, carbolines, s-allyl cysteine and s-allyl mercaptocysteine. Secrets of a Natural Healer The charming book Why George Should Eat Broccoli by Paul A.

Clots readily stand out from normal blood cells, signaling the need for a blood-thinner and, once the patient is temporarily safe, for a change of lifestyle - vitamins, minerals, enzymes and blood-thinners such as aged garlic - and, later, a doctor-approved exercise program, and possibly chelation, a harmless, biochemical means of etching away arterial blockages. In his alerting book, Silent Clots, written with Alan Stang, Dr. Privatera reveals the following: "More than half of the deaths in America today are caused by heart attacks and strokes . . .

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If an organism is buried rapidly when it dies, it may go through a process in which water flowing through the soil gradually replaces the original bones and hard parts with minerals. The result: a reproduction in stone of the original part, which we call a fossil. If natural weathering brings the fossil to the surface and it is collected by a paleontologist, it becomes part of the fossil record. As you might guess, this process is pretty erratic. An animal that dies on land, for example, is much more likely to have its bones scattered by predators than to be fossilized.

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Acid toxins are neutralized by various buffers in the blood as a consequence of the natural presence of alkaline minerals. These mineral compounds are also present in abundance in green and sea vegetables as well as in all the herbs classified as blood purifiers or alteratives in Western herbalism, or herbs that clear heat (heat represents acids) in Chinese herbol-ogy. The normal systems of discharge and elimination include the lungs, which discharge metabolic acids that have been transformed into carbon dioxide, as well as urine, sweat, and feces.

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In both diets, I emphasize the importance of plenty of vegetables as a source of vitamins, minerals, and natural fiber. Along with meats, they are the most nutrient-dense of foods. Four to six servings of vegetables a day is a minimum, and they may be prepared as vegetable soups, salads, raw fresh juice, steamed, baked, or sauteed. Dietary and Nutritional Supplements: Supplementation is an essential part of modern nutrition, and it becomes even more critical as people age and the immune system naturally declines.

It is a general immune system booster and is frequently found in combination formulas containing glucans and transfer factor, or with antioxidant vitamins and minerals. Arabinogalactan: Another polysaccharide, arabinogalactan, is commonly found in nature in carrots, radishes, pears, black beans, corn, wheat, red wine, tomatoes, and coconuts. Several herbs already mentioned in this book also contain arabinogalactans, such as Echinacea purpurea, Baptista tinctoria, and Curcuma longa.

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Other supplements that are mixed with the HCA, including chromium, other minerals, vitamins, and herbs like kava and St. John's wort. Step 3: Prepare Yourself Making lifestyle changes is not easy, and the full effect of the Diabetes Cure cannot be attained without making changes in the way you live. Read the rest of this book and ask yourself these questions: • Am I willing to exercise at least thirty minutes every day? • Am I able to put stressors in second place behind my good health? Will I apply the lessons in the chapter (7) on stress control to events happening at work?

The right balance of foods containing needed carbohydrates, protein, and fat, plus vitamins, minerals and micronutrients, will help your body function more smoothly. Scrimp on the quality or quantity of fuel and your body pays the price. It's true for everyone, but especially true if you have diabetes. That's because the carbohydrates, protein, and fat provide calories for energy and affect blood glucose levels. No single food group provides all the nutrients and calories a healthy body needs to run smoothly, fight off infection, and rebuild itself daily.

At the Store When shopping, aim for foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and low in fat and cholesterol. Read the ingredients list on all food labels. Ingredients that make up the larger percentage of the product are listed first, and those that make up a smaller percentage of the total are listed last. Here are some general food-buying guidelines: • Bread. Look for low-fat varieties with whole grains as the first label ingredient. A Swedish study has shown that sourdough bread may be a good choice.

The theory is that vitamins C and E, plus beta-carotene and other carotenoids, as well as the minerals selenium, copper, and manganese, may be instrumental in supporting good health through their actions in the body. Antioxidants appear to protect cells from damaging oxygen-free radicals or oxidants. Oxygen-free radicals are released in the body as the result of the breakdown of food into fuel. These free radicals appear to damage cells in much the same way oxygen causes some metals to rust or oxidize.

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Yin tonics"). 71 The most important herbs for providing nutrients are the seaweeds (kelp, Irish moss, etc.), the docks (yellow dock) and dandelion. The most important herbs for providing vitamins are parsley leaves, dandelion leaves and alfalfa. Herbal Seasoning for Vitamins and Minerals Combine one part each of the culinary herbs (garlic, parsley, watercress, sweet basil, oregano, marjoram and thyme), using whatever is readily available. Add one part each of kelp powder, dulse powder, nettles, comfrey, rose hips and capsicum.

Kuzu powder is a concentrated starch, high in minerals and calcium, excellent in teas and soups for colds, flus, and digestive and intestinal disturbances of many kinds. Those who have trouble digesting grains should try tamari-kuzu root sauce on steamed vegetables. This will gradually develop their digestive capacity to normal. It is both delicious and very beneficial to health. Simply dissolve 1 to IV2 tablespoons of kuzu powder in 2 tablespoons of cold water (it will lump otherwise) and add to sauteed vegetables in a pan along with a little tamari soya sauce.

A cup of miso soup supplies an abundance of valuable minerals, fat and four grams of protein. The protein content can be increased with the addition of small pieces of chopped tofu (soya bean cheese) cooked in the broth. Miso contains a number of valuable bacteria such as lactobacilli which aid digestion by helping to break down carbohydrates, protein and the cellulose found in practically all vegetable food, including brown rice, carrots, barley and many others. Without these favorable bacteria, we cannot even digest healthy food properly.

Minerals are the more Yang nutritional components whereas vitamins are the lighter, more Yin components. Mineral deficiencies are most severe in people who have eaten a primarily imbalanced "vegetarian" diet high in fruits, juices, liquids and raw salads. To supplement possible trace mineral deficiencies, one need only add a small amount of a sea vegetable such as kelp, dulse, nori, kombu, wakame, arame or hiziki to the daily diet. There are many ways to do this, from taking six kelp or dulse tablets daily, to learning how to cook the other sea vegetables in soups and other food combinations.

It treats all chronic and acute digestive weaknesses, aiding the assimilation of protein, carbohydrates, iron and calcium, as well as various essential trace minerals. Thus alfalfa can be given two or three times daily as a substitute for tea whenever there is a need to increase flesh and generally to build and regenerate normal strength and vitality. In this, its indications are not at all dissimilar to its immune-potentiating Chinese relative Astragalus membranaceus.

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In recent years, they have subjected its theories, along with the various plants, minerals, and animal parts used in traditional Chinese medicine, to scientific scrutiny and research. As a result, the world is coming to acknowledge that there is a genuine pharmacological scientific basis to the efficacy long claimed for most of these traditional herbs, as well as for the other substances traditionally used. Further, these approaches and treatments, in most cases, offer a safer and more inexpensive alternative to what is currently the trend in contemporary medicine.

It forms the basis for all organic life, meaning people, animals, and plants, as well as for all inorganic substances, such as minerals. In life, qi is expressed both specifically and generally. Generally, one who is youthful and energetic exudes abundant qi, but qi wanes with age, exposing one to accompanying infirmities, weaknesses, and degenerative symptoms. It is in this area of health maintenance and longevity that Chinese herbalism, with its highly evolved concept of tonics, can prove a very positive asset.

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It is a complex but completely natural mixture of minerals with organic and inorganic compounds and is one of the most important rasayana tonics in Ayurveda. Shilajatu contains aluminum, antimony, calcium, cobalt, copper, iron, lithium, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, silica, sodium, strontium, zinc, In 1976 I was traveling through Afghanistan, contracted severe dysentery in the 110-degree heat, and lost almost 60 pounds during the following few weeks. I was so weak I could hardly stand.

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It can be confusing because we talk about vitamins, minerals, hormones, herbs, chemicals, enzymes, and several types of food, calling them all antioxidants. So what we really mean is that an antioxidant is any substance that can help us fight the rust-rot syndrome caused by free radical damage. Most antioxidants are nutrients derived from foods, but there are a few exceptions, like the hormones melatonin and DHEA, and some of the enzymes your body makes naturally. It really doesn't matter where the substance comes from as long as it gets rid of free radicals before they can eat us alive.

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The antioxidant minerals and phytochemicals are discussed in more detail in the pages ahead. ¦ Vitamin K The last of the fat-soluble vitamins, vitamin K is essential for the normal clotting of blood. It is widespread in food in small quantities, but best sources are dark green leafy vegetables and the skins of fruit and vegetables. It can also be synthesized in the intestines, so deficiency in adults is extremely rare and for this reason no RDIs or RNIs have been set. Infants are generally born with low levels so vitamin K is usually given at birth.

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Besides, fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, and other minimally processed foods supply more than just vitamins and minerals. They are Mother Nature's best sources of fiber and thousands of phytochemicals that you can't get from supplements. The bottom line: Follow the Origin Diet and supplement responsibly. Here's how. SUPPLEMENTS 101 Where do you start? With a multiple, of course! But, even here you must separate the diamonds from the stones. Look for: • The USP seal on the label. United States Pharmacopoeia, or USP, is a nongovernmental standard-setting body.

Vitamin contents are similar, since plants make these nutrients, but minerals are absorbed from the ground, so plants can vary in their content of some of these nutrients, such as iodine, chromium, and selenium. Even when organic produce is found to contain more nutrients than conventionally grown produce, the differences are small and insignificant compared to variations in the weather and natural mineral contents of different soils.

Cultivated produce contains lower levels of some minerals than do wild plants, so it is difficult to get the levels of calcium found in ancient times from plants alone. Since it is only the saturated fat in milk that is a health concern, there is good reason to include nonfat milk products in this eating plan, or to consume calcium- and vitamin-D-fortified soymilk. As listed in the Original Dozen on page 38, minimize your intake of processed foods and you will automatically cut back on calories, fat, salt, and sugar and will find it much easier to attain and maintain a desirable weight.

HYT0CHEMICAL WONDERS MutritionaUy speaking, there's more to fruits and vegetables than vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Thousands of other compounds in these foods, called Dhytochemicals or plant nutrients, pack an extra health-enhancing punch. For example, the bioflavonoids in citrus fruits and vegetables reduce olood clots associated with stroke and inhibit the oxidation of cholesterol that turns harmless fats in the blood into the sticky glue that clogs artery walls. Sulforaphane in broccoli is an antioxidant that bolsters the body's natural defense mechanisms against cancer.

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Minerals have a slower qi that undergoes transformation and change almost imperceptibly over great periods of time. From the Chinese perspective, the fundamental principle of health and healing is dependent on qi flow and removing its blockage. This is accomplished with all of the Chinese healing modalities, including the science of herbalism and dietetics (which use the various textures and flavors to stimulate organic processes), acupuncture, Chinese massage (tui'nd) and exercise, such as qi gong and tai chi.

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As a result, all of our pre-agriculture ancestors consumed fewer calories per mouthful, yet much more fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other health-enhancing compounds in foods called phytochemicals. Their diets were low in total and saturated fats and higher in special fats called omega-3 fatty acids, including arachi-donic acid (AA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). (I'll discuss these compounds in detail later in this chapter.) These diets are more than just chance. As Michael Crawford, Ph.D.

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Today, these are considered along with the various quantifiable components, such as protein, carbohydrate, fats, vitamins, and minerals, according to individual indications. The immune system is also seen as a form of qi that it can be negatively influenced by pollution, bad diet, physical and emotional stress, and other factors. This eventually becomes the underlying cause for disease. Yin and Yang Under heaven all can see beauty as beauty only because there is ugliness, All can know good as good only because there is evil. Therefore having and not having arise together.

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Other important antioxidant substances found in the diet include: • proanthocyanidins, in grape seeds • herbs like ginkgo biloba and garlic • quercetin, found in zucchini, squash, and green tea • lycopene from tomatoes • the trace minerals selenium and germanium, and many other naturally occurring substances, some as yet unidentified. We will learn about these and other antioxidants and how they work in chapter 5. But how and why do ROS attack cells? And how does the antioxidant system work to counteract this attack?

As we approach our "golden years" it is the time to make sure we have a healthy diet geared toward maximum nutrition filled with foods that supply high levels of vitamins A, C, and E; carotenes; and minerals. These are all powerful phytonutrients that have antioxidant qualities. You can increase your life span by changing your habits or life-style. Oh, it takes work, but you can do it if you want to do it. .. just take it one step at a time. 1. First of all, attitude is the most important. The mind can make you sick or well. It's very powerful. You must think positively. Be happy.

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