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Nutrition Fasting or deficiency of vitamins (riboflavin, niacin A, E), minerals (Se, I, Fe, Zn, K), or amino acids (cysteine, tyrosine) can lead to hypothyroidism.13 Conversely, excess consumption of certain foods, known as goitrogens, can induce hypothyroidism. These include brassicas (cabbage, kale, brussel sprouts, mustard, cauliflower), rutabagas, peanuts, turnips, peaches, pears, spinach, and soy.14 Lifestyle Aerobic exercise, full spectrum light, and stress management all seem to support proper thyroid function and peripheral conversion.

Health Begins in the Colon Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN See book keywords and concepts

Let's consider the nutritious value of that seemingly healthy order of grilled chicken. Grilling meats (as well as barbecuing and broiling them) can produce HCA's (heterocyclic-amines) which are known cancer-causing agents. Seventeen different HCA's have been identified as byproducts of cooking meats at high temperatures. A connection also exists between fried or baked starches and the formation of carcinogens.

Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology Michael Friedman, ND See book keywords and concepts

There is one exception - a Northeastern psychiatrist gave up all use of vitamins after 6 months because, if he had not, he would have lost his hospital privileges and his practice. He, in the end, merely lost his self-respect, for in his sign-off letter to me he bemoaned the fact he was not permitted to treat his schizophrenic patients in the most efficacious way.

Feel Better, Live Longer with Vitamin B-3 Dr. Abram Hoffer, MD, FRCP (C) and Dr. Harold D. Foster, PhD See book keywords and concepts

National Research Council."6 Subsequent research has shown that vitamin B-3 is, in fact, effective for treating osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical Evidence In 1954, Dr Hoffer was awarded a Rockefeller Fellow Travel Grant to study European psychiatric research. Before leaving for Europe, Dr Hoffer, his wife Rose, and Bill, his 10-year old son, visited his parents. Dr Hoffer's mother, then 67 years old, was not well. Her health problems included an inability to see from her left eye, painful arthritis in both hands, tiredness, and generally feeling unwell.

Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology Michael Friedman, ND See book keywords and concepts

Since vitamins E and C appear to influence hepatic 5'-deiodination positively only under circumstances associated with increased lipid peroxidation and decreased liver antioxidant-enzyme activity, they have potential therapeutic application. Botanicals with Potential Influence on Thyroid Hormone Metabolism An adequate understanding of the influence of botanical extracts on thyroid hormone metabolism and function is lacking for human subjects. However, under experimental conditions in animal models, botanical preparations are known to influence the metabolic fate of thyroid hormones.

Foods that Fight Cancer Richard Beliveau, Ph.D. and Denis Gingras, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

The negative effect of supplements containing high doses of vitamins has also been observed in non-smokers. Another recent study showed that high doses of these supplements have very little or no effect on the development of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract (colorectal, liver, pancreatic and stomach cancers); in fact, the only effect observed was a slight increase in mortality rates. Even more disturbingly, according to another study, taking 400 lU/day vitamin E supplements also causes a slight increase in overall mortality rates.

Until very recently, vitamins, minerals, and fibres were considered the only substances responsible for the beneficial effects of fruits and vegetables in the prevention of chronic diseases such as cancer. However, results obtained in the last few years have cast these conclusions into MACRONUTRIENTS doubt. It now seems more and more likely that the protection against cancer offered by fruits and vegetables is due mostly to their phytochemical content.

These books contain all the relevant information on the ways of obtaining a balanced intake of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates as well as vitamins and minerals. We wish to bring something else to the table, as it were: the perspective of scientists interested in the role played by diet in the development of cancer and in making better known certain foods that may indeed help reduce the risk of developing this disease.

In the West, where eating is perceived above all as an act designed to supply the body with the energy needed for survival, we generally describe food as a source of calories and vitamins. In Asia, however, diet has always been associated with the preservation of health; the consumption of foods essential in satisfying energy needs does not occur to the detriment of physical and mental well-being. In addition to this imbalance tipped in the direction of saturated fats, many characteristics of Western diet are puzzling when one considers their impact on health.

Citrus fruit consumption, whether in the form of whole fruit or juice, supplies the body with an incomparable source of specific anti-cancer molecules while providing the necessary daily requirements of many vitamins and minerals. CHAPTER 1 5 In Vino Veritas The grape is one of the most ancient and common fruits in the world. Fossil analysis indicates that wild vines existed more than 65 million years ago; aided by the global warming of the time, they spread over the entire surface of the globe some 25 million years ago, turning up in such unexpected places as Alaska and Greenland.

Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology Michael Friedman, ND See book keywords and concepts

Homocysteine can be lowered with the simple addition of vitamins B-12 (1000 meg), B-6 (50 mg), and folic acid (1 mg). Botanical Medicine Snakeroot (Rauwolfia serpentina): Rauwolfia serpentina is a very reliable herbal treatment to lower severe hypertension. It is also an excellent remedy for anxiety and insomnia that often accompanies a hypertensive patient. However, like most prescription drugs for hypertension, some patients do complain of feeling tired when on Rauwolfia.

The Edge Effect: Achieve Total Health and Longevity with the Balanced Brain Advantage Eric R. Braverman See book keywords and concepts

Efforts to improve insulin production naturally include herbal supplements such as Gymnema sylvestra, or nutrient supplements such as zinc and the B complex vitamins. I have seen complete reversals of type 2 diabetes with many of my patients, even those with severe forms of this disease. For example, I once treated a woman who came to me with dopamine deficiency and life-threatening type 2 diabetes, and within six months of beginning a strict dopamine diet and nutrient program, she had completely normal sugar levels.

Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH See book keywords and concepts

Like essential vitamins, amino acids, and minerals, EFAs are essential nutrients that play a major role in our health and well-being. The omega-3 group are chemically more reactive than the omega-6 group, have lower melting points (they are more liquid at room temperature), and are made in cold climate plants to make them more resistant to freezing. However, they must be in balance with omega-6 fatty acids. The omega- 6 essential fatty acids play an equally important role in maintaining health. They are made in the body by adding one double (unsaturated) bond to linoleic acid.

The Green Tea Book Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews See book keywords and concepts

Moreover, tea may make an even greater contribution than fruits and vegetables. In a comparison of the antioxidant activity of various vegetables (including garlic, spinach, broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, onions, and many others) with the antioxidant activity of green and black tea, the teas were found to have a greater ability to quench free radicals than the vegetables. Clearly, green tea is a powerful agent for fighting free radicals,2 and it can be added to your daily antioxident arsenal in beverage or dietary supplement form.

Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Unless your tests show particularly bad deficiencies, only vitamins C and E and flaxseed oil are separate. All the others—B6, folic acid, Bi2> all the minerals . . . can be found in several different high-potency multiple vitamin-mineral formulas. I'll write the name of one of them. ..." "Four supplement bottles. That's not so bad, Mack," Cindy said. "I guess not. But I don't know about giving up those doughnuts ... just kidding, but we still have a lot of diet changes to make." "And baby here will have a healthy daddy," Cindy replied. "Let's go do it!" DR.

OK, OK, now what about those vitamins?" "Start with vitamin C, 1 gram, 3 times daily. In 1954, vitamin C was shown to partially reverse atherosclerosis in some cases. ..." "1954? So why haven't those specialists heard of it by now?" "Don't do their reading in the right places, I guess. Next, magnesium—but since I'm also going to recommend IV treatments, we'll put the magnesium in there." Hernando sat up abruptly. "IV treatments? What's that about? I don't like the sound of that." "Let me finish the supplements to swallow, first, then I'll get to the IV recommendations.

Elimination-and-rechallenge diets should be medically supervised to ensure that they contain adequate amounts of protein, vitamins, and minerals and that the results ate interpreted correctly. In my experience, about 50 to 75% of children with ADHD improve considerably if they exclude the offending foods and/or additives from their diet. Some doctors use other tests for allergy and sensitivity, as well as desensitization techniques. The reliability and effectiveness of some of these methods is controversial (see chapter 3 for additional discussion). Why the Controversy About Diet?

Health Begins in the Colon Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN See book keywords and concepts

Let's consider the nutritious value of that seemingly healthy order of grilled chicken. Grilling meats (as well as barbecuing and broiling them) can produce HCA's (heterocyclic-amines) which are known cancer-causing agents. Seventeen different HCA's have been identified as byproducts of cooking meats at high temperatures. A connection also exists between fried or baked starches and the formation of carcinogens.

Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

To assure adequate intake of vitamins and minerals, a well-formulated prenatal supplement should be used. Folic acid is of particular importance. This B-vitamin has been shown to prevent the occurrence of neural tube defects (NTDs). The neural tube is the portion of the fetus that develops into the brain and spinal cord. Neural tube defects are among the most common birth defects, and they can result in severe disability or death. In the early 1980s, British doctors performed a double-blind study on women who had previously given birth to an infant with a neural tube defect.

Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH See book keywords and concepts

By definition, vitamins cannot be made in the body. Humankind evolved in equatorial Africa, where exposure to sun is unavoidable, but as we expanded toward the polar regions, we no longer were able to get the right amount of ultraviolet light in sunlight. Thus, the further populations live from the equator, the more apt are they to suffer massive vitamin D-3 deficiency. In Canada, for example, there is enough ultraviolet in no more than 4 months out of each year. The rest of the year the ultraviolet is stripped from the light in its passage through the atmosphere.

The Edge Effect: Achieve Total Health and Longevity with the Balanced Brain Advantage Eric R. Braverman See book keywords and concepts

You'll discover how your brain chemistry creates the person you truly are and find specific recommendations for honing your edge through medications, hormones, diet, exercise, vitamins, and lifestyle changes based on your brain temperament. Finally, you will master the Edge Effect by selecting unique ways to relax, excite, or maintain your brain chemistry. Part III addresses specific ailments in terms of brain health and matches them with likely treatments or solutions.

Readily available vitamins and supplements are an excellent way to ensure a steady supply of nutrients essential to the production of acetylcholine. Because they are brain-speed-oriented, they are best taken in the early morning through the afternoon to keep you sharp during the day: you don't want your brain racing at night, when it's time to slow down for proper rest. Absorption is best achieved when these supplements are taken half an hour before eating.

Readily available vitamins and supplements are an excellent means to ensure a steady supply of GABA nutrients. They are best taken from the late afternoon through the early evening—these supplements will help you relax, and you don't want to slow down in the morning, when you need to approach the day with vigor. When we are healthy, we can get enough glutamine from the foods we eat. However, when the first symptoms of illness occur, glutamine and its complementary nutrients can be supplemented to avoid more serious symptoms, conditions, and medical treatments.

Readily available vitamins and supplements are an excellent means to ensure a steady supply of serotonin nutrients. Serotonin-boosting supplements are best taken from the late evening up until bedtime, as they are made to help put you to sleep. These serotonin-related natural substances can work as effectively as many medications, although not as quickly. For example, tryptophan supplements have been shown to have a positive effect on everyday problems such as carbohydrate cravings, low blood sugar, aggressive behavior, and insomnia.

Using my unique approach, you will be able to work with your doctor to design an individual treatment program based on one or a combination of the seven types of therapies: medications, hormones, vitamins and supplements, diet, lifestyle, environment, and technology. The following is a broad introduction to these treatments. These positive alterations to your nature will alleviate symptoms, increase your energy, boost your immune system, keep you on an even keel, and help you achieve total health by restoring your edge.

Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means Ron Garner See book keywords and concepts

FRACTIONS of a vitamin complex ... a mirror image duplication of just a portion of the real, biologically active and physiologically precise nutritional complex. There is no possible way that a fraction of a vitamin can be called a vitamin. The analogy here is essentially the same as an automobile salesman handing you a wheel from a car and telling you the wheel is an automobile.2 HELPFUL OR HINDERING? To be useful to the body, a supplement must be of an organic origin and contain enzymes. It must be derived from natural food sources.

Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

For years, Aaron hasn't listened to me about eating right and taking vitamins, but finally I put my foot down! One hundred seventy-three dollars!" Aaron reached over and patted his wife's shoulder. "Now, Annie, I'm here, aren't I?" He turned to me. "I've been healthy most of my life, never been in the hospital, feeling pretty good, so I haven't worried. Besides, I'm a big city guy— we retired here from New York a few years back . . . never understood the herbs, nuts and berries thing. New York, you get sick, you see the doctor, get surgery, take a regular medicine—not a root or something.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Some patients may require even higher amounts of some of these vitamins and minerals—an issue that should be discussed with their healthcare practitioner. Evidence of a nutrient deficiency in a celiac patient is a clear indication for supplementation with that nutrient. After commencement of a gluten-free diet, overall nutritional status gradually improves. However, deficiencies of some nutrients may persist, even in people who are strictly avoiding gluten.

When we began working on our electronic knowledge base, Healthnotes, which is the foundation for this book, the number of useful scientific articles on the role of vitamins and herbs in human health exceeded 25,000. Since then, our team of researchers has continued to comb through thousands of articles in over 600 medical journals to keep up to date on breaking research. Those who contributed to this book are among the most knowledgeable natural medicine physicians in the world.

The Whole Soy Story: The dark side of America's favorite health food Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN See book keywords and concepts

Indeed soy isolates increase the requirements for vitamins E, K, D and B12. Among the minerals, phosphorous is poorly utilized, and calcium, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, copper, iron and especially zinc deficiencies appear in animals fed SPI as the primary source of protein in their diets. Soy protein isolates are also more deficient in sulfur-containing amino acids than other soy protein products.2628 What's increased during the production of SPI are levels of toxins and carcinogens such as lysinoalanines and nitro-samines.29 32 (See Chapter 11.

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