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Anemia

Anemia occurs when the number of red blood cells circulating in the body decreases. It is the most common blood disorder.

Causes of Anemia

There are three main reasons people become anemic: blood loss, a reduction in the body’s ability to produce new red blood cells, or an illness that leads to increased destruction of red blood cells.

Common Types of Anemia

1. Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia. It happens when you do not have enough iron in your body. Iron deficiency is usually due to blood loss but may occasionally be due to poor absorption of iron.

Functions of Iron

Iron is critical for every cell. It’s many functions include:

• Oxygen transport – Iron is the central atom in hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in blood.
• Muscle function – Myoglobin, the main muscle protein , requires iron.
• Energy production – Iron is required in the cytochrome enzyme system in the electron transport section of the Krebs energy cycle. Cooper is also involved in this enzyme system.
• Detoxification and protection from free radicals – Iron is also needed for the superoxide, peroxidase, glutathione and catalase enzyme systems. Glutathione peroxidise is a primary enzyme in the liver detoxification pathways. The catalase , superoxide and peroxidise systems have to do with removing free radicals from the body to prevent oxidant damage.
• The brain – Iron is used in animals and probably humans for the sense of direction.

Tiny magnetic particles of iron or manganese guide animals and perhaps humans, acting like compasses that respond to the magnetic poles of the earth.

• Sexuality and emotions – Iron is a lower ‘male’ element and associated with anger and rage.
• Hormones – In animals, at least, iron is also involved in the synthesis of the catecholamines such as epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine.

2.Vitamin Deficiencies
Many vitamins play a role in blood formation. Anemia can result from a deficiency of vitamin B6, B12, folic acid, or vitamin C. Liver or kidney disease, due to nutritional imbalances, can also cause anemia. Malabsorption, caused by a gluten sensitivity or other factors, may cause anemia.

Conditions such as alcoholism often interfere with proper diet. This can contribute to an anemic  condition. Strict vegetarian diets may be low in vitamin B12, causing a serious condition  called  pernicious  anemia.

Chronic or acute infections can cause anemia. When an infection is present, the body will re­move iron from the blood and replace it with copper. This is because iron favors the growth of bacteria. Copper has an anti-bacterial effect.

The solution is to correct the infection. The anemia will then subside. Giving supplemental iron when an infection is present may worsen the infection.

Signs and symptoms of Anemia may include:

• Extreme fatigue
• Weakness
• Pale skin
• Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath
• Headache, dizziness or light headedness
• Insomnia
• Cold hands and feet
• Inflammation or soreness of your tongue
• Brittle nails

Anemia is a very common and important symptom.  There are many types of anemia, often divided into:

1) Those caused by low or inadequate production of red blood cells, and

2) Those caused by too rapid destruction of red blood cells.  Usually this occurs when the red blood cells are not healthy and robust.

Toxic metals.  Most toxic metals can cause anemias.  This is largely overlooked by doctors because there is no easy way to measure all the toxic metals, especially deep in the bone marrow where blood is made.

Copper anemia.  A very common type of anemia that is not well understood by doctors is due to copper imbalance.  It is usually mild, and on tests it looks exactly like iron deficiency anemia.  Doctors give iron for it.  However, taking iron does not correct it completely.

Hair analysis reveals that many people have biounavailable copper, or a copper deficiency. Either can disrupt normal blood formation.

Copper is needed to convert ferrous to ferric iron and to incorporate iron into hemoglobin. Copper deficiency anemia looks like iron defi­ciency anemia on a blood test and one may con­fuse the two.

It is much more common in women, and not because of blood loss due to menstruation.  Women have more copper imbalance than men.  To correct it, one must correct the copper imbalance.  This requires a nutritional balancing program, in most cases.

Lead Anemia
Lead poisoning is a less common but impor­tant cause of anemia. Lead contributes to anemia in two ways. Lead inhibits the incorporation of iron into the heme molecule. It also inhibits an enzyme, 5-nucleotidase, needed to make blood. This causes a hemolytic anemia. Hair analysis is an excellent method to help identify chronic lead toxicity.

Some of the best plant sources of iron are:

• Beans and lentils
• Tofu
• Baked potatoes
• Pumpkin and sunflower seeds
• Nuts especially cashews and almonds
• Fortified breakfast cereals
• Whole-grain and enriched breads
• Dried apricots
• Vegetables such as kale, broccoli, spinach and green peas

References:

Nutritional Balancing and Hair Mineral Analysis by Dr. Lawrence Wilson

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Digestion

Digestion is the breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble food molecules so that they can be absorbed into the watery blood plasma. In certain organisms, these smaller substances are absorbed through the small intestine into the blood stream.

Along with that recommendation, eating a diet low in saturated fat and high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds provides excellent sources of foods to help digestion.

The most common problems associated with the digestive tract are diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and heartburn. These can be caused by many things, such as an unhealthy lifestyle, poor nutrition, a food sensitivity or even an infection.

The problems in the digestive tract often includes :

• Bloating – occurs in your abdomen (stomach). When you are bloated, you feel as if you’ve eaten a big meal and there is no room in your stomach. Your stomach feels full and tight. It can be uncomfortable or painful.

It is usually caused by excess gas production or disturbances in the movement of the muscles of the digestive system .

• Constipation – Being constipated means your bowel movements are tough or happen less often than normal. Constipation develops when stool becomes hard and difficult to pass. Reasons include a blockage and a low fiber diet.
• Diarrhea –  is the passage of loose or watery stools, usually associated with the need to go to the toilet more than four times in a 24 hour period.

If diarrhea is the result of a bacterial or viral infection, it tends pass after a few days. This is known as acute diarrhea.

However, if you are suffering from diarrhea because of condition such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), then it is likely that your symptoms will persist and last much longer and this is often referred to as chronic diarrhea.

• Heartburn – gastro-oesophagal reflux is an inflammation caused by reflux of the acid contents of the stomach into the lower part of the oesophagus. This gives an irritation, inflammation and ulceration of the oesophagus.
• Bleeding – is the loss of blood. It can be external, or outside the body .It can also be internal, or inside the body, like when you have an injury to an internal organ.
• Nausea and vomiting – Nausea is an uneasiness of the stomachthat often comes before vomiting. Vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying (“throwing up”) of stomach contents through the mouth.
• Pain in the belly (Abdominal )is pain that occurs between the chest and pelvic regions. Abdominal pain can be crampy, achy, dull, intermittent or sharp. It’s also called a stomachache. Inflammation or diseases that affect the organs in the abdomen can cause abdominal pain.

In most people today, digestion is very weak.

The reasons are:

1. Nutritional deficiencies.
2. Toxic conditions such as too many toxic metals and toxic chemicals in the body.
3. Eating irritating and even poisonous food.
4. Improper eating habits such as overeating, eating standing up, drinking liquids with meals, eating too many food combinations, eating too fast, not chewing enough etc.
5. Fatigue
6. An autonomic nervous system imbalance called Sympathetic Dominance.

How do you treat digestive problems?

Diet and lifestyle changes can make a big difference:

1. Cut back on fatty foods.
2. Avoid fizzy drinks.
3. Eat and drink slowly.
4. Quit smoking.
5. Don’t chew gum.
6. Exercise more.
7. Avoid foods that cause gas.
8. Avoid sweeteners that cause gas such as fructose and sorbitol.

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Insomnia

 

Millions of people throughout the world do not get enough rest and sleep. This is a major health problem.

Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you have trouble falling and/or staying asleep.
In ‘’Nutritional Balancing Science’’, correcting insomnia is a top priority since rest and sleep are essential whole system behaviors that must occurs for healing to proceed rapidly.
A complete development program can help solve sleep difficulties, even when nothing else has been effective. This is because it can remove toxic metals such as copper, and it can correct other imbalances in the body that interfere with normal sleep.

What are the symptoms of insomnia?

Aside from the obvious sleep difficulties, symptoms of insomnia include:

 • Fatigue
 • Irritability
 • Difficulty concentrating
 • Trouble building or maintaining relationships
 • Stress and anxiety
 • Depression

Problems with sleep can be caused by a large number of factors. We can placed them in two main categories:

• Lifestyle changes – these cover many factors from the environment in which you sleep in, the amount of stress you are coping with to your age.

 – Going to bed too late. It is best to be in bed by 8-9 PM.
 – Mental stress, worry, preoccupations or general tension.
 – Feeling hot, cold, uncomfortable in bed, itchy or some other bodily discomfort.
 – Noise , too much light or perhaps a partner snoring.

• Medical Causes – Insomnia also may result from a variety of medical conditions, pain, and even the treatments for these disorders. And poor sleep hygiene can make these medical conditions worse.

Recommendations for better rest:
We can recommend some of them such as :

 – A walk in nature or get a little exercise during the day.
 – Make attempt to have finished all activities early in the evening.
 – Make sure the bedroom is dark, cool, quiet, ventilated and comfortable.
 – Go to bed and get up at the same time every day.
 – Avoid big meals at night, caffeine, alcohol before bed.
 – Avoid drinking too many liquids in the evening.
 – A good drink to have before you go to bed is lemon balm tea.

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Detoxification and Body Cleansing

Detoxification is the physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism, including the human body, which is mainly carried out by the liver.

A toxin is defined as any harmful substance produced by a living organism.
The term “toxin” includes pollutants, synthetic chemicals, heavy metals, and processed foods – which all negatively affect health. Your body has a sophisticated way of eliminating toxins that involves the liver, kidneys, digestive system, skin, and lungs.
Toxins can and do negatively affect every part of the body. Toxic effects on the brain include poor memory and concentration, erratic behavior, word confusion, mood issues, headaches, vertigo, and cravings.
Common toxins can be absorbed through the skin (when you rub in a cream, for example), ingested (when you eat or drink), or inhaled (when you breathe).

Methods of detoxification
Several methods of detoxification are currently available. These include fasting, specific diets, colon therapy, vitamin therapy, chelation therapy and hyperthermia. Sometimes a detox also includes herbs, teas, supplements, and colon cleanses or enemas.

Fasting – The liver and muscles store the glucose and release it into the bloodstream whenever the body needs it. However, during fasting, this process changes. Fasting mode then becomes the more serious starvation mode. At this point, a person’s metabolism slows down, and their body begins burning muscle tissue for energy.

Chelation therapy is a treatment for heavy metal poisoning: iron, mercury, arsenic, and lead. Some people give chelation “therapy” for other conditions such as cardiovascular disease, autism, and Alzheimer’s.

Vitamin Therapy uses sonopheresis (sound waves) which transport vitamin molecules through the skin and is superior to conventional ultrasound. Sonopheresis may be combined with intensified iontophoresis (electric current) to enhance penetration of vitamins A and C and growth factors.

Hyperthermia, also known simply as overheating, is a condition where an individual’s body temperature is elevated beyond normal due to failed thermoregulation. The person’s body produces or absorbs more heat than it dissipates.

Colon therapy, involves flushing the colon with fluids to remove waste. It’s a practice that’s been around since ancient times, and the benefits are based on the premise that digestive waste can be a toxin to the body.

Common Detox Symptoms
• headaches.
• lethargy.
• temporary muscle aches.
• mucus or other discharge.
• a coated, pasty tongue.
• flu-like symptoms.
• irritability.
• difficulty sleeping.

The steps we need to follow to start a detoxification process

– Drink more pure water, that helps to eject the water-soluble poisons from your body.
– Eliminate alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, refined sugars, and saturated fats, all of which act as toxins in the body and are obstacles to your healing process.
– Also, minimize use of chemical-based household cleaners and personal health care products (cleansers, shampoos, deodorants, and toothpastes), and substitute natural alternatives.

Herbs used for Detoxification
Some herbs that are used for detoxification are milk thistle, dandelion root, Russian or Spanish black radish, burdock root, garlic, onion, and perhaps a few others.

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Anxiety and its Impact on our lives
Anxiety

We all experience anxiety, it is a natural human state and a vital part of our lives. Anxiety  is your  body’s natural response  to stress. When we perceive that we are under threat, it can be experienced through our thoughts, feelings and physical sensations.

Symptoms of anxiety include

1. Increased heart rate
2. Rapid breathing
3. Difficulty falling  asleep
4. Trouble concentrating
5. Hot and cold flushes
6. Obsessive  thinking  and compulsive  behaviour
7. Fatigue
8. Headache
9. Digestive problems

What causes  anxiety ?

The causes and reasons why anxiety occurs in our bodies are still unknown and not fully understood. We can mention some of them as they are :

• Brain chemistry

Studies have shown that some people have a predisposition to have more anxiety due to the formation of their brain. Stressful or traumatic experiences and genetic factors can alter brain structure and function to react more vigorously to triggers that would not previously have caused anxiety. Psychologist and neurologist define many anxiety and mood disorders  as disruptions to hormones and electrical signals in brain.

• Environmental factors

Among these factors we can mention stress that is caused from a personal relationship, work, school, finance, traumatic attention, or even lack of oxygen in high altitude areas.

• Genetics

Genetics causes about 43% of cases of panic attack and 28% of cases of anxiety. People who have family members with an anxiety disorder are more likely to have one themselves.

• Medical factors :

Anxiety can also be caused by the side effects of medications or the stress that comes with any medical treatment or diagnosis with any disease.
Ways  to calm your  Anxiety :

1. Staying active and exercises in our daily life are a good way to keep in form body.
2. Stop smoking
3. Don’t drink alcohol
4. Avoiding caffeine
5. Getting enough  sleep
6. Meditation
7. Eat a healthy diet
8. Fresh fruit and vegetables juice
9. Tea ( green tea and valerian root)
10. Water (drink water  can be soothing, and often your body will benefit from the added hydration during times of intense stress.)

What foods will help reduce anxiety :

• Fatty fish ( are high in omega -3)
• Brazil nuts ( contain selenium, which help to improve mood)
• Pumpkin seeds
• Eggs
• Tumeric
• Dark chocolate

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