¤ Please tell me more about “functional” foods.

¤ Please tell me more about “junk” foods.

¤ Please tell me more about genetically modified foods.

¤ What are the benefits of Nature’s Choice foods?.

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At Nature’s Choice we generally classify foods into the following categories:

¤ Foods Certified as Organic : These are foods that are grown and distributed in strict compliance with globally recognized standards of organic food cultivation and production. These foods, wherever available, would usually be the first choice of the enlightened consumer. At Nature’s Choice we carry a wide and ever-growing range of Organic foods, most of which are specially imported and all of which we would also classify as bio-friendly (see below). Nature’s Choice is certified with BCS in Germany and, as such, all of our organic foods are Certified Organic. Organic foods are discussed in more detail below. (Go back to feature menu)

¤ Bio-Friendly Foods : These foods may not be strictly organic but, unlike “junk foods,” they adequately support the needs of life and they do not burden the life processes in any way. Typically, bio-friendly foods are preservative-free, sucrose-free, and hydrogenated fat-free. They are unrefined and unadulterated. They have not been irradiated, or over-processed or ultra heat-treated. Bio-friendly foods do not contain harmful chemical additives (which might include texturizers, emulsifiers, colorants etcetera). While bio-friendly foods are not always on a par with organic foods, as a rule they are infinitely superior to junk foods. All foods in the Nature’s Choice range are either Organic or Bio-Friendly. All of our organic foods are also bio-friendly – (this is why we refuse to sell “organic” sugar, for example.)
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¤ Functional Foods : Usually, these are junk foods that have been “enriched” with a few vitamins and minerals etcetera. We believe that when a food needs enrichment, it is a poor food indeed and, as such, it is hardly worthy of being classified as “functional.”

¤ Junk Foods : According to our definition, junk foods are neither Organic or Bio-Friendly. For one reason or another, they do not adequately support the needs of life and they burden the life processes in some way. They may contain preservatives, sugar, hydrogenated fat, refined flour and/or any number of chemical additives. They may be adulterated, irradiated, ultra-heat treated and/or highly processed. In most cases, they will cause constipation and/or unbalance body chemistry and/or cause hormone imbalance and/or upset homeostasis and/or contribute significantly to the body’s toxic load. As a matter of policy, and out of respect to our loyal supporters, we do not stock junk foods of whatsoever nature. (Go back to feature menu)

¤ Genetically Modified Foods : We choose not to use genetically modified foods and we do not recommend their use. Because of poor (almost non-existent) governmental controls over the production of genetically modified (GMO) foods, however, certain GMO foods have made significant inroads into our country’s food supply – the two main culprits being Soya and Maize. Our company policy dictates that wherever we suspect that a food may be genetically modified, we will make every effort to supply the organic alternative (which will always be GMO free). Until such time as there is a quick and easy way of identifying a GMO food – enabling us to label food accordingly – we would urge you to opt for the organic alternative in the case of soya and maize. (Go back to feature menu)

Click here to discover how Nature’s Choice products can benefit you. For a discussion of Organic Foods, please see the article below:

More About
Organic Foods

Summary

What is Organic Food?

The Hazards of Conventional Agricultural Methods

Some Cautions about Commercial Labels

Ten Environmental, Social and Other Benefits
of Growing Organic Food

Six Benefits of Organic Food for Personal Health

A Word about Personal Food Preparation
and Purchasing Sources Consulted

Summary

The term ‘organic’ refers to environmentally friendly and health supportive methods of farming and processing both animal and plant foods. Chemical pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers are generally not used except in cases where they pose no environmental danger or a health risk for the consumer.

Conventional methods of growing, processing, packaging and otherwise handling food not only destroys much of its nutritional value but also exposes the consumer to toxins and harmful chemicals. It is now generally acknowledged that the methods and materials of conventional farming are responsible for many human ailments.

Organic methods, on the other hand, provide numerous benefits, not only in terms of the quality of the product itself but also for the environment, the economy, employment, social well-being and personal health.

What is Organic Food?

Instead of chemicals, the organic farmer will use crop rotation to control pest build-up and improve soil fertility, plant selected bushes and flowers to attract insects that ward off unwanted pests, and so on. It’s very much a question of blending old methods and new research and technology.

The Hazards of Conventional
Agricultural Methods

Many conventional agricultural methods expose the consumer to various kinds of toxins. These include pesticides, heavy metals and solvents. Many pesticides are now recognized as cancer-causing agents. Heavy metals (e.g. lead and mercury) damage nerve function, contribute to diseases such as multiple sclerosis and block hemoglobin production, which causes anemia. They are also believed to lower IQ. Solvents damage white blood cells, thereby weakening the body’s immune system so that it cannot resist infections and illnesses effectively.

Besides exposing consumers to toxins, these environmentally hostile methods of agriculture also substantially reduce the levels of nutrients naturally found in the foods we eat.

Thus far, studies have never been able to prove conclusively that there is a direct correlation between chemical residues in non-organic foods and the decline of human health. This, however, unfortunately doesn’t prove there is no cause for alarm. One of the biggest difficulties in conducting such a study is to find a control group – a population that is free from chemical residues – to which one can compare those who have been contaminated. No such population exists. What studies have been able to show is that we are all contaminated with chemical residues and toxins from conventionally grown and processed foods. This in itself is enough reason for anyone who wants to be healthy to avoid non-organically grown food and change to organic.

Some Cautions about Commercial Labels

Generally when you see the term ‘organic’ on food labels you can be sure that the product had to meet certain standards laid down by the law. These standards may include prohibitions on the use of harmful synthetic substances, genetic engineering, growth hormones, irradiation, antibiotics and artificial ingredients and the application of environmentally friendly farming methods. In the case of farming for meat, poultry, eggs and dairy, the standards will cover the health and welfare of livestock. In other words, they have to be adequately fed, and they must be housed in adequate, sanitary conditions allowing for exercise, freedom of movement, and minimum stress. The standards will even cover the handling of the product – processing, preservation, packaging and even transportation methods must be environmentally friendly and supportive of health standards.

Note, however, that such descriptions on products as ‘natural’, ‘traditional’ or ‘environmentally friendly’ do not necessarily mean the product was grown or processed organically. Also, the description ‘organic’ doesn’t mean the entire product was produced organically. Read the labels carefully.

Ten Environmental, Social and Other Benefits of Growing Organic Food

Soil conditions improved

Soil erosion minimized

Contamination of crops, soil and water prevented – and water supply therefore protected

Sustainable agriculture and food production

Less risk to biodiversity and ecosystems

Greater safety and health of farm workers

Better chances of survival for small farms

Better taste and quality of food

More labour opportunities, especially for hard-to-place categories of workers, such as welfare families, the homeless, the disabled and the injured

Easy and inexpensive to cultivate one’s own garden and produce one’s own fresh fruits and vegetables

Six Benefits of Organic Food
for Personal Health

Reduced exposure to toxins used in conventional agricultural practices

Substantially higher levels of nutrients available for consumption

Better health, stronger immune systems, less obesity

Better blood function – oxygen-carrying ability improved

Better sleep

In children, less harm to developing brain and nervous systems

A Word about Personal Food Preparation and Purchasing

Lead has long been recognized as posing a serious threat to health, yet lead solder is still used to seal tin cans, which then deposit this poison into the food.

Babies, because of their developing organs, are probably more susceptible to toxins in foods than adults are. Some therefore believe that organic foods would be a safer, more suitable diet for them.

Consumers also need to be careful about the implements they use for cooking. Metal cookware is best avoided. Use glass cookware where available. In other words, don’t undo in the kitchen all the hard work you put into hunting for organic food in the supermarket!

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Sources Consulted

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=faq&dbid=17#Health

http://my.webmd.com/content/article/61/71449.htm

http://www.nutiva.com/nutrition/organic.php

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/expert/9151.html

http://lookwayup.com/free/organic.htm

http://www.sustainableenterprises.com/Body/organic.htm

¤ Those with the highest intake of citrus fruits reduced their risk of stomach, mouth, esophageal, and larynx cancers by as much as 40 to 50 percent

¤ One additional serving of citrus fruit each day (beyond the recommended five servings of fresh fruits and vegetables) may reduce the risk of stroke by nearly 20 percent

¤ The combined studies (including the World Health Organization’s recent draft report on “Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic Disease”) reveal “convincing evidence” that cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity may be reduced with daily citrus fruit intake.

Commenting on the dramatic reduction of some cancer risks, CSIRO researcher Katrine Baghurst told Reuters news service that the inhibition of tumor growth and the normalizing of tumor cells is most likely the result of the high antioxidant content of citrus fruits.

Again: Not news, and no surprise really. But this new evidence serves as an irrefutable reminder of just how important it is for our diets to include as many fresh whole foods as possible – especially citrus. http://www.agora-inc.com

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Please bear in mind that the fact that your symptom could be related to a particular imbalance does not mean that it is related to that imbalance. In other words, your condition could have some other cause. You should always discuss the outcome of your research together with a suitably qualified health professional.

Important Note:

If you are taking any medicinal drug, first check the insert that comes together with your prescription to see if the drug is not known to cause your particular symptom and/or imbalance. If it does, then bring this to the attention of your prescribing physician, or a nutrition-oriented health professional, who will suggest appropriate action.

Instructions:

On a clean piece of paper, make a list of the more prominent symptoms that are troubling you – with the most prominent at the top of the list. Having done so, search for each of these symptoms in the listing below (see search instructions below) and jot down on your symptom list, next to the applicable symptom, the possible deficiencies, overdoses or excesses that could be causing each symptom.

This exercise might reveal that a number of symptoms are associated with the same deficiency, or overdose, or excess. Whether this is the case or not, once you have used the listing below to research each of your more prominent symptoms, click here and follow the instructions.

If a particular symptom has many suggested causes, your best approach is to include more whole foods in your diet – especially nuts (in moderation), seeds (in moderation), and whole grain cereals and porridges. Nature will get out of natural foods just what she needs, and you should feel an improvement in no time at all. We highly recommend Nature’s Choice IncrEdibles (a super-cereal) and Nature’s Choice Miracles Plus (a seed mix).

How To Search The Listing:

The listing below is alphabetically arranged by body part or condition.

You may . . .

(a) scroll through the list using your up/down or PageUp/PageDown keys, . . .

(b) or click on EDIT-FIND, and type in your search argument, . . .

(c) or press the CTRL key and the F key together, and type in your search argument.

Please note that, wherever applicable, the body part is listed first, then the symptom or condition. For example, we have used Abdominal Bloating instead of Bloated Abdomen. The best search argument to use in this case, however, would be “bloat”, as this search argument would find all entries containing “bloating” and “bloated.” To find all references to the abdomen, for example, type in “Abdom” as this search argument will find both “abdomen” and “abdominal.”

Master Symptom Listing

Abdominal Bloating – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Abdominal Cramps – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Abdominal Pain – Excess Food Consumption

Abdominal Pain – Iron Overdose

Abdominal Pain – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Abdominal Pain/cramps – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Absorption Poor of Calcium & Phosphorous – Vitamin D Deficiency

Aches Vague – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Aches Vague – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Acne – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products & Refined Foods

Acne – Vitamin A Deficiency

Acne – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Acne – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Acne – Zinc Deficiency

Addictions – Excess Sugar Consumption

Adrenal Exhaustion – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Aggressiveness – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Aging Accelerated – Vitamin E Deficiency

Alcoholism – Folic Acid Deficiency

Alcoholism – Magnesium Deficiency

Alcoholism – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Alcoholism – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Alcoholism – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Alcoholism – Zinc Deficiency

Allergic Tendencies – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Allergies – Bioflavonoid Deficiency

Allergies – Excess Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame)

Allergies – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Allergy Food – Vitamin C Deficiency

Alzheimer’s Disease – Excess Consumption of Food Additives

Anal Fissures – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Anemia – Folic Acid Deficiency

Anemia – Iron Deficiency

Anemia – Vitamin C Deficiency

Anemia – Vitamin E Deficiency

Anemia – Zinc Overdose

Anemia Iron Resistant – Copper Deficiency

Anemia Iron Resistant – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Anemia Megaloblastic – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Aneurisms – Chromium Deficiency

Anger – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Anger – Aluminium Intake (aluminium pots/pans?)

Angina – Excessive Fat Intake

Angina – Magnesium Deficiency

Ankles Swollen – Iron Deficiency

Anorexia Nervosa – Zinc Deficiency

Antibody Production Decreased – Vitamin E Deficiency

Antibody Response Decreased – Vitamin E Deficiency

Antisocial Behavior – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Antisocial Behavior – Mercury Poisoning

Anxiety – Calcium Deficiency

Anxiety – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Anxiety – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Anxiety – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Anxiety – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Anxiety – Vitamin C Deficiency

Anxiety – A Lack of Exercise/ Poor Vitality

Apathy – Essential Amino Acid Deficiency

Apathy – Folic Acid Deficiency

Apathy – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Apathy – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Apathy – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Appendicitis – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Appetite – Loss of – Aluminium Toxicity

Appetite – Loss of – Vitamin A Deficiency

Appetite – Loss of – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Appetite Lack of – Zinc Deficiency

Appetite Loss – Vitamin C Deficiency

Appetite Loss – Vitamin D Overdose

Appetite Loss of – Biotin Deficiency

Appetite Loss of – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Appetite Loss of – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Appetite Poor – Potassium Deficiency

Appetite Poor – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Arm Cramps – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Arteries Hardening of – Choline Deficiency

Arteriosclerosis – Bioflavonoid Deficiency

Arteriosclerosis – Chromium Deficiency

Arteriosclerosis – Copper Deficiency

Arteriosclerosis – Excess Consumption of Peanuts / Peanut Butter

Arteriosclerosis – Excess Soft Drink Consumption

Arteriosclerosis – Excess Sugar Consumption

Arteriosclerosis – Excessive Fat Intake

Arteriosclerosis – Magnesium Deficiency

Arteriosclerosis – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Arteriosclerosis – Vitamin C Deficiency

Arteriosclerosis – Vitamin E Deficiency

Arthritis – Calcium Deficiency

Arthritis – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Arthritis – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Arthritis – Excess Soft Drink Consumption

Arthritis – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Arthritis – Manganese Deficiency

Arthritis – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Asthma – Bioflavonoid Deficiency

Asthma – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Asthma – Excess Consumption of Food Additives

Asthma – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Asthma – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Attention Span Poor – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Autism – Copper Overdose

Autism – Mercury (possibly in vaccines)

Autism – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Back Problems – Vitamin C Deficiency

Back Problems Persistent – Manganese Deficiency

Backache Lower Back – Calcium Deficiency

Balance Lack of – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Bed-wetting – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Bed-wetting – Magnesium Deficiency

Behavioral Problems – Iron Deficiency

Behavior Aberrations – Excess Sugar Consumption

Biotin Loss Via Urine – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Birth Defects – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Birth Defects – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Bleeding Easily – Vitamin K Deficiency

Bleeding Easy – Bioflavonoid Deficiency

Bloating – Excess Salt Consumption

Blood Cells – Rupture of Red – Vitamin E Deficiency

Blood Cholesterol Elevated – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Blood Cholesterol High – Excess Food Consumption

Blood Cholesterol High – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Blood Cholesterol High – Vitamin C Deficiency

Blood Cholesterol Increased – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Blood Clotting Tendency Increased – Excess Consumption of Peanuts / Peanut Butter

Blood in the Urine – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Blood Not Clotting – Calcium Deficiency

Blood Pressure High – Calcium Deficiency

Blood Pressure High – Calcium Overdose

Blood Pressure High – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Blood Pressure High – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Blood Pressure High – Magnesium Deficiency

Blood Pressure High – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Blood Pressure Low – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Blood Sugar Problems – Manganese Deficiency

Blood Vessels Prominence of Surface – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Boils – Zinc Deficiency

Bone Formation Poor – Vitamin D Deficiency

Bone Pain – Vitamin D Deficiency

Bones – Poor Mineralisation of – Phosphorous Deficiency

Bones Porous and Fragile – Calcium Deficiency

Bones Softening of – Vitamin D Deficiency

Bowel Cancer – Excess Food Consumption

Bowel Irritable – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Bowel Toxicity – Excess Food Consumption

Brain Damage – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Brain Function Deficient – Phosphorous Deficiency

Breast Cancer – Excessive Fat Intake

Breast Disease Fibrocystic – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Breast Fibrocystic Disease – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Breath Bad – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Breath Shortness of – Vitamin E Deficiency

Breath Shortness of on Exertion – Iron Deficiency

Breathlessness – Vitamin C Deficiency

Brittle Fingernails – Selenium Overdose

Brittle Hair – Selenium Overdose

Bronchial Disorders – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Bronchial Infections – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Bruising Easily – Bioflavonoid Deficiency

Bruising Easily – Vitamin K Deficiency

Bruising Easy – Vitamin C Deficiency

Bumps – on Back of Arms and Elsewhere – Vitamin A Deficiency

Burning Sensations Over Body – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Bursitis – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Calcium Deficiency Symptoms – Vitamin D Deficiency

Calcium Inadequate Absorption of – Vitamin D Deficiency

Calcium Loss Via Urine – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Cancer – Epithelial (Skin, Lungs, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary) – Vitamin A Deficiency

Cancer – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Cancer – Excess Consumption of Food Additives

Cancer – Excess Food Consumption

Cancer (Possible Causative Factor) – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Candida – Excess Sugar Consumption

Candida Overgrowth – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Canker Sores – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Canker Sores – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Capillaries Become More Fragile – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Capillary Weakness – Vitamin C Deficiency

Cardiac Arrhythmias – Copper Deficiency

Cardiac Defects – Copper Deficiency

Cardiac Fatigue – Potassium Deficiency

Cardiomyopathy (Weakness and Failure of Heart Muscle) – Selenium Deficiency

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Cartilage Formation Problems – Manganese Deficiency

Cartilage Injuries Frequent – Manganese Deficiency

Cataracts – Excessive Fat Intake

Cataracts – Zinc Deficiency

Celiac Sprue – Vitamin E Deficiency

Cell Function – Decreased T and B Cell – Zinc Deficiency

Cell-membrane Integrity Lowered (With Selenium Deficiency) – Vitamin E Deficiency

Cellular Protection Reduced – Vitamin C Deficiency

Cervical Dysplasia – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Cervical Dysplasia – Folic Acid Deficiency

Chemical Hypersensitivity – Increased Susceptibility to – Selenium Deficiency

Chest Pain – Excess Consumption of Food Additives

Cholesterol High – Copper Deficiency

Cholesterol High – Fiber Deficiency

Cholesterol High – Folic Acid Deficiency

Cholesterol Low HDL – Zinc Overdose

Cholesterol Transport Impaired – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Chromium Deficiency – Calcium Coordinates the Functions of All Minerals in the Body

Chromium Deficiency – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Circulation Poor – Excessive Fat Intake

Claudication – Excessive Fat Intake

Colds – Zinc Deficiency

Colds & Infection – Recurrent – Vitamin A Deficiency

Colds Frequent – Vitamin C Deficiency

Colic – Aluminium Toxicity

Colitis – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Colon Cancer – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Colon Cancer – Excessive Fat Intake

Colon Polyps – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Colon Spastic – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Colon Spastic – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Complexion Pale – Iron Deficiency

Concentration Difficulty with – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Concentration Poor – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Concentration Poor – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Concentration Poor – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Confusion – Folic Acid Deficiency

Confusion – Magnesium Deficiency

Confusion – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Confusion – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Confusion – Vitamin C Deficiency

Connective Tissue Defects – Copper Deficiency

Constipation – Aluminium Toxicity

Constipation – Calcium Overdose

Constipation – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Constipation – Excess Food Consumption

Constipation – Excess Salt Consumption

Constipation – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Constipation – Fiber Deficiency

Constipation – Inositol Deficiency

Constipation – Iron Overdose

Constipation – PABA Deficiency

Constipation – Potassium Deficiency

Constipation – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Constipation – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Constipation – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Convulsions – Magnesium Deficiency

Coping Ability Decreased – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Copper Deficiency – Calcium Coordinates the Functions of All Minerals in the Body

Copper Deficiency – Can Be Caused by Zinc Overdose

Coronary Artery Disease – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Coronary Artery Disease – Excessive Fat Intake

Coronary Artery Disease – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Coronary Artery Spasm – Magnesium Deficiency

Corpuscular Volume 95 Or Higher – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Cough – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Crankiness – Iron Deficiency

Craving for Liquids – Excess Salt Consumption

Craving for Sweets – Chromium Deficiency

Criminal Behavior – Excess Sugar Consumption

Crying for No Reason – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Cystic Fibrosis – Vitamin E Deficiency

Cystitis – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Dandruff – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Dandruff – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Deafness – Excessive Fat Intake

Delinquency – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Delirium – Folic Acid Deficiency

Delirium – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Delusions – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Dementia – Folic Acid Deficiency

Dementia – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Dental Caries – Calcium Deficiency

Dental Caries – Excess Sugar Consumption

Depression – B-complex Deficiency

Depression – Biotin Deficiency

Depression – Calcium Deficiency

Depression – Essential Amino Acid Deficiency

Depression – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Depression – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Depression – Excess Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame)

Depression – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Depression – Excess Sugar Consumption

Depression – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Depression – Folic Acid Deficiency

Depression – Iron Deficiency

Depression – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Depression – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Depression – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Depression – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Depression – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Depression – Vitamin C Deficiency

Depression Marked – Magnesium Deficiency

Depression – PABA Deficiency

Depression Psychiatric – Copper Overdose

Dermatitis – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Dermatitis – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Dermatitis – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Diabetes – Chromium Deficiency

Diabetes – Copper Deficiency

Diabetes – Excess Food Consumption

Diabetes – Excess Sugar Consumption

Diabetes – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Diabetes – Manganese Deficiency

Diabetes – Vitamin A Deficiency

Diabetes – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Diabetes – Zinc Deficiency

Diabetes Mellitus – Magnesium Deficiency

Diarrhea – Calcium Overdose

Diarrhea – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Diarrhea – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Diarrhea – Excess Consumption of Food Additives

Diarrhea – Excess Food Consumption

Diarrhea – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Diarrhea – Folic Acid Deficiency

Diarrhea – Iron Deficiency

Diarrhea – Magnesium Overdose

Diarrhea – Selenium Overdose

Diarrhea – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Diarrhea – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Diarrhea – Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Overdose

Diarrhea Chronic – Vitamin E Deficiency

Diarrhoea – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Digestion – Calcium Stimulates Enzymes in the Digestive Process

Digestion Diminished – Excess Food Consumption

Digestive Disorders – PABA Deficiency

Digestive Disturbances – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Digestive Disturbances – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Disk Problems – Manganese Deficiency

Disorientation – Folic Acid Deficiency

Diuretic Action – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Diverticulosis – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Dizziness – Excessive Fat Intake

Dizziness – Iron Deficiency

Dizziness – Selenium Overdose

Dizziness – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Dizziness – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Dizziness – Vitamin D Overdose

Dizziness – Zinc Overdose

Dizzy Spells – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Drowsiness – Biotin Deficiency

Drug Toxicity – Vitamin C Deficiency

Dwarfism – Zinc Deficiency

Ear Infections – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Ears Ringing – Excess Salt Consumption

Ears Scaling Around – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Eclampsia of Pregnancy – Magnesium Deficiency

Eczema – Bioflavonoid Deficiency

Eczema – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Eczema – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Eczema – Inositol Deficiency

Eczema – PABA Deficiency

Eczema – Sulphur Deficiency

Eczema – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Eczema – Zinc Deficiency

Edema – Essential Amino Acid Deficiency

Edema – Excess Salt Consumption

EEG Abnormalities – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

EEG Abnormalities – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

EEG Changes – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Emotional and Mental Disturbances – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Emotional Instability – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Energy – Loss Of – Aluminium Toxicity

Environmental Sensitivity – Zinc Deficiency

Epilepsy – Excess Consumption of Food Additives

Epileptic Seizures – Magnesium Deficiency

Esophageal Spasms – Magnesium Deficiency

Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Eustachian Tubes, Allergic Swelling – Zinc Deficiency

Excess Fat – Excess Consumption of Peanuts / Peanut Butter

Exhaustion – Biotin Deficiency

Expression Haggard, Frowning – Vitamin C Deficiency

Eyeball – Painful – Vitamin A Deficiency

Eyebrows Loss of – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Eyelids – Inflamed – Vitamin A Deficiency

Eyelids Crusted – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Eyes – Achy, Tired, Burning, Itchy – Vitamin A Deficiency

Eyes – Dry – Vitamin A Deficiency

Eyes – Watery – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Eyes Bloodshot – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Eyes Burning – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Eyes Itching – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Fainting – Excess Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame)

Fatigue – B-complex Deficiency

Fatigue – Biotin Deficiency

Fatigue – Essential Amino Acid Deficiency

Fatigue – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Fatigue – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Fatigue – Excess Food Consumption

Fatigue – Excess Salt Consumption

Fatigue – Excess Sugar Consumption

Fatigue – Folic Acid Deficiency

Fatigue – Iron Deficiency

Fatigue – Iron Overdose

Fatigue – Magnesium Deficiency

Fatigue – Potassium Deficiency

Fatigue – Selenium Overdose

Fatigue – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Fatigue – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Fatigue – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Fatigue – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Fatigue – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Fatigue – Vitamin C Deficiency

Fatigue – Vitamin E Deficiency

Fatigue – Zinc Deficiency

Fatigue Extreme – PABA Deficiency

Fatigue Frequent – Vitamin A Deficiency

Feet – Painful & Burning Sensation – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Feet Burning – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Fertility – Diminished in Women – Vitamin A Deficiency

Fertility Decreased – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Fibrocystic Breast Disease – Excessive Fat Intake

Fibrocystic Breast Disease – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Fibrocystic Breast Disease – Vitamin E Deficiency

Fits – Seizures – Aluminium Toxicity

Fluid Retention – Protein Deficiency

Flushing – Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Overdose

Forehead Scaling Around – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Forgetfulness – Folic Acid Deficiency

Fracture – Pathologic in Infants – Copper Deficiency

Fractures – Improper Healing of – Vitamin D Deficiency

Fractures – Vitamin C Deficiency

Fractures Slow-healing – Vitamin C Deficiency

Free Radical Injury – Selenium Deficiency

Gallbladder Disease – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Gallstones – Excessive Fat Intake

Gangrene – Excessive Fat Intake

Gangrene – Magnesium Deficiency

Gangrene – Vitamin E Deficiency

Gas – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Gas Excessive – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Gastritis – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Gastro Intestinal Distress – Excess Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame)

Gastrointestinal Disorders – Folic Acid Deficiency

Gastrointestinal Disturbance – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Gloomy Feelings – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Glucose Intolerance – Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Overdose

Glucose Tolerance Abnormal – Copper Deficiency

Gout – Excess Sugar Consumption

Grouchiness – Magnesium Deficiency

Growing Pains – Zinc Deficiency

Growth Failure in Children – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Growth Impaired – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Growth Reduced Childhood – Copper Deficiency

Growth Retarded – Phosphorous Deficiency

Growth Retarded – Vitamin A Deficiency

Growth Retarded – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Growth Retarded – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Gums Bleeding – Bioflavonoid Deficiency

Gums Bleeding – Vitamin C Deficiency

Gums Defective – Vitamin A Deficiency

Gums Soft – Vitamin C Deficiency

Hair – Dull, Lusterless – Vitamin A Deficiency

Hair – Imperfect Development of – Sulphur Deficiency

Hair Depigmentation – Essential Amino Acid Deficiency

Hair Falling Out – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Hair Loss – Inositol Deficiency

Hair Loss – Protein Deficiency

Hair Loss – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Hair Loss – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Hair Loss – Zinc Deficiency

Hair Loss Abnormal – Iron Deficiency

Hair Pigment Reduced – Copper Deficiency

Hair Poor Growth – Zinc Deficiency

Hair Prematurely Gray – Folic Acid Deficiency

Hair Splits & Breaks Easily – Zinc Deficiency

Hair Turning Prematurely Gray – PABA Deficiency

Hallucinations – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Hands Burning – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Headache – Copper Overdose

Headache – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Headache – Excess Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame)

Headache – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Headache – Excess Consumption of Food Additives

Headache – Excess Salt Consumption

Headache – Vitamin A Overdose

Headache – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Headache – Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Overdose

Headache – Vitamin D Overdose

Headaches – PABA Deficiency

Headaches – Vitamin A Deficiency

Headaches – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Healing Poor Or Slow – Essential Amino Acid Deficiency

Healing Slow – Zinc Deficiency

Hearing Decreased – Zinc Deficiency

Hearing Loss – Excessive Fat Intake

Heart – Degenerative Changes in – Vitamin E Deficiency

Heart & Gastrointestinal Problems – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Heart Abnormalities – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Heart Attack – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Heart Attack – Excess Food Consumption

Heart Attack – Excess Salt Consumption

Heart Attack – Excess Sugar Consumption

Heart Attack – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Heart Attack – Excessive Fat Intake

Heart Attack – Magnesium Deficiency

Heart Attack – Selenium Deficiency

Heart Attack – Vitamin E Deficiency

Heart Decreased Metabolic Efficiency – Magnesium Deficiency

Heart Disease – Iron Overdose

Heart Faulty Contractions – Calcium Deficiency

Heart Muscle Weakness – Selenium Deficiency

Heart Palpitations – Calcium Deficiency

Heart Palpitations – Vitamin E Deficiency

Heart Problems – Choline Deficiency

Heart Rhythm Abnormalities – Potassium Deficiency

Heart Rhythm Disturbances – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Heart Weak – Magnesium Deficiency

Heartbeat Irregular/rapid – Magnesium Deficiency

Heartburn – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Heartburn – Excess Food Consumption

Heartburn – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Heat Exhaustion – Sodium Deficiency

Heavy Metal Accumulation – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Heavy Metal Toxicity – Aggravated by Vitamin C Deficiency

Hemorrhoids – Bioflavonoid Deficiency

Hemorrhoids – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Hepatitis – Vitamin C Deficiency

Hernia Hiatal – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

High Blood Cholesterol & Triglycerides – Chromium Deficiency

High Blood Pressure – Choline Deficiency

Hydrochloric Acid Secretion Low – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Hyperactivity – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Hyperactivity – Excess Consumption of Food Additives

Hyperactivity – Excess Sugar Consumption

Hyperactivity – Magnesium Deficiency

Hyperactivity Childhood – Copper Overdose

Hypersensitivity to Chemicals – Zinc Deficiency

Hypertension – Copper Overdose

Hypertension – Excess Food Consumption

Hypertension – Excess Salt Consumption

Hypertension – Excess Sugar Consumption

Hypertension – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Hypertension – Zinc Deficiency

Hypertrophy – Zinc Deficiency

Hypoglycemia – Chromium Deficiency

Hypoglycemia – Copper Overdose

Hypoglycemia – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Hypoglycemia – Excess Sugar Consumption

Hypoglycemia – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Hypoglycemic Tendency – Essential Amino Acid Deficiency

Hypothyroidism – Vitamin A Deficiency

Immune Response Impaired – Zinc Overdose

Immune Response Weakened – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Immune Status Diminished – Selenium Deficiency

Immune Status Diminished – Zinc Deficiency

Immune Status Reduced – Copper Deficiency

Immune System Impairment – Iron Deficiency

Immune System Low – Folic Acid Deficiency

Immune System Weakened – Excess Sugar Consumption

Impaired Digestion – Vitamin C Deficiency

Impotence – Excessive Fat Intake

Impotence Male – Zinc Deficiency

Inattention – Iron Deficiency

Indigestion – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Indigestion – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Indigestion – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Indigestion – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Infection Rates Increased – Zinc Deficiency

Infections – Increased Susceptibility to – Vitamin A Deficiency

Infections – Zinc Deficiency

Infections Increased Susceptibility to – Iron Deficiency

Infertility – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Infertility – Vitamin E Deficiency

Infertility – Zinc Deficiency

Inositol Loss Via Urine – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Insanity – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Insomnia – Calcium Deficiency

Insomnia – Copper Overdose

Insomnia – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Insomnia – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Insomnia – Folic Acid Deficiency

Insomnia – Magnesium Deficiency

Insomnia – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Insomnia – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Insomnia – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Insomnia – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Insomnia – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Insomnia – Vitamin E Deficiency

Intestinal Cramps – Excess Consumption of Food Additives

Intestinal Malabsorption – Vitamin E Deficiency

Intestinal Mucosa Decreased Integrity – Folic Acid Deficiency

Iron Deficiency – Calcium Coordinates the Functions of All Minerals in the Body

Irritability [fits of temper] – Aluminium Toxicity

Irritability – Calcium Deficiency

Irritability – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Irritability – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Irritability – Folic Acid Deficiency

Irritability – PABA Deficiency

Irritability – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Irritability – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Irritability – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Irritability – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Irritability – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Irritability – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Irritability – Cooking in Aluminium Pans

Ischemic Attacks Transient – Excessive Fat Intake

Itching – Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Overdose

Jaundice – Copper Overdose

Joints Painful – Vitamin C Deficiency

Kidney Damage – Magnesium Deficiency

Kidney Failure – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Kidney Failure – Excess Soft Drink Consumption

Kidney Stones – Excess Soft Drink Consumption

Kidney Stones – Magnesium Deficiency

Kidney Stones – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Kidneys – Retention of Phosphorous in – Vitamin D Deficiency

Kidneys Enlarged – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Kidneys Hemorrhaging – Choline Deficiency

Lassitude (Exhaustion) – Vitamin C Deficiency

Lead Toxicity – Magnesium Deficiency

Learning Difficulty With – Aluminium Toxicity

Learning Difficulty With – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Learning Disability – Excess Consumption of Food Additives

Learning Disorders – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Learning Problems – Iron Deficiency

Learning Slow of – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Leg Cramps – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Lethargy – Biotin Deficiency

Lethargy – Essential Amino Acid Deficiency

Lethargy – Zinc Deficiency

Life Span Shortened – Excess Food Consumption

Ligament Injuries Frequent – Manganese Deficiency

Light Sensitivity to – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Limbs Painful – Vitamin C Deficiency

Limbs Sluggish Movements – Calcium Deficiency

Lip Upper – Shrinking in Size – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Lips Chapped – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Lips Cracks and Sores in – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Lips Scaling – Folic Acid Deficiency

Listlessness – Vitamin C Deficiency

Liver Cancer (Due to Fungal Aflatoxin) – Excess Consumption of Peanuts / Peanut Butter

Liver Cirrhosis – Choline Deficiency

Liver Damage – Essential Amino Acid Deficiency

Liver Damage – Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Overdose

Liver Disease – Selenium Overdose

Liver Fatty Degeneration – Choline Deficiency

Liver Toxicity – Excess Food Consumption

Liver Undergoes Fatty Degeneration – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Loss of Appetite – B-complex Deficiency

Loss of Weight – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Low Blood Pressure – Magnesium Overdose

Low Blood Pressure – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Lowered Resistance to Disease – Iron Deficiency

Magnesium Deficiency – Calcium Coordinates the Functions of All Minerals in the Body

Magnesium Deficiency – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Malabsorption – Folic Acid Deficiency

Manganese Deficiency – Calcium Coordinates the Functions of All Minerals in the Body

Manganese Deficiency – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Mania – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Memory Impairment – Calcium Deficiency

Memory Loss – Excess Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame)

Memory Loss – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Memory Loss – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Memory Loss – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Memory Poor – Folic Acid Deficiency

Memory Poor – Aluminium Toxicity

Meniere’s Disease – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Menopausal Symptoms – Vitamin E Deficiency

Menses Irregular – Zinc Deficiency

Menstrual Bleeding – Heavy and Prolonged – Bioflavonoid Deficiency

Menstrual Cramps – Calcium Deficiency

Menstrual Cramps – Excess Consumption of Peanuts / Peanut Butter

Menstrual Cramps – Magnesium Deficiency

Menstrual Disorders – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Menstrual Problems – Excess Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame)

Menstruation Delayed – Zinc Deficiency

Menstruation Heavy, Frequent Or Prolonged – Iron Deficiency

Mental and Emotional Disturbances – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Mental Apathy – Potassium Deficiency

Mental Apathy – Sodium Deficiency

Mental Disorders – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Mental Fatigue – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Mental Retardation – Zinc Deficiency

Mental Retardation in Infants – Folic Acid Deficiency

Mental Slowdown – Folic Acid Deficiency

Mental Sluggishness – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Mental Symptoms – Copper Deficiency

Migraines – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Milk-alkali Syndrome – Calcium Overdose

Mineral Imbalance – Excess Salt Consumption

Minerals – Calcium Coordinates the Functions of All Minerals in the Body

Miscarriages – Vitamin E Deficiency

Miscarriages Habitual – Bioflavonoid Deficiency

Mononucleosis – Vitamin C Deficiency

Mood Swings – Excess Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame)

Mood Swings – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Mood Swings – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Mood Swings – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Moodiness – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Morning Sickness with Pregnancy – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Mouth & Tongue Sore – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Mouth Cracks and Sores in – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Mouth Cracks in Corner – Folic Acid Deficiency

Mouth Disorders – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Mouth Dry – Vitamin D Overdose

Mouth Scaling Around – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Mouth Sore – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Mucus – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Muscle Aches – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Muscle Cramps – Calcium Deficiency

Muscle Cramps – Magnesium Deficiency

Muscle Cramps – Potassium Deficiency

Muscle Cramps – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Muscle Cramps – Vitamin E Deficiency

Muscle Pain – Biotin Deficiency

Muscle Tone Loss of – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Muscle Tremors – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Muscle – Leg – Twitching – Aluminium Toxicity

Muscle Twitching – Calcium Deficiency

Muscle Twitches – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Muscle Weakness – Potassium Deficiency

Muscles – Abnormal Fat Deposits in – Vitamin E Deficiency

Muscles – Degenerative Changes in – Vitamin E Deficiency

Muscles Weak – Aluminium Toxicity

Muscles Weak – Magnesium Deficiency

Muscles Weak – Zinc Deficiency

Muscular Control – Loss of – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Muscular Weakness – Sodium Deficiency

Muscular Weakness – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Muscular Weakness – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Muscular Weakness – Vitamin C Deficiency

Muscular Weakness – Vitamin D Deficiency

Musculoskeletal Ailments – Excess Food Consumption

Musculoskeletal Injuries – Excess Food Consumption

Myelination Failure – Copper Deficiency

Nails – Imperfect Development of – Sulphur Deficiency

Nails – Rigid and Peel Easily – Vitamin A Deficiency

Nails Brittle – Calcium Deficiency

Nails Brittle – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Nails Brittle, Lusterless – Iron Deficiency

Nails Flattened Or Spoon-shaped – Iron Deficiency

Nails Poor Growth – Zinc Deficiency

Nails Vertical Ridges on – Iron Deficiency

Nails White Spots – Zinc Deficiency

Nasal Tubes, Allergic Swelling – Zinc Deficiency

Nausea – Aluminum Toxicity

Nausea – B-complex Deficiency

Nausea – Calcium Overdose

Nausea – Copper Overdose

Nausea – Excess Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame)

Nausea – Magnesium Overdose

Nausea – Selenium Overdose

Nausea – Vitamin A Overdose

Nausea – Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Overdose

Nausea – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Nausea – Vitamin D Overdose

Nausea During Pregnancy – Vitamin K Deficiency

Nausea Morning – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Neck Problems Persistent – Manganese Deficiency

Nerve Damage – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Nerve Damage – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Nerve Damage (Which is Reversible) – Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Overdose

Nerve Function Deficient – Phosphorous Deficiency

Nerves Jumpy – Magnesium Deficiency

Nervous Irritability – Magnesium Deficiency

Nervous Irritability – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Nervousness – B-complex Deficiency

Nervousness – Calcium Deficiency

Nervousness – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Nervousness – Excess Sugar Consumption

Nervousness – PABA Deficiency

Nervousness – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Nervousness – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Nervousness – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Nervousness – Vitamin E Deficiency

Neuritis – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Neuritis – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Neuropathy – Excessive Fat Intake

Neurotransmitters Reduced Levels of – Copper Deficiency

Night Blindness – Vitamin A Deficiency

Night Blindness, Unresponsive to Vit. A – Zinc Deficiency

Nitrogen Balance Negative – Protein Deficiency

Noise – Acute Sensitivity to – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Noise Sensitivity – Magnesium Deficiency

Nose Scaling Around – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Nosebleeds – Bioflavonoid Deficiency

Nosebleeds – Vitamin C Deficiency

Numbness – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Numbness in Feet Or Hands – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Nutrient Absorption Poor – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Nutrient Assimilation Decreased – Excess Food Consumption

Nutrient Deficiencies – Excess Sugar Consumption

Nutritional-anaemia – Iron Deficiency

Obesity – Excess Food Consumption

Obesity – Excess Sugar Consumption

Oestrogen Deficiency

Osgood Schlatter’s Disease – Selenium Deficiency

Osteoarthritis – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Osteoarthritis – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Osteoporosis [due to aluminium leading bones to dissolve] – Aluminium Toxicity

Osteoporosis – Calcium Deficiency

Osteoporosis – Excess Consumption of Food Additives

Osteoporosis – Excess Salt Consumption

Osteoporosis – Excess Soft Drink Consumption

Osteoporosis – Excessive Fat Intake

Osteoporosis – Manganese Deficiency

Osteoporosis – Vitamin K Deficiency

Ovarian Cancer – Excessive Fat Intake

Overeating Tendency – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Oversensitivity to Noise – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Oversensitivity to Pain – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Overweight – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Pains Vague – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Pains Vague – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Palpitations – Excess Consumption of Food Additives

Pancreas, Tear and Salivary Glands Wither – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Paralysis – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Paranoia – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Paranoid and Hallucinatory Schizophrenia – Copper Overdose

Pellagra – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Periodontitis – Calcium Deficiency

Pernicious Anemia – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Personality Aberrations – Excess Sugar Consumption

Perspiration – Excessive – Aluminium Toxicity

Petechiae (Tiny Skin Hemorrhages) – Vitamin C Deficiency

Phagocyte Function Decreased – Vitamin C Deficiency

Phosphorous Inadequate Absorption of – Vitamin D Deficiency

Phrynoderma (Pimples on Upper Arms, Thighs, Buttocks) – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Pimples on Upper Arms, Thighs, Buttocks – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Plantar Spurs – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Platelet Adhesiveness Increased – Magnesium Deficiency

Pneumonia – Vitamin C Deficiency

Potassium Deficiency – Calcium Coordinates the Functions of All Minerals in the Body

Preeclampsia – Copper Overdose

Pregnancy – Suspect Iron Deficiency During

Prematurity – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Premenstrual Disorders – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Premenstrual Syndrome – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Premenstrual Syndrome – Excess Salt Consumption

Premenstrual Syndrome – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Premenstrual Syndrome – Excessive Fat Intake

Premenstrual Syndrome – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Premenstrual Syndrome, Especially Depression – Magnesium Deficiency

Premenstrual Tension – Copper Overdose

Prostaglandin Hormone Imbalance – Excess Consumption of Peanuts / Peanut Butter

Prostate Congestion – Zinc Deficiency

Prostate Enlargement – Magnesium Deficiency

Prostatic Benign – Zinc Deficiency

Prostatic Hypertrophy – Zinc Deficiency

Prostatitis – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Protein Metabolism Impaired – Magnesium Deficiency

Psoriasis – Zinc Deficiency

Psychosis – Folic Acid Deficiency

Psychosis – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Psychosis Postpartum – Copper Overdose

Pulmonary Embolism – Vitamin E Deficiency

Pulse – Weak & Slow – Potassium Deficiency

Rashes – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Rashes – Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Overdose

Rectal Cancer – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Rectal Itching – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Rectal Pain – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Rectum Cancer – Excessive Fat Intake

Reproductive Failure (Especially in Males) – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Reproductive Powers Loss of – Vitamin E Deficiency

Respiratory Failure – Sodium Deficiency

Respiratory Infections Frequent – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Restlessness – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Restlessness – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Retinopathy – Excessive Fat Intake

Rickets – Vitamin D Deficiency

Run Down Condition Generally – Iron Deficiency

Salivary, Tear and Pancreas Glands Wither – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Salivation – Diminished – Vitamin A Deficiency

Scalp (Plus Eyebrows, Nose & Ears) Oily Scales – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Scar Contracture – Vitamin E Deficiency

Scarring – Vitamin E Deficiency

Schizophrenia – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Schizophrenia – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Schizophrenia – Vitamin C Deficiency

Schizophrenia – Zinc Deficiency

School Performance Poor – Iron Deficiency

Sciatica – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Seborrhea – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Seizures – Aluminium Toxicity

Seizures – Excess Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame)

Seizures – Magnesium Deficiency

Seizures – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Selenium Deficiency – Calcium Coordinates the Functions of All Minerals in the Body

Selenium Deficiency – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Senility – Copper Overdose

Senility – Excessive Fat Intake

Sensitivity to Noise – Magnesium Deficiency

Serum Cholesterol Elevated – Vitamin E Deficiency

Sex – Loss of Interest in – Iron Deficiency

Sexual Organ Development Delayed – Zinc Deficiency

Sexual Powers Reduced – Phosphorous Deficiency

Sexual Problems in Males – Zinc Deficiency

Sexual Vitality Lack of – Vitamin E Deficiency

Sinus Congestion – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Sinus Infections – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Sinus Problems – Vitamin A Deficiency

Skeletal Muscle Spasms From Injury Or Trauma – Magnesium Deficiency

Skin – Rough, Dry, Scaly – Vitamin A Deficiency

Skin Ailments – Aluminium Toxicity

Skin Abnormalities – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Skin Behind Ears Cracks – Zinc Deficiency

Skin Blotching – Vitamin B3 (Niacin – Niacinamide Form) Overdose

Skin Dark Excessively Pigmented – Zinc Deficiency

Skin Depigmentation – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Skin Disorders – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Skin Dry – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Skin Dry – Vitamin E Deficiency

Skin Eruptions – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Skin Gray Color – Biotin Deficiency

Skin Hemorrhages – Vitamin C Deficiency

Skin Lesions – Essential Amino Acid Deficiency

Skin Lesions Eczema-like – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Skin of Fingertips Cracks – Zinc Deficiency

Skin Oily – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Skin Oily – Zinc Deficiency

Skin Pigment Reduced – Copper Deficiency

Skin Purplish Spots on – Bioflavonoid Deficiency

Skin Rashes – Excess Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame)

Skin Scaly – - Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Skin Ulcers – Vitamin E Deficiency

Skin Ulcers – Zinc Deficiency

Sleep Disturbance – B-complex Deficiency

Sleepiness – Biotin Deficiency

Slow Healing of Cartilage, Ligaments & Joints – Manganese Deficiency

Sluggishness – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Smell – Loss of – Vitamin A Deficiency

Smell Disturbed Sense of – Zinc Deficiency

Social Phobia – Folic Acid Deficiency (Also A Symptom of Mercury Toxicity)

Sore Throat – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Spinal Cord – Degeneration of – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Spinal Disk Problems – Vitamin C Deficiency

Spots – Red, Pimple-like At Base of Hair Follicles on Thighs – Vitamin A Deficiency

Stature Small – Zinc Deficiency

Stillbirth – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Stomach Acid Decreased – Folic Acid Deficiency

Stomach Acid Low – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Stomach Stress – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Stomach Upset – Iron Overdose

Stool Evacuation Stubborn/incomplete – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Stools Bloody – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Stools Foul Smelling – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Stools Foul Smelling – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Stools Hard/dry – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Stretch Marks – Zinc Deficiency

Stroke – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Stroke – Excess Food Consumption

Stroke – Excess Salt Consumption

Stroke – Excess Sugar Consumption

Stroke – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Stroke – Excessive Fat Intake

Stuttering – Copper Overdose

Sullenness – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Sweating Abnormal – Excess Consumption of Food Additives

Sweating for No Apparent Reason – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Swollen Joints – Vitamin C Deficiency

Tardive Dyskinesia – Manganese Deficiency

Taste Disturbed Sense of – Zinc Deficiency

Tear, Salivary and Pancreas Glands Wither – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Tearing – Lack of – Vitamin A Deficiency

Teeth Defective – Vitamin A Deficiency

Teeth Grinding – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Teeth Loose – Vitamin C Deficiency

Temper – Fits of Rage – Aluminium Toxicity

Tendon Injuries Frequent in Joints, Back & Neck – Manganese Deficiency

Tendonitis – Vitamin E Deficiency

Tendonitis Calcific – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Tension – Magnesium Deficiency

Thirst Excessive – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Thought Disorders – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Throat Infections – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Throats Sore – Zinc Deficiency

Thrombophlebitis – Vitamin E Deficiency

Thrombosis – Excess Consumption of Peanuts / Peanut Butter

Thrombosis – Vitamin E Deficiency

Thymic Hormones – Decreased Function – Zinc Deficiency

Thyroid Status Low – Zinc Deficiency

Tingling – Vitamin B3 (Niacin – Nicotinic Acid Form) Overdose

Tinnitus – Excess Salt Consumption

Tired Feelings – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Tiredness – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Tongue Purplish – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Tongue Changes – B-complex Deficiency

Tongue Changes – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Tongue Reddened Tip But Smooth – Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Tongue Reddened, Stippled, Coated, Cracked, Scalloped, Glossy – B-complex Deficiency

Tongue Sore & Cracked – Folic Acid Deficiency

Tooth Decay – Calcium Deficiency

Tooth Decay – Vitamin C Deficiency

Tooth Decay – Vitamin D Deficiency

Tooth Formation Poor – Vitamin D Deficiency

Trembling – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Tremors – Magnesium Deficiency

Tumors Malignant & Benign – Vitamin C Deficiency

Twitching – Magnesium Deficiency

Ulcers – Excess Caffeine Consumption

Ulcers – Excess Consumption of Dairy Products

Ulcers Gastric – Zinc Deficiency

Uric Acid Elevated – Excess Sugar Consumption

Urination Frequent – Excess Salt Consumption

Varicose Veins – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Vascular Disease (Peripheral) – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Vascular Disease Peripheral – Vitamin E Deficiency

Veins Varicose – Bioflavonoid Deficiency

Veins Varicose – Vitamin C Deficiency

Vigor Lack of – Vitamin D Deficiency

Vision Poor – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Vitamin B-12 Deficiency – Can Be Caused by Folic Acid Deficiency

Vitamin B-6 Deficiency – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Vitamin E Deficiency – Can Be Caused by Vitamin A Deficiency

Vitamin E Deficiency – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

Vomiting – Calcium Overdose

Vomiting – Copper Overdose

Vomiting – Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Vomiting – Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Vomiting – Vitamin D Overdose

Vomiting – Zinc Overdose

Water Retention – Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Overdose

Water Retention – Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Weakness – Essential Amino Acid Deficiency

Weakness – Excess Salt Consumption

Weakness – Protein Deficiency

Weakness – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Weakness General – Phosphorous Deficiency

Weight Loss – Iron Overdose

Weight Loss – Protein Deficiency

Weight Loss – Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Weight Loss (Muscle & Fat) – Essential Amino Acid Deficiency

Weight- Loss of – Phosphorous Deficiency

White Blood Cell – Low Count – Vitamin A Deficiency

White Blood Cell Low Count – Folic Acid Deficiency

Whiteheads – Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Withdrawal – Folic Acid Deficiency

Withdrawal Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco, Sugar, Addiction – Vitamin C Deficiency

Wound Healing Poor – Zinc Deficiency

Wound Healing Slow – Vitamin C Deficiency

Wounds – Inability to Heal – Protein Deficiency

Wounds Fail to Heal Normally – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Wrinkles Premature – Magnesium Deficiency

Yeast Infection – Excess Sugar Consumption

Zinc Deficiency – Calcium Coordinates the Functions of All Minerals in the Body

Zinc Deficiency – Can Be Caused by Folic Acid Overdose

Zinc Deficiency – Excessive Consumption of Refined Carbohydrates

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What is psyllium?

Modern uses of psyllium

¤ Psyllium and cholesterol

¤ Psyllium and weight loss

¤ What about allergies?

¤ Psyllium and pregnancy

List of common ailments and suggested dosages

How do I take it, how much and when?

Cautions relating to use

What do I do if I miss a dose?

Does psyllium interact with food or beverages?

Does psyllium interact with medication?

Could there be complications if I have another disorder or disease?

Are there other precautions?

How long is it safe to take psyllium?

How about side effects?

Where can I obtain psyllium?

Sources Consulted

Testimonies

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What is Psyllium?

Psyllium is a soluble fibre obtained from the plant genus Plantago. The seed contains 19% fibre, 18.8% protein, and a variety of sugars, including 10%-20% triglycerides, as well as other carbohydrates, alkaloids, amino acids, oils, tannins and flavonoids.

Also known as fleawort, psyllium is the common name for several members of the plant genus Plantago. Although often used as a mild, natural laxative, strictly speaking it is not a laxative but a true soluble dietary fibre. It also adds some calories to the diet because once it is metabolized in the colon, some of it is absorbed. As a soluble fibre it becomes gelatinous and sticky in water. It is not absorbed in the small bowel. It is broken down in the large bowel and becomes a food source for the bacteria that live in the colon. These healthy bacteria bulk up the stool, creating a larger softer stool which is easier to pass. One source says a tablespoon of crushed psyllium seed provides as much fibre as a serving of bran cereal.

The seeds are oval-shaped, odourless and almost tasteless, and are so small they are often referred to as “flea seeds”. In fact, the word “psyllium” originated from a Greek word meaning “flea”. The seeds range in colour from reddish brown to black.

Modern Uses

In summary, psyllium has been used successfully -

¤ As a natural bulk laxative

¤ As a high source of dietary fiber

¤ To reduce total blood cholesterol

¤ As a colon cleanser

¤ To remove toxins from the intestines

¤ To absorb bile acids in the intestine

¤ To help prevent colon cancer

¤ To reduce the absorption of toxic metals

¤ As an appetite suppressant

Psyllium may also be supportive in the following conditions:

¤ Atherosclerosis

¤ Appendicitis

¤ Constipation

¤ Heart disease

¤ Diabetes

¤ Psoriasis

¤ High triglycerides

¤ Weight Loss

¤ Diverticulosis

¤ Diarrhea

¤ Hemorrhoids

¤ Gallstones

¤ High Cholesterol

¤ Obesity

¤ Irritable Bowel Syndrome

¤ Indigestion

Because of psyllium’s capacity to become gelatinous when moistened, it is used commercially for the production of mucilage – the common name for a group of clear, colourless, gelatinous substances secreted by plants. Psyllium seed mucilage consists of polysaccharides and is obtained by mechanically milling or grinding the outer layer of the seed into a white, fibrous material that can absorb water until its volume increases at least tenfold.

The use of psyllium in high-fibre breakfast cereal in recent years has focused a lot of attention on the benefits of this soluble fibre. Some doctors recommend psyllium seed supplements in cases where there is not enough fibre in the diet.

Psyllium is a bulking agent that promotes bowel regularity. It can be used regularly, as opposed to harsh stimulant laxatives which should only be used occasionally. It makes stools softer and therefore helps relieve chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, hiatus hernia and other intestinal disorders, as well as diabetes. It is believed to be a good intestinal cleanser because it makes waste matter move faster through the digestive system, with the result that toxic substances spend less time in the body, thereby reducing the risk of colon cancer and other diseases.

Because it absorbs water, it can also relieve chronic diarrhea as well as bladder and kidney problems and urethritis.

The United States is the world largest importer of psyllium husk at about 8 000 metric tons per annum, and volumes are set to rise because of increasing interest in natural dietary fibres. It is used as a natural dietary fibre for animals, and as chicken and cattle feed in India. Psyllium mucilage is also used as a thickener in ice cream and frozen desserts, and it is expected to be used more and more in the food processing industry because of its superior binding properties, stable viscosity and natural fibre characteristics. It has been hailed as a wonder product in health drinks, beverages, ice cream, bread, biscuits, other bakery products, rice cakes, jams, instant noodles, breakfast cereals etc., to improve the fiber content of the food as also to increase the bulk of the food.

Psyllium husk may also be added to fresh fruit drinks or flavoured drinks to improve the way the drink feels in the mouth, to make it richer and give it a better consistency.

As a home remedy, Psyllium is a wonderful and perfectly safe means of promoting regular bowel function.

Psyllium and Cholesterol

Another reason for the increased attention to psyllium is the claim, fairly well documented, that it can reduce the levels of cholesterol in the blood. One source suggests that soluble fibre may lower cholesterol 10% to 15% if enough is taken. The Doctor’s Book of Home Remedies (see p. 309) says that 3 grams of soluble fibre added to the diet reduces LDL (lipoproteins, the bad cholesterol) by about five per cent within a month or two. Another source states that the effect of soluble fibre in just one tablespoon of psyllium is equal to that of 14 tablespoons of oat bran. Other research also indicates that psyllium incorporated into food reduces blood glucose and insulin responses more effectively than soluble fibre supplements can.

In 1995, an article that appeared in Pediatrics stated that consuming a high-fibre diet, e.g. one that includes psyllium, from an early age may even decrease the future risk of cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer (especially of the colon) and adult-onset diabetes. In February 1998, the American Heart Association persuaded the US Food and Drug Administration to give approval for food manufacturers to make a health claim that eating soluble fibre from foods such as psyllium as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.

Psyllium and Weight Loss

A number of studies suggest that psyllium may be effective in promoting weight loss because it gives you the sensation of being full and reduces energy intake. By lowering the glucose and insulin responses associated with digestion and nutrient absorption, psyllium causes a delay in the time required for nutrients to reach the small intestine and, ultimately, the body cells. The result is slower weight gain and even weight loss. In addition, there is evidence to show that the psyllium seed can affect fat intake. It is therefore believed that psyllium could be a strong candidate for inclusion in diets designed for overweight and obese people.

Suggested Dosages:

Ailment
Dosage

Candida Overgrowth Syndrome
1-3 tsp. Psyllium husk fiber taken in water as described below (followed by full glass of water) once a day

Constipation
1-3 tbsp. Psyllium husk fiber taken once a day in water or juice as described below

Diarrhea
1-3 tbsp. Psyllium husk fiber taken once a day in water or juice as described below

Gallstones
1 tbsp. Psyllium husk fiber taken twice a day in water or juice as described below

Hemorrhoids
1 tbsp. Psyllium husk fiber taken twice a day in water or juice as described below

High Cholesterol
1 tbsp. Psyllium husk fiber taken twice a day in water or juice as described below

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
1-3 Psyllium husk fiber taken twice a day in water or juice as described below

Weight Loss
1-3 tbsp. Psyllium husk fiber taken twice a day in water or juice (30 minutes before meals) as described below

How do I take it, how much and when?

Half fill a large tumbler with at least 250 ml of water. Add the desired amount of psyllium husk fiber (Colon Cleanse), stir briskly, quickly and vigorously, and drink the full amount rapidly before full gelling sets in.

Psyllium should always be taken on an empty stomach – that is 1 hour to 30 minutes before breakfast and/or lunch and/or supper.

Cautions and Notes

¤ Always follow your physician’s instructions carefully.

¤ Certainly consult a physician if you are already using a cholesterol lowering drug.

¤ Do not use if you have a bowel obstruction.

¤ It can take a few days for a change to be noticed. However, when the change is felt, it is a result of an actual toning of the bowel rather than simply an irritation or purging of the bowel.

¤ As good as psyllium is, you are encouraged to use more fruit, vegetables, legumes and whole grains in the diet in order to regulate the bowels and to ultimately make the use of psyllium unnecessary.

¤ Psyllium tends to loosen black post-putrefactive matter from the colon walls and, if such matter is passed, there is usually no cause for concern.

¤ Do not take psyllium within 1-2 hours of taking medication, since it can delay their absorption into the bloodstream.

¤ Psyllium can make tetracycline antibiotics less effective, so get medical advice before taking both at the same time.

¤ Store in a tightly sealed container away from moisture.

¤ Psyllium should be kept away from children.

¤ Do not double up on a dose, and don’t exceed recommended doses because larger quantities of psyllium can reduce your body’s ability to absorb certain minerals.

Are There Other Precautions?

¤ The major side effect of all the soluble fibres, including psyllium, is the development of intestinal gas or flatus (while this is the general consensus, at least one source suggests that psyllium does not cause excessive gas or bloating – see www.chiroweb.com/find/tellmeabout/psyllium.html). It is the beneficial bacteria in the colon that create intestinal gases from certain food sources such as soluble fibre. So you may be limited in how much psyllium you can tolerate by this side effect. Start with a small amount and gradually increase the dose over several days. Insoluble fibre, found in wheat bran and cereals, does not have this side effect.

¤ Always take psyllium with plenty of fluids. In addition, you may want to increase your general water intake by an additional six to eight glasses a day. Insufficient fluid may cause the fibre to swell and cause choking or even rupture of the esophagus. Do not use psyllium if you have difficulty swallowing.

¤ Contact your physician if constipation persists for more than a week with regular use of a bulk laxative or if rectal bleeding occurs.

How Often Can I Take psyllium?

While it is generally believed that psyllium can be used safely in the long term, the effect of long-term inclusion in the diet has not been absolutely established. We are aware of many people who have used psyllium daily for months on end – with no adverse effect. Nevertheless, we should always try and regulate our diet to the point that the use of products such as Colon Cleanse are not necessary.

One major advantage is that Psyllium is non-addictive.

How About Side Effects?

Adverse reactions can occur with any remedy or medication, whether natural or chemical, and even with over-the-counter medications. Some of these are mild, such as a stomach upset, which may be avoided by taking the medication with food.

The seeds of the psyllium plant are non-toxic, but consumption of un-soaked seeds may cause varying degrees of gastrointestinal irritation and inflammation. Chewed seeds can produce severe diarrhea. Obviously, if you are sensitive to psyllium you should not use these natural products, and doctors must exercise caution when prescribing laxatives containing psyllium if there is a possibility of allergic reactions. Minor reactions may go away of their own accord, but if they persist, you should consult your physician. For major reactions, the patient should contact the physician immediately.

For psyllium, the following are the observed side effects:

Minor:

¤ Bloating

¤ Diarrhea

¤ Rumbling sounds in the stomach

¤ Nausea

¤ Mild abdominal cramps

Major:

¤ Severe abdominal pain

¤ Vomiting

¤ Trouble swallowing

What If I Miss a Dose?

Rather miss a dose than take psyllium on a full stomach. A missed dose may mean that you will have to labor at your next stool – otherwise there should be no problem if you miss a dose. Under ideal circumstances, depending on your condition, psyllium should only be used as and when needed.

Does Psyllium Interact With Food or Beverages?

There are no known food or beverage interactions with psyllium.

Does Psyllium Interact With Medication?

An interaction generally means that one substance may increase or decrease the effect of another substance. Also, the more medications a person takes, the more likely it is that there will be an interaction. There are no known drug interactions with psyllium – except that psyllium, if taken together with your medication, can delay the absorption of your medication. One source suggests that psyllium shouldn’t be taken together with guar gum. Guar, another fibre supplement, works the same way psyllium does. So take one or the other, but not both at the same time.

Could there be complications if I
have another disorder or disease?

At times, the use of a remedy for a particular condition may have a different or enhanced effect when other diseases are present. At other times, the remedy may worsen or affect another disease. Fibre should not be used if you suspect you have a chronic bowel obstruction unless you have discussed this with your doctor. It is also best to temporarily restrict fibre after abdominal surgery and when there is a flare-up of chronic bowel disorders such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

What About Allergies?

People who have known allergies or asthma may be at an increased risk for a reaction from any food or remedy. The physician should always know a patient’s allergy history. Signs of an allergic reaction are skin rash, hives, itching and even breathing and swallowing problems. Don’t take psyllium if you have had a previous reaction to oral or inhaled psyllium powder, stool softeners or bulking agents.

Psyllium and Pregnancy

Fibre is generally recommended during pregnancy when constipation can become a problem. Remember that fibre is not a laxative, although this is the term that the FDA makes manufacturers use on the label. Psyllium is no different from oatmeal or fruits, which always form part of a healthy diet. These are all types of healthy soluble fibre.

Some sources do however suggest that it may be safer for women to consult with a doctor about psyllium if they are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant.

Where can I obtain psyllium?

Psyllium (Colon Cleanse) is available from all Nature’s Choice stockists.

Conclusion

Everyone should get a healthy amount of soluble and insoluble fibre in their food each day. There are many beneficial effects of fibre, and these effects are no less visible in psyllium. This soluble fibre promotes bowel regularity and probably reduces the chance of heart disease and certain cancers. Psyllium should be viewed as nothing more than part of the foods you eat to stay healthy each day.

Testimony:

“I have always had problems with my colon and constipation. For many years I have been on prescribed medication. When I discovered your product and how it helped me right from the start (which was about 4 months ago) I have stopped taking orthodox medicine and only take Colon Cleanse twice a day. I have even lost weight and feel great. Keep on manufacturing Colon Cleanse.” (Mrs L.C, Glenhazel)

Sources Consulted

http://www.gicare.com/pated/psyllium.htm. Posted July 1998.

http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/psyllium.html. See article “Psyllium” by C.V. Hanson, E.A. Oelke, D.H. Putnam and E.S. Oplinger.

http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/0,1525,814,00.html

http://www.chiroweb.com/find/tellmeabout/psyllium.html

http://www.botgard.ucla.edu/html/botanytextbooks/economicbotany/Plantago

http://www.cliumfibre.com/proinfo.html.

http://www.urvesh.com/all_about_psyllium1.htm

The Doctor’s Book of Home Remedies, Rodale Inc., 2002

Walnuts provide a balanced all-round nutritional package, with all the main nutritional components being present in useful amounts. They provide excellent protein value because of their balanced composition of essential amino acids. Protein availability will be further improved when walnuts are used in combination with other protein sources. Their mix of minerals is similar to that of most other nuts – with iron and potassium being present in appreciable measure. While walnuts are high in fat, 90% of the fat is unsaturated.

Walnuts are known as brain food not only because they look like “little brains,” but also because of their nutritional profile.

Walnuts are cholesterol-free. Recent research has shown that walnuts and almonds add a cholesterol-reducing wallop even to an ordinary low-fat diet. Intake should be limited, however, so that we do not gain weight.

In China a common treatment for constipation is to slowly chew about 3 ounces of walnuts.

To treat kidney stones the Chinese pan-fry unsalted walnuts in vegetable oil until crunchy, and this they then blend with water and sugar. They take this syrupy potion until the pain and stones have passed. [We would try fructose or honey in place of sugar].

Uses: Walnuts may be eaten raw or they may be used in baking. They may also be crushed and used to add a bio-friendly “crunch” to soups, fruit salads, salads and cereals. For a great bio-friendly after-meal snack they may be gently toasted and salted.

That’s what Dr. Denham Harman, the father of the free radical theory of aging, discovered a couple of decades ago. He found that soybeans could interfere with free radical damage, which is at the heart of how fast you age. Laboratory animals fed soybean protein had far less free radical damage to their cells than animals fed casein, a protein in milk and other dairy products. In short, eating soybeans slowed down aging; eating milk or animal products accelerated it. Eating soybeans instead of casein also stretched the animals’ life spans by 13 percent!

This may help illuminate why vegetarians enjoy a longer life and why the Japanese, who eat the most soybeans in the world – thirty times more than Americans – live longer than anyone.

Recently, scientists have identified the source of the soybean’s enormous biochemical energy. The bean is a powerhouse of antioxidants and other antidisease agents, including genistein, diadzein, protease inhibitors, phytates, saponins, phytosterols, phenolic acids and lecithin. Many are antioxidants, able to battle aging and chronic diseases on many fronts. For example, Dr. Ann R. Kennedy, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, finds that a protease inhibitor in soybeans – called Bowman-Birk inhibitor – is so versatile against various cancers that she calls it “a universal cancer preventive agent.” Dr. Stephen Barnes, professor of pharmacology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, hails soy’s genistein as a unique and incredibly promising inhibitor of breast and prostate cancer. Dr. Harman also points out that the amino acids in soybeans are less vulnerable to oxidation; thus, unlike many other foods, soybeans don’t spew scads of damaging free radicals throughout your body to mangle and age your cells.

The Drug That Makes Soybeans Special

Soybeans are unique because they are a rare source of high concentrations of a kind of wonder drug, known as genistein. Genistein is a potent antioxidant with wide-ranging biological anti-aging and anticancer activity. For example, genistein interferes with fundamental cancer processes at virtually every stage: Genistein blocks an enzyme that turns on cancer genes, thwarting cancer at inception. It inhibits angiogenensis, the spawning of new blood vessels needed to feed growing cancers. In test tubes, it directly curbs the growth of all types of cancer cells – of the breast, colon, lung, prostate, skin and blood (leukemia). It also has anti-hormonal effects that give it special potential in deterring breast and possibly prostate cancer.

On other anti-aging fronts, genistein saves arteries because, just as it hinders cancer cell proliferation, it also obstructs proliferation of smooth muscle cells in artery walls that promotes plaque buildup and clogged arteries. And genistein clamps down on the activity of an enzyme, thrombin, that promotes blood clotting, thus heart attacks and strokes. Remarkably, genistein also seems to actually decrease the number of cells that are dividing in the breast. This gives enzymes more time to repair DNA damage so it is not permanently passed on to newly created cells in the form of mutations that hasten aging and cancer.

Even more astonishing, a brief exposure to soybean genistein early in life may inoculate against cancer. Investigations at the University of Alabama by Dr. Barne’s colleague Coral Lamartiniere have found that even very low doses of genistein given soon after birth to female rats delays the onset, size and multiplicity of cancers in middle and old age. In the experiment, a group of newborn rats were given a chemical known to cause breast cancer later in life. Some also were given genistein and others got an inactive compound. Of those getting genistein at birth, only 60 percent developed breast cancer in mid to late life. One hundred percent of those getting the dummy pill developed tumors. This might mean infants now drinking soy-based formula or who drank it thirty years ago have already received a dose of anticancer vaccine, partially immunizing them against future malignancies, Dr. Barnes says, but as yet no human studies have been done to verify it.

So powerful is genistein that researchers see it as a potential new type anticancer drug. But why wait? You can get the drug now by eating soybeans.

Another soybean compound, diadzein, has some but not all genistein’s powers. Diadzein, too, blocks cancer in animals and is also an isoflavone with antiestrogenic activity. These two soy compounds – genistein plus diadzein – are considered double threats to rapid aging and cancer in particular.

The Alarming Facts

¤ We [USA] grow about half the world’s soybeans and export one-third of it, mainly to Japan. Nearly all that we keep goes into food for pets and agricultural animals.

¤ The Japanese, who hold the world’s record for longevity, eat about an ounce of soy per day. Americans eat too little to measure. Americans have four times more fatal breast cancer and five times more prostate cancer than the Japanese. (Jean Carper, Stop Ageing Now!, pp. 189-192)

Special Note From Nature’s Choice

Please take careful note that this article refers primarily to natural soya beans. We should not assume that all of the benefits in the natural soya bean will be found in processed soya derivatives or isolates.

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Aluminium is commonly found in:

¤ Tap water – aluminium sulfate is used in the water purification process and not all of the aluminium is filtered out,
¤ table salt to prevent caking,
¤ foil,
¤ deodorants,
¤ baking powder,
¤ some processed cheeses,
¤ bleaching agent to whiten flour.

(Lavon J. Dunne, Nutrition Almanac, p.64-65)

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