JULY 22, 2019 DEFICIENCIES
1. Iron deficiency
Iron deficiency is very common, especially among young women, children, and vegetarians. It may cause anemia, fatigue, a weakened immune system, and impaired brain function.
2. Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency is very common. Symptoms include muscle weakness, bone loss, an increased risk of fractures, and — in children — soft bones. It is very difficult to get sufficient amounts from your diet alone.
3. Vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency is very common, especially in vegetarians, vegans, and older adults. The most common symptoms include blood disorders, impaired brain function, and elevated homocysteine levels.
4. Calcium deficiency
Low calcium intake is very common, especially in women of all ages and older adults. The main symptom of calcium deficiency is an increased risk of osteoporosis later in life.
JULY 22, 2019 DEFICIENCIES
1. Iron deficiency
Iron deficiency is very common, especially among young women, children, and vegetarians. It may cause anemia, fatigue, a weakened immune system, and impaired brain function.
2. Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency is very common. Symptoms include muscle weakness, bone loss, an increased risk of fractures, and — in children — soft bones. It is very difficult to get sufficient amounts from your diet alone.
3. Vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency is very common, especially in vegetarians, vegans, and older adults. The most common symptoms include blood disorders, impaired brain function, and elevated homocysteine levels.
4. Calcium deficiency
Low calcium intake is very common, especially in women of all ages and older adults. The main symptom of calcium deficiency is an increased risk of osteoporosis later in life.
JULY 20- 21, 2019 OMEGA 3'S
You can never tell me that the ingestion of fish ( especially no mercury containing ) fish is bad. There are many disorders which can benefit from the addition of omega 3 s in the dietary lifestyle.
Australian researchers found that people who ate four or more servings of fish per week were nearly one-third less likely to develop the blood cancers leukemia, myeloma, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Other studies show a link between eating fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, halibut, sardines, and tuna, as well as shrimp and scallops) with a reduced risk of endometrial cancer in women. Ah, those amazing omega-3s at it again.
I utilize fish oils ( omega 3s) to decrease all types of inflammation. I utilize omega 3 in patients with heart disease and diabetes
https://ecoparent.ca/eco-…/getting-omega-3s-your-childs-diet
Until tomorrow…
JULY 19, 2019 BRAZIL NUTS
One particular type of nut has been in the news recently. It is the Brazil Nut They’re a rich source of selenium, a trace mineral that convinces cancer cells to commit suicide and helps cells repair their DNA. A Harvard study of more than 1,000 men with prostate cancer found that those with the highest blood levels of selenium were 48 percent less likely to develop advanced disease over 13 years than men with the lowest levels.
And a dramatic five-year study conducted at Cornell University and the University of Arizona showed that 200 micrograms of selenium daily—the amount in two unshelled Brazil nuts—resulted in 63 percent fewer prostate tumors, 58 percent fewer colorectal cancers, 46 percent fewer lung malignancies, and a 39 percent overall decrease in cancer deaths
I also advocate for patients with the autoimmune disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis to have one brazil nut per day for its content of selenium.
Until tomorrow…
JULY 18, 2019 FOOD TO KEEP CANCER AWAY
Today we live in a world where cancer still kills. Certain cancers are on the rise. I have to belive it has to do with our environmental toxins including food that is sprayed with pesticides and injected with hormones.
What you eat can drastically affect many aspects of your health, including your risk of developing chronic diseases like cancer. Many foods contain beneficial compounds that could help decrease the growth of cancer.
On example is Allium sativum- aka Garlic. Garlic contains sulfur compounds that may stimulate the immune system’s natural defenses against cancer, and may have the potential to reduce tumor growth. Studies suggest that garlic can reduce the incidence of stomach cancer by as much as a factor of 12
Another is from the Braccia Family Broccoli is a cancer-preventing superfood, one you should eat frequently. But take note: A Spanish study found that microwaving broccoli destroys 97 percent of the vegetable’s cancer-protective flavonoids. Eat broccoli every minute you get the chance.
Until tomorrow…
JULY 17, 2019 PYSCHEDELICS... LETS GET REAL
Psychedelics, psychoactive substances, or entheogens are naturally occurring or chemically produced substances that temporarily alter your brain function in significant ways causing you to ‘trip’
These substances get a bad name and are usually associated with drug addiction or recreational drugs. This is not the case today in many of these substances especially with mushrooms and ketamine. Throughout the years I have discussed some of these psychoactive substance.
Last year, Michael Pollan’s book, How to Change Your Mind was published. I urge you to read this very informative, well written and researched book.
“ When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions such as depression, addiction and anxiety, he did not intend to write what is undoubtedly his most personal book. “
My diversity of reading about psychoactive substances has given me new insight and discoveries. You need to read some books and discover some new web sites I would suggest www.guidedtripping.com as a start
Until tomorrow…
JULY 16, 2019 BLOOD PRESSURE
Most causes of high blood pressure can be helped with lifestyle changes. It is not the case for everyone but can be for the majority of individuals. I think you have to consider the following to lower your blood pressure
Exercise on a regular basis at least 30- 45 minutes three times a week
Eat a healthy dietary lifestyle without simple carbohydrates
Limit the amount of alcohol you drink
Quite smoking
Lose a few extra pounds
Cut back on caffeine
Reduce your stress.
Focus on issues which you can control.
Recognize stress triggers