JULY 25, 2019 NO NO BEFORE BED
Do you ever want a little snack before bedtime?
Many foods are a no-no before bedtime, but I gathered the worst ones that can cause sleepless nights and serious digestive issues. Even healthy foods like raw vegetables should be avoided before sleeping. I have many patients who eat a bowel of cereal before bedtime with milk. If you eat cereals with milk they get tryptophan-rich milk in your system, which technically helps you sleep, but cereals are coated with syrups and sugars and your blood glucose will be high, so don’t eat them before bed. So No cereal.
Any food that contained tyramine like cheese can jolt the system awake and should be avoid. So no cheese .Many cured meats such as ham, pepperoncini and salami are processed AND they contain tyramine Tyramine as stated can jolt you awake You could eat turkey, because it contains tryptophan that is a benefic compound which helps you sleep faster.
There are many foods that should be also avoided as sweets like ice cream Even the healthy raw veggies are bad because they are hard to digest right before sleep. I suggest a tablespoon of a nut butter as almond or organic peanut butter
Until tomorrow…
JULY 24, 2019 TINNITUS
More than 50 million Americans have tinnitus or ‘ ringing in the ears’ Tionnitus is a hissing, buzzing or ringing sound experienced in the ears. It is related to damage of the hair cells of the inner ear. It can be associated with a degree opf hearing loss. There are many causes as ear wax, viral infection, prolonged loud noises, and Meniere’s disease. I find that heavy metal intoxication especially with mercury can be the cause. You must have a provocative challenge for metals or a hair analysis in selected states like Connecticut
The treatment could involve using herbs and acupuncture by a traditional Chinese herbalist/acupuncturist Some of the herbs used are Tu Su Zi, and Shu di Huang. I use Feverfew and Hawthorn
I also have utilized aromatherapy with cypress, rosemary and rose. Sometimes there is a nutrient deficiency so I check trace minerals as well as magnesium
Until tomorrow…
JULY 23, 2019 COPPER
Copper is essential in the human diet. It is needed for the normal growth and development of human fetuses, infants and children. In adults, it is necessary for the growth, development and maintenance of bone, connective tissue, brain, heart and many other body organs. Copper is involved in the formation of red blood cells, the absorption and utilization of iron, and the synthesis and release of life-sustaining proteins and enzymes. These enzymes produce cellular energy and regulate nerve transmission, blood clotting and oxygen transport. Copper is also known to stimulate the immune system, help repair injured tissues and promote healing. Copper has been shown to help neutralize "free radicals," which can cause severe damage to cells.
HAVE YOUR DOCTOR CHECK YOUR COPPER, ZINC AND SELENIUM SERUM BLOOD LEVELS
Until tomorrow…
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