C. W. Randolph, M.D.
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 Life Extension is a highly reputable source for vitamins and supplements. This company's manufacturing standards ensure exceptional purity and quality. For Life Extension members purchasing products, the company provides access to a toll-free phone line where members can speak with holistic health advisors and medical doctors about their individual health concerns. In addition to its natural product offerings, Life Extension publishes a fantastic monthly magazine. For more information on Life Extension, go to www.lef.org or call 1-800-226-2370. |
| By now, you definitely know that increased estrogen levels lead to estrogen dominance—and estrogen dominance will most certainly lead to weight gain and the inability to get rid of that weight.
B vitamins also impact estrogen activity for the hormone receptors at the cellular level. Clinical studies have shown that high levels of intracellular (i.e., within the cell) B6 can decrease the binding response at the estrogen hormone receptor site. |
| Fruits are an important source of fiber, and they are also low in fat and sodium while containing antioxidants and vitamins that contribute to your health. Reach first for color-rich fruits such as blueberries or strawberries.
I recommend the following single serving of fruit each day: half a cup of berries; one medium apple, pear, peach, or banana; or one medium avocado.
Healthy Oils
/ USE AS NEEDED IN COOKING OR AS A CONDIMENT.
For cooking and salad dressings, you can use extra-virgin olive oil. |
| A select list of vitamins and supplements that have been proven to work synergistically to support optimal hormone balance. the results
After following the plan, hormone balance was restored in all of my patients, and their symptoms of estrogen dominance disappeared. Their overall health improved usually within one or two months. But, surprisingly, within a week or two, most patients enjoyed an additional benefit: those stubborn pounds they carried around for years began to melt away, and their bellies went from bloated to flat! |
Nicola Reavley
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 Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and other cancer-preventing compounds. A person whose diet is high in fruit and vegetables also tends to eat less fatty and high calorie foods. Studies from many different countries consistently show that diets high in fruit and vegetables reduce the risk of cancer.
Most experts recommend eating at least two fruits and three vegetables, especially dark orange and green ones, every day. |
Elaine Magee
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 You knew they were nutritious before you read this book, I'm sure, but now you know more about all the powerful phytochemicals they pump into our bodies along with the vitamins and minerals we need more of. Whether it's the two vegetables high in viscous fiber (like eggplant and okra) or the cruciferous vegetables (like kale and broccoli) with all those anticancer organosulfur compounds or the carotenoid family (carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, etc.) that offers a rich mix of phytochemicals, the message is simple: The more the merrier! Get as many vegetables as you can as often as you can. |
Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George
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 It is recommended that you obtain your n-3 fatty acids from eating foods that contain the vitamins and minerals necessary to metabolize the fatty acids in your body. space of time, consistently associate fish consumption with slower cognitive decline.7
In addition to its alleged neuroprotection, n-3 fatty acids may have vascular benefits by increasing the dilation of veins and arteries, reducing the viscosity of our blood, and lowering the amounts of fats in the bloodstream. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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 The American psychiatric establishment—including Canada, and including the National Institute of Mental Health—has taken a very strong position against the use of vitamins in psychiatry and have yet to reverse their position, because they're slow learners."
Dr. Garry Vickar believes that "doctors have a tendency to close their minds to anything other than what they read in their literature." He suggests that there are ways to help your physician be a part of the healing process. "The name of the game is getting better. |
| I would add that if you have a problem drinker in your family, one of the things you can do is just try to see that they take some vitamins. I would start with 5,000 milligrams of vitamin C per day in five 1,000-milligram doses, as well as 1,000 micrograms of vitamin B12. The most beneficial form is methol coalobin. Hopefully, they will take them. If not, try to blend them into juices—orange juice or V-8 juice, whatever they are willing to drink.
Alcohol frequently swells the brain if you have a sensitivity to it, so you need vitamin Bl—a lot. |
Tom Bohager
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 Recommendations include management by a physician to maintain normal glucose levels. vitamins, minerals, and supplementation with animal enzymes from glandular sources (even actual pancreas tissue) may help prevent complications. Enzyme therapy can improve the body's ability to digest and absorb glucose, improve circulation, maintain normal absorption of fats, and balance the body's pH levels. important note: Under no circumstances should an individual with diabetes be suddenly taken off of insulin or diabetic drugs. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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| Your health care provider should always be up-to-date on all vitamins, supplements, and herbal or homeopathic remedies you are taking. Supplement overdoses are rare, but possible, and certain combinations may affect individuals adversely.
DOSAGE CAUTIONS
4 capsules as directed daily for fifteen days; stop for one week, then continue with maintenance dose of 2 capsules daily.
Increase daily dosage from 250 mg to 2,250 mg. Do not exceed a daily supplement of 2,250 mg. Take in two divided doses.
320 mg (for women) May take six weeks or more for effects 420 mg (for men) to be felt. |
Elaine Magee
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| While other data suggest that 3 vitamins (including folic acid) offer no protection against the recurrence of stroke, some experts think these nutrients may help guard against a first stroke. Getting enough of three of the Bs-B6, B12, and especially folic acid-probably helps because one of their health benefits is breaking down homocysteine.
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(like body temperature), so a doctor will take your blood pressure if you're in the office for just about anything—gynecological checkups, sick visits, and so on. If you can, keep track of the numbers for your reference. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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| Goldwag notes, significant weight loss is likely to bring about "marked deprivation of the essential nutrients, including the amino acids needed to manufacture the proper proteins, as well as a deficiency in many vitamins and minerals. That in itself can then aggravate the depression."
There are many straightforward solutions to at least some of the challenges associated with depression. Dr. Goldwag suggests preparing food in advance. "I recommend preparing a raw salad once a week. Certain fresh vegetables can be stored for quite a period in a refrigerator and will keep quite well. |
Elaine Magee
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| Look toward the bottom of the label, where it lists the percentage Daily Value of various vitamins and minerals. I rolled up my sleeves and read labels in my supermarket; in the box below, I list the soy products with more than 10 percent of the daily value for calcium.
WHICH SOY PRODUCTS ARE TOPS IN CALCIUM?
FOOD
CALCIUM
(%DV)
SOY PROTEIN
(G)
VITAMIN D
(% DV)
Swiss Flavor, 1 slice
15
3
10
Yellow American Flavor, 1 slice
20
3
10
Pepper Jack Flavor, 1 slice
20
3
10
Cheddar Flavor, 1 slice
20
3
10
Mozzarella Flavor, V4 c
30
6
25
Gimme Lean! |
Dawson Church
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 In a New York Times article that holds that, "the era of large increases in life expectancy may be nearing an end," he asserts that, "there are no lifestyle changes, surgical procedures, vitamins, antioxidants, hormones, or techniques of genetic engineering available today with the capacity to repeat the gains in life expectancy that were achieved in the twentieth century."6
I believe that this conclusion could not be more wrong. It is based on the extrapolation of Second Stage science. |
Elaine Magee
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| And here's the part that got me jumping up and down: Notice how you meet almost all of your nutritional needs-fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals-by having these Synergy Super Foods! They delivered more nutritionally than I ever dreamed; it's amazing! Even the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio was an ideal 2 to 1 (6.6 grams omega-6 to 3.7 grams omega-3).
208 putting Fnnn SYNFRRY into action
DAILY TOTAL
Calories
1,340
Protein
68 g
Carbohydrate
163 g
Fiber
27 g
Fat
49 g
Cholesterol
60 mg
Saturated fat
74 g
Monounsaturated fat
23 g
Polyunsaturated fat
14 g
Omega-3 fatty acids
3. |
| LEARN TO LOVE LOW-FAT DAIRY
Dairy foods deliver a team of players that are all important for healthy bones (calcium, vitamin D, protein, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamins A and B6), some of which have synergy together. There's no better way to consume your calcium (a cup of yogurt contains 448 milligrams and a cup of fat-free milk, 300). Calcium combined with vitamin D may possibly reduce the risk of colon cancer. Low-fat dairy foods are packed with potassium, too (573 milligrams potassium per cup of yogurt; 407 per cup of fat-free milk). |
Ann N. Martin
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 Provides extensive data on the various vitamins, minerals, and amino acids in foods: www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/
In Canada
Animal Alliance of Canada. This organization is dedicated to the protection of all animals and to promote a harmonious relationship among people, animals, and the environment: www.animalalliance.ca/
Vancouver Humane Society. Promotes animal protection through education and advocacy: www.vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/home.html
The Kindness Club. The Kindness Club is a humane and environmental education organization for children: www.smythe.nbcc.nb. |
| However, if a pet is ill or suffering from allergies, the right vitamins and supplements are helpful. Be sure to consult with a holistic veterinarian educated in animal nutrition before mixing different supplements. Sometimes a mix of supplements can be harmful. For instance, excess bee pollen can cause more harm than good.
If you are feeding a commercial food or are concerned that your dogs are not getting all the nutrients they require from a homemade diet you can add a supplement to their diet. |
| Sarge suffers from an auto-immune disease, discoid lupus, so he is also taking additional vitamins and supplements. I believe the natural diet for the past four years plus the supplements have kept the discoid lupus under control.
In recenr years, a growing number of concerned pet owners have decided to feed their pers a healthy diet. Most are willing to go that extra step and cook for their pets. However, many have been convinced that if they are going to feed a homemade dier they must add exotic substances, such as kelp, dandelion, fig powder, goldenseal, bee pollen, aloe, and more. |
| As my dogs age I do include extra vitamins in their diets. My dear animal companion, Charlie, was a Newfoundland who died in September 1997, jusr as my fust book was published. The average lifespan of a Newfoundland is about eight years; however, Charlie lived to be fourteen. I gave him 1,500 mg. of vitamin C and 200 IU of vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) daily. There is no doubt in my mind that Charlie's natural diet and supplements added years to his life and kept him in good health. In 1999 I began to share my home with Sarge who was five years old at the time. |
| You can even use frozen vegetables, which retain a higher level of vitamins and minerals than do canned vegetables. Vegetable oil. Depending on the size of the dog, one teaspoon to one tablespoon per day of vegetable oil. Again, flaxseed, sesame, sunflower, safflower, or olive oil (cold compressed).
For breakfast, my dog gets a bowl of oatmeal with a small amount of meat or fruit mixed in. Lunch and dinner are composed of meat, grains, and fruit or vegetables. With either lunch or dinner I add yogurt or cottage cheese for calcium. Plain, nonfat yogurt contains 450 mg. of calcium per cup. |
Elaine Magee
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| Then, chapter by chapter, we'll discover all the amazing suspected and known examples of food synergy, starting with vitamins and minerals, then phytochemicals, whole foods, food combinations, and food synergy within specific dietary patterns. In Chapter 7, we'll discuss how what we now know about food synergy can help us prevent the top diseases. And just in case your head is swimming with too many examples of food synergy, I've condensed the discussion in the previous five chapters into a section called "Achieving Food Synergy: 12 Rules to Live By. |
Tom Bohager
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| This results in an impaired ability to absorb vitamins and minerals, or malabsorption. Malabsorption generally becomes a serious problem. A diagnosis of celiac disease is confirmed by a biopsy of the small intestine.
Symptoms of celiac disease include diarrhea, nausea, abdominal swelling, foul-smelling greasy stools, weight loss, anemia, joint or bone pain, and skin rashes. Dietary recommendations include eliminating of foods containing gluten or milk products. |
Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews
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 Other vitamins found in varying amounts in tea are vitamin B2, vitamin D, vitamin K, and the carotenoids (a family of fat-soluble pigments). The minerals present in green tea include chromium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, copper, zinc, molybdenum, selenium, sodium, phosphorus, strontium, cobalt, nickel, and potassium. Tea, and green tea in particular, is also an impressive source of fluoride—the mineral well known for fighting cavities. The water used in brewing tea as a beverage also contributes to its mineral content. |
David Brownstein M.D.
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 This statement holds true when comparing all natural products to synthetic products, including vitamins, minerals, and herbs. It is a common-sense argument to use a natural product over a foreign substance to treat disease and promote health, and there are multiple studies that back up this idea.
FINAL THOUGHTS
When there are bioidentical natural versions of a hormone available, the synthetic versions should not be used. Provera? the synthetic version of progesterone (see Figure 1) should never be used. |
Ron Garner
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 When the gastrointestinal tract is healthy, the body can manufacture the other enzymes, vitamins, and antibiotics it needs to be in top-notch health and to maintain a fully functional immune system.
THE BODY'S NATURAL 24-HOUR CYCLE
This concept is very important and should be completely understood, appreciated, and incorporated into one's lifestyle to promote optimum health. The body must be given adequate time to be able to properly complete digestion, absorption, assimilation, and elimination each day. |
Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George
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| Ultimately, it may be better to obtain your fish oils from real fish because you will also ingest vitamins and minerals that can help you metabolize the oil into its potentially neuroprotective components. However, one should be wary of high levels of mercury and other toxins found in some fish populations.
Huperzine A. This Chinese herb has shown some facility for improving memory in elderly people. Huperzine A is an alkaloid isolated from club moss that acts as a cholinesterase inhibitor. |
Ron Garner
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| Without live enzymes in food, our bodies must manufacture them from vitamins and minerals in our own tissues to be able to digest the nutrient-deficient processed foods we eat. Whenever we prepare foods by canning or overcooking, we are killing the live enzymes. When we consume these foods, we are depleting our body's nutrient reserves.
Taste Enhancers
Many ingredients, referred to as additives, are combined with foods to increase eye and taste appeal. There is much research data on the harm that chemical food additives do to human health. Taste-enhancers are aptly called "excitotoxins. |
Tom Bohager
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| Purpose: To help the body benefit from supplemental vitamins, minerals, and herbs Each serving should contain approximately:
Bioperine
5 mg
Lactase
150 ALU
Amylase blend
6,000 DU
Beta-glucanase
90 BGU
Protease blend
10,000 HUT
Xylanase
150XU
Maltase
100 DP
Pectinase
40 PU
Glucoamylase
25 AGU
Hemicellulase
800 HCU
Alpha-galactosidase
250 GALU
Invertase
79 INVU
Lipase blend
400 FCCFIP
L. |
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