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The Omega Solution: Unleash the Amazing, Scientifically Based Healing Power of Omega-3 & -6 Fatty Acids Jonathan Goodman ND See book keywords and concepts

In addition to their impressive payload of protein, vitamins, and minerals, they contain large amounts of healthful EFAs. Table 1 lists the important EFAs—linoleic acid (LA), alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)—as a percentage of total fat. Fresh Fish or Fish Oil? People who don't care for the taste of fresh fish, or those who may need larger amounts of EFAs, often take fish oil supplements. It's not a bad strategy, but people who take these supplements need to be aware of certain issues.

Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

The leaves of the alfalfa plant are rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium, as well as in other nutrients, such as carotene. Alfalfa leaf tablets are rich in protein and vitamins A, D, E, and K. Alfalfa extract is a good source of chlorophyll and carotene. The leaves contain eight essential amino acids. EVIDENCE OF BENEFIT Alfalfa is an immune-system stimulant that promotes normal blood clotting. It also aids in the assimilation of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, and is an excellent blood purifier. Alfalfa alkalizes and detoxifies the body.

EVIDENCE OF BENEFIT Acerola is used primarily for its vitamin C content and free-radical-scavenging abilities, but also is a source of other vitamins and minerals. The acerola fruit also contains other substances, like provitamin A, that intensify the antioxidative (cell-protective) effects of vitamin C. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient and must be supplied by the diet. It is known to be a natural detoxifier, antioxidant, and antihistamine. Vitamin C is a natural chelating agent that indirectly protects the body from the effects of pollution and heavy metal exposure.

The formula removes both fluid and minerals from circulation, which can cause bloodstream levels of prescription medications to become too concentrated. Kudzu Decoction This traditional Chinese herbal formula contains cinnamon, ephedra, ginger, jujube, kudzu, licorice, and peony. It was originally formulated to treat a symptom pattern that included stiffness in the neck and upper back, and fever and chills without sweating. Kudzu relieves tightness in the neck and back, and the other herbs in the formula increase circulation and relieve fever by inducing perspiration.

Dr. Earl Mindell's Unsafe at Any Meal: How to Avoid Hidden Toxins in Your Food Earl Mindell and Hester Mundis See book keywords and concepts

Club soda is also filtered, carbonated tap water, but minerals and mineral salts are frequently added. If you are trying to cut down on your sodium, choose seltzer. Six ounces of Schweppes Club Soda have 26 mg of salt. 103. Any Questions About Chapter 8? A landfill has just been built about a milefrom my home, and I am worried about my well water being contaminated A company in my area tests water, but I've heard that it tells everyone something is wrong with the water just to sell its purifiers. Can I test my own water?

The Omega Solution: Unleash the Amazing, Scientifically Based Healing Power of Omega-3 & -6 Fatty Acids Jonathan Goodman ND See book keywords and concepts

In this sense, EFAs are very much like vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients. Just as you can't survive without eating foods that contain iron or nutrients such as vitamins C or B12, you can't live without EFAs. One of the main jobs of EFAs is to provide structural support for the outer walls, or membranes, of the body's cells. The EFAs make the membranes strong and also keep them fluid and pliable. The structural integrity of these membranes is critical for good health. The EFAs are also involved in many of the body's metabolic processes.

The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing Dr. Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

VITAMINS AND minerals. Women over 25 need adequate calcium, approximately 1,000 mg in supplement form, and an additional 500-1,000 mg from the diet. After 40, 1,500-2,000 mg is needed. Women on estrogen replacement therapy require between 1,200 and 1,500 mg. In addition to calcium, the following nutrients are critical for keeping bones strong: Magnesium (500-600 mg in citrate form) Vitamin D (400 IU) Vitamin C (1,000 mg) Vitamin K (100 meg) Beta carotene Selenium (75?

Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

Rooibos contains at least thirty-seven natural antioxidants, minerals, vitamin C, and alpha-hydroxy acids. It does not contain caffeine, and it has a very low tannin content. EVIDENCE OF BENEFIT Rooibos is an antiviral, antianxiety, and antiallergy agent. Rooibos is used in the treatment of syphilis to stop generalized inflammation and pain, although it is not a treatment for the disease itself. It has a beneficial effect on age-related mental decline. Rooibus is also used as a milk substitute for infants who are prone to colic.

The Insulin-Resistance Diet : How to Turn Off Your Body's Fat-Making Machine Cheryle R. Hart, M.D. Mary Kay Grossman, R.D. See book keywords and concepts

Most carbohydrates are packed with necessary and important vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. It is very important that you do not eliminate high-carbohydrate foods from your daily intake or restrict them too severely. Don't make up unnecessary restrictions that will only cause you to feel deprived. Whole grains, fruits, starchy vegetables, and even sugary foods have a place in a healthy diet. Try to include all of the elements of a healthy diet every day.

The Enzyme Cure: How Plant Enzymes Can Help You Relieve 36 Health Problems Lita Lee, Lisa Turner and Burton Goldberg See book keywords and concepts

This is a much better way of relieving nutritional deficiencies than taking isolated vitamins or minerals. For example, if you have a particular B-vita-min deficiency, taking that one isolated B vitamin will not solve the problem. Instead, taking a combination of brewer's yeast and the right amount of enzymes required to predigest the yeast, provides the lacking B vitamins in proper ratio with the B complex.

This formula is for healthy people who don't like to take isolated vitamins or minerals. Thera-zyme T10-L1 Fern (Female) or Enzyme & Herbal Formula #23 Contains the enzymes protease, amylase, lipase, and disaccharidases, plus dong quai, yucca root, chasteberry fruit, and raspberry leaf. Symptoms and signs: PMS, menstrual cramps and irritability; excessive, scanty, or no menstrual flow; irregular periods; vaginal discharge (not yeast); painful legs, especially down the sides or back of thighs; bone-aching flu (aches, fever); hidden viruses; arthritis.

Alternative Cures: The Most Effective Natural Home Remedies for 160 Health Problems Bill Gottlieb See book keywords and concepts

Laxatives can also drain your body of energy-giving minerals and protein. Most important, though, you don't need them. "Almost everyone can clear up constipation with drug-free methods," says William B. Salt II, M.D., clinical associate professor of medicine at Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health in Columbus. FIBER: Double Your Intake Most Americans get only half the daily amount of fiber that they need to prevent constipation, says Elizabeth Lipski, a certified clinical nutritionist in Kauai, Hawaii.

Get enough calcium and magnesium, minerals that help protect the colon from carcinogens, Dr. Labriola says. Take a calcium-magnesium mineral supplement, following the dosage recommendations on the label, he says. HERBS: These Four Fight Colon Cancer The following herbal supplements are thought to be most effective at combating colon cancer. Remember, though, to take them only with the approval and supervision of your doctor, says Dr. Quillin. • Echinacea. In one European study, echinacea slowed tumor growth and increased survival time in some patients with inoperable colon cancer.

In order for it to work, however, it must be chemically combined with the minerals magnesium and potassium. In three studies, 75 to 91 percent of a total of 3,000 patients with CFS experienced some relief after taking a potassium-magnesium-aspartate supplement. You should this supplement only under the supervision of a knowledgeable medical doctor, however.

With anemia and heavy menstrual bleeding, be sure that your diet and supplement program—vitamins, minerals, and herbs—provides the extra nutrients that your body needs. You can take these supplements indefinitely as part of your high-nutrient diet, but never use them as an excuse to continue poor eating habits, says Dr. Lark. Keep in mind that herbal treatments should be used by women who have a menstrual flow that's somewhat heavier than usual, says Dr. Lark. Women who have excessive blood flow need to see a doctor. Dr. Lark recommends the following herbs in tincture form.

Zinc: This is believed to be one of the most important minerals for healthy skin. Take 15 milligrams daily. ACUPRESSURE: Clear Up Congestion Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sees acne as a problem with chi, the energy that keeps crucial components of the body and mind (like blood and emotions) moving freely Acne occurs when the flow of "liver chi" is stagnant or blocked, says Jason Elias, a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine in New Paltz, New York. Four acupressure points are particularly effective for premenstrual acne, says Elias.

The Enzyme Cure: How Plant Enzymes Can Help You Relieve 36 Health Problems Lita Lee, Lisa Turner and Burton Goldberg See book keywords and concepts

Chloride and other minerals are carried in the blood by lipase, so if you are low in lipase, you will not be able to maintain an adequate chloride level. On the other hand, acidifying supplements such as betaine HC1, used by people who think it will help with digestion, cause excess acid reserves in the blood. This has far-reaching digestive consequences because pancreatic enzymes are activated in the duodenum (upper end of the small intestines, beginning at the connection to the stomach) only at an alkaline pH.

Vitamins, minerals, and hormones can do nothing without enzymes. With all of these functions to perform, there are literally hundreds of thousands of these "Nature's workers" in your body. Types of Enzymes Enzymes can be divided into three major categories: metabolic enzymes, pancreatic enzymes, and food or plant enzymes. Metabolic Enzymes Hundreds of thousands of metabolic enzymes are made by the human body, and are responsible for running its chemistry. These enzymes are involved in all body processes including breathing, thinking, talking, moving, and immunity.

In my practice, I ask that my clients abstain from taking vitamins, minerals, enzymes, herbs, or other supplements during Diet Survey For each category below, indicate what kinds of foods and drinks you consume and how often by writing 1 for one day per week, 2 for two days, 3 for three days, and so on, next to the category. If it's only once a month, put 1/mo. Circle the specific foods or beverages within each category that you eat or drink and whether organic or commercial, if noted. If you eat some of each, circle both. If you aren't sure, leave a question mark.

Raw milk is a living food containing many enzymes, beneficial bacteria (lactic acid Bacillus), vitamins, minerals, fats, proteins, and lactose (milk sugars). If you leave raw milk at room temperature, the lactic acid Bacillus will convert (ferment) the sugars into lactic acid. This is called sour milk and it's even more nutritious than sweet milk, because it's partly digested.

The Insulin-Resistance Diet : How to Turn Off Your Body's Fat-Making Machine Cheryle R. Hart, M.D. Mary Kay Grossman, R.D. See book keywords and concepts

Tips for Eating More Vegetables and Legumes Vegetables, legumes, and fruits are good sources of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. And fruits, vegetables, and legumes are the main sources of antioxidants, which are believed to prevent disease, cancer, and premature aging. Unfortunately, eating too many fruits that are high in carbohydrates can lead to fat storage, so you don't want to go overboard on them. Vegetables and legumes have some carbohydrates, but are also high in protein. They provide nutrients without spiking blood sugar, which leads to fat storage.

Whole-grain foods such as breads, rice, pastas, cereals, and tortillas are good sources of many minerals (including chromium, which may be helpful for insulin-resistant people). They also supply the vitamins thiamin and niacin and the powerful antioxidant vitamin E. They are important sources of fiber, an essential nutrient for controlling your appetite, as well as preventing constipation. Don't be afraid to eat whole grains and other high-carbohydrate foods every day.

The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing Dr. Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

VITAMINS AND minerals. The following nutrients provide an additional boost to good health in the menopausal years: Multivitamins. Women need a natural multivitamin/mineral supplement containing higher amounts of magnesium than calcium, and high amounts of B and C vitamins. A good multiple vitamin helps build the adrenal glands, which lessens emotional symptoms. Vitamin E. This vitamin is known for its ability to rejuvenate the reproductive system and alleviate hot flashes. Low amounts of FSH and LH are related to hot flashes, and Vitamin E helps to increase levels of these brain hormones.

Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Revised Second Edition Michael T. Murray, N.D., Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

They are rich sources of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and protein. The little fat they contain is in the form of essential fatty acids. Vegetables provide high quantities of other valuable health-promoting substances, especially fiber and carotenes. In Latin, the word "vegetable" means "to enliven or animate." Vegetables give us life. More and more evidence is accumulating that vegetables can prevent as well as treat many diseases. The best way to consume many vegetables is in their fresh, raw form.

The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing Dr. Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

These minerals are essential for proper muscular function and have a sedative effect. B-complex vitamins. Take 100 mg, 3 times a day. Pantothenic acid. 100 mg, twice daily. B-complex vitamins and pantothenic acid are essential for combating stress Coenzyme Q10. This is another stress fighter; L-tyrosine and vitamins B6 and C will improve sleep quality and alleviate anxiety and depression. Multivitamin and mineral complex.

The Miracle of Natural Hormones David Brownstein See book keywords and concepts

Bruce was treated with a combination of natural testosterone, natural progesterone and DHEA along with vitamins, minerals and herbs. His testosterone level improved to a healthy 775ng/dl. About 6 weeks later, Bruce wrote me a letter that stated: "During the past two to three weeks, I have noticed a remarkable improvement in the way that I feel. The tightness and twinges of pain in the area of my heart have completely disappeared. I also have not had any shortness of breath, which was a problem prior to this. Your program has far exceeded any expectations that I might have had.

1001 Chemicals in Everyday Products Grace Ross Lewis See book keywords and concepts

Provides no vitamins, minerals, or protein. Americans consume over 60 pounds per person each year. Synonyms: CAS: 57-50-1 ? BEET SUGAR ? CANE SUGAR ? CONFECTIONER'S SUGAR ? a-rf-GLUCOPYRANOSYL /3-rf-FRUCTOFURANOSIDE ? (a-rf-GLUCOSIDO)-^-rf-FRUCTOFURANOSIDE ? GRANULATED SUGAR ? ROCK CANDY ? SACCHAROSE ? SACCHARUM ? SUGAR SULFAMIC ACID_ Products and Uses: A stabilizing additive in swimming pool chemicals; also used for flameproofing of fabrics and wood, as a weed killer, and in food packaging. Precautions: Moderately toxic by swallowing. A human skin irritant.

Vitamins and minerals are the minor or microcomponents. 110. Should we be concerned about the bacteria in food? Food plant sanitation has greatly improved over the years. Some germs are controlled in foods by heat processing, freezing, dehydration, chilling, and ionizing radiation. Remember that not all bacteria are dangerous. Bacteria are used to ferment foods. That is how some pickles, sausages, alcoholic drinks, and yogurt are prepared. 111. Which food has the greatest water content, celery, tomatoes, or milk?

Interestingly, they are not vitamins or minerals. Phytochemicals are not nutritious in the usual sense. Some types are isothiocyanates, polyphenols, flavonoids, monterpenes, and organosul-fides. They are credited with the treatment and prevention of the four major causes of death: heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes. 60. What are the beneficial chemicals found in cruciferous vegetables? They are isothiocyanates. These vegetables include broccoli, cabbage, and brussel sprouts.

The Insulin-Resistance Diet : How to Turn Off Your Body's Fat-Making Machine Cheryle R. Hart, M.D. Mary Kay Grossman, R.D. See book keywords and concepts

In large amounts, ketones can damage brain cells and cause the minerals in your blood to be unbalanced, which can be life threatening. It is important to give your body adequate carbohydrates to run on throughout the day. Some health conditions require a limit on the amount of protein eaten. The most common is kidney disease. Be sure to consult your physician about your protein food intake if you have such a condition. Many of our patients are concerned that protein foods tend to be higher in fats than carbohydrate foods.

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