The human body is composed entirely of minerals and water.
Minerals activate all the catalysts for enzymatic reactions in the body.
They active the vitamins. They activate all the organ structures, and in the face; are the basis of all the organ and cellular structures of the body. Minerals are the builders of the system. They are the frequency rates in the system. They are not necessarily the energy makers, however. The human body is composed entirely of minerals and water. The water molecules is the one that acts as a powerful solvent within the human system, bringing in nutrients and washing out waste particles. Without these essential minerals and trace minerals, we could not survive.
The roots of plants are designed to break down the soil and utilize and absorb mineral particles, at angstrom-size. This is why, “Eat your vegetables.” They break them down into angstrom-size, which they use. They do not absorb larger-size particles, because they cannot assimilate them. Angstrom-size minerals are key to optimal mineral absorption. Angstrom-size minerals act as building blocks for the more than six thousand different enzymes needed for optimal function in our bodies. Without them we do not, in a sense, have the cellular building materials for repair and regeneration of our tissues.
Most mineral supplements sold are larger than micron sizes ie they will be absorbed by the blood but are too large to be absorbed intracellularly and inside the nucleus. These larger supplements stay in the bloodstream and eventually become deposited (and therefore build up) in the various tissue locations.
The minerals in:
Adrenal cortex is high in calcium, fluorine, iron, magnesium, silicon, zinc.
Adrenal Medulla is very high in calcium, iodine, manganese, phosphorous, sulphur.
Bladder is fluorine and silicon.
Blood the key minerals are calcium, copper, iodine, iron, potassium, sodium, zinc.
Blood vessels magnesium, silicon, sulphur.
Brain and nervous system calcium, iodine, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, silicon, sodium, sulphur.
Eyes chlorine, sulphur.
Gastrintestinal tract calcium, chlorine, fluorine, iodine, iron, potassium, sodium.
Hair and nails chlorine, iron, silicon, sulphur, zinc.
Heart calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium.
Inner ear chlorine, fluorine, iron, magnesium.
Hypothalamus chlorine, iodine, magnesium, potassium, sodium.
Kidneys calcium, chlorine, fluorine, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, silicon, vanadium
Liver iron, magnesium, potassium, selenium, sulphur, vanadium, zinc.
Lungs manganese, phosphorous, silicon, vanadium
Muscles calcium, chlorine, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, selenium.
Beta cells of the Pancreas chromium, manganese, potassium, zinc.
Perspiration iodine...
Pineal manganese, phosphorous, sulphur.
Pituitary iodine, manganese, phosphorous, sulphur.
Prostate magnesium, silicon, zinc.
Saliva iodine...
Skin copper, manganese, silicon, sodium, sulphur.
Spleen chlorine, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, vanadium
Tears iodine...
Testes magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, silicon, vanadium, zinc.
Thyroid chlorine, iodine, magnesium, potassium, sodium.
BORON Apples, broccoli, cauliflower, grapes, green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, peaches, pears, prunes, tomatoes.
1,000 micrograms daily.
Aids Vitamin D in increasing mineral content of your bones. Decreases inflammation. Enhances cartilage formation. Increases absorption and regulates levels of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
CALCIUM Almonds, broccoli, dairy products, pecorino cheeses are hard Italian cheeses made from sheep's milk, molasses, sardines, egg yolk, figs, green leafy vegetables, sesame seeds, soybeans, tofu, turnips, fennel, carrots, beans, linseed, broccoli, salads.
Bioavailability: a 1,200 milligram tablet is only 9 percent elemental ie it only contains 108 milligrams of calcium. Therefore, you would need to take eleven tablets a day to consume the recommended amount. Your body can only absorb about 500 milligrams of calcium at one time, so divide your daily intake into separate doses. After eating fibre, wait two hours before taking calcium supplements.
"Calcium is the chemical element with symbol Ca and atomic number 20. Calcium is a soft gray alkaline earth metal, and is the fifth-most-abundant element by mass in the Earth's crust. Calcium is also the fifth-most-abundant dissolved ion in seawater by both molarity and mass, after sodium, chloride, magnesium, and sulfate.
Calcium is essential for living organisms, in particular in cell physiology, where movement of the calcium ion Ca2+ into and out of the cytoplasm functions as a signal for many cellular processes. As a major material used in mineralization of bone, teeth and shells, calcium is the most abundant metal by mass in many animals."
http://www.molecularrecipes.com/hydrocolloid-guide/calcium-salts/
According to the National Academy of Medicine about 99 percent of our body’s calcium is in our teeth and bones. The other 1 percent is in the blood, muscles, fluid outside the cells, and other body tissues.
Treat leg cramps with calcium.
Calcium citrate bioavailability is 2.5 times that of calcium carbonate.
Milk is not the best source of calcium as pasteurization destroys up to 32 percent of its available calcium.
Vitamin C increases calcium absorption by 100 percent.
CHLORINE Beans, egg yolk, lecithin, liver, milk, peanuts, wholegrain cereals, yeast, meats, nuts.
CHROMIUM Asparagus, apples, beef, brewer’s yeast, cheese, egg yolk, grape juice, liver, lobster, molasses, mushrooms, nuts, oysters, peanuts, pepper, potato, prunes, raisins, shrimp, wheat, yeast, chicken.
COPPER Liver, almonds, beans, chocolate, crab, dried legumes, lamb, mushrooms, oysters, pecans, perch, pork, prunes, sunflower (oil of) seeds, wholegrain cereals, oats, wheat bran, water from copper pipes, kelp, brazil nuts, kidney beans, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, pistachios, coconut, walnuts, blackberry, barley, cocoa, molasses, tomato puree, crab, lobster, salmon, lentils, cod, bee pollen, butter, eggs, apples, apricot, bananas, olives, oranges, peaches, bananas. prunes, raisins, mushrooms, litchi, guava, pineapple, star fruit, burdock, lemon, dandelion greens, echinacea, eyebright, golden parsley, soya beans, chicken, pork, avocado, green beans, beetroot, broccoli, radishes, fennel, garlic, radish, brewer’s yeast, sesame seeds, soy beans, peanut paste. Note: Vitamin C is useless if an excess of copper.
1 to 3 mg once a day. Do NOT take copper supplement cupric oxide, which has a very low bioavailability.
Can take as Colloidal Copper (The House of Courtenay) is angstrom size ie it is small enough to go into the cells.
FLUORINE Artificially fluoridated water, mackerel, salted pork, sardines, sea salt, sunflower seeds, beans and peas, legumes, gelatine, black tea, most toothpastes.
GINGER Oil for painful joints.
HONEY Therapeutic Effect: Honey helps restore energy, has a general calming effect and helps to dissolve mucus. Applied externally to the skin, it disinfects and heals minor wounds.
http://parkinsonsresource.org/news/articles/honey/
IODINE most sea foods, (ocean fish, but not fresh fish, shellfish, especially oysters), unrefined sea salt (Himalayan Salt), kelp (dulse better) and other sea weeds, Irish moss, fish broth, salmon
butter, goat's milk, pineapple, oats, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, artichokes, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, leaf lettuce, artichokes
asparagus, dulse, chives, garlic, green peppers, spinach, squash
dark green vegetables and black cherries, greens, blackberries, raisins, blueberries, strawberries, watermelon
eggs,
certain vegetables, such as raw or unfermented cabbage and spinach, can block iodine absorption when eaten raw or unfermented and are called goitrogens.
beef, liver, oysters, beans, fortified cereals, and dark leafy greens like spinach.
http://drsircus.com/iodine/main-reasons-iodine-supplementation-essential
a deficit in iodine results in fatigue and lack of drive.
IRON Iron is an essential mineral that helps your body process proteins and produce red blood cells.
Apricots, clams, liver, oysters, parsley, pine nuts, soy beans, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, poultry, red meat, beef, liver, red wine, wheat germ, yeast, egg yolk, peas, oatmeal, fortified cereals, prunes, fish, dark green leafy vegetables e.g. spinach. Butter and cod liver oil improve iron status. A very good article on the importance of iron Extreme Fatigue and Exhaustion Frequent Infections Pale Skin Swollen Tongue Restless Legs Syndrome
Pica - cravings for non-food substances, such as clay, dirt, or chalk. Hair Loss
What Foods Are the Highest in Iron?
Foods rich in iron come from two sources: animal or plant products. Your body absorbs 2-3 times more iron from animal sources than from plant sources.
Animal-based foods high in iron include:
Foods to eat:
Fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C help your body absorb iron more efficiently, so make it a habit to eat vitamin C-rich foods along with iron-rich foods. Some good sources of vitamin C include:
The benefits of fruit protein
When choosing which proteins to eat, look for nutritious options that are low in sugar, saturated fats, and sodium. High-protein fruits are a great way to increase healthy protein in your diet.
While many fruits do contain protein, they contain less than other plant-based protein sources such as legumes and seeds. To make fruit a significant source of protein in your diet, you will need to select fruits that are high in protein.
Benefits of fruit protein include all the healthy vitamins and nutrients that naturally occur in fruit. Fruits are low in calories and fat but high in fiber and vitamins. People who eat a diet with a lot of fruits have a lower risk of chronic diseases and certain cancers.
Foods to avoid:
Foods and beverages that can hamper iron absorption include:
Animal-based foods high in iron include:
Foods to eat:
Fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C help your body absorb iron more efficiently, so make it a habit to eat vitamin C-rich foods along with iron-rich foods. Some good sources of vitamin C include:
Foods and beverages that can hamper iron absorption include:
Iron is an important component of hemoglobin, a substance found in the red blood cells that helps transport oxygen to organs and tissues of the body. Insufficient iron levels can make you fall prey to iron deficiency (anemia) and develop symptoms including:
MAGNESIUM Cashews, walnuts, almonds, kidney beans, brewer’s yeast, cocoa, mineral water, molasses, parsnips, soy beans, wholegrain cereals, kelp, spinach, eggs, seeds, seafood, dark chocolate, dried fruits, canned pineapple, apples, bananas, berries, currants, beans, dates, avocados, peanut butter, whole wheat bread, oatmeal, kidney beans, salmon and halibut, milk.
Half of your body’s magnesium is found in your bones and prevents bone loss.
Can help induce sleep. Assists with skeletal muscle function, Decreases blood vessel constriction, Improves muscle strength and endurance, Maximizes heart health. Necessary for bone formation. Necessary for protein synthesis. Relaxes muscles (muscle cramps, soreness, or twitches).
Magnesium citrate – 50 to 1,000mg once a day. Do not use for longer than ten days.
Magnesium oxide is only 1/10th as bioavailable as magnesium aspartate.
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body. It has been recognized as a cofactor for more than 300 enzymatic reactions, where it is crucial for adenosine triphosphate (ATP) metabolism. Magnesium is required for DNA and RNA synthesis, reproduction, and protein synthesis. Moreover, magnesium is essential for the regulation of muscular contraction, blood pressure, insulin metabolism, cardiac excitability, vasomotor tone, nerve transmission and neuromuscular conduction. Imbalances in magnesium status - primarily hypomagnesemia as it is seen more common than hypermagnesemia-might result in unwanted neuromuscular, cardiac or nervous disorders.
Based on magnesium's many functions within the human body, it plays an important role in prevention and treatment of many diseases. Low levels of magnesium have been associated with a number of chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular disease (e.g., stroke), migraine headaches, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26404370/
New Study Confirms Magnesium Needed By Most Patients
Published on October 16, 2020
In a recent study published in the journal Cell, researchers solved a 100-year-old mystery surrounding what activates magnesium ions in a human cell. “We believe this loop is essential for health,” said W. Brian Reeves, chairman of the department of medicine at UT Health San Antonio and study coauthor.
Dr. Madesh Muniswarmy, professor of cardiology at the Long School of Medicine and lead author of the study, said, “Magnesium is essential for life, it’s in our blood. It’s been implicated in and used as a treatment for a variety of diseases, including migraines, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and preeclampsia. Lactate is a signal that — like a light switch — turns on magnesium ions. On lactate’s signal, the ions rush out of cellular storehouses called the endoplasmic reticulum.”
With this finding, the researchers believe they have laid out one of the pillars of support that the scientific world needed. In reality, it was not required, for we have over a century of scientific backing for Magnesium in treating all the major diseases plaguing humanity.
It makes sense that lactate would trigger magnesium because exercise, which everyone knows is healthy, demands more energy. Increased levels of lactate happen at elevated levels in the blood amid intense exercise, and in many diseases, including sepsis, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Lactate synthesis is a “necessary evil.”
Magnesium is involved in over 300 processes in the body.
Adrenal cortex is high in calcium, fluorine, iron, magnesium, silicon, zinc.
Blood vessels magnesium, silicon, sulphur.
Brain and nervous system calcium, iodine, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, silicon, sodium, sulphur.
Heart calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium.
Inner ear chlorine, fluorine, iron, magnesium.
Hypothalamus chlorine, iodine, magnesium, potassium, sodium.
Kidneys calcium, chlorine, fluorine, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, silicon, vanadium
Liver iron, magnesium, potassium, selenium, sulphur, vanadium, zinc.
Muscles calcium, chlorine, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, selenium.
Perspiration iodine...
Prostate magnesium, silicon, zinc.
Saliva iodine...
Spleen chlorine, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, vanadium
Tears iodine...
Testes magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, silicon, vanadium, zinc.
Thyroid chlorine, iodine, magnesium, potassium, sodium.
If magnesium levels are low, the nerves lose control over muscle activity, respiration and mental processes. Nervous fatigue, tics and twitches, tremors, irritability, hypersensitivity, muscle spasms, restlessness, anxiety, confusion, disorientation and irregular heartbeat all respond to increased magnesium levels.
MANGANESE Almonds, beans, coconuts, corn, kelp, liver, olives, pecans, pineapple juice, sunflower seeds, walnuts, whole grains, turnips, carrots, broccoli, legumes, butter. Not excessive milk as calcium can block absorption.
2 to 5 mg once a day.
NUTS Ounce for ounce, they are nutrient powerhouses with beneficial fats and plant protein. Many studies recommend eating 1-1/2 ounces of nuts a day, but which are best? High levels of nutrients put these at the top of the list.
PHOSPHOROUS Almonds, cashews, chicken, chickpeas, eggs, garlic, milk, nuts, offal, salmon, sardines, seed grains, sesame, tuna, cereals, meat, most fruits and vegetables, brain, lean beef, cheese, oatmeal, nuts.
Assists with growth and healing of bones and teeth, develops and repairs body tissue, major component of bones and teeth, needed for energy production, used in buffering system (which maintains acid-alkaline balance).
Deficiency: Overconsumption of calcium supplements (which can be avoided by taking a supplement that contains both calcium and phosphorus). Vitamin D deficiency.
POTASSIUM Lean beef, lamb, fish, halibut, tuna, turkey, all vegetables, dried apricots, avocado, bananas, citrus fruits, dates, herring, nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans), baked potato, raisins, sardines, sunflower seeds, broccoli, glass of milk, prunes, beans, kidney beans, cantaloupe and honeydew melon, orange, peach, grapefruit, sweet potato, peas, beets, tomatoes, rock melon, orange juice, mango, strawberries, kiwi, mushrooms, cream of tartar. Needed for muscle contraction. Preserves the acid-base balance.
Deficiency: fragile bones, muscle weakness or pain, cardiac weakness.
Dosage: 500 milligrams daily. Should be taken with water as they can damage the oesophagus if they get caught in the throat.
Do NOT take if taking drugs which treat hypertension and congestive heart failure as these can also cause potassium levels to drop dangerously. Potassium-sparing medications (such as ACE inhibitors or spironolactone) when taken with these drugs, counter this effect by holding potassium in the body. If taking these medications , do not take potassium supplements because the excess potassium could cause your levels to become toxic.
ROSEMARY Increases blood flow to the head and relaxes muscles in this area. Improves circulation, vitality, digestion, clears toxins by enhancing liver function, increases flow of urine – arthritis and gout. Enhances immune system. Dilute oil and rub onto joints.
SELENIUM Alfalfa, brazil nuts, cashews, crab, eggs, fish, garlic, human breast milk, kidney, liver, mackerel, oysters, peanuts, seleno yeasts, tuna, wholegrain cereals, brewer’s yeast, broccoli, organ meats, onions, wheatgerm, whole grain bread, wheat bran, mushrooms, legumes, rabbit, chicken, herring, asparagus, cabbage, celery, potatoes, radish, butter. An antioxidant.
100 to 200 mcg once a day. Need a certain amount of Vitamin C for your body to use selenium effectively (take 500 to 2,500 milligrams of Vitamin C twice a day).
The onion stimulates the circulation of the mucous membranes therefore, is good for stomach and bowel – in general, all processes of putrefaction and fermentation are quickly put to an end. The effects are extremely intense when taken as juice, as it promotes urination, strengthens the nervous system and purifies the blood. The juice also helps with oedema in legs and feet. If the juice is mixed with honey it acts as a medication for throat infections. Excellent results have also been achieved for hoarseness and bronchitis. In case of small cuts and abrasions, gently rub freshly cut onion over the surface; not only does this act as an antibiotic but also assists in the processes of healing. Mosquito- or sand fly bites, how annoying is the itch – once again gently rub freshly cut onion over the site, and the itching will be relieved as the natural antibiotic takes effect.
Grandma’s cold cure was to cut up an onion into small pieces, place them into a saucepan of perhaps 500 ml of water, and bring to the boil. Allow to simmer for a further half an hour. The onion pieces were removed, and the liquid poured into a cup; a spoonful of honey was added, stirred well and, whilst still somewhat warm, sipped slowly.
An onion contains the following minerals, hence the reason for its success as an antibiotic:
▪ Sodium 10 mg (low indeed)
▪ Potassium 170 mg
▪ Calcium 31 mg
▪ Magnesium 10 mg
Phosphor 40 mg
▪ Chloride 30 mg
▪ Iron 500 mg
▪ Fluoride 41 mg
▪ Trace element Iodine 2 mg
The Institute of Biochemic Medicine (Asia – Pacific)
SILICON Barley, horsetail plant, oats, root vegetables, whole grain cereals, flax, chicken broth. Research has shown that silicon can play an important role in protecting against degenerative diseases.
Silicon has a surprising number of health benefits including:
SODIUM Brains, celery, cheeses, clams, liver, pickled olives, peas, pickles, table salt, tuna, sardines, sauerkraut, processed meats, pasteurised cheese, potato chips, softened water, canned foods and soups, baking soda.
SODIUM CHLORIDE in other words - salt. How Much Harm Can a Little Excess Salt Do? Plenty.
SULFUR Found in ointments and skin preparations, onions, garlic, echinacea.
"Sulfur enables the transport of oxygen across cell membranes. Because sulfur is directly below oxygen in the periodic table, these elements have similar electron configurations. Sulfur forms many compounds that are analogs of oxygen compounds and it has a unique action on body tissues. It decreases the pressure inside the cell. In removing fluids and toxins, sulfur affects the cell membrane. Sulfur is present in all cells and forms sulfate compounds with sodium, potassium, magnesium, and selenium.
Organic sulfur, in addition to eliminating heavy metals, regenerates, repairs and rebuilds all the cells in the body. For all of these reasons sulfur is important in the cells receiving all the oxygen they need."
https://drsircus.com/oxygen/multiple-causes-of-low-oxygen-hypoxia/
VANADIUM Black pepper, chicken fat, dill, linseed, mushroom, parsley, rye, shellfish, seafood, vanadyl sulphate supplements.
VITAMIN B12 Clams, cooked; Liver, Beef, cooked; Trout, rainbow, wild, cooked; Salmon, sockeye, cooked; Trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked; Haddock, cooked; Beef, top sirloin, broiled; Milk, low-fat; Yoghurt, fruit, low-fat; Cheese, Swiss; Ham, cured, roasted; Egg, whole, hard-boiled; Chicken, breast meat, roasted, Marmite.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) - SEARCH FoodData Central Web site [13]) lists the nutrient content of many foods and provides a comprehensive list of foods containing vitamin B12 arranged by nutrient content and by food name.
VITAMIN C Canola, corn, olive, peanut, safflower, soy, nuts, sunflower seeds, tomato products, greens, spinach, beet, turnip, kale, collards.
Increases HDL (good) cholesterol, enhances the body’s absorption of iron, involved in catecholamine synthesis (which prepares the body for activity or to handle stress), a powerful antioxidant, lowers blood pressure.
Deficiency: Fatigue, impaired wound healing, joint pain.
A medical team from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University in China has reported the successful treatment of coronavirus patients with vitamin C. In a press release posted on the hospital website (in English - click top RH) , the team describes how patients suffering from severe coronary pneumonia, a potentially fatal complication of the new coronavirus COVID-19, have recovered after being treated with high doses of the vitamin. The medical team recommend that for critically ill patients and those with severe neonatal pneumonia, vitamin C treatment should be initiated as soon as possible after admission to hospital.
Significantly, the press release acknowledges that early application of vitamin C can have a strong antioxidant effect, reduce inflammatory responses, and improve endothelial function. It also describes how numerous studies have shown the dose of vitamin C used has a lot to do with the treatment’s effect. The medical team say their past experience shows that high-dose vitamin C can not only improve antiviral levels, but more importantly can prevent and treat acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress.
https://www.dr-rath-foundation.org/2020/03/chinese-medical-team-report-successful-treatment-of-coronavirus-patients-with-high-dose-vitamin-c/
06 March 2020
VITAMIN D a hormone which is produced in the body. Needs sun exposure. Vitamin-D receptors are located in your bones, pancreas, intestine, kidneys, brain, spinal cord, reproductive organs, thymus, adrenal glands, pituitary gland, and thyroid gland. Sunscreen prevents Vitamin D absorption.
Sunshine is healthy for us and our immune systems. The sun’s ultraviolet rays, or UV rays as they are commonly known, are needed by our bodies to produce vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential, as it helps keep our immune systems strong, as well as helping to strengthen bone and muscle. Sunshine also helps improve our general mood.
(HealthDay News) -- Vitamin D helps build strong bones, regulate the immune system and ward off illness.
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VITAMIN E Sunflower, safflower, and wheat germ oils are top sources, followed by corn and soybean oils. Asparagus, avocado, and nuts (especially almonds) are also good. And there are fortified foods that have vitamins (including E) added, such as breakfast cereal, fruit juice, and margarine. Check the label to see how much of which vitamins you get in each serving.
It's a nutrient that helps protect your cells from harmful "free radicals." Vitamin E also helps your body fight germs and keeps your blood vessels open and clear of clots. You may also hear it called a fat-soluble vitamin, which means it needs fat to dissolve in your body.
WATER 8 glasses per day (2 glasses when arise)
1 glass ½ hour Before meals – this surrounds the stomach with water so no acids get through into the small intestine. If no water, the body encloses the stomach (acids) with cholesterol.
For every 10 glasses of water, take ½ tsp unrefined sea salt – Himalayan or Celtic sea salt (the type that when you put it on your tongue it creates a savoury and watery feeling in the mouth, then it is still ionic. If it dries the mouth, it has converted to the less assimilable covalent form and has the potential of building up to toxic overload.
Children and adults easily lose too much fluid from: Vomiting or diarrhea, excessive urine output, such as with uncontrolled diabetes or diuretic use, excessive sweating (for example, from exercise), fever. You might not drink enough fluids because of: nausea, loss of appetite due to illness, sore throat or mouth sores. Dehydration in sick children is often a combination of both – refusing to eat or drink anything while also losing fluid from vomiting, diarrhea, or fever.
The importance of water is well known. Obviously life would not exist without it. Indeed, water is virtually the most important nutrient for our health. You can go without food for about a month; however, going only three days without water can be fatal. It is used for maintaining body temperature, absorbing nutrients, eliminating wastes, and many cellular processes including enzyme catalysis.
The average adult is 55% to 75% water by weight; the variation is due to gender, height, lean body and shape. Someone with a 55% totally body water can be more hydrated than someone with a 65% total body water because it is relative to each individual based on their body type. Optimal body hydration is important for optimal cell hydration and cell function (i.e. communication, signaling, cell metabolism, gene expression, etc.). About 2/3 of the water in the body is intracellular and about 1/3 is extracellular.
HOW IMPORTANT IS HYDRATION?
It makes sense that maintaining optimal hydration is requisite for overall health and longevity. In fact, the 2003 heat wave in Europe led to an excess of 50,000 deaths. The majority of these deaths have been attributed primarily to dehydration. Indeed, dehydration is a primary cause for the hospitalization of the elderly and in many patients it often results in fatalities. Dehydration is also linked to infection and if overlooked, mortality may be greater than 50%.
Symptoms of dehydration.
- Increase in confusion, delirium (over and above typical dementia symptoms)
- Urine is dark and strong smelling
- Skin may appear drier and more papery than usual
- Lips are cracked and dry
- Urinary tract infections (which can also cause delirium)
- They may complain of a headache
- Eyes become sunken
- Blood pressure is lower
- Pulse is fast, weak and/or irregular
Did you know that losing only 1%-2% of your bodyweight in water significantly impairs both athletic and cognitive performance?
Foods such as fruits and vegetables are supposed to provide 20 percent of our water intake.
Medication.
Some drugs can have a diuretic effect on people. This means that it causes the person to urinate frequently, meaning they lose fluids more quickly. Blood pressure drugs often have a diuretic effect.
https://www.unforgettable.org/blog/dehydration-and-dementia/
ZINC Beef, baked beans, cashews, egg yolks, ginger, herrings, liver, milk, lamb,
Shellfish - Oysters, crab, mussels, lobster, and mollusks
Meal - Beef, pork, sheep, and buffalo
Poultry - Turkey and chicken
Fish: Flounder, sardines, salmon, and sole
Vegetables - Chickpes, lentils, dark beans, kidney beans,
Nuts and seeds - Pumpkin seeds, cashews, hemp seeds,
Dairy Items - Milk, yohurt, and cheddar
Eggs
Whole grains - Oats, quinoa, earthy coloured rice,
Certain vegetables - Mushrooms, kkale, peas, asparagus, and beet greens, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, whole grain bread, yeast, nuts, wholemeal bread, seafood, onion, pork, peanut butter, fish, salmon, veal, lentils, brown rice, barley, cracked wheat, red meat.
Absorbed better from animal flesh. Metabolic antioxidant protects from heavy metal and copper build up.
The best zinc supplements are zinc picolinate and zinc citrate. If you are taking zinc and iron supplements, take one in the morning and one in the evening. (Taking them together reduces the efficiency of both).
Vitamins are best stored in the refrigerator, and always taken with a glass of water. Fat-soluble vitamins should be taken once a day. Water-soluble twice daily (if 100 milligrams then take 50 milligrams twice daily).
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Is sublingual better than oral?
Peak blood levels of most products administered sublingually are achieved within 10‐15 minutes, which is generally much faster than when those same treatments are ingested orally. Sublingual absorption is efficient. The percent of each dose absorbed is generally higher than that achieved by means of oral ingestion.
Definition:
Sublingual and buccal administrations are two different ways of giving treatments by mouth. Sublingual administration involves placing a tablet under your tongue to dissolve and absorb into your blood through the tissue there. Buccal administration involves placing a tablet between your gums and cheek, where it also dissolves and is absorbed into your blood. Both sublingual and buccal treatments come in tablets, films, sprays, or drops. The Schüssler method of introducing minerals as a “Hot 7” has the additional advantage of enabling the cells of the Buccal Mucosa and sublingual tissue to absorb the minerals at a greater rate.
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Our entire digestive tract is composed of a single tube running from our mouth to anus. When we are inclined in bed, no matter which position we sleep in, gravity is positively acting upon the digestive system by helping to move food more quickly, which helps to prevent constipation and diarrhoea and avoid scybala (Hardened masses of faeces) from causing a blockage in the colon.
New Evidence that Higher Caffeine and Urate Levels are Protective Against Parkinson's
Journal of Parkinson's Disease via MedicalXpress
"Two purines, caffeine and urate, have been associated with a reduced risk of Parkinson's in multiple study groups and populations. Analysis of data from the Harvard Biomarkers Study shows that lower levels of caffeine consumption and lower blood urate are inversely associated with Parkinson's, strengthening the links between caffeine intake and urate levels and Parkinson's, reports a study in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease."
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-05-evidence-higher-caffeine-urate-parkinson.html
FoodMicrograms (mcg)
per servingPercent DV*Clams, cooked, 3 ounces84.13,504Liver, beef, cooked, 3 ounces70.72,946Trout, rainbow, wild, cooked, 3 ounces5.4225Salmon, sockeye, cooked, 3 ounces4.8200Trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, 3 ounces3.5146Tuna fish, light, canned in water, 3 ounces2.5104Nutritional yeasts, fortified with 100% of the DV for vitamin B12, 1 serving2.4100Cheeseburger, double patty and bun, 1 sandwich2.188Haddock, cooked, 3 ounces1.875Beef, top sirloin, broiled, 3 ounces1.458Milk, low-fat, 1 cup1.250Yogurt, fruit, low-fat, 8 ounces1.146Cheese, Swiss, 1 ounce0.938Beef taco, 1 soft taco0.938Breakfast cereals, fortified with 25% of the DV for vitamin B12, 1 serving0.625Ham, cured, roasted, 3 ounces0.625Egg, whole, hard boiled, 1 large0.625Chicken, breast meat, roasted, 3 ounces
Minerals activate all the catalysts for enzymatic reactions in the body.
They active the vitamins. They activate all the organ structures, and in the face; are the basis of all the organ and cellular structures of the body. Minerals are the builders of the system. They are the frequency rates in the system. They are not necessarily the energy makers, however. The human body is composed entirely of minerals and water. The water molecules is the one that acts as a powerful solvent within the human system, bringing in nutrients and washing out waste particles. Without these essential minerals and trace minerals, we could not survive.
The roots of plants are designed to break down the soil and utilize and absorb mineral particles, at angstrom-size. This is why, “Eat your vegetables.” They break them down into angstrom-size, which they use. They do not absorb larger-size particles, because they cannot assimilate them. Angstrom-size minerals are key to optimal mineral absorption. Angstrom-size minerals act as building blocks for the more than six thousand different enzymes needed for optimal function in our bodies. Without them we do not, in a sense, have the cellular building materials for repair and regeneration of our tissues.
Most mineral supplements sold are larger than micron sizes ie they will be absorbed by the blood but are too large to be absorbed intracellularly and inside the nucleus. These larger supplements stay in the bloodstream and eventually become deposited (and therefore build up) in the various tissue locations.
The minerals in:
Adrenal cortex is high in calcium, fluorine, iron, magnesium, silicon, zinc.
Adrenal Medulla is very high in calcium, iodine, manganese, phosphorous, sulphur.
Bladder is fluorine and silicon.
Blood the key minerals are calcium, copper, iodine, iron, potassium, sodium, zinc.
Blood vessels magnesium, silicon, sulphur.
Brain and nervous system calcium, iodine, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, silicon, sodium, sulphur.
Eyes chlorine, sulphur.
Gastrintestinal tract calcium, chlorine, fluorine, iodine, iron, potassium, sodium.
Hair and nails chlorine, iron, silicon, sulphur, zinc.
Heart calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium.
Inner ear chlorine, fluorine, iron, magnesium.
Hypothalamus chlorine, iodine, magnesium, potassium, sodium.
Kidneys calcium, chlorine, fluorine, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, silicon, vanadium
Liver iron, magnesium, potassium, selenium, sulphur, vanadium, zinc.
Lungs manganese, phosphorous, silicon, vanadium
Muscles calcium, chlorine, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, selenium.
Beta cells of the Pancreas chromium, manganese, potassium, zinc.
Perspiration iodine...
Pineal manganese, phosphorous, sulphur.
Pituitary iodine, manganese, phosphorous, sulphur.
Prostate magnesium, silicon, zinc.
Saliva iodine...
Skin copper, manganese, silicon, sodium, sulphur.
Spleen chlorine, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, vanadium
Tears iodine...
Testes magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, silicon, vanadium, zinc.
Thyroid chlorine, iodine, magnesium, potassium, sodium.
BORON Apples, broccoli, cauliflower, grapes, green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, peaches, pears, prunes, tomatoes.
1,000 micrograms daily.
Aids Vitamin D in increasing mineral content of your bones. Decreases inflammation. Enhances cartilage formation. Increases absorption and regulates levels of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
CALCIUM Almonds, broccoli, dairy products, pecorino cheeses are hard Italian cheeses made from sheep's milk, molasses, sardines, egg yolk, figs, green leafy vegetables, sesame seeds, soybeans, tofu, turnips, fennel, carrots, beans, linseed, broccoli, salads.
Bioavailability: a 1,200 milligram tablet is only 9 percent elemental ie it only contains 108 milligrams of calcium. Therefore, you would need to take eleven tablets a day to consume the recommended amount. Your body can only absorb about 500 milligrams of calcium at one time, so divide your daily intake into separate doses. After eating fibre, wait two hours before taking calcium supplements.
"Calcium is the chemical element with symbol Ca and atomic number 20. Calcium is a soft gray alkaline earth metal, and is the fifth-most-abundant element by mass in the Earth's crust. Calcium is also the fifth-most-abundant dissolved ion in seawater by both molarity and mass, after sodium, chloride, magnesium, and sulfate.
Calcium is essential for living organisms, in particular in cell physiology, where movement of the calcium ion Ca2+ into and out of the cytoplasm functions as a signal for many cellular processes. As a major material used in mineralization of bone, teeth and shells, calcium is the most abundant metal by mass in many animals."
http://www.molecularrecipes.com/hydrocolloid-guide/calcium-salts/
According to the National Academy of Medicine about 99 percent of our body’s calcium is in our teeth and bones. The other 1 percent is in the blood, muscles, fluid outside the cells, and other body tissues.
Treat leg cramps with calcium.
Calcium citrate bioavailability is 2.5 times that of calcium carbonate.
Milk is not the best source of calcium as pasteurization destroys up to 32 percent of its available calcium.
Vitamin C increases calcium absorption by 100 percent.
CHLORINE Beans, egg yolk, lecithin, liver, milk, peanuts, wholegrain cereals, yeast, meats, nuts.
CHROMIUM Asparagus, apples, beef, brewer’s yeast, cheese, egg yolk, grape juice, liver, lobster, molasses, mushrooms, nuts, oysters, peanuts, pepper, potato, prunes, raisins, shrimp, wheat, yeast, chicken.
COPPER Liver, almonds, beans, chocolate, crab, dried legumes, lamb, mushrooms, oysters, pecans, perch, pork, prunes, sunflower (oil of) seeds, wholegrain cereals, oats, wheat bran, water from copper pipes, kelp, brazil nuts, kidney beans, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, pistachios, coconut, walnuts, blackberry, barley, cocoa, molasses, tomato puree, crab, lobster, salmon, lentils, cod, bee pollen, butter, eggs, apples, apricot, bananas, olives, oranges, peaches, bananas. prunes, raisins, mushrooms, litchi, guava, pineapple, star fruit, burdock, lemon, dandelion greens, echinacea, eyebright, golden parsley, soya beans, chicken, pork, avocado, green beans, beetroot, broccoli, radishes, fennel, garlic, radish, brewer’s yeast, sesame seeds, soy beans, peanut paste. Note: Vitamin C is useless if an excess of copper.
1 to 3 mg once a day. Do NOT take copper supplement cupric oxide, which has a very low bioavailability.
Can take as Colloidal Copper (The House of Courtenay) is angstrom size ie it is small enough to go into the cells.
FLUORINE Artificially fluoridated water, mackerel, salted pork, sardines, sea salt, sunflower seeds, beans and peas, legumes, gelatine, black tea, most toothpastes.
GINGER Oil for painful joints.
HONEY Therapeutic Effect: Honey helps restore energy, has a general calming effect and helps to dissolve mucus. Applied externally to the skin, it disinfects and heals minor wounds.
http://parkinsonsresource.org/news/articles/honey/
IODINE most sea foods, (ocean fish, but not fresh fish, shellfish, especially oysters), unrefined sea salt (Himalayan Salt), kelp (dulse better) and other sea weeds, Irish moss, fish broth, salmon
butter, goat's milk, pineapple, oats, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, artichokes, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, leaf lettuce, artichokes
asparagus, dulse, chives, garlic, green peppers, spinach, squash
dark green vegetables and black cherries, greens, blackberries, raisins, blueberries, strawberries, watermelon
eggs,
certain vegetables, such as raw or unfermented cabbage and spinach, can block iodine absorption when eaten raw or unfermented and are called goitrogens.
beef, liver, oysters, beans, fortified cereals, and dark leafy greens like spinach.
http://drsircus.com/iodine/main-reasons-iodine-supplementation-essential
a deficit in iodine results in fatigue and lack of drive.
IRON Iron is an essential mineral that helps your body process proteins and produce red blood cells.
Apricots, clams, liver, oysters, parsley, pine nuts, soy beans, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, poultry, red meat, beef, liver, red wine, wheat germ, yeast, egg yolk, peas, oatmeal, fortified cereals, prunes, fish, dark green leafy vegetables e.g. spinach. Butter and cod liver oil improve iron status. A very good article on the importance of iron Extreme Fatigue and Exhaustion Frequent Infections Pale Skin Swollen Tongue Restless Legs Syndrome
Pica - cravings for non-food substances, such as clay, dirt, or chalk. Hair Loss
What Foods Are the Highest in Iron?
- Medical Author: Dr. Jasmine Shaikh, MD
- Medical Reviewer: Shaziya Allarakha, MD
Foods rich in iron come from two sources: animal or plant products. Your body absorbs 2-3 times more iron from animal sources than from plant sources.
Animal-based foods high in iron include:
- Lean beef
- Oysters
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Shellfish
- Liver meat
- Tuna fish
- Beans
- Lentils
- Tofu
- Baked potatoes
- Cashews
- Pumpkin seeds
- Quinoa
- Broccoli
- Dark green leafy vegetables such as
- Spinach
- Watercress
- Kale
- Iron-fortified breakfast cereals
Foods to eat:
Fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C help your body absorb iron more efficiently, so make it a habit to eat vitamin C-rich foods along with iron-rich foods. Some good sources of vitamin C include:
- Oranges
- Grapefruit
- Kiwi
- Strawberries
- Tomatoes
- Cantaloupe
- Honeydew
- Bell peppers
The benefits of fruit protein
When choosing which proteins to eat, look for nutritious options that are low in sugar, saturated fats, and sodium. High-protein fruits are a great way to increase healthy protein in your diet.
While many fruits do contain protein, they contain less than other plant-based protein sources such as legumes and seeds. To make fruit a significant source of protein in your diet, you will need to select fruits that are high in protein.
Benefits of fruit protein include all the healthy vitamins and nutrients that naturally occur in fruit. Fruits are low in calories and fat but high in fiber and vitamins. People who eat a diet with a lot of fruits have a lower risk of chronic diseases and certain cancers.
Foods to avoid:
Foods and beverages that can hamper iron absorption include:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Milk
- Cheese
- Yogurt
- Soy
- Whole grain cereals
Animal-based foods high in iron include:
- Lean beef
- Oysters
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Shellfish
- Liver meat
- Tuna fish
- Beans
- Lentils
- Tofu
- Baked potatoes
- Cashews
- Pumpkin seeds
- Quinoa
- Broccoli
- Dark green leafy vegetables such as
- Spinach
- Watercress
- Kale
- Iron-fortified breakfast cereals How can you get more iron from your food?
Foods to eat:
Fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C help your body absorb iron more efficiently, so make it a habit to eat vitamin C-rich foods along with iron-rich foods. Some good sources of vitamin C include:
- Oranges
- Grapefruit
- Kiwi
- Strawberries
- Tomatoes
- Cantaloupe
- Honeydew
- Bell peppers
Foods and beverages that can hamper iron absorption include:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Milk
- Cheese
- Yogurt
- Soy
- Whole grain cereals
Iron is an important component of hemoglobin, a substance found in the red blood cells that helps transport oxygen to organs and tissues of the body. Insufficient iron levels can make you fall prey to iron deficiency (anemia) and develop symptoms including:
- Shortness of breath during exertion
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Pale skin and fingernails
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Glossitis (an inflamed tongue)
MAGNESIUM Cashews, walnuts, almonds, kidney beans, brewer’s yeast, cocoa, mineral water, molasses, parsnips, soy beans, wholegrain cereals, kelp, spinach, eggs, seeds, seafood, dark chocolate, dried fruits, canned pineapple, apples, bananas, berries, currants, beans, dates, avocados, peanut butter, whole wheat bread, oatmeal, kidney beans, salmon and halibut, milk.
Half of your body’s magnesium is found in your bones and prevents bone loss.
Can help induce sleep. Assists with skeletal muscle function, Decreases blood vessel constriction, Improves muscle strength and endurance, Maximizes heart health. Necessary for bone formation. Necessary for protein synthesis. Relaxes muscles (muscle cramps, soreness, or twitches).
Magnesium citrate – 50 to 1,000mg once a day. Do not use for longer than ten days.
Magnesium oxide is only 1/10th as bioavailable as magnesium aspartate.
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body. It has been recognized as a cofactor for more than 300 enzymatic reactions, where it is crucial for adenosine triphosphate (ATP) metabolism. Magnesium is required for DNA and RNA synthesis, reproduction, and protein synthesis. Moreover, magnesium is essential for the regulation of muscular contraction, blood pressure, insulin metabolism, cardiac excitability, vasomotor tone, nerve transmission and neuromuscular conduction. Imbalances in magnesium status - primarily hypomagnesemia as it is seen more common than hypermagnesemia-might result in unwanted neuromuscular, cardiac or nervous disorders.
Based on magnesium's many functions within the human body, it plays an important role in prevention and treatment of many diseases. Low levels of magnesium have been associated with a number of chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular disease (e.g., stroke), migraine headaches, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26404370/
New Study Confirms Magnesium Needed By Most Patients
Published on October 16, 2020
In a recent study published in the journal Cell, researchers solved a 100-year-old mystery surrounding what activates magnesium ions in a human cell. “We believe this loop is essential for health,” said W. Brian Reeves, chairman of the department of medicine at UT Health San Antonio and study coauthor.
Dr. Madesh Muniswarmy, professor of cardiology at the Long School of Medicine and lead author of the study, said, “Magnesium is essential for life, it’s in our blood. It’s been implicated in and used as a treatment for a variety of diseases, including migraines, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and preeclampsia. Lactate is a signal that — like a light switch — turns on magnesium ions. On lactate’s signal, the ions rush out of cellular storehouses called the endoplasmic reticulum.”
With this finding, the researchers believe they have laid out one of the pillars of support that the scientific world needed. In reality, it was not required, for we have over a century of scientific backing for Magnesium in treating all the major diseases plaguing humanity.
It makes sense that lactate would trigger magnesium because exercise, which everyone knows is healthy, demands more energy. Increased levels of lactate happen at elevated levels in the blood amid intense exercise, and in many diseases, including sepsis, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Lactate synthesis is a “necessary evil.”
Magnesium is involved in over 300 processes in the body.
Adrenal cortex is high in calcium, fluorine, iron, magnesium, silicon, zinc.
Blood vessels magnesium, silicon, sulphur.
Brain and nervous system calcium, iodine, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, silicon, sodium, sulphur.
Heart calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium.
Inner ear chlorine, fluorine, iron, magnesium.
Hypothalamus chlorine, iodine, magnesium, potassium, sodium.
Kidneys calcium, chlorine, fluorine, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, silicon, vanadium
Liver iron, magnesium, potassium, selenium, sulphur, vanadium, zinc.
Muscles calcium, chlorine, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, selenium.
Perspiration iodine...
Prostate magnesium, silicon, zinc.
Saliva iodine...
Spleen chlorine, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, vanadium
Tears iodine...
Testes magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, silicon, vanadium, zinc.
Thyroid chlorine, iodine, magnesium, potassium, sodium.
If magnesium levels are low, the nerves lose control over muscle activity, respiration and mental processes. Nervous fatigue, tics and twitches, tremors, irritability, hypersensitivity, muscle spasms, restlessness, anxiety, confusion, disorientation and irregular heartbeat all respond to increased magnesium levels.
MANGANESE Almonds, beans, coconuts, corn, kelp, liver, olives, pecans, pineapple juice, sunflower seeds, walnuts, whole grains, turnips, carrots, broccoli, legumes, butter. Not excessive milk as calcium can block absorption.
2 to 5 mg once a day.
NUTS Ounce for ounce, they are nutrient powerhouses with beneficial fats and plant protein. Many studies recommend eating 1-1/2 ounces of nuts a day, but which are best? High levels of nutrients put these at the top of the list.
PHOSPHOROUS Almonds, cashews, chicken, chickpeas, eggs, garlic, milk, nuts, offal, salmon, sardines, seed grains, sesame, tuna, cereals, meat, most fruits and vegetables, brain, lean beef, cheese, oatmeal, nuts.
Assists with growth and healing of bones and teeth, develops and repairs body tissue, major component of bones and teeth, needed for energy production, used in buffering system (which maintains acid-alkaline balance).
Deficiency: Overconsumption of calcium supplements (which can be avoided by taking a supplement that contains both calcium and phosphorus). Vitamin D deficiency.
POTASSIUM Lean beef, lamb, fish, halibut, tuna, turkey, all vegetables, dried apricots, avocado, bananas, citrus fruits, dates, herring, nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans), baked potato, raisins, sardines, sunflower seeds, broccoli, glass of milk, prunes, beans, kidney beans, cantaloupe and honeydew melon, orange, peach, grapefruit, sweet potato, peas, beets, tomatoes, rock melon, orange juice, mango, strawberries, kiwi, mushrooms, cream of tartar. Needed for muscle contraction. Preserves the acid-base balance.
Deficiency: fragile bones, muscle weakness or pain, cardiac weakness.
Dosage: 500 milligrams daily. Should be taken with water as they can damage the oesophagus if they get caught in the throat.
Do NOT take if taking drugs which treat hypertension and congestive heart failure as these can also cause potassium levels to drop dangerously. Potassium-sparing medications (such as ACE inhibitors or spironolactone) when taken with these drugs, counter this effect by holding potassium in the body. If taking these medications , do not take potassium supplements because the excess potassium could cause your levels to become toxic.
ROSEMARY Increases blood flow to the head and relaxes muscles in this area. Improves circulation, vitality, digestion, clears toxins by enhancing liver function, increases flow of urine – arthritis and gout. Enhances immune system. Dilute oil and rub onto joints.
SELENIUM Alfalfa, brazil nuts, cashews, crab, eggs, fish, garlic, human breast milk, kidney, liver, mackerel, oysters, peanuts, seleno yeasts, tuna, wholegrain cereals, brewer’s yeast, broccoli, organ meats, onions, wheatgerm, whole grain bread, wheat bran, mushrooms, legumes, rabbit, chicken, herring, asparagus, cabbage, celery, potatoes, radish, butter. An antioxidant.
100 to 200 mcg once a day. Need a certain amount of Vitamin C for your body to use selenium effectively (take 500 to 2,500 milligrams of Vitamin C twice a day).
The onion stimulates the circulation of the mucous membranes therefore, is good for stomach and bowel – in general, all processes of putrefaction and fermentation are quickly put to an end. The effects are extremely intense when taken as juice, as it promotes urination, strengthens the nervous system and purifies the blood. The juice also helps with oedema in legs and feet. If the juice is mixed with honey it acts as a medication for throat infections. Excellent results have also been achieved for hoarseness and bronchitis. In case of small cuts and abrasions, gently rub freshly cut onion over the surface; not only does this act as an antibiotic but also assists in the processes of healing. Mosquito- or sand fly bites, how annoying is the itch – once again gently rub freshly cut onion over the site, and the itching will be relieved as the natural antibiotic takes effect.
Grandma’s cold cure was to cut up an onion into small pieces, place them into a saucepan of perhaps 500 ml of water, and bring to the boil. Allow to simmer for a further half an hour. The onion pieces were removed, and the liquid poured into a cup; a spoonful of honey was added, stirred well and, whilst still somewhat warm, sipped slowly.
An onion contains the following minerals, hence the reason for its success as an antibiotic:
▪ Sodium 10 mg (low indeed)
▪ Potassium 170 mg
▪ Calcium 31 mg
▪ Magnesium 10 mg
Phosphor 40 mg
▪ Chloride 30 mg
▪ Iron 500 mg
▪ Fluoride 41 mg
▪ Trace element Iodine 2 mg
The Institute of Biochemic Medicine (Asia – Pacific)
SILICON Barley, horsetail plant, oats, root vegetables, whole grain cereals, flax, chicken broth. Research has shown that silicon can play an important role in protecting against degenerative diseases.
Silicon has a surprising number of health benefits including:
- Preventing hair loss; a diet rich in silicon encourages the growth of thick and healthy hair. It also increases the lustre and shine of hair.
- Promotes healthy bone and ligaments; silicon plays a vital role in assisting calcium for the growth and maintenance of joints and bones. It induces flexibility in the bones by increasing the amount of collagen, which is the protein component of bones.
- Maintains healthy skin and prevents brittle nails; silicon helps in improving the quality of nails and protecting them against several nail infections, in addition it prevents the skin from becoming flabby and restores the natural glow of the skin and actually improves healing when skin is damaged.
- Protects the cardiovascular system; silicon has been found to prevent the formation of damaging plaques and helps prevent atherosclerosis damage to the heart and major blood vessels.
SODIUM Brains, celery, cheeses, clams, liver, pickled olives, peas, pickles, table salt, tuna, sardines, sauerkraut, processed meats, pasteurised cheese, potato chips, softened water, canned foods and soups, baking soda.
SODIUM CHLORIDE in other words - salt. How Much Harm Can a Little Excess Salt Do? Plenty.
SULFUR Found in ointments and skin preparations, onions, garlic, echinacea.
"Sulfur enables the transport of oxygen across cell membranes. Because sulfur is directly below oxygen in the periodic table, these elements have similar electron configurations. Sulfur forms many compounds that are analogs of oxygen compounds and it has a unique action on body tissues. It decreases the pressure inside the cell. In removing fluids and toxins, sulfur affects the cell membrane. Sulfur is present in all cells and forms sulfate compounds with sodium, potassium, magnesium, and selenium.
Organic sulfur, in addition to eliminating heavy metals, regenerates, repairs and rebuilds all the cells in the body. For all of these reasons sulfur is important in the cells receiving all the oxygen they need."
https://drsircus.com/oxygen/multiple-causes-of-low-oxygen-hypoxia/
VANADIUM Black pepper, chicken fat, dill, linseed, mushroom, parsley, rye, shellfish, seafood, vanadyl sulphate supplements.
VITAMIN B12 Clams, cooked; Liver, Beef, cooked; Trout, rainbow, wild, cooked; Salmon, sockeye, cooked; Trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked; Haddock, cooked; Beef, top sirloin, broiled; Milk, low-fat; Yoghurt, fruit, low-fat; Cheese, Swiss; Ham, cured, roasted; Egg, whole, hard-boiled; Chicken, breast meat, roasted, Marmite.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) - SEARCH FoodData Central Web site [13]) lists the nutrient content of many foods and provides a comprehensive list of foods containing vitamin B12 arranged by nutrient content and by food name.
VITAMIN C Canola, corn, olive, peanut, safflower, soy, nuts, sunflower seeds, tomato products, greens, spinach, beet, turnip, kale, collards.
Increases HDL (good) cholesterol, enhances the body’s absorption of iron, involved in catecholamine synthesis (which prepares the body for activity or to handle stress), a powerful antioxidant, lowers blood pressure.
Deficiency: Fatigue, impaired wound healing, joint pain.
A medical team from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University in China has reported the successful treatment of coronavirus patients with vitamin C. In a press release posted on the hospital website (in English - click top RH) , the team describes how patients suffering from severe coronary pneumonia, a potentially fatal complication of the new coronavirus COVID-19, have recovered after being treated with high doses of the vitamin. The medical team recommend that for critically ill patients and those with severe neonatal pneumonia, vitamin C treatment should be initiated as soon as possible after admission to hospital.
Significantly, the press release acknowledges that early application of vitamin C can have a strong antioxidant effect, reduce inflammatory responses, and improve endothelial function. It also describes how numerous studies have shown the dose of vitamin C used has a lot to do with the treatment’s effect. The medical team say their past experience shows that high-dose vitamin C can not only improve antiviral levels, but more importantly can prevent and treat acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress.
https://www.dr-rath-foundation.org/2020/03/chinese-medical-team-report-successful-treatment-of-coronavirus-patients-with-high-dose-vitamin-c/
06 March 2020
VITAMIN D a hormone which is produced in the body. Needs sun exposure. Vitamin-D receptors are located in your bones, pancreas, intestine, kidneys, brain, spinal cord, reproductive organs, thymus, adrenal glands, pituitary gland, and thyroid gland. Sunscreen prevents Vitamin D absorption.
Sunshine is healthy for us and our immune systems. The sun’s ultraviolet rays, or UV rays as they are commonly known, are needed by our bodies to produce vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential, as it helps keep our immune systems strong, as well as helping to strengthen bone and muscle. Sunshine also helps improve our general mood.
(HealthDay News) -- Vitamin D helps build strong bones, regulate the immune system and ward off illness.
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VITAMIN E Sunflower, safflower, and wheat germ oils are top sources, followed by corn and soybean oils. Asparagus, avocado, and nuts (especially almonds) are also good. And there are fortified foods that have vitamins (including E) added, such as breakfast cereal, fruit juice, and margarine. Check the label to see how much of which vitamins you get in each serving.
It's a nutrient that helps protect your cells from harmful "free radicals." Vitamin E also helps your body fight germs and keeps your blood vessels open and clear of clots. You may also hear it called a fat-soluble vitamin, which means it needs fat to dissolve in your body.
WATER 8 glasses per day (2 glasses when arise)
1 glass ½ hour Before meals – this surrounds the stomach with water so no acids get through into the small intestine. If no water, the body encloses the stomach (acids) with cholesterol.
For every 10 glasses of water, take ½ tsp unrefined sea salt – Himalayan or Celtic sea salt (the type that when you put it on your tongue it creates a savoury and watery feeling in the mouth, then it is still ionic. If it dries the mouth, it has converted to the less assimilable covalent form and has the potential of building up to toxic overload.
Children and adults easily lose too much fluid from: Vomiting or diarrhea, excessive urine output, such as with uncontrolled diabetes or diuretic use, excessive sweating (for example, from exercise), fever. You might not drink enough fluids because of: nausea, loss of appetite due to illness, sore throat or mouth sores. Dehydration in sick children is often a combination of both – refusing to eat or drink anything while also losing fluid from vomiting, diarrhea, or fever.
The importance of water is well known. Obviously life would not exist without it. Indeed, water is virtually the most important nutrient for our health. You can go without food for about a month; however, going only three days without water can be fatal. It is used for maintaining body temperature, absorbing nutrients, eliminating wastes, and many cellular processes including enzyme catalysis.
The average adult is 55% to 75% water by weight; the variation is due to gender, height, lean body and shape. Someone with a 55% totally body water can be more hydrated than someone with a 65% total body water because it is relative to each individual based on their body type. Optimal body hydration is important for optimal cell hydration and cell function (i.e. communication, signaling, cell metabolism, gene expression, etc.). About 2/3 of the water in the body is intracellular and about 1/3 is extracellular.
HOW IMPORTANT IS HYDRATION?
It makes sense that maintaining optimal hydration is requisite for overall health and longevity. In fact, the 2003 heat wave in Europe led to an excess of 50,000 deaths. The majority of these deaths have been attributed primarily to dehydration. Indeed, dehydration is a primary cause for the hospitalization of the elderly and in many patients it often results in fatalities. Dehydration is also linked to infection and if overlooked, mortality may be greater than 50%.
Symptoms of dehydration.
- Increase in confusion, delirium (over and above typical dementia symptoms)
- Urine is dark and strong smelling
- Skin may appear drier and more papery than usual
- Lips are cracked and dry
- Urinary tract infections (which can also cause delirium)
- They may complain of a headache
- Eyes become sunken
- Blood pressure is lower
- Pulse is fast, weak and/or irregular
Did you know that losing only 1%-2% of your bodyweight in water significantly impairs both athletic and cognitive performance?
Foods such as fruits and vegetables are supposed to provide 20 percent of our water intake.
- iceberg lettuce 96%
- squash, cooked. 90%
- cantaloupe, raw, 90%
- 2% milk 89%
- apple, raw 86%
- cottage cheese 76%
- potato, baked 75%
- macaroni, cooked 66%
- turkey, roasted 62%
- steak, cooked 50%
- cheese, cheddar 37%
- bread, white 36%
- peanuts, dry roasted 2%
Medication.
Some drugs can have a diuretic effect on people. This means that it causes the person to urinate frequently, meaning they lose fluids more quickly. Blood pressure drugs often have a diuretic effect.
https://www.unforgettable.org/blog/dehydration-and-dementia/
ZINC Beef, baked beans, cashews, egg yolks, ginger, herrings, liver, milk, lamb,
Shellfish - Oysters, crab, mussels, lobster, and mollusks
Meal - Beef, pork, sheep, and buffalo
Poultry - Turkey and chicken
Fish: Flounder, sardines, salmon, and sole
Vegetables - Chickpes, lentils, dark beans, kidney beans,
Nuts and seeds - Pumpkin seeds, cashews, hemp seeds,
Dairy Items - Milk, yohurt, and cheddar
Eggs
Whole grains - Oats, quinoa, earthy coloured rice,
Certain vegetables - Mushrooms, kkale, peas, asparagus, and beet greens, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, whole grain bread, yeast, nuts, wholemeal bread, seafood, onion, pork, peanut butter, fish, salmon, veal, lentils, brown rice, barley, cracked wheat, red meat.
Absorbed better from animal flesh. Metabolic antioxidant protects from heavy metal and copper build up.
The best zinc supplements are zinc picolinate and zinc citrate. If you are taking zinc and iron supplements, take one in the morning and one in the evening. (Taking them together reduces the efficiency of both).
Vitamins are best stored in the refrigerator, and always taken with a glass of water. Fat-soluble vitamins should be taken once a day. Water-soluble twice daily (if 100 milligrams then take 50 milligrams twice daily).
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One source of Cell Salts can be Ultra-Therapeutics, 124 Kurrajong Drive (PO Box 8), Nanango Qld 4615 Ph (07) 4171 0593 Fax (07) 4171 0508
Have a look at their website for a more comprehensive explanation of the value of cell salts and Magnesium Creams. www.ultratherapeutics.com.au
For more information Email [email protected]
Just put it "Under the Tongue" for the cell salt to dissolve directly into your blood stream :-) --- Gives that needed relief quicker!
Why do you put a tablet under your tongue? [email protected]
Is sublingual better than oral?
Peak blood levels of most products administered sublingually are achieved within 10‐15 minutes, which is generally much faster than when those same treatments are ingested orally. Sublingual absorption is efficient. The percent of each dose absorbed is generally higher than that achieved by means of oral ingestion.
Definition:
Sublingual and buccal administrations are two different ways of giving treatments by mouth. Sublingual administration involves placing a tablet under your tongue to dissolve and absorb into your blood through the tissue there. Buccal administration involves placing a tablet between your gums and cheek, where it also dissolves and is absorbed into your blood. Both sublingual and buccal treatments come in tablets, films, sprays, or drops. The Schüssler method of introducing minerals as a “Hot 7” has the additional advantage of enabling the cells of the Buccal Mucosa and sublingual tissue to absorb the minerals at a greater rate.
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And remember :-) Drink more Water!
Our entire digestive tract is composed of a single tube running from our mouth to anus. When we are inclined in bed, no matter which position we sleep in, gravity is positively acting upon the digestive system by helping to move food more quickly, which helps to prevent constipation and diarrhoea and avoid scybala (Hardened masses of faeces) from causing a blockage in the colon.
New Evidence that Higher Caffeine and Urate Levels are Protective Against Parkinson's
Journal of Parkinson's Disease via MedicalXpress
"Two purines, caffeine and urate, have been associated with a reduced risk of Parkinson's in multiple study groups and populations. Analysis of data from the Harvard Biomarkers Study shows that lower levels of caffeine consumption and lower blood urate are inversely associated with Parkinson's, strengthening the links between caffeine intake and urate levels and Parkinson's, reports a study in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease."
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-05-evidence-higher-caffeine-urate-parkinson.html
FoodMicrograms (mcg)
per servingPercent DV*Clams, cooked, 3 ounces84.13,504Liver, beef, cooked, 3 ounces70.72,946Trout, rainbow, wild, cooked, 3 ounces5.4225Salmon, sockeye, cooked, 3 ounces4.8200Trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, 3 ounces3.5146Tuna fish, light, canned in water, 3 ounces2.5104Nutritional yeasts, fortified with 100% of the DV for vitamin B12, 1 serving2.4100Cheeseburger, double patty and bun, 1 sandwich2.188Haddock, cooked, 3 ounces1.875Beef, top sirloin, broiled, 3 ounces1.458Milk, low-fat, 1 cup1.250Yogurt, fruit, low-fat, 8 ounces1.146Cheese, Swiss, 1 ounce0.938Beef taco, 1 soft taco0.938Breakfast cereals, fortified with 25% of the DV for vitamin B12, 1 serving0.625Ham, cured, roasted, 3 ounces0.625Egg, whole, hard boiled, 1 large0.625Chicken, breast meat, roasted, 3 ounces