21 Health

Pursuing natural health care is preferable to allopathic medicine, but requires education, fortitude, and some degree of guesswork to try alternatives when something is wrong.

Text ‎21-1: Pfeiffer’s Law

We have found that if a drug can be found to do the job of medical healing, a nutrient can be found to do the same job. When we understand how a drug works, we can imitate its action with one of the nutrients. For example, antidepressants usually enhance the effect of serotonin and epinephrines. We now know that if we give the amino acids tryptophan (increased with niacin supplementation) or tyrosine, the body can synthesize these neurotransmitters, thereby achieving the same effect and imitating or adding to the net effect of these drugs. Nutrients have fewer, milder side effects, and the challenge of the future is to replace or sometimes combine drugs with the natural healers called nutrients.^[1619]

(In the following table, the vitamin section starts in blue with antioxidants also in blue, minerals start in brown, protein amino acids start in red, and herbs start in green- Some other way of separating sections would be better). Brown, green and bright green are available. Body cleansers and digestion aids are in sea green. Heart, arterial cleansers, and headache cures are in red. Bone, joint, and dental treatment is in dark yellow. Immune system boosters are in orange. Mental health boosters are in pink. Youth tonics are in purple. While antioxidants fight cancer, other cancer fighters are included in violet. Sedatives to help one sleep are also in brown. Skin, muscles, and hair tonics are in blue-gray. Memory and thinking boosters are in yellow. Having sufficient dietary nutrition lowers the appetite, but additional fat fighters are in Teal. Other symbols include:

§ – Supplement for full daily absorption after age 40 when absorption declines.
£ – Molecular distilled to prevent high occurrences of lead or pesticides.
♠ – Dangerous supplement, minimal dosage that is effective—Above RDA and below RAO
♥ – Recommend supplement
♦ – Supplement if not eating red meat
¥ – Supplement to restore youthful levels
■ – Don’t supplement

Table ‎21-1: Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, Hormones, and Herbs

Vitamin		Other Functions	Aging, Dosages, Side effects, Sources
Water – Leave water exposed to the air for a few hours or more before drinking to dechlorinate.	Drink plenty of declorinated water upon awakening to wash toxins out of the body and prevent colds. Combined with Ester C in the morning this cures sore throats and early cold symptoms. Removes toxins from the body that cause arthritis if taken sufficiently. Drink half ones weight in ounces a day; where 8 ounces equals 1 glass. For a 200 lb person that amounts to 100/8 or 12.5 glasses.	One should drink to replenish lost water due to sweat but not over drink during athletics to prevent sodium depletion. “Practice hydrotherapy: First thing in the morning, drink 32 ounces of very cold water on an empty stomach. Don't eat breakfast for at least 30 minutes. The cold water will force your body to raise its core temperature, thereby stimulating your metabolism and excreting any excess water. You may find that you lose two pounds the first month you try this. If you want to take it a step further, do the same thing at lunch.”^[1620]	Reduces aging. Those with urinary/kidney ailments, consuming above normal amounts of water should partly use distilled water to avoid excess toxins/minerals. Use only aged tap water, that is water whose chlorine has boiled off to maintain intestinal bacteria for proper digestion. Chlorine kills friendly bacteria and can destroy some digestive enzymes.
Exercise	Duration as opposed to intensity increases HDL by 2.5 mg/dL that reduces risk of cardio-vascular disease by 7%. Reducing weight increases HDL.	Unsaturated vegetable oils from canola, peanuts, olive, flax, corn, safflower, sunflower, soluble fiber, cranberry juice and fish can increase HDL.	Eating an egg per day will increase HDL by the same amount of mg/dL as LDL, but the benefits outweigh the harm. Two eggs caused total cholesterol levels to increase by 4%, while HDL cholesterol levels increase by 10%. The dose-adjusted response to the change in dietary cholesterol was 2.4 mg/dl per 100 mg/day.^[1621]
~~Raw Sugar~~ ♠	After the age of 40, one should avoid raw sugar, or sweetened cereals or fructose products. Raw sugar worsens acid reflux, GERD, and esophagitis as the stomach content becomes more harmful to esophageal membranes.	Leads to fatigue due to insulin depletion and the aging of internal organs due to early diabetic symptoms and acid build-up.	Avoid sweetened cereal. Shredded wheat is ok.
Enzymes ♥	After the age of 40 body enzymes decline reducing nutritional absorption. Supplementation can increase nutritional effectiveness of food by over 3x. Prevents spinal deterioration, back and neck pain, lactose intolerance, insomnia, and GERD by increasing protein breakdown into amino acids for nutritional absorption. Reduces leaky gut syndrome by fully digesting food reducing lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and some allergies.	This is an alternative to vitamin supplementation provided the rest of the diet has ample nutrition. Minerals must still be taken if the diet is deficient. Living foods have more enzymes. Sprouting seeds (sprouts) have more enzymes. Cut enzyme tablets to minimum that is effective, as ones own enzyme-producing capacity may re-ignite with supplements.	Pancreatin 5X – 200 mg Bile extract – 150 mg Malt Diastase – 60 mg Bromelain – 10 mg Papain – 30 mg Cellulase – 20 mg Amylase – 10 mg Protease – 10 mg (Betaine Hydrochloride – 5 mg: assists stomach acid) Supplement if having a cooked meal and occasionally at night before going to sleep on an empty stomach.^[1622]
A Retinol Antioxidant <4356 IU Carotene 5000-50000 IU	Benefits vision. Composes the pigment oil, ‘visual purple’, in the eye. Produces mucous linings and elastic tissues of the body, and the thymus that activates T-cells for fighting off infection. Deficiency increases Psoriasis in those predisposed.^[1623] Vitamin E increases potency of Vitamin A.	Reduces fatigue by helping with production of RBC.^[1624] Bleeding in elastic tissues of the body indicates deficiency. Vitamin C (G. kolla – glue) plus A (G. gennan – produce) make collagen and thus, cartilage.^[1625] Supplement with natural source Beta-Carotene preventing the risk of Vitamin A overdose. Absorbed in the small intestine and partially destroyed in the stomach so don’t break gel capsules when supplementing.	Fat-soluble alcohol, found mostly in fish and liver. The body can convert β-carotene in orange vegetables into Vitamin A. β-carotene is in chili peppers, carrots, dried apricots, orange sweet potatoes, and leafy vegetables, and tomato sauce.^[1626] Stored in fats, extreme excess is toxic with symptoms of nausea, coarsening and loss of hair, drying and scaling of the skin, bone pain, fatigue, drowsiness, blurred vision and headache. I strongly recommend the two-inch light green hot peppers one can find at salad bars.
B₁ Thiamine	Prevents beriberi, weakness in limbs, impairment of nerves and heart causing, digestive irregularities, and loss of appetite.	Prevents numbness, tingling in arms and legs, mental loss, confusion, nervousness, headaches, and poor concentration.	Occurs in whole grains, meat, fish, and vegetables. Water soluble and lost in processed food like white rice. Brewer’s (same as nutritional) yeast is a great source of A and B vitamins.
B₂ Riboflavin	Maintains mucous membranes, forms RBC, and metabolizes carbohydrates. Helps cells manufacture glutathione that protects the eyes from sun damage, specifically cataracts. Produces energy from fat, carbohydrates, and protein. Changes B₆into a vitamin the body can use. Changes tryptophan into niacin as opposed to serotonin.^[1627]	Reduces cracking lips. Reduces migraine headaches with 400 mg/day.^[1628] Riboflavin moves electrons derived from food along the cells’ electron transport chain releasing energy by producing ATP.^[1629] Note: Riboflavin is destroyed by light so milk in cartons will have more than transparent bottles.	Nutritional yeast, which is the same as brewer’s yeast. Symptoms of deficiency include a lack of yellow-green pigmentation in the urine. 10 mg/day prevents headaches for those predisposed to this disorder in my experience.
B₃ Niacin § 30-100 mg at last snack of the day to sleep better. Take 100 mg on an empty stomach to cleanse arteries and reduce cholesterol production at night. One can take lesser quantities if sufficient to cause the flush, which indicates the cleansing of capillaries. Relaxes stomach muscles enabling one to expand the abdomen further allowing a hiatal hernia to slide downward reducing GERD symptoms.	Prevents pellagra, skin lesions, gastrointestinal, and nervous disorders. Supports Eicosanoid^[1630] synthesis. Tryptophan produces Niacin or serotonin. Serotonin enables sleep and less anxiety. Niacin supplementation leaves more tryptophan for conversion into serotonin, improving communication between brain and stomach, calming stress related acid production/GERD. Niacin dilates capillaries, which causes a red flush near the skin surface. If toxins have built up in these capillaries there will be an itchy feeling because of the release of histamine to bring in white blood cells to remove the toxins. When taken in quantities of 50 mg or more one will feel hot, and possible skin itching and the "red flush". One can drink a lot of water to wash it out of the system, but this defeats the purpose. I usually take 1/4-1/2 tablet of a 100 mg tablet (supermarket available quantity) to keep the dosage under 35 mg, which is a recommended daily maximum. Nevertheless the full 100-mg. dosage is very effective. Reduces arthritis and increases joint mobility.^[1631] The flush from Niacin is an indication of toxin presence caused by histamines released by afflicted cells. As one cleanses, the flush diminishes. Also, the flush is part of the curing process so Niacinamide and other deviant versions that remove the flush, are less effective at reducing cholesterol.	Anti-depressant, stress, fatigue, apprehension, headache, hyperactivity, and prevents insomnia when taken before going to bed (25 mg.). Assists in memory retention. The anti-depressive effect is due to the flushing which like a fever causes the body to produce prostaglandins. These provide lucidity for those with schizophrenia.^[1632] There is an anti-inflammatory effect here that reduces depression as well as arthritis.^[1633] HCL precursor. REDUCES DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE by cleansing arteries. 100 mg/day for fast reduction of LDLs i.e. increasing the HDL/LDL ratio. Take 50 mg. at a time after two meals in the day. 25-35 mg/day is a good level for maintenance. Niacin will definitely lower LDL cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health, but one should start with a low dosage. Niacin is as powerful as prescription drugs given to heart patients. Take it at night to inhibit LDL cholesterol production, which is greatest then. Niacin also improves memory and thinking ability. Nicotinic acid reduces LDL-cholesterol levels by 10 to 20 percent, reduces triglycerides by 20 to 50 percent, and raises HDL-cholesterol by 15 to 35 percent.^[1634]	Lean meat, whole grains, rice. The intestinal tract can convert tryptophan from eggs and milk into niacin! Resistant to cooking. B₁, B₂(riboflavin), and B₃ are coenzymes in the metabolism of sugars. Brewer’s yeast. Marmite is a spread that contains yeast and is filled with B vitamins.^[1635] Niacin is dangerous in very large doses of 1500 mg where it causes liver damage since the liver is unable to remove the excess toxins. Drink lots of water to flush the liver and kidneys if one suspects a Niacin overdose. Timed release versions of Niacin should be avoided as they have been implicated in liver disease by plugging up liver ducts causing fluid backup and jaundice. Works by increasing the electrical charge on RBCs so they repel each other and thus flow better through capillaries. Niacin also prevents their clumping and reduces the sludge effect.^[1636] Niacin also widens the capillaries permitting larger blood flow of nutrients to fat cells near the skin. This energy activates them to release histamine to get rid of toxins that may have accumulated.^[1637]
B₅ Pantothenic acid 100 mg d-Calcium Pantothenate 600 mg for GERD as needed 2-3x/day Pantothene §	Similar to coenzyme-A. Promotes metabolic reactions for growth and improved digestion. Supports synthesis of hormones and the adrenal gland. Counters whiplash and herniated disk/muscle related problems. Containing Calcium, B₅ benefits bone development and restoration. Pantothene at 900 mg/day before going to sleep stops LDL cholesterol production. Pantothenic acid and Calcium Pantothenate do not have this effect.^[1638]	Adrenal stabilizer. Anti stress, anti-depression-tension-dizziness-quarreler, calmer downer, and relaxes the jaw fighting TMJ^[1639] with B₆. Reduces diastolic blood pressure. Take at nighttime with Niacin. Improves hair thickness and reduces hair loss along with zinc. Pantothenic acid increases cholesterol production to increase synthesis of hormones so take during the day and not at nighttime when one wants to suppress cholesterol production with Niacin.	Early onset of gray hair indicates a lack of pantothenic acid or its absorption. Contained in liver and soybeans. Brewer’s yeast. Due to the calcium benefits as well, B₅ is one vitamin supplement we can take every day. Recommend 50-70 mg before going to sleep. Some brands contain dicalcium phosphate and magnesium stearate to enhance the calcium uptake.
B₆ Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Antioxidant §♥♠ 4 mg^[1640] 10-50 mg divided doses^[1641] >50-100 mg over several months may cause sensory nerve damage^[1642] Overdose: Neurologic damage: ‘Headache, itching, sleepiness, and sensory neuropathy have been reported... Pyridoxine neuropathy is characterized by numbness and impairment of the sense of position and vibration of the distal^[1643] limbs, and a gradual progressive sensory ataxia^[1644]. Overdose syndrome is usually reversible with discontinuation of pyridoxine at the first appearance of neurological symptoms. Residual symptoms have been reported in patients taking more than 2 grams per day for extended periods. Daily doses of 100mg or less are unlikely to cause problems although problems with doses as low as 50 mg have been reported.’^[1645]	Breaks down fats! Forms amino acids into body tissues, hemoglobin, norepinephrine, neurotransmitters, and serotonin. Supports the immune system. Strengthens gums/teeth and reduces mouth pain. Deficiency signs are a sore mouth and tongue.^[1646] Converts homocysteine to the harmless cystathionine preventing the oxidation of cholesterol with Folic acid and B₁₂. Increases production of Betaine HCL for better digestion. Improves colon health and reduces flatulence due to better digestion. Avoid supplementing if one has GERD as increased acid production will increase chest pain. Reduces homocysteine levels significantly with B₉ and B₁₂. Overdose headaches can be mitigated by magnesium which facilitates B₆ uptake into cells.	Anti-anxiety, anti-nervousness, anti-depressive. Prevents nervous exhaustion. Prevents convulsions. Stimulates eicosanoid^[1647] synthesis. Also helps in fighting TMJ. Deficiency aggravates or leads to mood disorders, irritability, depression and drowsiness. Now you may ask, "WHY is B6 linked so much to our moods?" The reason is that Vitamin B6 aids the amino acid, L-tryptophan in its synthesis of serotonin. Improves memory. Increases dream recall. Prevents seborrheic dermatitis—a scaly inflammation of oily skin and dandruff. Deficiency in Vitamin B₆ explains dandruff, eczema and sleep problems.^[1648] Prevents skin rash and other food allergies by improving digestion of large molecules of fat and protein, preventing their entry into the blood stream as antigens. HCL precursor.	Abundant in cereal grains. Also in chicken and red meat, nuts/sunflower seeds, bananas, tomato sauce, artichokes, sweet potatoes, and a small amount in fish. Works with coenzyme Q₁₀ in mitochondria of cells to supercharge immune system. Brewer’s yeast. This is a MUST supplement for most to reduce heart disease, DEPRESSION and SLUGISHNESS. Requires Magnesium to properly enter cells of the body.
B₉ Folic acid § 400 mcg^[1649] Max!	Supports formation of heme, the iron-carrying component of hemoglobin in red blood cells. Supports maturation of RBC and WBC, specifically in RNA/DNA synthesis. Particularly important for pregnant women. Reduces risk of breast and colon cancer. Fights arterial aging with B₆ and B₁₂! Reduces dark circles under the eyes. Coenzyme A with Vitamin C and B₁₂. Overdose at more than 1500 mcg/day may cause loss of appetite, nausea, flatulence, abdominal distension and folacin crystals in kidney. One of the symptoms of folacin crystals in the kidney is frequent urination. Folate (B9) is found in lots of fortified foods, including cereals, breads, and pastas! Folic acid overdose >1000 mcg/day causes nerve damage and resembles the symptoms of Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency that is neural damage.^[1650]	Deficiency causes agitation, moodiness, headaches, depression, fatigue, and lower libido. Converts homocysteine that clogs the arteries into methionine, which builds proteins.^[1651] Reduces restless leg syndrome, which is associated with anemia. Produces brain communication medium PS (Phosphatidylserine) with Vitamin B₁₂and Omega-3. Reduced memory observed at 742 mcg.^[1652] Overdose at more than 1000 mcg/day may mask nerve damage if deficient in B₁₂. Another symptom of excess folacin is uricosuric, excessive amounts of uric acid in the urine, which can lead to gout (uric acid crystallization in joints) and kidney stones. Above 15,000 mcg causes anxiety, digestive problems, insomnia, skin reactions, and seizures.	Leafy green vegetables, i.e. foliage, Asparagus, artichokes, black-eyed peas, sunflower seeds, apple, lima beans, soybeans, avocado, spinach, broccoli and lesser amounts in banana and oranges. Brewer’s yeast. Folic acid is a growth factor for bacteria, and is also produced by bacteria.^[1653] Antibacterial sulfa drugs^[1654] work by interfering with production of folic acid in the body, stopping bacteria growth, but also having the side effect of causing anemia. Folic acid like Vitamin B₆ has adverse effect in excessive dosages. Folic acid is simply harmful at levels exceeding 400 mcg per day. Folate content of cereals is extraordinarily high, ¾ cup contains 807 mcg.^[1655] A cereal binge of 5 cups provides 2370 mcg of folic acid, reducing memory, increasing anxiety and digestive disorders.
B₁₂ Cobalamin 10 mcg <40yr 25 mcg >40yr <50yr 50 mcg >50yr 800 mcg^[1656]	With folate (folic acid) supports DNA production and hence blood cell division. Deficiency causes anemia, heart palpitation, sore mouth and tongue.^[1657] Stored in the liver for five years preventing deprivation.^[1658] Reduces homocysteine levels significantly in combination: B₁₂ 400 mcg 5000% B₉ 1000 mcg 240% B₆ 10 mg 500% DRA.^[1659] B₁₂ and B₉ Folate convert cholesterol into the useful methionine.	Helps concentration and memory. Prevents stupor, depression, insanity, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. Produces fatty acids in the myelin sheath that surrounds nerve cells. B₁₂, Folic acid, and Omega-3 help the body produce Phosphatidylserine, a fat that facilitates communication amongst brain cells.^[1660] 1.5 mg/day increases melatonin production in the evening before going to sleep. Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant entering cells, preventing damage to mitochondria and DNA. The Pineal gland produces melatonin that increases the lifespan by 25%.^[1661]	Found in salmon, tuna, red meat, eggs, enriched bran or wheat cereals, and dairy products. The body poorly absorbs B₁₂ after age fifty, thus supplements help. Often folks displaying symptoms of Alzheimer’s are suffering from B₁₂ deficiency instead.^[1662] Poorly absorbed by the stomach so sublingual absorption under the tongue works well. Preference to enteric-coated or time-release forms for digestion in the small intestine. Combination with Calcium increases operation in the body.^[1663]
C Ascorbic acid Ester C™ Antioxidant § 100-200 mg 4x/day^[1664] 500 mg/day 4x/day for gums, toothache, muscle, joint, and hemorrhoid healing. Reduces the benefit of exercise, which necessarily produces beneficial free radicals.	Prevents scurvy, i.e. prevents spongy gums and hemorrhages. Reduces spongy gums. Helps in synthesis of collagen^[1665], which supports healthy skin and prevents arteriosclerosis. Increases WBC count,^[1666] antiviral interferon, and NK cells. Increases absorption of Calcium working as a natural sedative before going to sleep.	Reduces fatigue by supporting adrenal glands. ACE, Vitamins A, C, and E together, strengthens the immune system.^[1667] Stabilizes the cartilage with Vitamin E.^[1668] Reduces arthritis symptoms. Large doses wash out B₁₂ and Folic Acid so supplement the others or reduce Ester C accordingly.^[1669] Doses of 1000-5000 mg might contribute to kidney stones and impaired immune system.^[1670] I think this would only be the case with high amounts of calcium consumption and low magnesium.	Water-soluble vitamin C breaks down with oxygen at high temperatures or in alkaline solution. Breaks down in cooked foods. Ester C has better absorption in the body. Best sources include red chili peppers, kale and collard, broccoli and citrus fruit.
D Calciferol 600 IU^[1671] age >70 400 IU^[1672] age <70	Prevents rickets, defective bone growth. Improves intestinal calcium absorption and reduces the urinary excretion of calcium by assisting the deposit of calcium on the bones. Similarly Rickets contributes to skeletal or spinal deformity. Perhaps this is a precursor to GERD where Vitamin D deficiency like Amino Acid deficiency contributes to intervertebral disk lesions. Disk lesions cause neuroendocrine excess HCL production.^[1673]	Over consumption of Vitamin D with calcium, i.e. milk will increase arteriosclerosis, since the body will over absorb the calcium into the arterial walls, unless one takes magnesium. Works with Lysine for Calcium absorption. Plays a role in hair growth. With Calcium Magnesium citrate prevents arteriosclerosis by better processing of the Calcium. Reduces gum desease.	Fat-soluble alcohol. Sunshine on the skin via the process of UV light falling upon 7-dehydrocholesterol produces Vitamin D. Also in milk and fish oils. Stored in fats. Excess is toxic with symptoms of weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and yellow spots.
E Tocopherol Mixed Tocopherols Antioxidant §£ 200 IU^[1674] Or consume soy products. Like vitamins A and D, stored in the liver, so excesses are eventually used. Beware of rancid oil in expired vitamins, as this will cause headaches via oxidation. Check by smell of bacteria.^[1675]	Protects unsaturated fats, tissue membranes in the body from oxidation by peroxides and free radicals. Deficiency results in muscular weakness and absorption of fertility tissue. Improves circulation, reducing muscle pain/weakness. Antihistamine effects. Anti-inflammatory suppressing cartilage breakdown and stimulating cartilage growth.^[1676] Mixed Tocopherols especially containing the d-Gamma tocopherol were more effective at reducing platelet aggregation than d-Alpha tocopherol (Vitamin E). 400 IU/day to reduce hemorrhoids.	Reduces fatigue by improving blood circulation. Sluggish or thick blood often causes fatigue. Prevents dry skin and akin to the benefits of fish oil. Reduces gray hair. Strengthens the body’s immune system multiplicatively with Vitamin C. Reduces heart disease risk by 20-40%. Heals tendonitis, ligament injuries, and other muscle sprains. High dosages above 400 IU were shown to increase death in people over 60. The likely cause is hemorrhage stroke. Provides better natural protection from the sun than suntan lotion. Take one before going outside instead of putting toxins on the skin.	Fat-soluble compound in plant oils, or green leaves. Wheat germ oil, soybean oil, avocados, seeds, nuts, and whole grains are rich sources. (Soybean oil often contains pesticides. Molecular distilled vitamin E or organic soybean oil avoids this.) Selenium assists vitamin E in reducing inflammation.^[1677] Synergistic with Vitamin C, which reduces an oxidative tocopherol radical back to Vitamin E when Vitamin E is consumed in excess.^[1678] Fish oil and lecithin increase Vitamin E’s absorption. Vitamin E in turn increases the potency of Vitamin A. Use the natural D variety that has a complimentary variety of tocopherols and is more effective instead of the chemically synthesized singular DL-tocopherol variety.
F Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids Destroyed by cooking. EFA- essential fatty acids	Decreases joint stiffness, prevents breast cancer^[1679], stabilizes the heartbeat. Makes platelets less sticky and less likely to clot reducing stroke and heart disease. Helps keep skin young looking. Helps with synthesis of good eicosanoids, that in turn help produce keratin for the hair and nails and elastin and collagen for the skin.^[1680] Reduces dry skin and flaking. Reducing wheat cereal consumption may also reduce joint pain. “The greater the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in your diet, the greater the likelihood of overproducing “bad” eicosanoids”^[1681] The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids should be no higher than 4:1.	Reduces depression significantly. Improves neuron electrolytic communication. Prevents Alzheimer’s disease as well as other brain degenerative disorders. Maintains alertness and other mental functions. See Fish Oil below for other properties. Excess Omega 6 is stored in cells leads to excess GLA that gets processed into AA – Arachidonic Acid and bad Eicosanoids when one is not taking EPAs from fish oil that inhibits the Delta 5 Desaturase conversion of GLAs into AAs.^[1682] Similarly, carbohydrate loading increases insulin, which activates the delta-5-desaturase enzyme, opening the pathway to bad AAs.^[1683] Avoid synthetic CLA because it increases insulin resistance, unlike its natural sources, which offer cancer protection.^[1684]	Ground Flaxseed,^[1685] trout, tuna, mackerel, sardines, herring, fish oil^[1686] (molecularly distilled to remove PCB), plankton (algae and protists), pumpkin seeds, helps produce good EPAs – eicosapentaenoic acid in the body that regulate hormones. Lox and salmon with lower salt contents are high in Omega-3. Omega-6 must be in lower concentrations for Omega-3 to work well. Omega enriched eggs are also available. Protein-carbohydrate ratios of 0.6-1.0 to 1 support Omega-3.^[1687] Higher carbohydrate ratios reduce effects. More effective with vegetable/fruit carbohydrates. Beware sugar reduces Omega-3 uptake at the same meal. Omega 3 in sea plants gives seals their flexible skin. Omega 6 is high in land plants.
H Biotin (B vitamin) 300 μg – 5 mg	Helps with food metabolism and release of energy, specifically the formation of fats and utilization of CO₂. Also improves hair follicle health and hair growth when taken at 5 mg.^[1688] Other sources recommend 2-3 mg.^[1689] “Enhances the performance of insulin, the hormone that plays a critical role in helping your body incorporate blood sugar.”^[1690]	Deficiency produces fatigue, lack of appetite, depression, and muscle pains. Assists in the processing of amino acids with other B vitamins. Stimulates production of HCL along with Niacin and Vitamin B₆. Promotes hair and scalp health and in some cases prevents hair loss and gray hair. Chemically similar to Lipoic acid and may compete for transport across cell membranes.^[1691]	Water-soluble nitrogen containing acid in cooked egg yolks^[1692], brewer’s yeast, liver and soybeans. Supplement with 300 micrograms divided throughout the day to balance sugar cravings. Produces keratin, a tough, fibrous, insoluble protein that makes up skin, hair, and nails.
K Menadione Naphthoquinone Phylloquinone that is Phytonadione	Supports blood coagulation ability. Reduces blood-clotting time. Helps in building bone and bone density, reducing the chance of hip fracture in women. “Vitamin K is needed to form the protein osteocalcin, a substance that attracts calcium into the bone matrix.”^[1693]	Fat-soluble compound found in plant leaves in chlorophyll. Seaweed is a good source of vitamin K. With magnesium, prevents hypertensive properties of calcium.	Nori Seaweed, laver,^[1694] purple – 1385 µg/100g Seaweed, laver, green – 4 µg/100g Broccoli – 270 µg/100g
P Flavonoids (L. flavus, yellow)	Antioxidants occurring with Vitamin C in fruits and vegetables. Helps prevent narrowing of blood vessels^[1695] Helps the body fight off early cold symptoms. Also protects against X-rays and harmful radiation. Prevents Vitamin C from being oxidized, prevents bruising.^[1696]	Vitamin P₄ reduces varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Crossed legged positions can increase varicose veins. The P stands for permeability and they increase capillary strength and regulate absorption.	Green peppers, buckwheat, citrus fruits, grams, rose hips, orange rind, apricots, black currants, cherries, and lemon rind.^[1697] Works by increasing capillary strength and permeability. Dried Orange or Lemon Rind is filled with Flavonoids. Composed of citrin, rutin, and hesperidin and flavones and flavonols.
Inositol	Supports neurotransmitters such as serotonin and acetylcholine.	Prevents depression, panic disorders	Water-soluble vitamin without side effects. Obtained from grains in the form of phytic acid. Lecithin, which is often obtained from soybean oil, is a good source.
Choline 200-500 mg/day	Member of the phospholipids (fats) that support cell membrane structure and acetylcholine supports nerve function and treats manic depression, ataxia, chorea, tardive dyskinesia, and Alzheimer’s.	Deficiency effects learning and reduces memory. Supports nervous and glandular tissues. Deficiency causes cluster headaches. Choline in meal leads to elevated brain acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter.	B vitamin class since found in similar foods: wheat germ, soybean oil, egg yolk, and lecithin.
Lecithin 3 TBSP/day for 1350 mg Choline to stop balding and cluster headaches ♥	Helps with nutritional absorption since it enables fat solubility in water (emulsification). Lecithin helps the liver (the liver regulates the metabolism) produce better bile that can carry fatty substances to the small intestine for better digestion. Lecithin increases the nutritional absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Gallstones are an indication of inadequate lecithin in the diet. Reduces fatty liver so essential for men as they get older.	Lecithin is deficient in phosphatidylcholine for elevating brain choline levels. Nevertheless, Lecithin contains phosphatidylserine (PS) that conserves memory as we age and reduces depression!^[1698] Lecithin deficiency causes depression! Helps with production of stomach acid (HCL). Lecithin contains choline. Eliminates the cause of hemorrhoids by emulsifying fat in veins by drinking or topical.	Recommend drinking soy lecithin each morning, about ¼ cup.^[1699] Dissolves cholesterol, triglycerides, and other lipids. Take with magnesium to increase the effective removal. Fulfills daily requirements for Vitamin K, E, Omega 3, and Omega 6 oils.^[1700] Also Lecithin is a topical preferred penetrating agent able to enter hemorrhoids.
Phosphatidylserine	Facilitates communication between brain cells.	Improves memory.	Found in Lecithin, soy rice, egg yolks, and green leafy vegetables. Produced from B₁₂, Folic acid, and Omega-3.
Coenzyme Q-10 CoQ10 Ubiquinone 100 mg/day 2x/day at age 50+ 300 mg/day for strengthening heart in CHF and then 200 mg/day for maintenance. 1200 mg/day for Parkinson’s	Found in high concentration in the heart. 91% success rate in treating Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).^[1701] Reduces platelet stickiness and oxidation of LDL cholesterol. Provides heart cells with energy to pump better, permitting the heart to return (reduce) to its normal size. Provides complete protection against non-traumatic stroke and assists in stroke recovery.^[1702]	Deficiency is indicated by chest pain (angina), irregular heartbeat, mitral valve prolapse, gum disease or fatigue. Strengthens collagen tissues in the gum line as it does with heart muscle. Reduces blood pressure. Increases kidney Creatinine (29%) and Urea (9%) clearance, reversing the need for dialysis in end-stage renal failure.^[1703] Protects against atherosclerosis, an arteriosclerosis (thickening of artery walls, accumulation of calcium, loss of elasticity, reduction of blood flow), characterized by the deposition of fatty substances in and fibrosis (excessive fibers of connective tissue) on the inner layer of the arteries^[1704]	Produced by the body from B Vitamins. Found in garlic and sardines, salmon, mackerel, rice, wheat bran, and beef heart.^[1705] Start supplementing after age 50 when the body is less able to produce CoQ10. “‘Statin’ drugs work by inhibiting liver enzyme HMG CoA reductase, which acts to help the liver synthesize cholesterol. This same enzyme is also involved in the synthesis of CoQ10, a vital nutrient that’s required for proper heart function. A 1993 study in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology found that the use of statin drugs reduced CoQ10 levels by an average of 40 percent after three months of use. Other studies have found CoQ10 depletion effects. In one study, 100 mg per day of supplemental CoQ10 reversed this effect, strengthened the heart and reduced stress. For maximum circulatory and heart benefits, a full-body massage is recommended.”^[1706]
Boron	Prevents arthritis with other minerals. Enhances use of calcium magnesium, phosphorus and vitamin D in bone formation.	Stimulates production of estrogen, which protects against osteoporosis. Reduces bone loss in athletes.	Found in vegetables, fruits, and nuts.
Calcium § 500 mg with Vitamin D and Vitamin C. Fluoridated water reduces amount of supplementation as it helps calcium adhere to bones. RAO 1000-1200 mg. at 500 mg. max dosages.^[1707] Take before aerobic exercise to preempt joint damage with less risk of high blood pressure. Avoid over supplementing if you have high blood pressure especially at night.	Rebuilds bones with adhesive vitamin D, reduces PMS, blood pressure reduction and increases muscle calmness. Deficiency results in joint clicks and pains, muscle cramps, spasms, periodontal disease, osteoporosis, and high blood pressure. The following nutrients increase the absorption of Calcium: Glucose by 20%, Lysine 250 mg, Magnesium, A, B6, D.^[1708] Also Phosphorus, an acid environment in the stomach (Vitamin C), and lactose aid absorption.^[1709] Calcium is the hardening material in arteriosclerosis so one should avoid excess.^[1710] Calcium reduces colon cancer by binding with fats, bile acids, and digestive fluids from the liver, so supplementation after consuming red meat is a safety net.^[1711] One should take ~500 mg Magnesium one hour after ~600 mg. calcium to get the ideal benefit of both in cleansing the body of colon toxins and arterial cholesterol buildup, as well as supporting cartilage and bone growth, as well as reducing blood pressure. Also Magnesium is a calcium channel blocker to calcium’s constricting effect on arterial walls. Supplement for tooth problems due to calcium depletion.	Low levels result in emotional irritability, anxiety, numbness, tenseness, insomnia, and nervousness. Low levels can also result in depression. Calcium accumulates in the body so do not over supplement. The body consumes the excess by stopping supplements over time. Meat depletes Omega 3 and Calcium from the body, which may lead to depression. Taking Calcium and Omega 3/6 reduces these depressive effects. Calcium binds with saturated fats in the intestines for excretion, resulting in a 10% drop in harmful LDL cholesterol.^[1712] Requires an acidic medium for maximum absorption. This can be from a glass of fruit juice or Vitamin C supplement. At 3000-8000 mg. causes high blood pressure, nausea, diarrhea etc.^[1713] Could also lead to kidney stones, yet with an increase in the↑Ca:Na ratio ↓hypertension risk declines. Calcium can increase blood pressure so supplement only with greens at lunch or before exercise but not before going to sleep. Magnesium during exercise will help its absorption and exercise accommodates the increase in blood pressure.	Best absorbed at bedtime with Vitamin C supplementation. Requires stomach acid to absorb so chewing before swallowing will increase absorption. Contained in dairy products, tofu, kelp, leafy green vegetables, soy milk, parsley, almonds, watercress, whole grains, salmon, sunflower seeds, and brewer’s yeast. Calcium constitutes 60% of bone mass. Citracal Plus with Magnesium® contains a potent form, though deficient in Phosphorus which is in high protein foods. Magnesium and Calcium are better consumed separate as they each block each other’s absorption to some degree. Ground flaxseed is also rich in Calcium and a helping spoon taken before going to sleep works well. Calcium phosphate forms work well.^[1714] Magnesium citrate to Calcium in a 1:1 - 2.4:1 ratio should accompany any Calcium supplement. At 3:1 (Mg:Ca) ↓Ca absorption. Take it at night with Vitamin C for a better sleep and reducing depression. Also reduces cramps in women and improves skin tone. Reduces restless leg syndrome.^[1715] Fish, ice cream, lecithin, fish oil, vitamin E, selenium, vitamin C, St. Johns Wort is a remedy.
Chromium 100-200 mcg before sleep reduces appetite the next day	Deficiency causes diabetes, hypoglycemia^[1716], and heart disease. Reduces body fat while increasing lean muscle development. Burns off bad cholesterols in the arteries as well as other fats reducing hypertension. Softens arteries fighting arteriosclerosis. Increases good HDL cholesterol levels.^[1717] Picolinic acid, a derivative of the amino acid Tryptophan, produced by liver and kidneys is a mineral carrier that enables chromium, zinc, and magnesium to reach all of the critical organs in the body.	Chromium supports insulin uptake. Reducing insulin reduces sugar and fat absorption. Stabilizes insulin production and the body’s energy level. Reduces sweet tooth/sugar cravings when taken.^[1718] Chromium is also a sedative when taken before going to sleep. Biotin has similar insulin enhancing properties for incorporating sugar in the body! Chromium increases the effectiveness of nicotinic acid by 33% so take it in conjunction before going to sleep.	Whole grain, brewer’s yeast, meat, whole wheat, rye, butter, margarine, cornmeal. Try to limit dosage from 200-400 μg/day. Being a heavy metal, excess buildup causes kidney damage with 1200 μg+/day. Chromium Picolinate is the best combination in supplement (see column to the left). Supplements of 100-200 μg are available. Take it at nighttime when the Tryptophan properties will help one sleep.
Copper (2 mg)	Deficiency causes anemia, weakness, graying hair (tyrosinase enzyme inactive) and hypothyroidism. Maintains melanin pigment in the skin, enzyme systems, and body tissue. Prevents arthritis in folks taking a lot of Vitamin C, which inhibits copper absorption.	Excess causes paranoia, fears, hallucinations, aggressiveness, hyperactivity, stuttering, and premature aging. Zinc reduces Copper absorption. Copper is a component of superoxide dismutase, which roots out excess free oxygen.^[1719] May cause nausea in excess.	Nuts, soy lecithin, meat, rye, fish, butter, garlic. Inhibits blood vessel ability to dilate and contract and thus can cause headaches.^[1720] Also found in chocolate and wheat germ.
Fluoride	Causes calcium to adhere or bond to bones or teeth. Hence reduces tooth decay and strengthens and increases bone density. Fluorosis is the illness caused by excess fluoride accumulation in the body. In the brain over time excess fluoride reduces short-term memory and intelligence.	One consequence is that Fluoride reduces the body’s ability to draw calcium from the bones when the body is low and that will cause headaches.	Added to water supplies. A Deficiency of calcium lessens the ease and efficiency of muscle contraction. The heart is a muscle. Should be restricted to 0.6 ppm in water. For those who drink a lot of tap water 1 ppm is excessive!
Green Formula	This is a good way to get the trace minerals since it will contain copper, phosphorus, and manganese.	See Vitamin K	“A greens formula that contains super green foods, such as chlorella, spirulina, and others, has an alkalinizing effect and is rich in mineral.”^[1721]
Iron ♠ 10 mg 20 mg (menstruating women)	Iron is an oxidant, thus excessive amounts increase aging. Sufficient amounts bind oxygen in red blood cells. Iron stimulates hair growth. Vitamin C is necessary to absorb iron.	Deficiency causes anemia, dizziness, weakness, inability to concentrate, poor memory, and depression. Iron deficiency can cause chronic fatigue and interfere with good night’s sleep.	Destroys vitamin E. Kelp, brewer’s yeast, meats, eggs, and green vegetables. A small box (½ cup) of raisins is a good source of iron (3 mg).
Manganese	Essential mineral for joints to prevent arthritis in combination with other trace minerals. Helps with bone calcification. Required for enzyme arginase which takes arginine and water to produce ornithine and urea	Required for production of glutamine synthetase, an essential brain enzyme. Deficiency mimics senility or Alzheimer’s disease.	(5-30 mg/day) Good sources include spinach, whole grains, tea, pineapple, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, ginger, rice, eggs, green vegetables, legumes, nuts, and bananas.
Magnesium § 333 mg for men 400 mg for women.^[1722] Up to 1000 mg/day (three 300 mg tablets) to reduce cholesterol and transport calcium. 50% of magnesium in the body is in the bones, preventing arthritis and osteoporosis by reducing calcium crystal size increasing its even distribution. Kidneys can regulate up to 150 millimoles/day^[1723] that is 3.6 grams or about 7–500mg capsules. Excessive supplementation can cause kidney failure as the kidneys overload with toxins or cardiac arrest. “Magnesium activates glutamine synthetase, a key enzyme that helps cells dispose of ammonia. Ammonia, an extremely toxic byproduct of normal protein metabolism, is always produced in our cells, thus requiring constant disposal. Even modest increases in brain ammonia may diminish the ability to focus attention, while extreme increases may result in unconsciousness.”^[1724]	Magnesium supports eicosanoid synthesis and hence cardiovascular health. Involved in energy metabolism and muscle contraction. Blends calcium into bones preventing osteoporosis from excessive calcium, which produces large crystal structures without magnesium. Helps tooth enamel, heart and kidney health, and sleeping. Helps for flexible bones and arteries. For women magnesium consumption should be 2:1 with calcium during periods.^[1725] Helps dilate arteries easing the hearts pumping of blood, hence arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat).^[1726] Reduces arterial aging. Dissolves calcium deposits preventing kidney stones. Prevents migraines in folks with low magnesium levels in their brains. I recommend supplementation during muscle spasms or restless legs and to prevent or stop cluster headaches.^[1727] Mg is necessary for the activity of lecithin cholesterol acyl-transferase (LCAT), which lowers LDL-C and triglyceride levels and raises HDL-C levels.^[1728] Mg at optimal cellular concentration is a natural calcium channel blocker.^[1729] Mg also acts as a statin.^[1730]	Reduces tremor. Chocolate cravings are the result of magnesium deficiency.^[1731] Magnesium supplementation in small quantities retards bone loss.^[1732] Phosphates from soft drinks, stress, sugar, alcohol and perspiration deplete magnesium. Some people have susceptibility to stroke due to low magnesium retention in their brain tissue. Deficiency in Magnesium results in muscle spasms and restless leg, and depression. Magnesium accumulates in the body so one may increase supplementation at this time to return the body to a normal state before cluster headaches begin. Consumption of meat releases organic acids that may attack bones. Magnesium converts fats and sugars into ATP. Magnesium reduces muscular soreness and joint injury particularly as a chaser to calcium.^[1733] One could supplement the minerals separately for better absorption, but it is best to insure that both minerals are taken in sufficient quantities.	Found in brewers yeast, dark green vegetables, oatmeal, seafood, tofu, soybeans, grains-brown rice, dairy, nuts. legumes, poultry, tangy spices, and cocoa. Since 400 mg. is the daily requirement only use tablet supplements that can be chipped into smaller pieces. Best form is Magnesium Chelate that is also a sedative. Alternative sources providing energy include glycinate, taurate, aspartate, or red raspberry. Recommend distributed consumption. “Magnesium has an inverse relationship with calcium. Thus, if food is deficient in magnesium, more of the calcium in the food is absorbed. If the blood level of magnesium is low, calcium is mobilized (pulled) from bone.”^[1734] If one is deficient in magnesium one should reduce calcium supplementation (see Text ‎21-6 on p.719). Overall, one should supplement magnesium until diarrhea begins and then reduce in relation to calcium to find the ideal quantity.
Molybdenum (75 mcg – 500 mcg)	Produces enzymes for liver function.	Removes alcohol. Reduces incidence of esophageal cancer. Also protects the stomach.	Sources include meat, grains, beans, and seeds
Phosphorus	Constitutes Calcium Phosphate in the bones, as well as DNA and RNA. Activates B vitamins and enzymes. RDA is 800 mg. The same as Calcium.	Increases absorption of calcium at a 1-1 ratio. Contained in the useful Calcium Phosphate form in bone meal derived supplements.^[1735]	Found in large amounts in milk, cheese, nuts and high protein foods in general.^[1736] Found in animal proteins—red meat, fish, wheat germ, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds.^[1737] Found in Flax Seed Oil, peas, beans, and cocoa.
Potassium RAO 3000 mg from food.^[1738] Headache cure in 100 mg. dose	Potassium is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses and normal heart function and the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins. Having mashed potatoes will reduce muscle pain quickly after exercise. Soothes nerves.^[1739] Potassium reduces sensitivity to salt’s blood pressure increasing qualities.^[1740]	Reduces stroke risk by reducing blood pressure, stabilizes arterial plaques and decreases oxidation of lipids (fats). Fatigue in muscles and joint pain after vigorous exercise indicates deficiency. Sucking on potassium tablets will eliminate headaches due to tiredness, particularly behind the eyes. This is because potassium reduces blood pressure, which increases during tiredness. ↑K:Na (Potassium to Sodium) ↓hypertension risk. K:Na at 1:1-1:5.5 causes hypertension and kidney damage.	Dosages larger than 250 mg are dangerous in pill supplement, because a sudden large intake can accumulate causing irregular heart rhythms. Taking while exercising is safe at 100 mg. Tomato paste and sauce,^[1741] peaches, baked potato, fish, bananas, fruit juice, dairy products, and artichokes. Increasing perspiration and urination removes Potassium from the body that one should replace.
Salt	Reduce Salt intake to reduce blood pressure. With reduction of calcium and cereals – triglycerides, diastolic and systolic blood pressure can drop by 7 mm. HG.	Diastolic blood pressure can be reduced by 3.5 mm. HG and systolic by 7.5 mm. HG.^[1742]	Avoid salted crackers and other products with visible granules of salt, especially in the evening. While salt is useful before a physical workout, it is anathema before going to sleep.
Selenium § 200 mcg^[1743] Recommend full dosage to eliminate bacteria in hair roots and arthritis in joints. Tolerable upper intake limit 400 mcg.^[1744]	Reduces inflammation. Works with Vitamin E. With manganese supports enzymes that destroy free radicals. Selenium prevents arteriosclerosis by increasing production of glutathione peroxidase cutting LDL cholesterol oxidation in half.^{[1745],[1746]} Prevents heart enlargement and failure. ‘Aids in keeping youthful elasticity in tissues. Alleviate hot flashes and menopausal distress. Help in treatment and prevention of dandruff. Protection from cancer.’^[1747] Selenium is required and is component of glutathione (GSH), which strengthens the immune system to fight cancer.	Prevents scalp itching and dandruff. Selenium keeps hair shiny and healthy looking, preventing the dry hair problem. If experiencing depression try alternate days of usage, since buildup can cause depression.^[1748] The RealAge Diet:^[1749] TortillaChips1oz-284mcg; Two Brazil Nuts-200mcg; Three Pistachios-200mcg Reduces systolic blood pressure. ↑Zn/Se then ↓Se absorption. ↑Cu/Se then ↓Se absorption.^[1750]	Garlic contains selenium, as do whole grains, tuna fish, onions, tomatoes, and broccoli. 100 μg/day. Neutralizes ‘free radicals’. Works with glucosamine by killing harmful bacteria in joints. Take 50 μg/day^[1751] after eating Tuna fish (separated by 2 hours from Vitamin C) to bind Mercury in the body.^[1752] Low Mercury fish include sardines, herring, Pollack, mackerel, cod, and Greenland halibut. Taking 4 garlic pills (each a clove) is about 45 mcg. Overdose causes headaches that can be eliminated with semen.
Silica	Helps calcium absorb and reduces osteoporosis (horsetail) related arthritis by increasing bone density.^[1753] Reduces osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (horse chestnut extract).	Silica is an element required for the proper functioning of the enzyme prolyhydroxylase. This enzyme functions in the formation of collagen in bone, cartilage, and connective tissue. Silica is also a natural diuretic.^[1754]	Horsetail (10% silicon, also good for urinary tract infections), horse chestnut extract, (improves circulation, reduces swelling).
Sulfur (MSM - Methylsulfonylmethane) 2 grams daily	Eliminates skin free radicals preventing brown spots. Helps with collagen production, supporting hair, nails, and skin. Treats osteoarthritis.	Also reduces dry skin and psoriasis. Also see glucosamine. Anti-inflammatory reduces irritable bowl syndrome. Reduces homocysteine levels by 10% due to a methyl donor.	MSM supplements and eggs and garlic. 2-6 grams daily for treatment of osteoarthritis.
Zinc ♥♠ Fountain of Youth Mineral 12-25 mg/day	Zinc helps synthesize DNA and RNA helping in cell growth after wounds. Prevents hair loss, skin stretch marks, period problems, arthritis, and cold extremities. Zinc boosts the immune system in fighting colds and assists the potency of Ester C in this regard. Assists in digestion as a HCL precursor, reducing food based allergies. 30 mg/day for skin healing (2 mg Copper) Scalp itching or sores that don’t heal, dry hair are signs of deficiency. Supplement for esophagitis healing. Antacids reduce Zinc absorption so supplementation is essential while taking them.	Eicosanoid (hormones preventing aging) synthesis. Zinc produces reproductive cells and thus is a natural sexual stimulant. Zinc is required for the body to produce over 200 enzymes. Zinc supports the function the thymus^[1755], lymphatic gland, in producing leucocytes for immunity. The thymus, a collection of lymph nodes and shrinks with age though Zinc supports its functionality. Prevents macular degeneration and improves vision, taste, and smell.^[1756] Enables the absorption of linoleic acid preventing psoriasis. Zinc inhibits Copper absorption so one may need to supplement copper. Excess zinc also reduces selenium absorption.	Zinc is good to take outside of meals especially without Calcium that inhibits its absorption. Zinc benefits when taken with Vitamin A^[1757] and detriments Selenium’s anti-carcinogenic properties.^[1758] Contained in red meat, whole grains, and brewers yeast. Supplement 15 mg/day. Also, found in eggs, pumpkin seeds, fish, grains, chicken, spirulina, sage, wild yam nettles, and milk thistle.^[1759] Toxic at 50+ mg. Most effective on an empty stomach.
Beta carotene	Benefits to skin and vision the same as Vitamin A.		Substitute for the more dangerous Vitamin A. An antioxidant that works well if one has sufficient Vitamin C and E in ones system.
Betaine Hydrochloride	Prevents allergies due to leaky gut syndrome. After the age of 40, insufficiencies in HCL contribute to numerous autoimmune illnesses.^[1760]	Helps jumpstart the stomach acid system if taken for short periods 1-2 times per year.	From beets. Bitter herbs also stimulate production: wormwood, turmeric, gentian, and ginger.^[1761] High potency Vitamin B and fruit juices are precursors for HCL.
Essential Amino Acids (not generated by the body)^[1762] Histidine^[1763] Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Threonine Tryptophan Valine	Proteins constitute the tissues of the human body. They are broken down and replaced all the time, hence the requirement for amino acids. Dual structure containing an acid factor, carboxyl group (COOH); and a base factor, amino group (NH₂).	Tryptophan processes into Niacin. Vitamin B₆is a cofactor for active transport of amino acids. Amino acid deficiency is often a cause of GERD and enzyme or diet deficiency prevents the digestion or lack thereof of proteins. Take Amino Acids on an empty stomach as they go right into the bloodstream.	Milk, soybeans, eggs, and meats have sufficiency in these amino acids.^[1764] They buffer the body’s pH by ionizing, disassociating, or separating when necessary. Complementary with B₆, Riboflavin, B₂ and niacin, B₃.
Liver produced amino acids: L-arginine L-glycine L-ornithine L-carnitine L-glutamine	Raise growth hormones (Somatomedins) in the body. These support muscle repair and the release of insulin and endorphins. Lysine is a limiting amino acid with methionine for L-carnitine production.	Helps reduce depression. Lysine is not synthesized sufficiently in animals and is a limiting amino acid of Carnitine. Lysine builds collagen, muscle, bone, and cartilage. Osteoarthritis can be a symptom of lysine deficiency.	The pancreas produces insulin, which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. This supplies glucose to the synovia fluid for the manufacture of glucosamine for cartilage repair.
Arginine	Produces Nitric Oxide, a messenger gas that stimulates HGH and muscle growth. Increases muscle protein synthesis, i.e. muscle mass. Increases diameter of blood vessels. Nitric oxide reverses arterial plaque and improving blood circulation. Nitric Oxide stimulates hair growth. Minoxidil, a Nitric Oxide agonist binds to those cells, which stimulate NO production. The blood gas Nitric Oxide facilitates vascular dilation, actual increased diameter of the blood vessels. Lowers LDL and triglycerides significantly and curbs appetite. With citrulline, another non-EAA, involved in the synthesis of urea in the liver.	L-arginine dilates blood vessels and improves blood flow. Also L-arginine helps with Angina, Congestive heart failure, Fatigue, High blood pressure, HIV, Impotence, Infertility, Interstitial cystitis, Surgical recovery, and Wound healing. Aids in the production and release of Human Growth Hormone. Improves hair follicle health by relaxing the follicle. 9 g of L-Arginine increases HGH 60%. L-Arginine is a catalyst for the body’s production of the blood gas Nitric Oxide. Starts urea production for reducing ammonia, thus reducing fatty livers.	Arginine is found in chocolate, flour, buckwheat, granola, oatmeal, dairy, beef, nuts, seeds, poultry, seafood, chickpeas, and soybeans. L-ornithine and L-citrulline are precursors, but arginine also produces L-ornithine. Arginine, aspartic acid, and glutamine work together (ornithine and citrulline too). Arginine and Lysine are antagonists so should not be taken at the same time. Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate, AAKG, is the best catalyst for Nitric Oxide synthesis. Take on an empty stomach in the morning.
Aspartate: Potassium-Magnesium Helps lose wait and the metabolism function better.	Reduces fatigue and is an excellent source of potassium/magnesium for calcium citrate joint food.^[1765] Take while aerobically exercising in full doses until conditioned for the supplement, see potassium warning above.	Elevates energy for exercise. Exercise is a necessary outlet for elevating the mood. Good for stroke prevention—see magnesium and potassium. Increases mental acuity significantly! Excellent to take before exams for improved concentration and stress support.	Contained in young greens. A sweet flavor, also found as a supplement. Recommend one per exercise workout followed by a calcium citrate supplement with Vitamin D. Complementary with Arginine.
Carnitine Acytl-L-Carnitine ALCAR ♦ 500 mg/day (With Alpha Lipoic Acid 100 mg)	Repairs heart damage after a heart attack. Offers general heart strengthening. Lowers LDL and triglycerides and raises HDL. Transports long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria (the energy factories in cells).^[1766] Promotes stamina, builds muscle, curbs appetite.	Releases energy from fat transporting it into the mitochondria of cells. A high triglyceride level is a sign of deficiency. Acytl-carnitine also benefits mental clarity. Carnitine also transports waste materials left over from the metabolism out of cells and into the urine. Complementary with Lysine, Niacin, and Taurine.	Therapy for 28 days at 2 gm. daily. Lower dosage for prevention. Contained in meat, dairy products, tempeh (fermented soybeans), wheat, asparagus, avocados, and peanut butter. Lysine and methionine are necessary to produce carnitine. Effective after a heavy meal. “Interestingly, supplementation with the combination of ALCAR and alpha-lipoic acid resulted in significantly greater improvement than either compound alone.”^[1767]
Creatine Monohydrate (Made up of arginine, glycine, and methionine) ♦ Treats osteoarthritis with exercise.	Amino acid that increases the rate of muscle mass gain with exercise. Improves ATP-CP system that enables quick, powerful sports movements. Accelerates ADP conversion back to ATP for additional energy. Works whenever one feels muscle soreness, at levels of 200 mg. for each instance. Creatine pulls a lot of water from the body so one must drink a lot. Reduces cholesterol by 15%. Reduces homocysteine, a risk factor to heart disease. Some success in reducing congestive heart failure. Supplement during a vegetarian diet. Combines with phosphate to form creatine phosphate an important resovoir of high-energy phosphate in the cell.	Boosts strength and protein synthesis in elderly folks too. Fruit juice should not be drunk with red meat or taken with creatine to avoid production of creatinine that is a toxin, difficult for the kidneys to remove.^[1768] Raises level of human growth hormone. Reduces fatigue/fibromyalgia.^[1769] Reduces brain cell loss in genetic diseases such as ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). There is some indication that creatine reduces DNA damage.^[1770] Rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic circulatory and respiratory diseases are associated with lowered creatine levels. Overdose causes headaches. Back off dosage until headaches stop.	Natural source unknown. Produced in the body from red meat. Creatine is a bodily produced protein. Recommend in moderate quantities (1 gram) within an exercise regiment. Take immediately after exercise to reduce muscle pains by fast healing. Side effects include increased production of gas, thirst, water retention, and then periodic release throughout the night. Taking creatine with sugar maximizes muscle uptake. There may be some homeopathic benefit for kidney disease in dosages less than one gm/day especially for those limiting their diet of red meat. Nevertheless, larger dosages compound the kidney creatinine clearance problem.
Cysteine N-acetylcysteine N-Acetyl Cysteine 250 – 1200 mg/day	Essential to producing the anti-oxidant glutathione. Powered by the thiol – sulfhydryl, cysteine is a reducer that is it reduces free radicals with the byproduct of Cystine. GSH is named after its thiol component. Cystine consists of two cysteine molecules held together by a disulfide bond. It is found in whey. When cystine passes into a cell the disulfide bond breaks leaving the cysteine molecules available for production of glutathione.	Junk food, homocysteine, stimulates the body’s natural anti-oxidant, self-defense mechanism by producing glutathione from cysteine from methionine. Immunocal™ is a whey protein compound modified to simulate human milk, which delivers cysteine.^[1771] It also provides IgG anti-bodies, which defend joints against arthritis. Cravings for pastries and other high cholesterol-homocysteine products could be related to a thiol or sulfur deficiency that might be deprecated by taking supplemental N-Acytl Cysteine. Antagonists include lysine, copper and zinc.	Homocysteine with Vitamin B₃, B₆, and B₁₂ will convert to methionine. The body can produce cysteine from methionine. Beans are a great source of methione. Cysteine is in red peppers, garlic, mustard, onions, broccoli, brussel sprouts, oats, milk, whey protein, and wheat germ. “However, it is not classified as an essential amino acid, and can usually be synthesized by the human body under normal physiologic conditions if a sufficient quantity of methionine is available.”^[1772]
Glycine	Simplest and most ubiquitous non-EAA, combines with toxic substances and converts them to harmless forms, which are then excreted.	Used in the synthesis of porphyrin nucleus of hemoglobin and is a constituent of one of the bile acids (glycocholic acid).
Histidine (EAA)	Essential for the synthesis of histamine, which causes vasodilatation in the circulatory system.
Isoleucine (EAA)	Repairs muscle tissue and clotting at injury areas.	Don’t need to supplement.	Sources include all high protein foods. Effective with leucine and valine. The ideal balance is 2 milligrams of leucine and valine for each 1 milligram of isoleucine.
Lysine (EAA) 0.5 – 1 g/day	Supports Calcium uptake for bone development and dental healing and tooth growth. Helps body produce antibodies, hormones, enzymes, collagen formation as well as repair of tissue. With calcium fights osteoporosis.^[1773] Prevents and cures shingles (viral chicken pox) and herpes. Very important to recognize roving clusters of small pus pimples early on and take lysine. Often they appear on the feet or stomach after age 60. Necessary for albumin production in the liver, which is a tryptophan transporter supporting serotonin and reducing stress improving brain communication to the stomach. Vitamin C protects lysine in the body. Lysine builds collagen, muscle, bone, and cartilage. Osteoarthritis can be a symptom of lysine deficiency.	Helps energy levels and muscle repair.^[1774] Like most amino acids children require 4x the quantity of adults, while they are growing. Necessary to produce Carnitine. A building block of proteins for recovering from surgery or sports injuries with glutamine. Metabolized to give acetyl-CoA. Reduces stress-induced anxiety, since it is a serotonin receptor antagonist inhibiting reuptake in the synapse.^[1775] Signs of deficiency include pneumonia, nephrosis, and acidosis.	Supplement up to 5 mg/lb daily if diet is insufficient. Requirement is 1 – 1.5 g/day. Recommend 250 mg dosage. 800 mg is sufficient.^[1776] Particularly effective when taken with Vitamin C. Gallstones and high cholesterol are a risk in excessive dosage, but folks under a lot of stress may need to supplement with lysine as stress reduces lysine absorption. Good sources are cottage or ricotta cheese, milk, and turkey. Corn and amaranth aren’t bad for grains. Sources with higher amounts of conflicting arginine include eggs, fish, soybean, beans, asparagus, lentils, and spinach. Not found in oat or wheat cereals, interestingly. Also found in beef, chicken, and lamb. Lysine is a limiting amino acid.^[1777] Sunflower seeds and nuts are high in arginine and antagonize lysine usage.
Methionine (EAA)	A great source of sulfur for thiol and cystine production. Principle donor of methyl groups for the synthesis of various compounds such as choline and creatine.		“Foods containing methionine include fruits, meat, vegetables, nuts and legumes. High levels of methionine can be found in spinach, green peas, garlic, some cheeses, corn, brazil nuts, pistachios, cashew nuts, kidney beans, black turtle beans, tofu, and tempeh. Most meat is also a rich source of Methionine including chicken, beef and fish”^[1778]
Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)	Omega 6	A small amount 1-2 mg with Fish Oil 1000 mg produces the good eicosanoids that are anti-aging.	Oat meal two times a week.
Glutamine Ulcer: 1.6 g/day Esophagitis: 2 g/day	Anti-inflammatory effects. Reduces sweet cravings by raising sugar level. Converted to glucose as an energy source. Increases production of HGH. Helps the body heal ulcers replacing dead cells with new cells.^[1779] Treats esophagitis at 2 g/day. A teaspoon scoop is 4.5 g. Helps with detoxification. Glutamine is formed from glutamic acid via the enzyme glutamine synthetase, and asparagines are formed from aspartic acid. They have important roles as reservoirs of amino groups throughout the body.	Brain fuel for glutamic acid production for neurotransmitters. Product of L-Glutamic acid and nitrogen in the brain. Found in a lot of food sources so supplementation is usually not needed. Branched chain amino acids (BCAA) with Arginine, produced from Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine. Glutamic acid is a precursor of the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA).	Heat destroys this amino acid. B₃ and B₆ support glutamine synthesis in the body. Works with aspartate on DNA synthesis. Manganese is a precursor. Neutral relation with most amino acids. “It is thought by some that glutamine for heartburn might strengthen the LES, improving its ability to tighten properly. This might completely prevent heartburn, acid reflux, and even GERD.”^[1780]
Phenylalanine (EAA)	Precursor of tyrosine and together they lead to the formation of thyroxine and epinephrine.	Tyrosine is the precursor from which the pigment of skin and hair is made, melanin.
Tryptophan (EAA)	Precursor to serotonin.	Improves sleep and depressed mood. Promotes sleep with carbohydrates.	High-carbohydrate meal leads to elevated brain tryptophan and brain serotonin.
Glutathione (GSH) Homocysteine + B₃, B₆, and B₁₂ à Methionine à Cysteine à Glutathione	Produced in the body from glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid or glutamine. Cysteine is a type of sulfur. GSH is an anti-oxidant. Vitamin C, methionine, and B₂ (riboflavin) are cofactors supporting glutathione synthesis.^[1781] “Selenium is a component of one form of an important enzyme called glutathione peroxidase. The enzyme sits in the fluid in and around body cells and inactivates substances called peroxides, which contain a high level of oxygen”^[1782] GSH is a tripeptide (i.e., compound composed of three amino acids), the chemical name of which is γ-L-glutamyl-L-cysteinylglycine. Widely distributed in nature, it has been isolated from yeast, muscle, and liver.	Glutathione has a role in the respiration of both mammalian and plant tissues and protects red blood cells against hydrogen peroxide, which is a toxic by-product of many metabolic reactions, by reducing the peroxide to water. It serves as a cofactor for various enzymes.^[1783] Riboflavin helps our bodies make glutathione, a free radical scavenger that prevents cataracts. Migraine headaches could indicate a deficiency in riboflavin, which could be masking a glutathione deficiency as well.^[1784] Similarly selenium helps prevent cataracts by increasing the production of glutathione.^[1785]	Homocysteine with Vitamin B₃, B₆, and B₁₂ will convert to methionine. The body can produce cysteine from methionine, but it is also found in high protein foods such as poultry, wheat, broccoli, eggs as well as garlic, onions and red peppers. High protein food has good amounts of glycine, like fish, meat, beans, and dairy products. Avocados, asparagus, grapefruit, potatoes, strawberries, and watermelon are high in glutathione. Glutathione stimulants for production include parsley, spinach, and broccoli.^[1786]
Lipoic Acid Alpha Lipoic Acid Thioctic acid ♦ 50-100 mg/day on empty stomach or with a heavy meal with Acytl-L-Carnitine	Has two roles: 1) internally produced coenzyme that aids in energy production in the mitochondria, 2) in excess known for its antioxidant properties in combating oxidative stress. Increases production of glutathione, which dissolves toxic substances in the liver. When an antioxidant oxidizes it becomes a minor free radical. LA will reduce oxidized glutathione, recycling its value. LA similarly reduces vitamins C and E.^[1787] Increases energy production in muscle cells. Makes the enzymes that convert glucose and fatty acids into energy.^[1788] Anti-oxidant par excellence. Reduces inflammation. Protects the eye.	Liver tonic. Normalizes blood sugar levels by reducing insulin resistance. High blood sugar becomes a magnet for free radicals, blocks nutrient absorption into cells, results in hardening of the arteries, nerve damage and blindness.^[1789] Improves memory. “Recent research suggests that LA may increase glutathione synthesis in aged animals by increasing the expression of gamma-glutamylcysteine ligase (GCL), the rate-limiting enzyme in glutathione synthesis and by increasing cellular uptake of cysteine, an amino acid required for glutathione synthesis.”^[1790]	Sources include broccoli, carrots, liver, yeast, potatoes, spinach, yams, and red meat (kidney and heart ~1-3 mcg/g dry weight). Hence one may need to supplement with 50-100 mg. The average diet may only contribute 0.5 mg/day. Synergistic with Vitamin C and E. Antioxidant, energy production, increases effects of vitamins C and E. Water and fat-soluble so it can enter and protect cells and the brain. Prevents tissue damage after strokes and heart attacks.
DHEA 1-5 mg/day (sleep time) ♠¥	Supports other hormones in the body. Reduces cholesterol because it increases production of estrogen and testosterone, which is one of the livers’ reasons for increasing cholesterol production as we age. Increases lean muscle mass and reduces fat after the age of 40. Synergistically helps HGH production.	Supplement to achieve DHEA at the age 30 level. Strengthens the immune system and reduces fatigue. Produced in the adrenals for regulating hormones. DHEA is regulated by melatonin produced by the pineal gland. Hence as melatonin production declines so does DHEA. Supplementing with melatonin supports DHEA production.	Some similarity with melatonin. Fish Oil contributes to DHEA build-up in the body. Taking pure DHEA has potentially dangerous side effects (testicular or ovarian cancer can be stimulated by this hormone if already present).
HGH ■	Causes body to grow and repair. Healing hormone.^[1791]	Produced as a byproduct of melatonin from the pineal gland.
Melatonin (sleep time) ♠¥♦ 0.3 mg to 0.5 mg half hour before going to sleep. (1/10^th to 1/6^th of a 3 mg tablet) For sleep use on a short-term basis until normal sleep patterns return. Getting more sunlight exposure during the day is the best approach for increasing melatonin production. May inhibit the ability to take a nap during the day, since it becomes a crutch.	Extends life, antioxidant, helps one get to sleep. Those having no difficulty sleeping at night should not take this supplement. Regulates the aging of the entire endocrine system. For example, it reverses the age of the pituitary gland enabling MSH production that reduces graying of hair. Concentrates around the DNA to prevent damage from the hydroxyl radical. Anti-aging anti-oxidant. Produced in the brain from the pineal gland from tryptophan. Hence supplementing with Niacin before going to sleep with a meal increases melatonin production.	Reduces cluster headaches. Causes the skin of amphibians to blanch so has some similarity with melanin. Significantly reduces DHT production like Saw Palmetto and thus prevents BPH. Melatonin reduces the size of the gonads to a more youthful operating state. By increasing ability to sleep deeply, melatonin indirectly increases production of HGH. Increasing exposure to sunlight during the day can magnify melatonin secretion.	Small dosages like 0.3 mg to 0.5 mg work best. Fails in larger dosages. The Pineal gland is the switch on the pituitary gland, which controls aging. Melatonin is the key hormone it produces. Supplement only after age forty and fifty.^[1792] Caffeine is reported to raise natural melatonin levels in the body, possibly due to effects on the liver enzyme cytochrome P450 1A2. However, caffeine may also alter circadian rhythms in the body, with effects on melatonin secretion.^[1793]
SAMe S-Adenosyl methionine 400-1200 mg	Reduces symptoms of osteoarthritis	Treats depression and fibromyalgia
Chondroitin Sulfate ♥♥♥ 1200-2000 mg	Prevents blood vessel growth that feeds tumors. Reduces arthritis and treats osteoarthritis. Also assists in the recovery of the lower esophageal sphincter in acid-reflux healing, probably due to the role of cartilage in the area. “Chondroitin is present in the lining of blood vessels, and it helps promote normal blood flow throughout the body. It may help prevent a heart attack in patients with a history of heart disease or heart attack by helping to thin the blood and prevent potentially fatal clots from forming in the arteries. (next column)”	Rebuilds cartilage. Also helpful for strains and sprains. Reduces back pain. Also reduces cravings for sugar if taken before lunch due to the sulfur contents. Chondrocyte cells repair articular cartilage in synovial joints, tracheal and esophageal cartilage.^[1794] “In fact, chondroitin has been found to be chemically similar to the blood thinner, heparin. Research indicates that chondroitin sulfate helps to lower cholesterol and prevents atherosclerosis in animals and humans. Chondroitin is also located in the linings of the digestive tract, mucus membranes, and arteries. (next column)”	Contains glycosaminoglycans, substances that form cartilage. One risk is the salt content for high blood pressure, but the benefits outweigh the risks. Taking chondroitin sulfate may strengthen esophageal cartilage, which significantly reduces GERD. “Chondroitin supplementation may help treat conditions linked to the deterioration of these linings, such as chronic venous insufficiency, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and congestive heart failure. In addition, research indicates that chondroitin sulfate may help prevent kidney stones by reducing levels of oxalate in the urine.”^[1795]
Hyaluronic acid 150 mg	Supplies substances for ligament and tendon healing.
Glucosamine Hydrochloride 1500 mg/day §	Contains glucose combined with an amino acid, which helps with joint and ligament repair. Keeps connective tissue pliable by reducing its viscosity permitting calcium, glucose, sulfate, and proteins to reach chondroitin cells, which produces new cartilage.	Relaxant that calms one down for a good night sleep. Similar effects to calcium. Also an anticoagulant reducing the risk of blood clot strokes. 500 mg. on an empty stomach with Citracal Cal/Mag. and Vitamin C helps cure colds. Avoid glucosamine sulfate, which is 30% salt and causes high blood pressure. The hydrochloride form is more concentrated as well.	Glucosamine from snail shells is not kosher. Kosher brands are available. Overall, omega-3 supplements are preferable and glucosamine is a carrier of nutrition into joints. One may combine Calcium Citrate and Glucosamine (1/week), preferably before exercise or going to sleep after exercise.
MSM	Works with glucosamine as a sulfur transporter. Related to the solvent DMSO. Helps with the synthesis of glutathione.	Good for the skin as well. Prolongs life in cases of lupus nephritis. Also, reduces pain for cases of OA and RA.	Being a solvent, the supplement does not distinguish between transporting nutrients vs. toxins.
Ornithine	No need to supplement	Produced from arginase enzyme operating on Arginine creating urea for disposal of excess nitrogen.	Arginase enzyme contains manganese, so a deficiency of manganese can be an issue.
Alfalfa	Contains 16 percent proteins and 8 percent mineral constituents. In addition it is rich in vitamins A, E, D, and K. Contains 8 necessary digestive enzymes to reduce flatulence^[1796].	Chlorophyll, vitamin C and K, folic acid, calcium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, iron, zinc, fluorine, phytoestrogens, antioxidant tricin.	This is a general nutritious green that can be put on anything with unlimited quantity.
Aloe Vera Gel Juice ♥♥♥	Amazingly successful in healing esophagitis or GERD.	Try a half a pint a day. Also reduces hemorrhoids.	The more that is taken the more effective the healing.
Anise Seed	Also loaded with enzymes that assist in digestion eliminating flatulence.^[1797]
Apple Vinegar Balsamic Vinegar	Apple vinegar stimulates stomach acid, improving digestion and reducing a host of diseases including: Allergies Atopic dermatitis Eczema IBS – rectum itch Psoriasis	Balsamic vinegar especially on salads is effective at eliminating headaches caused by saturated fatty foods, especially meat products. Sardines in olive oil multiply the effectiveness.	From the Italian ‘aceto balsamico’, literally, curative vinegar. Authentic balsamic vinegar is made from white grapes, and is aged to the point that the sugar level is significantly reduced.
Burdock root	Helps with digestion by stimulating digestive juices and the production of bile. Contains polyacetylenes that have antibacterial and antifungal effects.	Overall improvement to kidney, liver, and bowel functions. Contains flavonoids, potassium, iron, and calcium.	Reduces psoriasis in small portions. Recommended with cleavers.^[1798] Interestingly cleavers are also recommended as a tonic against hair loss.^[1799] Just use a small pinch of Burdock root when psoriasis appears. Larger quantities have a counter effect. Burdock root is a very powerful herb.
Bee/Flower pollen.	All B vitamins, vitamin C, EFAs, enzymes, seven minerals, carotene, and protein.	Eating flowers is an incredible energy nutritional lift.
Brewer’s Yeast	Contains all B vitamins and amino acids, sixteen amino acids, phosphorus, chromium and protein.^[1800] Whey cheese contains nutritional yeast that includes calcium.	One should take a calcium supplement in coordination with Brewer’s Yeast, as the phosphorus is a calcium “coworker” depleting calcium in the body.^[1801]	Highly recommended in even tablet form as a food supplement. Reduces sweet cravings with the chromium.
Chocolate	Contains caffeine and causes insomnia and sleep problems.	Caffeine has a half-life of 12 hours so it builds up and stays in the body for days!	While chocolate is a healthy anti-oxidant, the risk to sleep indicates that chocolate may contribute to insomnia, headaches, stroke, and diabetes.
Coffee	Coffee drinking is associated with a decreased absorption of magnesium resulting in lower blood levels of magnesium. Caffeine reduces the re-absorption of calcium and magnesium in the kidney, causing minerals to be excreted in the urine.^[1802]	Magnesium is an essential mineral utilized in more than 300 enzymatic reactions and physiological processes including energy metabolism, effective utilization of glucose, hormonal balance and proper heart function.	Coffee without caffeine may supply some magnesium. Coffee nerves, the twitching is partially due to magnesium depletion. Coffee aroma has a calming effect on the brain.^[1803]
Celery seed	Improves digestion. Increases blood flow. Reduces high blood pressure by excess water elimination and cleanses arterial walls of plaque.	Improves mental alertness. Helps one stay awake.	Both the stalk vegetable and the seeds increase blood flow and are a tonic. Strongly recommended if one can grind the seeds down to a powder.
Chlorella	60% Protein including all amino acids, beta-carotene and chlorophyll.	Single cell green algae.	One tablespoon equivalent to an ounce of steak.
Dandelion root	Diuretic helping the body reduce excess water retention. Filled with Potassium so it replaces this mineral as it helps. Reduces high blood pressure.	Dandelion root is a liver and kidney tonic. Contains bitter glycosides, choline, insulin, and asparagines.	The liver enables energy production by producing bile or gall, which moves to the small intestine and converts fats into energy. The liver also generates somatomedins that support growth hormones.
DGL (Licorice)	Stimulates the adrenal glands (located above the kidneys), which produce androgen, estrogen, progestogen, and other hormones.	Licorice is sweet tasting and makes one feel good. One should avoid licorice if one has sleep problems, as licorice is a stimulant that stays in the body for a long time. DGL removes the blood pressure increasing properties of licorice.	Along with Vitamin E, Licorice is a youth tonic. One should try to get pure licorice instead of the candy or take it in tincture or infusion form. Take DGL 20 minutes before a meal to avoid heartburn. After a meal DGL does very little.
Dried Fruit	Reduces triglyceride levels and cholesterol. Separate fruit from fats to avoid the sugar induced insulin rush, which increases absorption of fat into cells.	Substitute these for cookies, chocolate, and any other sweet tooth craving.	Dried apples or blueberries are great snacks. Fresh fruit is a substitute.
Echinacea	Boosts immune system.	The root oils promote relaxation and reduce blood pressure. Hypertension tonic properties here too.	Aerial parts for general use and root parts for cold usage.
Fish Oil and Cod Liver Oil ♥ EPA+DHA usually 300 mg/capsule so for recommended 3000 mg Take 10 capsules/day 17 capsules to stop hypertriglyceridemia	Fixes dry skin—psoriasis, reduces aging symptoms. Fish oil reduces morning joint stiffness or swelling in autoimmune diseases like arthritis. Really works, but also permits colds to take hold of the body more easily! Eicosapentaenoic acid in large amounts reduces the tendency to thrombosis.^[1804] Reduces hair loss with 4000 mg/day (13 capsules/day). Reduces triglycerides in the body, which reduces heart disease.	Fish oils operate with omega-3 and reduce cholesterol levels making the blood less sticky. Ten times more effective than Flax Seed omega-3 ALAs. Reduces depression significantly. See Vitamin F above for other properties. Cod Liver Oil (rich in vitamins A and D) with Yogurt is perfectly synergistic as vitamin D increases the absorption of calcium.	Fish oil also reduces lymphocyte cell production, which lowers resistance to colds, viruses, and cancer. This is how it fights autoimmune diseases. (Some crude fish oils contain PCBs so supplements could be molecular distilled.) ½ teaspoon of cod liver oil per day or 2 fish capsules.^[1805]
Fruit and vegetable juices	Clean the digestive track walls. Particularly effective for reducing calcification buildup in the colon.	One should never reduce consumption of juices thinking Vitamin C pills are sufficient.	Apple, celery juice.
Flaxseed Oil	Reduces high blood pressure.	58% Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), an omega-3.	Recommended as a tonic for clearing the arteries of bad fats. Over a four year period of consumption will eliminate all arterial blockage. 10x Flaxseed oil = 1x Fish oil for DHA and EPA omega-3 content so fish oil must also be taken.
Garlic ♥ 400 mg extract 3x/day	Reduces high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and is an antibiotic. Strengthens the immune system. Eliminates flatulence by killing bad bacteria in the colon. Yogurt and calcium with Vitamin C work better. Stabilizes prostate size and works with Saw Palmetto to prevent BPH. Stimulates stomach acid production with similar benefits listed under Apple vinegar above.	Contains germanium and selenium. Reduces intestinal, kidney, and digestive infections. Helps retain B vitamins.^[1806] Reduces systolic blood pressure, dramatically.^[1807] Increases the elasticity of the aorta in men by 15%. This could be the reason for its effectiveness in reducing systolic blood pressure.^[1808] Enhances intracellular glutathione synthesis.^[1809]	Garlic cloves. Amazingly one of the healthiest of foods. Garlic’s potency lies in prevention of illness while it has little effect in speeding recovery.
Ginger	Reduces nausea.		May be helpful during pregnancy in moderate quantities.
Ginkgo Biloba Extract ♥ 60 mg 2x/day or 40 mg 3x/day or 60 mg 1x/day with 5 mg Vinpocetine § Other key brain energizers include: Alpha Lipoic Acid – removes iron from brain cells Acytl-l-carnitine – activates mitochondria with ALA DHA Omega-3 – produces acytlcholine for learning/memory Lecithin contains choline CoEnzyme Q10 Anthocyanin rich (blue)berries Curcumin Vinpocetine	Antioxidant as well as circulatory improvement properties. Fights Alzheimer’s, dementia, depression, increases memory, and reduces chance for stroke, heart disease, kidney infection and kidney disease. Prevents age spots, free radical debris deposits, on the skin, in the brain, and on other organs.^[1810] Ginkgo works best on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. Ginkgo with vinpocetine is particularly beneficial for the elderly, but should be avoided by pregnant women.	Contains flavonoids (ginkgolide, quercetin, kaempferol, isohamnetin) – diterpene lactones, ginkgolic acid,^[1811] ascorbic acid, bilobetin-bilobalide, carotenoids, and pro-anthocyanidins.^[1812] Ginkgo toxin has symptoms similar to colchicines from the colchicum plant.^[1813] Vinpocetine is from the Periwinkle plant and dilates blood vessels in the brain, is an antioxidant, and inhibits aggregation of platelets, which helps prevent strokes.^[1814] Vinpocetine is also an alkaloid reducing acid and increases the brain’s ability to use oxygen by increasing ATP.	Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract. Only use the extract version; the remainder of the leaf contains toxins that cause headaches and graying. Often available in bulk herb food sections. Ginkgo is rich in most vitamins and is incredibly healthy. Take one Ginkgo Biloba extract tablet/capsule every morning before breakfast. Ginkgo is a healthier and safer substitute for aspirin and drug blood thinners and does not combine safely with these.
Ginseng 100 mg 2x/day Cures the Sweet Tooth	Supplies steroids, improving athletic performance and mental acuity. Ginseng possesses aphrodisiac side effects and should be avoided by those with high blood pressure. Adrenal tonic. Balances Stress hormones.	Reduces depression by raising the blood pressure. In powder form the effect is instantaneous as ginseng passes through the mouth membranes directly into the bloodstream. Hence, it is effective to chew or suck on. Also balances blood sugar levels and cravings.^[1815]	Ginseng tea is popular and effective for losing weight as it activates the consumption of fats by the body. Monitor if one has hypertension.
Grape Seed Extract 50-300 mg/daily Resveratrol, Quercetin and epicatechin	Antioxidant that bonds with collagen promoting youthful skin, cell health, elasticity and flexibility. Stabilizes collagen and elastin, substances important to the health of skin, joints, ligaments, tendons, and blood vessels.	Reduces joint pain (arthritis) and lowers cholesterol. Antioxidant properties prevent bruising, macular degeneration, retinopathy, and varicose veins. Red grape skins also contain the potent antioxidants listed to the left.	Old Orchard 100% Grape Juice contains 25 mg grape seed extract per 8 oz.^[1816] There are 8 glasses in a half-gallon, 4 glasses in a quart, so a glass is a half a pint and a pint, 2 glasses contains a daily dose of grape seed extract. Grape seed extract contains proanthocyanidins that protect the body from sun damage.^[1817]
Green Tea ♥	Contains catechin antioxidant EGCG - Epigallocatechin gallate, a phyto-nutrient polyphenol, and natural caffeine. EGCG increases the amount of calories the body burns, i.e. reduces body fat.	There is a solvent effect to green tea that cleans cholesterol and other deposits off of arterial walls. This resembles the effect of vinegar.	Use two bags per cup to increase the potency. Alternatively, Green Tea extract containing Polyphenol 190 mg, EGCG 67 mg, and Caffeine 35 mg. Note, tea can exacerbate GERD.
Ground Flaxseed	Provides the benefits of Vitamin F above. Also a laxative (15% fiber). This is also a tonic for pets whether for their feathers, fur, bones, digestion, and the elimination of tumors.	Contains Omega 3/6 fatty acids, linoleic, linoleni and oleic acids, linamarin (a cyanogenic glycoside), protein, vitamins A, B, and E.	Ground Flaxseed available in opaque bags. Recommended as a digestive track cleanser.^[1818] Use two heaping tablespoons in ones cereal, before going to bed.
Hawthorne Berries	Stabilizes irregular heartbeat. Overall heart tonic. A tablespoon portion will give one an instant sense that a weight has been taken off of ones shoulder.	Contains Vitamin C and flavonoids.^[1819] Reduces blood pressure rapidly.	Hawthorne has an orange color and resembles Saw Palmetto whose hue is a little darker. Hawthorne tastes better because of the flavonoids.
Ho Shou Wu root “Mr. Ho has Black Hair” Ho-sou-wu Polygonum multiflorum (Polygonaceae)^[1820]	Hair tonic Hematogenic aiding the formation of blood cells in the bone marrow.	Similar to Ginseng Has caffeine	600 mg
Isoflavones	“Phytoestrogen compounds that are extracted from soy, such as daidzein, genistein, and glycitein, are known as soy isoflavones.”^[1821]	“They are commonly used to reduce menopausal, PMS, and other female hormone–related conditions. They have been shown to help improve bone density, protect against bone loss, and reduce cholesterol levels. Interestingly, men with prostate problems are also helped.”
Horse Chestnut	Reduce inflammation from hemorrhoids	Reduction of hypertension and weight should also be considered.	100 mg. Escin/day.^[1822] Do not use with aspirin or anti-coagulant drugs.
Lemon or Orange Rind	Boost immune system. Supplies the body with necessary potassium when eaten during exercise.	Contains essential oils (limonene, pinene, linalool, humulene), flavonoids, and vitamin C.	Contains amino acids as well. Strongly recommended as a general tonic.

Lime	Reduces high blood pressure.
Lycopene	Carotenoid found in tomatoes.^[1823] Antioxidant that inhibits prostate cancer. Because it is fat soluble to be absorbed in the small intestine the tomato sauce should be mixed with oil for maximum potency.	Long molecule containing 13 double bonds more than any other carotenoid is the most powerful in its class at preventing oxidation of LDL and prevention of prostate problems.^[1824] Lycopene reduces fatigue unlike vitamins and minerals, which may in the end fail. The source of this benefit is in its ability to reduce free radicals taxing of the body’s energy resources.	Ten servings of tomato paste and tomatoes a week.^[1825] Also contained in rose hips, watermelon, guava, apricots, pink grapefruit and other red vegetables/fruits.
Maca Root (3500-3600 mg/day)	Endocrine and pituitary gland supporter. Contains:^[1826] Amino acids (11%) Carbohydrates Minerals (calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, iron, silica, iodine, manganese, copper, and zinc) Vitamin B1, B2 and B12 Vitamin C Vitamin E Steroid Glycosides	Energy booster, anti-depressant. Supports the adrenal glands that sit on top of the kidneys. Adrenal glands control secretion of steroid hormones that improve stress and chronic illness response.^[1827]	Herb from Peru that works quite well and is healthy too containing over 40 phytochemicals and hormonal precursors. Since the kidneys regulate blood pressure and sit directly below the adrenal glands, Maca may improve the kidney response to stress as well.
Marshmallow Root ♥	Cultivates mucous membrane on digestive track tissues.	Tightens the seal of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter as a caulk.	Take ½ teaspoon directly into mouth and roll it into balls and swallow with water.
Milk Thistle	Liver cleanser. Milk Thistle treats poison by protecting the liver from damage and stimulating liver cell reproduction.	The liver protects the body from excess toxins.	“Regenerates liver cells and protects them against the action of liver poisons (leukotrienes). Alters cell structure of outer liver membrane which prevents toxic chemicals from entering; stimulates the liver's own capacity to generate new cells.”^[1828]
Mustard	Retards GERD - acid reflux, and heartburn,^[1829] maybe by stimulating a strong contraction response of the LES to prevent mustard back flow into the esophagus.	Stimulates peristalsis of the esophagus as well.	Also mustard (oriental) is high in lysine for producing enzymes and not limiting utilization of other amino acids, although (golden) is higher in arginine.^[1830]
Olive Leaf	Tranquilizer to help one sleep. This may be the result of its stickiness. Contains the bitter oleuropein that is anti-viral and anti-bacterial by interfering with the protein coat of bacteria.^[1831] Also contains bioflavonoids.	Olive leaf is sticky. There is a similarity in flavor between olive and ginkgo leaf. Also clears up psoriasis.^[1832] Fights fatigue by enabling the immune system to go on the attack and defeat colds.	Two pinches are sufficient. The stickiness of olive leaf is a concern. The tranquilizing effect may be due to the stickiness in slowing blood flow, but this is pure speculation. Also eliminates intestinal parasites.
Orange	Fresh Orange peel is effective against GERD.	Stimulates peristalsis of the esophagus as well.	Orange peel oil is the active component.
Parsley	Reduces high blood pressure.	Encourages production of glutathione.
Pectin (1-10 gm/day)	Soluble fiber that reduces cholesterol.		Found in Apple skin
Phytosterols	Beta Sitosterol reduces LDL and reduces DHT. Consequently reduces BPH and increases hair growth. Beta Sitosterol (100 mg/day) is also found in saw palmetto (400 mg/day) and may increase hair growth in men by suppressing DHT.	Phytosterols are naturally occurring plant nutrients that have a hormone-balancing effect. Research shows phytosterols lower the risk of certain cancers, including ovarian cancer. Nevertheless sterols reduce the absorption of Vitamin E, Beta-carotene, Lycopene, and other essential oils so their use should be secondary. “Some randomized trials have indicated that phytosterols may lower serum levels of alpha- and beta-carotene, lycopene and vitamin E, probably by interfering with their absorption. Neither vitamin A nor vitamin D levels appear to be affected by phytosterol ingestion. There are no data yet available on the effect of phytosterols on other carotenoids (lutein, zeaxanthin), flavonoids or polyphenols.”^[1833]	Beta Sitosterol [Plant sterol; plant oils (avocado, cashew, chestnut, corn, cottonseed, mustard seed, rice bran, safflower, sesame seed, soybean, sunflower, wheat germ); margarines, vegetables (barley, white gourd, garden lettuce, radish greens, soybean); fruits (apricot, fig, navel orange, pomegranate; seeds and nuts (almond, cashew, pecan, pine nut, pistachio, sesame seed, sunflower seed, walnut; spices (basil, clove, ginger, horseradish, laurel, mace, marjoram, mustard, onion, oregano, paprika, black pepper, poppy seed, rosemary, sage, thyme, turmeric); cereals (buckwheat, corn, rice bran); legumes (broad beans, kidney beans, peanuts, peas, soybeans); mayonnaise, peanut butter, black tea, green tea.] Campesterol [Plant sterol; plant oils (avocado, cashew, castor, chestnut, coffee, corn, cottonseed, linseed, mustard seed, palm, peanut, pine nut, poppy seed, pumpkin seed, rapeseed, rice bran, safflower, sesame, soybean, sunflower, wheat germ); margarines; vegetables (barley, brussel sprouts, radish greens, soybean); fruits (apple, apricot, banana, cherry, fig, grapefruit, navel orange, pomegranate, strawberry); seeds & nuts (cashew, pine nut, sesame seed, sunflower seed); spices (basil, dill, ginger, horseradish, white mustard, oregano, paprika, red pepper, poppy seed, sage, turmeric); cereals (buckwheat, corn, rice bran, sorghum); legumes (broad beans, peanuts, soybeans)]^[1834] Stigmasterol [The best sources of stigmasterol are the fats found in vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds. In other words, eating plenty of nuts, seeds, legumes, and other sources of plant fats will help you get more of this cancer fighting nutrient into your diet.]
Quercetin	Flavonoid reducing chance of stroke. Also controls allergy and asthma reactions.^[1835]	Cousin of rutin.	Found in onions, apples, black tea, and blue-green algae.
Red Yeast Rice 600 mg/2x per day	Powerful supplement, one can use if high cholesterol persists, though more of a last resort in pill form. Eating red rice should be safer.	Damaging to the liver in large quantities 2400 mg/day. Statins suppress the production of DHEA, which is essential to preserving youthful health. Reduces cholesterol by 20-60%.^[1836]	A fungus that grows on Red Rice that has statins preventing the liver from producing LDL cholesterol. Contains statins like Lipitor or Zocar, which are anti-cholesterol drugs.
Spinach	Contains glutamine and encourages production of glutathione.
St. John’s Wort 300 mg. when feeling depressed	A mild antidepressant, but works with few side effects. Effective on a rainy day. Also reduces mild anxiety associated with mild depression, rebalancing the psyche. St. John’s Wort also is an excellent antibiotic and antiviral agent.	Very slight dizziness may accompany this herb. Hypericin inhibits monoamine oxidase (MAO) increasing nerve impulse transmitters that maintain a normal mood and emotional stability.^[1837]	Active compound is hypericin. Other nutritional value derives from flavonoids (15%) and phytosterols. Increases the skins sensitivity to sunlight and sunburns.
Saw Palmetto § ♥ 320 mg extract or 160 mg 2x per day or 1/8^th teaspoon berry powder, but not both. Men should start taking at age 33 when the scalp starts itching indicating DHT presence.	Reduces the size of the prostate gland, which surrounds the urethra preventing the body from retaining excessive water in the bladder. Reduction of excess water lowers blood pressure and prevents kidney disease. Reduces hair loss at 320-400 mg/day of an 85% liposterolic extract. DHT causes the hair follicle to shrink thinning the hair until the follicle completely closes up and dies. SP extract prevents this irreversible happening.	Take during the day to help one get a better night sleep, as one will not have to get up as frequently during the night. Prostrate enlargement results from a deviant form of testosterone that Saw Palmetto inhibits. Reduces hair loss. Stops production of DHT (bad type of testosterone), which causes scalp hair loss and hair growth in unusual places.	Saw Palmetto is a berry and is rich in β-carotene that the body converts into Vitamin A. Most health supermarkets carry it in bulk dried powder form. Men should take Saw Palmetto 160 mg. 2x/day in the daytime, not before going to sleep, as it is a stimulant too. The age of 40 is a good time to begin. More effective in small quantities—1/8^th a teaspoon of powder or 320 mg/day.
Slippery Elm ♥	Cultivates mucous membrane on digestive track tissues.	Tightens the seal of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter as a caulk.	Take ½ teaspoon directly into mouth and roll it into balls and swallow with water.
(Valerian)	Reduces back pain due to athletic muscle imbalance or stress.	Not recommended except rarely for stress related back pain or serious insomnia.	Helps one sleep an entire night without waking up. Ironically, this is not entirely healthy as REM sleep is essential for normal function and is diminished by Valerian as well as any other sleeping pill. Niacin on the other hand works better, even in small quantities. Niacin 10 mg reduces depression/ anxiety and is a natural nutrient for our bodies.
Acidophilus	Lactobacillus acidophilus are bacteria that produce lactic acid. Lactic acid is essential for digesting lactose, which is in cow’s milk. Other supporting bacteria include L. bulgaricus and L. bifidus. After the stomach partially digests food, billions of bacteria complete the job in the large intestine. These bacteria maximize nutritional availability of food and synthesize B vitamins.	Decline in acidophilus in the large intestine is due to aging, alcohol, B₆ deficiency, medications, and stressful living. Acidophilus helps correct constipation, diarrhea, mucous colitis and diverticulitis, reduces cholesterol by improving digestion and absorption of fats, enhances the absorption of nutrients, reduces bad breath, reduces internal gas, treats acne and other skin disorders due to leaky gut syndrome, conquers harmful bacteria and certain viruses, alleviates candidiasis and other vaginal infections, and offers protection from large intestinal cancer.	Take on an empty stomach before breakfast. This will improve the digestion of milk-based products throughout the day. Take after a heavy meal to improve digestion. Found in small amounts in carrots, soybeans, rice starch, and garbanzo beans. Also found in yogurt, feta cheese, and goat milk. Pasteurization destroys the good bacteria in milk that would enable us to digest it more easily.
Propolis	Resin from bee pollen that is effective at sealing cracks in teeth.	Acquire in toothpaste.	Use once every 4 days for a cracked tooth.
Yogurt	Antibiotic, digestive track rejuvenator. Fights colds and other infections, since good bacteria fight harmful bacteria.^[1838] Eliminates irritable bowl syndrome.	Anti-depressant. 3½ oz contains Vitamin B₁₂ (0.4 mcg), calcium (138 mg), phosphorus (109 mg), riboflavin, and protein (4g).^[1839] Note, Vitamin B₆ is necessary for protein absorption otherwise protein decays in the large intestine.	Take before going to sleep with cod liver oil, fruit juice (aids digestion), Vitamins B₆ (aids protein absorption) and C (aids absorption of calcium), for maximum effectiveness. Use only aged tap water, that is water whose chlorine has boiled off to maintain intestinal bacteria for proper digestion.

§ – Supplement for full daily absorption after age 40 when absorption declines.
£ – Molecular distilled to prevent high occurrences of lead or pesticides.
♠ – Dangerous supplement, minimal dosage that is effective—Above RDA and below RAO
♥ – Recommend supplement
♦ – Supplement if not eating red meat
¥ – Supplement to restore youthful levels
■ – Don’t supplement

“Health is a Mitzvah.”^[1840]

Text ‎21-2: Body and Soul—Partners

Body and soul in Judaism stand in a special relationship.
They are partners, jointly enabling us to serve the Lord.

The body is the Nefesh, which is the lowest part of the soul. Hence, it is incumbent upon us to maintain its health. Dieting has different requirements for each individual. The key here is that the body is hungry when it has not received sufficient amounts of the right nutrients. Hence a person eating French Fries all day long will continue to be hungry until consuming other foods containing missing nutrients. Exercise also increases nutrient uptake by greater circulation of blood.

Eicosanoids are meta-hormones that control other hormones.^[1841] They are derivatives of 20-carbon fatty acids like Omega-3 fish oil. Glycogen, which is involved in releasing sugar, produces positive eicosanoids. Insulin, which is involved in sugar uptake, produces negative eicosanoids. Positive eicosanoids reduce platelet stickiness and inflammation. Negative eicosanoids increase blood clotting and inflammation. Hence, both types of eicosanoids have significant purpose though the former are better for aging, while the later for external injury. They include the following:

Table ‎21-2: Eicosanoids

Eicosanoid	Control
Leukotrienes	Control allergies and bronchial constriction
Lipoxins and hydroxylated fatty acids	Inflammatory responses and regulating immune system
Prostacyclins	Heart disease
Prostaglandins	From the prostate control blood vessel contractions, nerve impulses, and hormone responses^[1842]
Thromboxanes	Heart disease, controls blood-clotting system

Nutrients for eicosanoid modulation include antioxidants Vitamins C & E and Beta-carotene; and co-factors Vitamins B₃ & B₆, Zinc and Magnesium.^[1843]

Fish oil dosage is key to its beneficial eicosanoid effects:^[1844]

Text ‎21-3: Fish Oil Dosage

Old age does not take well to negative or unhappy thoughts. One should focus on the positive, see the good in what makes people happy, for joy is the source of their life. Recall exciting and happy thoughts in life during conversation and leave sadder subjects for conversations with younger folks.

For some reason as we get older digestion becomes less efficient, and hence, our ability to absorb nutrients. This increases problems with gum disease, ulcers, gas^[1845], constipation, and the digestive track. To find the fountain of youth is to solve the problem of peak digestion and nutritional absorption. Most likely the cause is a Catch-22, where older cells that are not being replaced rapidly, become less effective at nutritional absorption, reducing further their functionality and rate of replacement. Excellent nutrition keeps these cells behaving normally longer by protecting against free-radical damage.

Oatmeal containing silicone is eaten by most people 85+ and is likely one of the sources of their longevity.

Free radicals are pollutants that attempt to steal electrons from body organs disabling their functionality. A household air filter with an ionizer will reduce pollutants in the air and thus the chance for them entering the body. The ionizer generates free electrons that will bind with free radicals in the air neutralizing them.

As one gets older eating becomes a health risk as the stress of digestion pulls enzymes from other body systems. Life becomes a matter of eating heavier foods to gain proteins and fats for strength, while following them with herbs to reduce fats, improve blood circulation, and assist in digestion. Smaller, frequent meals over time, reduces the stress of eating.

Dolly the cloned sheep died of premature aging in 2003. She had a congestive lung disorder at age six with arthritis onset at age five. Sheep normally live to age eleven. The evidence suggests that aging damages the DNA in cells such that cloned cells carry on these age related problems into a full clone. One may protect oneself from premature aging by avoiding pollution and radiation and taking Vitamin E to destroy free radicals. Cloning may be successful if a cell from a baby is put into cryogenic stasis until ready for use, to stop the DNA breakdown clock. Overall, the latest research from cloning suggests that age related damage reproduces itself in the DNA of cells. With damage to the code of a person, extending one’s lifespan significantly will require extraordinary measures. One possibility is to reintroduce fetal cells from one’s early body into oneself in old age. Another is to map the early DNA sequences to be able to repair them at a later age.

Recent studies suggest that aging is a byproduct of the metabolic process, i.e. the more we eat the more we age. Most people have the gene that minimizes the impact of this aging process. In the case of Werner’s syndrome has shalom, someone is missing this gene; premature aging occurs leading to graying in the 20s, cataracts a few years later, cancer and heart disease in the 30s and 40s. Meanwhile a gene aptly named age-1 when it is mutated enhances a nematode worm’s lifespan.^[1846] Recent research shows that by reducing caloric intake by 60% laboratory mice will live 50% longer.^[1847] Systematic under eating improves digestion, increasing nutritional absorption and utilization. “Russian statistics show that all their centenarians are moderate eaters.”^[1848]

Text ‎21-4: Caloric Restriction for Survival

Caloric restriction extends survival and vitality in part by limiting injury of cells by free radicals generated by mitochondria, Weindruch said.

The key is to get all of the nutrients one needs without the calories. Barry Sears, Zone Diet, and the Atkins Diet explain similar reasons for this approach.^[1849]

Exercise induces anti-aging mechanisms. “Exercise builds muscles, burns fat, makes the heart and lungs work more efficiently, lowers the concentration of sugars circulating in the blood that can gum up the body’s systems, increases the flow of thought-provoking blood to the brain, and makes bones stronger and more dense.”^[1850] The increase of the metabolic rate from exercising is offset by stimulating the production of antioxidants that sop up free-radical molecules generated by the metabolism. Two of these generated antioxidant enzymes are superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase.

“Adults who keep reading, learning, and interacting with others are far less likely to lose their memory or decline into senility than those who retreat into themselves as they age.”^[1851]

The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to recover are:^[1852]

Text ‎21-5: Faith, a Simple Solution

A 25-year alcohol free veteran is working with a newcomer who says, “You mean to say that you haven’t had a drink for 25 years. I haven’t been able to go without a drink for a week. How do you do it.” “Its not complicated, its very simple. Every day I wake I ask god to give me another day of sobriety and every time I go to sleep I thank God for giving me another day of sobriety.” “How do you know it was God that gave you another day of sobriety?” “Stupid I didn’t ask any one else.” ^[1853]

“This person has an Emunah peshutah, a very simple clear faith, which is real. Do we have that simple faith? We have to ask ourselves if our yiddishkiet is real? Yes we have the building blocks, but the building blocks without a reality doesn’t become a structure. We got to believe that we are here for what Hashem wants. I am not here for amusement. I was created for a job. I have to make sure that job gets done.”^[1854]

The most difficult of illnesses from a naturalist’s perspective are those dealing with sensitized body systems attacking normal bodily function. The body is a very smart system; thus, autoimmune conditions have some cursory stimulus that is still out of sorts. For example, poison ivy leaves the skin sensitized to any allergic substance in its vicinity including unhealthy food substances. In this case, taking a high potency Vitamin B complex will help the digestive tract digest foods leaving less allergic toxins to enter the blood stream for emission through the skin. Zinc will help the skin heal faster and reduce itching. Vitam[1855] oil¹⁸⁵⁵ eliminates bacteria and its preservative protection, reduces healing time for skin injuries in half.

In small quantities, red wine reduces blood pressure and has antioxidant benefits. Alcohol is an antioxidant. However, in large quantities, alcohol causes liver damage. Milk Thistle repairs some liver damage from alcohol. Milk Thistle is a liver cleanser as well.

Arthritis is often an autoimmune condition stimulated by wheat gluten in the diet. Nutritional treatment consists of fish oil, pantothenic acid, and glucosamine with MSM. Osteoarthritis requires chondroitin sulfate, in addition, to improve.

Rheumatoid arthritis requires at least 6 doses of 500 mg/day Glucosamine-MSM. Another factor in knee related arthritis is arch support in the shoes. Without good arch support the knees, the inside of the knees will damage over time. Take with selenium 200 mcg/day that will kill bacteria in the joints that is known to cause arthritis.

Mercury can cause nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, weight loss, abdominal pain, diarrhea, kidney failure, skin burns and irritation, respiratory distress, swollen gums and mouth sores, drooling, numbness and tingling in the lips, mouth, tongue, hands and feet, tremors and ill coordination, vision and hearing loss, memory loss, personality changes and headache. Allergic reactions can also occur.

Methyl-mercury, usually from contaminated food, is very dangerous to pregnant women. Methyl-mercury causes profound mental retardation, cerebral palsy, seizures, spasticity, tremors, and ill coordination, along with eye and hearing damage in the unborn baby as a result of the mother's exposure. Organic mercury passes into the breast milk as well.”^[1856]

Selenium will bind and remove mercury from the body.

Osteoarthritis symptoms include morning stiffness, painful joints, restricted range of motion, and sometimes deformity of joints.^[1857] The causes of osteoarthritis include:

Losing weight is one of the easiest ways to reduce osteoarthritis. Recommend taking Chondroitin Sulfate + Glucosamine as well an antioxidant joint remedy daily or every two days for prevention. MSM at 2000 mg/day is also effective. Vitamin C strengthens collagen, connective tissues, and cartilage.

Repetitive athletic motions create a vulnerability to developing osteoarthritis. Wear and tear of cartilage provides a location where calcium may incorrectly deposit and build up, ultimately resulting in pain. The best prevention here is a limited but continued athletic usage of joints. Also supplement with magnesium to prevent the incorrect deposit locations of calcium.^[1858] Taking 500 mg/day of magnesium prevented kidney stones, which are made up of calcium oxalate crystals. Magnesium is a calcium channel blocker preventing transfer into harmful cell locations. Also magnesium prevents atherosclerosis, calcification of the arteries. Magnesium also prevents large irregular calcium crystals from forming in the bones, but instead smoothes the regularity and limits the size of the crystals forming normal bone deposits.^[1859] This prevents arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms include inflammation, pain, tenderness, discoloration of the joints, stiffness, lumps under the skin at the site of damaged joints, deformity of joints, fatigue, weakness, and chronic infection. Causes include:

Vitamin C is very important to muscle and ligament healing and collagen formation. Here is the remedy:^[1860]

Table ‎21-3: Rheumatoid Arthritis Prevention

Vitamin	Quantity/day
Vitamin C	2000 mg : Four 500 mg capsules
Vitamin E	400 IU
Mixed carotenes	25,000 IU
Pantothenic acid	250 mg
Niacinamide	100 - 500 mg : Five 100 mg tables
Calcium + Vitamin D	1,500 mg : Two 600 mg capsules includes D
Selenium	200 mcg
Zinc	30 mg
Magnesium	1,000 mg : Three 300 mg tablets
NAC	600 – 1200 mg
Omega-3 fatty acids	1 – 3 capsules
Glucosamine Chondroitin or alternative	3 capsules
Superoxide dismutase	3 capsules

Acid in the body causes inflammation, which leads to joint pain. Avoid acid promoting foods, which include red meat, eggs, saturated fats, oils, fried foods, sugar, dairy, refined carbohydrates, high gluten foods like bread, alcohol, and caffeine.

Eat lots of raw vegetables and whole grains, which will sweep away mineral and acid build-up and reduce harmful bacteria. Foods high in sulfur will help repair cartilage and bone and include asparagus, cabbage, garlic, and onion. Raw pineapple has bromelain, which reduces inflammation. Fish also has anti-inflammatory oils.

Lubricated cartilage is key to the functionality of the joint. Cartilage provides shock absorption as well as the soft, clean, quiet mobility of the joint. Cartilage is lock a sponge. If one would drop a sponge in some liquid it will absorb liquid within the contact section. Better, if cartilage is being exercised, the liquid will reach throughout. Similarly nutrients like glucosamine and chondroitin will distribute better with exercise. Yet, inflammation can act as a barrier blocking the circulation that normally brings nutrients into the joints. Inflammation’s goal is to bring white blood cells into the area that it believes is necessary to fight an infection. In the case of arthritis, this simply is not the case in the surrounding blood, while the blood does not reach free radicals that are in the synovial fluid.

The following herbs are helpful reducing inflammation: Devil’s claw, White willow, Alfalfa, Yucca root, Ginger, Skullcap, and Boswellia. Check your DHEA levels if they are low. SAMe, S-adenosylmethionine, reduces symptoms of osteoarthritis. B₁₂ and folate convert cholesterol into the useful methionine.

Other helpful nutrients include Vitamin E, C, B₃, Boron, other antioxidants and plant enzymes for digestion. Calcarea Fluorica is for enlarged joints or bone spurs. Arnica is for osteoarthritis from injuries. Vitamin D from sunshine is crucial to bone health. Make sure one is getting all of the trace minerals including boron, manganese, chromium, and selenium. Substitute low impact exercises like cycling, walking, and stretching for high impact sports like running and tennis.

A kabbalistic explanation for arthritis is the inability to accept criticism. Stiffness reflects emotional inflexibility to criticism, which is a natural part of life.^[1861] To understand the source of vices in ones life is the key to dissolve their influence. Sometimes we recognize that we learned something wrong from another, but this does not devalue or diminish our respect for that person. Instead we can now leave those ideas behind, yet continue our love and respect for others.

For arthritis take selenium 200 mcg/day with glucosamine to kill a harmful bacteria in the joints that causes this problem. “The level of selenium in garlic is at least 9 parts per million and is said to be higher than in almost any other plant.”^[1862] Therefore, a garlic tablet of 1200 mg contains at least 10.8 mcg of selenium.

Equation ‎21-1: Selenium Contents of Garlic

For joint pain, first check that one has a sufficient amount of absorbable Calcium, calcium citrate, in the diet. Citracal Plus Magnesium® is effective at reducing arthritis due to mineral deficiency, the most common cause of the problem. Nevertheless, Citracal is deficient in Phosphorus so one should take it with a high protein food source such as meat. One should not over supplement on calcium because the mineral builds up in the body. An easy way to find out is to stop supplementation and see if the joints are feeling good which would indicate that the body is absorbing the excess calcium stored along intestinal, colon, and arterial pathways. Dr. Guy Abraham showed that ratios of 600-1000 mg Magnesium to 500 mg of Calcium reduced bone loss most significantly in aging woman.^[1863]

Text ‎21-6: Nan Kathryn Fuchs with Ann Gittleman on Magnesium

“Excessive calcium prevents absorption of magnesium. Taking more calcium without adequate magnesium may either create calcium malabsorption or a magnesium deficiency.” Unabsorbed calcium can wind up in the joints as arthritis, or in the arteries where it can initiate arteriosclerosis. As Fuchs so aptly observes, heart disease is the number one killer of postmenopausal women—the very age group that is overloading on calcium because of the misguided notion that more is better when it comes to building strong bones. Besides warding off both heart disease and osteoporosis, magnesium, the unsung female guardian angel, aids in the absorption of B vitamins...

Drinking a lot of water each day removes impurities that collect and attack the joints. Increase water in ones diet to flush out free radicals. Take vitamins after working out, “when your muscles are primed to soak up the nutrients they lost during the workout.”^[1864] Potassium-Magnesium Aspartate is effective before exercise, however, and combines with calcium citrate supplementation after exercise to increase nutrition absorption.

Vitamin A, which supports mucous membranes and fights off keratinization^[1865], supports the synthesis of collagen in the body with Vitamin C. Bleeding in the rectum or other elastic tissues of the body indicates deficiency of collagen and Vitamin A. Vitamin E is an anti-inflammatory that suppresses cartilage breakdown and stimulates cartilage growth.^[1866]

Be sure to get the correct quantity of minerals:^[1867]

· Calcium: 600mg/men or 900 mg/women with one other dairy serving/day

· Chromium: 50-200 mcg/day though not shown directly related to arthritis

· Copper: 1-2 mg/day

· Magnesium: Same as Calcium

· Manganese: 10-30 mg/day

· Selenium: 50-200 mcg/day

· Silicon: 5-10 mg/day

· Zinc: 5-10 mg/day

Joint pain is often the result of an allergic reaction. ‘Gluten Enteropath’ or ‘Celiac Disease’ refers to intolerance to wheat. In this common problem, the body cannot absorb an oversupply of wheat gluten resulting in an allergic reaction causing joint pain.^[1868] “Wheat intolerance often shows up as rashes and joint pain.”^[1869] Since, aging reduces the body’s ability to absorb nutrition, this problem may first appear in middle age. Reducing the amount of wheat-based cereal alleviates the problem. Milk intolerance appears with constipation, diarrhea, or gas. These are common problems. Moderation is the solution and not abstinence. These responses are the body’s way of telling us that it has received a sufficient quantity of this type of food. GERD or chest pain is another allergic response to being a gluten enteropath.

Joints possess synovial tissue, that contain synovial cells, which secrete a viscous liquid called synovia, or synovial fluid; this liquid contains protein, salts, and hyaluronic acid and serves as a lubricant and nutrient for the joint surfaces. Blood feeds synovial fluid, which in turn feeds chondrocyte cells in the articular (joint) cartilage. As one ages the oxidation consumption of chondrocyte cells decline and hence the metabolic process of turning glucose and protein into sulfates that form cartilage.^[1870] The described nutritional supplementation below can help if the recommendations above are insufficient.

Joints are made of collagen (cartilage shock absorbing material) and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). Both substances construct cartilage. Glucosamine sulfate is the major precursor of GAGs.^[1871] Chondroitin sulfate is a source for collagen. The body produces glucosamine from glucose. Statistical studies have shown that glucosamine reduces osteoarthritis of the knee.^[1872] Sea cucumber is natural source for chondroitin. Unfortunately, the nutritional supplements are from exoskeletons of shrimp, lobsters and crabs, i.e. non-kosher sea life. Glucosamine is from crushed snail shells unless from a kosher brand. MSM, Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane, organic sulfur, activates these compounds more effectively in dietary supplement. Owners have fed these nutrients to racehorses for years to prevent arthritis symptoms. Glucosamine sulfate is sufficient in most cases taken immediately before and/or after exercising if there is joint pain. As with most nutritional supplements including calcium-magnesium citrate, one can vary usage depending on how the body feels for optimal effect. One general problem with taking these supplements is that they treat the effect of the body not producing sufficient nutrients as opposed to the cause. On the other hand, Omega-3 in sufficient quantities from sources like ground flaxseed will eliminate the cause.

To understand how plants grown in sulfate soil produce source nutrients for glucosamine, we examine the photosynthesis reaction:

Equation ‎21-2: Basic Photosynthesis Reaction

6CO₂+12H₂O→→→→→→→C₆H₁₂O₆+6O₂+6H₂0
↕
green plants

Carbon_dioxide+Water→→→Glucose+Oxygen+Water

Advanced photosynthesis produces amino acids, proteins, lipids (or fats), pigments, and other organic components of green tissues as well. “Minerals supply the elements (e.g., nitrogen, N; phosphorus, P; sulfur, S) required to form these compounds. Chemical bonds are broken between oxygen (O) and carbon (C), hydrogen (H), nitrogen, and sulfur, and new bonds are formed in products that include gaseous oxygen (O2) and organic compounds.”^[1873] Light energy provides the necessary additional energy to break the bonds between oxygen and other elements (e.g., in water, nitrate, and sulfate). The later bonds that form are of lesser energy and yet the more complex molecules have additional energy over the original simple ones and therefore are more readily digestible and nutritious respectively.

Figure ‎21-1: Aerobic reaction

Nitrogen and Phosphorus
↓

C₆H₁₂O₆+5O₂→→→→→→→C₆H₁₀N₅O₁₃P₃+CO₂+H₂O
Glucose+Oxygen→→→Adenosine_Triphosphate+Carbon_Dioxide+Water

Mitochondria, the power sources of cells produce Adenosine Triphosphate—energy. Adenine is in Red derives from Vitamin B₁₂. The Phosphate, a derivative of glucose, is in blue.^[1874] The ribose, a 5 Carbon sugar that alternates with phosphate to form the backbone of RNA, is in Magenta.

Figure ‎21-2: ATP Molecule

Cells extract energy by this reaction:

Cells may further breakdown ADP, Adenosine Diphosphate into AMP, Adenosine Monophosphate to produce more energy.^[1875] Cells store or release energy by attaching or releasing the phosphate of ATP respectively. Food and sunlight supply the energy to reattach phosphates.

Glucosamine, an amino sugar, and other joint nutrients, work better when one takes them immediately before, during or after exercise, because moving synovial fluid, instead of blood is required to nourish “articulating parts of articular cartilage, disks and menisci.”^[1876] By taking these nutrients before exercise, the exercise helps build cartilage more than if one were sedentary. Vigorous movements of the joints distribute the synovial fluid to those areas where blood does not reach.^[1877] The blood stream naturally transfers sulfates to the synovial fluid, which in turn forms chondroitin sulfate. Glucosamine gets a free ride on the sulfates into the synovial fluid. Chondrocyte cells absorb glucose and protein, which power the cells to produce cartilage with the external sulfates. The general reaction is:

Equation ‎21-3: Cartilage Production

Synovial fluid Chondrocyte=Cartilage Cells
Glucosamine sulfate→(Glucose+protein)x(Chondroitin+Sulfate)→Cartilage
Energy♂♂♂♂♂♀♀♀♀♀Material

Cartilage contains Chondrocyte cells. Synovial fluid diffuses nutrition through a collagen fiber enforced gelatinous material, which consists of glucosamine and glucuronic acid.^[1878] The composition and viscosity of the gelatinous materials determines how readily nutrients reach the Chondrocyte cells where a lower viscosity or resistance is better.^[1879] Hence, when taking glucosamine with calcium citrate-magnesium, the glucosamine enables the minerals to reach the cartilage in joints.

Table ‎21-4: Chemicals in Articular Systems

Heteropolysaccharide	Component Sugars	Functions	Distribution
Hyaluronic acid	Glucosamine and glucuronic acid	Lubricant, shock absorber, water binding	Connective tissue
Chondroitin Sulfate + 10% covalently bonded protein	Galactosamine sulfate and glucuronic acid	Calcium accumulation, cartilage and bone formation	Cartilage

To get an idea of the related functions of glucosamine, review the following table:^[1880]

Table ‎21-5: Related Functions of Articular Chemicals

Heteropolysaccharide	Component Sugars	Functions	Distribution
Heparin + protein	Glucosamine, glucuronic acid, and iduronic acid	Anticoagulant	Mast cells and blood
Blood group substance + protein	Glucosamine, galactosamine, fucose, galactose	Blood group specificity	Cell surfaces especially for red blood cells.

One key observation is that glucosamine works better when one has recently consumed protein. The anticoagulant properties suggest that glucosamine could reduce strokes. Absorption of Chondroitin Sulfate supplementation is about 8% but seems to reduce the injury rate while Glucosamine regenerates the cartilage.

Garlic’s immune properties benefit joints by inhibiting bacteria that produce an enzyme that breaks down the glucosamine gelatin. The synovial fluid readily carries the minerals that Garlic contains including selenium into the articular regions. The harmful bacteria living there produce hyaluronidase enzyme that is the same enzyme that sperm produce to penetrate the egg for fertilization. However, in the articular regions, these bacteria embed themselves in the hydrated thin gel material and eventually break it apart. Overall, proper nutrition will reunite the gel material and inhibit the hyaluronidase-producing bacteria.^[1881]

Large size grips reduce wrist injury during racquet sports. The key here is to prevent an excessively tight grip in a small radius. Meat draws calcium from the bones. Taking calcium (Citracal Calcium Magnesium) after a meat meal will replenish the bones preventing joint pain.

There are herbs that provide anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for preventing arthritis. Unlike glucosamine and chondroitin, which repair damage, these herbs seem to prevent damage. Nevertheless, because they have anti-inflammatory properties, they should be used modestly after athletics as opposed to before where it might inhibit blood clotting and healing during athletic injury. Also being anti-inflammatory they may reduce mental prowess and concentration. Chinese Skullcap and Black Catechu are examples.

Chinese Skullcap root, Scutellaria Baicalensis is a herbal treatment. Chinese Skullcap in Traditional Chinese Medicine treats inflammatory skin conditions, allergies, high cholesterol and triglycerides.^[1882] The root of Chinese Skullcap contains the flavonoid baicalin that has been shown in test tube studies to have protective actions on the liver. Anti-allergy actions and the inhibition of bacteria and viruses in test tube studies have also been documented with Chinese skullcap. Some preliminary studies suggest that Chinese Skullcap may help people with acute lung, intestinal, and liver infections, as well as hay fever.

Black Catechu bark, Acacia Catechu, is a herbal treatment. Its chief constituents are catechin, quercetin, and catechutannic acid; formerly used as an antidiarrheal agent. Also will tighten up gums around teeth. Acacia wood was used by the Hebrews to build the ark of the covenant. Acacia Catechu has some properties like an NSAID including inhibition of COX-1 COX-2 and 5-LO. It has properties similar to Milk Thistle for enhancing the livers ability to filter toxins. It is anti-viral.

The symptoms of a medial meniscus tear include sensitivity at the rear and inside of the knee.^[1883]

Figure ‎21-3: Knee anatomy

Figure ‎21-4: Meniscus tears

While tears in the red zone receive blood for healing those in the white are deprived. Testing for a meniscus injury includes:

· If there is a click felt when moving the knee from full extension to 90 degrees there is a tear.^[1884]

· Also sensitivity by touch to the inner knee indicates a tear.

· With a patient squatting, the patient's feet are turned outwards to detect a medial meniscus tear, and turned inwards to detect a lateral meniscus tear, as an audible and palpable click is heard/felt over the area of the meniscus tear. ^[1885] “The knees are straight and the feet are 8 to 10 inches apart. To test the medial meniscus, the patient squats with the feet and legs turned out fully, then stands up slowly. The lateral meniscus is tested by turning the feet and knees in as far as possible.”^[1886] “With a patient squatting, an audible and palpable click is heard/felt over the area of the meniscus tear. The patient's feet are turned outwards to detect a medial meniscus tear, and turned inwards to detect a lateral meniscus tear.”^[1887]

Acute tears occurring during athletic injury are vertical or longitudinal. Chronic or degenerative tears are usually in the posterior 3^rd of the meniscus and are horizontal, difficult to repair, do not have a specific cause and symptoms are less severe. 75% of tears are vertical meniscus and the other 25% horizontal. The majority of meniscus tears are medial in the posterior horn.^[1888]

Limitation in full flexion or full extension is from a displaced meniscus tear with entrapment. A hamstring tendon strain can cause posterior knee pain.^[1889] The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury also gives pain in the back of the knee sometimes extending to the calf and up to the hamstring.^[1890] Ironically, exercising the quadriceps is more effective at repairing injuries to the hamstring region of the knee as an imbalance in strength of the muscle pair pushes the ACL out of alignment upon the meniscus. Take 5 g. Creatine with 1.2 g. Chondroitin and 1.5 g. Glucosamine Hydrochloride in conjunction with exercise for treatment.

If the fins extending out of the backbone go out of alignment, they will produce pain on the side of the body. Lying on the left side of ones body remedies back pain on the right side of ones body and vice-versa. If one wants to completely cure the problem in a single night one should sleep entirely on the side without pain.

Acupuncture is “worth trying especially if the only alternative is an iffy surgical procedure.”^[1891] Acupuncture is a form of healing through relaxation. Recent studies show that the placement of needles is at the intersections of underlying tissues, perhaps reducing swelling impinging on nerves and other neighboring tissues. Aromatherapy also reduces pain.^[1892]

Valerian, a Phu^[1893] herb, is an antispasmodic, carminative, sedative that will reduce back pain caused by muscle imbalance pressing on the sensitive spinal column. This type of pain is sharp and close to the center of the back. Valerian should only be taken for a few days to rebalance muscles as its effect on sleep patterns is unnatural.

Excessive steroid use (cortisone) shots can cause Polycythemea Vera, an autoimmune disorder where the bone marrow produces excessive red blood cells, an acute leukemia. Instead, take 6 MSM/Glucosamine per day of 500 mg. each, and creatine at 1 gm/day to rebuild the ligament support and heal the discs in the spinal column.

Degenerative back disease is a precursor to hernias and is a flattening of the shock absorbing material between the vertebrae. Take MSM/Glucosamine 2x 500mg up to 3 times per day to stop the progression. Take Ester C with Calcium and Vitamin D before going to sleep to provide support for vertebrae regeneration. Niacin can provide internal heat which serves as a physical therapy.

Put towels in boiling water and apply to sensitive areas with dry towels underneath.

The Alexander Technique is improves posture, reduces back pain and improves life in general. It involves subconscious effort only that is letting the body do the following:

Let the neck be free to let the head move forward and upward to let the back lengthen and widen.

One can let all three movements happen together so that one can see them in any order as follows:

Let the neck be free
Let the head move forward and upward
Let the back lengthen and widen

Text ‎21-7: Posture Text

Let the neck go free, so that your head may rise upward, lengthening and widening your back.

Slightly tip the head down when letting it move forward.^[1894] A simpler approach that achieves the same posture is to imagine a string connected to the top of ones head pulling oneself up like a puppet and then let your body go.

Text ‎21-8: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 32:24

The proper way of washing oneself is to take a bath regularly every week.

Excessive bathing washes protective oils from our skin.

The nerve cells that fire together, wire together.^[1895] That is the way we think, the mental projects we work on reinforce a neural network in the brain to perform those tasks better. Hence, you should exercise your brain in the manner that you want to be, because you can rewire your brain anytime. The reverse corollary to this rule is Nerve cells that don’t fire together, no longer wire together. If one does not use the brain in an advanced subject area that one was trained one will lose that knowledge.

The embryo is the earliest example of cancer cells. Embryonic cells are undifferentiated and multiply rapidly until the fetal stage begins. Cancer cells serve the distinct purpose of providing a critical mass of cells to produce organs in the body.

The occurrence of cancer at later stages in life is often indicative of a major organ failure due to pollutant damage, i.e. lung cancer, or the body experiencing prolonged unnatural stress without an environmental cause. In the later case, the body permits cancer cell production in the belief that it is preparing the body against some future attack. Prolonged stress causes the body’s immune focus to shift to the extremities, leaving cancer cells unmonitored.

Pollutants and stresses in modern day life differ significantly from the situation of the prior 50,000 years when the body’s response was often not dysfunctional. For example, cancer in the lung is not going to remove the toxins embedded in the existing lung tissue. It is too late for the body to produce a new lung, currently. Similarly, lymphatic cancer is responding to pollutants that are in the blood leading to a cataclysmic response where the body thinks it can regenerate itself into new organs to replace the damage. Alternatively, cancer results from stress—mimicking the appearance of pollutants by causing hormonal changes in the body.

Once we recognize that cancer is not the enemy, simply the response to the enemy, we realize that diet, pollution, and stress are all preventative factors. Eliminating toxic foods from the diet is essential. Increasing antioxidant rich foods will boost the body’s natural defense system. Finally, reducing the stressful response will stop the body’s feedback mechanism from tolerating cancer cells.

Since the very beginning of life is a hormonal stressful situation, rapid cell production is always a potential, though lying dormant. Maybe one day, we will learn how to harness this aspect of the body to renew life and live much longer, instead of falling victim to the body’s radical response to drastic situations, G-d forbid.

Ground Flaxseed Meal is extremely effective at fighting/preventing digestive track cancers:^[1896]

Text ‎21-9: Flaxseed

Flaxmeal—Ground flax seed is a natural fiber that offers the “brooming” action of nondigestible cellulose, the soothing properties of soluble fiber, the antibacterial, fungal, and viral protection of lignins, and the nutrition of EFAs, boron, and potassium. Its combination of fibers has been shown to scrape carcinogenic substances from the colon wall while protecting the mucous lining, which safeguards against digestive juices and invasive bacteria. The woody substances called lignins lower cholesterol and, when mixed with beneficial bacteria in the colon, form antioxidant compounds thought to protect against breast cancer.

Psyllium seed husk has similar benefits and is available in bulk food sections of stores.

Cat’s Claw offers preventive nutrition for cancer and other illnesses, “Julian Whitaker, M.D., reports using cat’s claw for its immune-stimulating effects, for cancer, to help prevent strokes and heart attacks, to reduce blood clots, and for diverticulitis and irritable bowel syndrome.”^[1897]

Methyl Ethyl Ketone is a carcinogen used in the work place for cleaning industrial parts. It goes right through the skin into the blood stream, and the liver metabolizes it and the kidneys excrete the byproducts. Unfortunately, MEK may stimulate cancer cell growth in the liver and kidneys. This is the result of its toxic effect on killing liver and kidney cells causing this out of control regeneration, which never differentiates. While vapor concentrations may be low, concentrations exceeding the OSHA limits enter the body via skin exposure. Take Milk Thistle ASAP after exposure to cleanse these areas.

Darkness while sleeping is key to melatonin production, which inhibits cancer. Avoid florescent and halogen lights at night, which have short light wavelengths at the blue end of the spectrum, which suppress melatonin production the most. Long wavelengths in red light bulbs stifled melatonin production the least.^[1898] Getting nine or more hours of sleep reduces risk of cancer by 30%.^[1899] Choose dim bulbs in the bedroom. Just ten minutes of light at night is enough to suppress melatonin production so don’t stay up with the light on.

Table ‎21-6: Cold Stages

Day	Symptom	Treatment
1	Malaise	Sometimes Vitamin C can abet a cold, unless it has started. A little hydrogen peroxide in each ear.^[1900]
2	White congestion	Viral mucous swallowed or expulsed. Turtlenecks, hat, and socks day and night. Chest expansion activities for opening breathing channels. Lots of teas and soups. Lots of baths and showers as humidity will open breathing channels. Lysine.
3	Green congestion	Bacterial mucous swallowed or expulsed. Olive leaf.
4	Elimination	Congestion continues to eliminate.

Colds consist of two phases, infection and replication. Infection occurs through the surface layers of the body, particularly, mouth, eyes, ears, nose, and skin. Nevertheless, the body has natural defenses to fight off almost anything, so replication in the body is the bigger problem. Unrestricted replication results from a weakened immune system. Drinking a lot of fluids is important for the body to be able eject the viral mucous, expectoration. Chamomile tea with limejuice is a mainstay during this treatment. When one rests on the right side of ones body, the left nostril should clear and vice-versa giving a chance to expectorate phlegm. If the congestion does not clear than one needs to expand the chest passage ways and soften the congestion. Expansion is helped with posture and exercise while softening is helped by humidity. A hot bath is very helpful and the use of a vaporizer.

Cold areas of the body have less blood flow and are more vulnerable to germs than warm areas. In cold regions of the body, germs freely multiply. One solution is simply to keep cold areas of the body warm with extra clothing. The neck, feet, and head are good places to start. Sleeping with a towel around the neck and wearing turtlenecks will heat the neck causing the immune system to fight off germs in that region. Hot packs on the throat and head.

Even after the body has defeated replication, one may have a lingering cough after a cold. This is due to small colonies of a virus that are lingering in the throat where white blood cells are less present. They are able to linger because their small quantity produce only minimal symptoms, which are insufficient to trigger a stronger immune system response. While the cold will not return, the immune system isn’t able to overthrow the invader sufficiently to eliminate the cough. One solution is to take Vitamin C supplements in full dosage to boost the immune system to fully overthrow the final remnants of infection. A homeopathic approach that increases sickness symptoms will stimulate the immune system to over respond—fully overthrowing any remnant of infection. At this weakened stage in a cold a 2-3 day treatment of antibiotics is often sufficient to overthrow the remnant of infection.

During the secondary infection, one may find blood in the mucous coming out of one nostril while blowing the nose. Excessive blowing often causes a blood vessel to burst in the nose. The cure is to hold the nostril that is bleeding shut while blowing through the other nostril giving the blood vessel a chance to heal.

A nighttime cold buster remedy consists of Ester C, Calcium Citrate-Magnesium-B6-D₃ (Citracal Magnesium), Lysine (Calcium absorption stimulate), Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin E, Selenium (Vitamin E absorption stimulant), and three aspirin for sweating to remove toxins.

Lysine @500 mg and Olive Leaf are anti-viral and anti-bacterial agents.^[1901] Lysine and Olive Leaf help at the finishing stage of a cold to prevent the dreaded secondary infection. Lysine is effective against herpes zoster virus that causes chicken pox and shingles. Olive leaf is effective against the following viruses and bacteria: herpes, influenza A, Coxsackie, polio, encepalomycarditis, and reovirus 3, Streptococcus among others.^[1902]

Text ‎21-10: Rehovot Study on Olive Leaf’s Antibacterial Chemicals

A study at the Volcani Institute of Agricultural Research in Rehovot, Israel, tested oleuropein’s effect on a bacteria similar to Streptococcus and found that it effectively killed the organism. It did so by damaging the cell membrane of the bacterium, causing intracellular constituents such as phosphorus, potassium, and glutamate to leak out and impoverish the cell.^[1903] The olive leaf also contains natural vitamin C helpers (bioflavonoids) such as rutin, luteolin, and hesperidin, which are needed to protect against infection.

Lysine’s properties include:^[1904]

Text ‎21-11: Lysine’s Antiviral Properties

Controls viral infections; inhibits growth and recurrence of herpes complex; stimulates secretion of gastric juices; controls muscle contractions and spastic disorders.

The condition of the gums reflects the health of an individual. They show the state of the skin and heart, and most importantly the vulnerability to toxins leaking into the blood stream. These toxins are free radicals, which rapidly age a person. For general protection, whenever one is unable to brush after eating sweets, one should chew on a clove, which will provide an anti-biotic environment in the mouth and protect the gums from bacterial infestation.

Electric toothbrushes are very effective at strengthening the gum line. One should carry one in the car for a quick brush after a restaurant meal. Even without toothpaste the electric toothbrush removes invading particles at the gum line. Also one can keep a spare at work. At $20 for a Braun Oral Plaque remover, having two or three electric brushes is less expensive than dental work.

Eating popcorn is a natural cleanser of plaque on teeth though one must be careful of the kernels sliding into the side of the gum causing an abscess. Using a large portion of fluoride toothpaste during brushing will strengthen gum lines and eliminate pain over a few weeks. No need to skimp on toothpaste as it is also less expensive than dental work. Nevertheless, one should be aware of illnesses related to fluoride, i.e. fluorosis:^[1905]

Text ‎21-12: Fluorosis

Chronic intoxication with fluorine (usually combined with some other element to form a fluoride) that results in changes in the skeleton and ossification of tendons and ligaments. Exposure to fluoride in optimum amounts (about one part per million of fluoride to water) is claimed to be beneficial to the teeth (in the prevention of caries) and probably to bone development; fluorides ingested in very high amounts over a short period are general poisons that produce quick death. Mild chronic exposure (6-8 parts per million of water) will cause mottling of tooth enamel in children, but the bones are unaffected. In more severe chronic exposure, bone calcium is gradually replaced by fluorine; the bones become soft and crumbly and turn chalky white. Protrusions of new bone develop in abnormal places. There are few early symptoms, but late developments include stiffness, inability to move the spine, and neurological symptoms when nerves of the spinal cord are compressed.

Chronic exposure occurs from air pollution in certain areas, among workers in the insecticide, aluminum-mining, and phosphate-fertilizer industries, and in whole groups of people who live in areas with waters naturally high in fluorides. The latter form of exposure is not a significant cause of fluorosis in the Western Hemisphere, but in parts of India and Arabia bone affections are endemic.

Bacterial infections on the gum or within the teeth reflect weakness in the immune system.^[1906] An abscess is an infected region in the gum line or in a tooth that the body walls off to prevent spread of the bacteria. In the early stages of the infection before the wall is complete, an antibiotic may cure the infection. This is because blood continues to flow to the region carrying oxygen and the antibiotic. However, once the abscess is complete, draining the infection precedes effective antibiotic treatment. There are vitamin and herbal treatments equally effective. Ester C^® or Vitamin C at 500 mg reduces spongy gums taken twice a day.^[1907] In fact, Vitamin C deficiency leads to gum disease. Chewing cloves and small quantities of Echinacea and leaving the residue on the gum line apply antibiotic properties within the mouth. Placing chopped garlic (or an antibiotic) on the gum problem area before going to sleep will permit the garlic juices to enter the abscess and nullify the growth of the infection. As an abscess cures, the gum walls of its location may open for the infection to drain out. For a deeper abscess, white blood cells may eventually absorb pus. Vitamin B₆ strengthens teeth, fighting cavities. This is particularly effective with older fillings that are leaking bacteria into the gum line. Fillings that are breaking down, edges are chaffed and fillings are rough, permit bacteria into lower cavities causing further decay. In general, one should replace fillings after 20 years to protect teeth and the gums from infection.

TMJ, a jaw affliction, often mimics itself as an abscess. Clenching the jaw tightly, which puts a lot of pressure on the gums, is one of the major causes of TMJ. TMJ pain may feel like soreness in the gums or facial numbness or pain, or the more obvious jaw pain. The cures include learning to keep the jaw loose at night. Pantothenic acid, Vitamin B₅, a stress reducer taken out night will also relieve TMJ causes. Nevertheless, pantothenic acid will increase production of cholesterol at night so take it during the day to avoid this consequence. Combining B₅ with Vitamin C and B₆ is a supercharged remedy for overnight jaw tension.

For toothaches, one should sleep on the side of the body with the tooth down so that nutrition or medicine concentrates in the area with the pain, using gravity. This is reverse for a backache where one should sleep on the side without pain. Chew a clove and transfer the essential oil to the toothache location. Use toothpaste with bee pollen and tealeaf oil.

If there is sensitivity at the gum line, dental floss regularly to build up the gum line strength, which will reduce infection. This also prevents receding gum lines. If a crack in a tooth descends to the gum line, the crown will not protect from infection here in any case, so floss well. Also increase Vitamin B₆ to strengthen teeth. Also increase the intake of Calcium with Vitamins D and C, which could be depleted and is necessary to rebuild the tooth. Also take Lysine deficiency, 500 – 1000 mg/day for Calcium uptake to help tooth grow. One last key, drink fluoridated tap water that has had 15 minutes of exposure to the air for chlorine evaporation to help the calcium adhere to the teeth.

A toothpaste that is particularly effective is ‘Comvita Natural Propolis Toothpaste with Teatree Oil,’ available from New Zealand.^[1908] The propolis, bee pollen based resin offers some curative properties by sealing cracks. Using it at night will permit the resin to harden. This toothpaste only needs to be used every 4 days to renew the seal.

Figure ‎21-5: Propolis sealant in a beehive

Text ‎21-13: Propolis for sealing teeth

Propolis is a resinous mixture that honeybees collect from tree buds, sap flows, or other botanical sources. It is used as a sealant for unwanted open spaces in the hive. Propolis is used for small gaps (approximately 6.35 millimeters (0.3 in) or less), while larger spaces are usually filled with beeswax. Its color varies depending on its botanical source, the most common being dark brown. Propolis is sticky at and above room temperature. At lower temperatures it becomes hard and very brittle.

Mouthwash, especially fluoride rinses can strengthen a cracked tooth. Nevertheless too much will weaken cells in the gum line and dissolve propolis sealant. Dental Crowns are a treatment for cracking but not necessarily a solution. Crown material includes cobalt and chromium. Cobalt is a precursor of Vitamin B-12 and Chromium balances sugar cravings. Signs of a cracked tooth requiring a crown includes pain when chewing or hypersensitivity to heat or cold.

Insufficient nutrition is often the cause of weight gain as the body attempts to overeat to find what it is missing. Hence increasing the consumption of herbs will provide most of the diverse nutrients the body can possibly need and reduce the appetite.

Exercising followed by dairy foods in the evening helps one fall asleep. Eating meat at noontime or taking Ginkgo Biloba increases thinking ability. Science and religion at night applies the mind.

One must maintain a proper regimented diet and lifestyle to prevent heart disease. Signs such as headaches, numbness, weakness, burning at the sides, tightness in the chest, are all serious indicators.

Salt and sugars are catalysts, in themselves not dangerous, but when combined with fried foods or pastries respectively, they build up fats causing clogging of the arteries, G-d forbid. Most important is that when one has achieved a healthy diet that one continues with the regiment for healthy, long, happy life. Diets need small adjustments over time.

Pumpkin seeds are effective at reducing the craving for sugars and chocolate. This is because they are loaded with zinc and other healthy fats that the body craves.

Table ‎21-7: Dieting

Nutrient	Function
Lecithin	Filler and fat dissolver
Magnesium	Reduces cravings for chocolate

Breakfast – Kale-milk juice, sweet potato.

By keeping the consumption of sugars separate from fats, one lessens the damage that sugars and fats can cause to the body. For example, one should eat fruit one hour before a meal or three hours after to avoid problems.

Text ‎21-14: Fruit Must Always be Eaten Alone

When fruit is consumed with lipid-proteins—meat or cheese, for example—it will remain blocked in the stomach instead of going directly into the intestine where digestion normally occurs. The fruit remains imprisoned in the stomach where it ferments and eventually produces alcohol. The regular digestion process is upset, the fruit loses all its nutritional value, and lipid metabolism will also be upset which can lead to an abnormal storage of fat reserves. Fruit must always be eaten alone!^[1909]

Text ‎21-15: Fruit Consumed Alone

As explained, however, fruits are handled best by your digestive system if consumed alone. Fruit juices generally have a modestly higher glycemic index than the whole fruit itself.^[1910]

The pancreas controls the production of insulin for glycogenesis – for the storage of glucose converted to glycogen in the liver. Hyperinsulinism, fosters lipogenesis that is the conversion of glucose to a fat and storage in adipose – fat depository tissue and also in the liver. This is the source of the fatty liver problem. The pancreas also controls the production of glucagons for glycogenolysis, the breakdown of liver glycogen to glucose. The pancreas secretes insulin when it detects glucose (i.e. sugar) enabling it to enter bodily tissues. Insulin increases the cell permeability to glucose to allow it into cells for oxidation to supply energy. Either insulin permits glucose to enter cells for energy, or stores it away as glycogen in the liver or if in excess, converts it and stores it as a fat.

When the blood glucose drops below a normal level, the Pancreas secretes glucagon that begins glycogenolysis; the breakdown of liver glycogen into glucose.^{[1911],[1912]} The body converts carbohydrates like bread or cereal into glucose. The finer the particles the higher the glycemic index of the grain. Thus, one should strive to eat whole grain products. When bread has butter on it, a lipid, the body converts the lipid into a fatty acid.

Often the pancreas becomes defective by too much consumption of sugar (hyperglycemia) producing more insulin than the body needs to convert the glucose (hyperinsulinism). In such a case, the lipid’s fat energy will also be stored away into fat cells with the glucose. Hence, hyperglycemia, too much sugar in the blood, can lead the body into hyperinsulinism and excess fat production when lipids are present in the diet as well. Eating cheese by itself will not cause the body to produce much insulin and will thus be less fattening.^[1913] Hypoglycemia is the crash one feels a few hours after eating sugar. The body goes from hyperglycemia to hypoglycemia and one will feel very tired.

The thyroid gland secretes thyroxine that has an elevating effect on blood sugar, because it increases insulin destruction, but also increases glucose absorption from the intestine and liberates epinephrine.^[1914] Thyroxine raises ones energy level.

A good night sleep is part of this diet. Getting up at the same time each morning regulates the sleep pattern.

Table ‎21-8: Chocolate Free Diet

Meal	Food
Dinner	Tuna Sushi Zinc Calcium + Vitamin D Chromium Selenium + Vitamin E
Breakfast	Ginkgo Biloba and plenty of water.
Lunch	Meat meal with relish, mustard, chopped tomatoes, and fruit salad followed by: Three Garlic Pills Half B Min Half Ester C Beta Carotene Fish oil
Dinner	Tuna sandwich Magnesium Chelate to eliminate chocolate cravings

The most significant principle in dieting is the need to increase omega-3 oils such as EPA and decrease omega 6 oils and GLA.^[1915] Because of vegetable oil, omega-6 intake is close to a 20-1 ratio in the modern diet while it used to be closer to a 1-1 ratio. Taking two fish oil capsules daily goes along way to correcting the problem. When the omega-3 intake is increased, the following benefits occur:^[1916]

Text ‎21-16: Benefits to Increasing Omega-3 such as EPA from Fish Oil in the Diet

Symptoms of dehydration include:

Starting the day with a half a quart of water energies and cleanses the body. A glass of water per hour is a good rate for water consumption. Drink water before every meal. Dehydration and enzyme deficiency have similar symptoms.

Stress is the cause of enzyme deficiency leading to amino acid deficiency leading to albumin deficiency leading to serotonin deficiency leading to the stomach producing too much acid. Also age causes enzyme deficiency. Enzymes are in sprouts, living greens and cooking kills enzymes. Also important is to chew the food for a long period, the longer the better, which takes enzymes from the saliva and puts it into the food. Enzyme supplement treatment may only be needed for a short period until the usual amino-acid enzyme production cycle is jump-started. Drink water before a meal and during, but too much afterwards interferes with enzymes functioning. Baths and showers let chlorine into our bodies too. What is the initial cause of the breakdown of the enzyme – amino acid generation cycle? Perhaps exposure to toxins, stress, or a vegetarian diet may stop key protein digesting enzymes. Enzymes that break down most proteins are produced by the body and not found in food and the catch 22 is that amino acids from these proteins are needed to generate these enzymes. Hence, a vegetarian diet can lead to a break in this cycle requiring a jump-start with an enzyme supplement. An acidic level in bodily fluids often follows such a jump-start, requiring alkaline foods such as cranberry juice to normalize ones pH.

Albumin is produced in the liver and normally constitutes 60% of human plasma protein. Low albumin (hypoalbuminemia) may be caused by, protein-losing enteropathy, malabsorption, malnutrition, late pregnancy, or posture. An enzyme deficiency in the liver causes low albumin production.

Enzyme deficiency often causes chest pain that is the result of excess acid in the stomach and mimics Esophagitis or GERD. Symptoms include:

Rheumatoid arthritis is triggered by undigested particles leaking through intestinal walls into the blood stream, causing an immune reaction. Stress can reduce the effect of enzymes and pull the stomach upward into the esophagus. Niacin is helpful for reducing stress. Lysine is often the deficient amino acid resulting in Carnitine deficiency. Arginine or Nitric Oxide supplementation is antagonistic to Lysine. The Lysine to Arginine levels is superior in Cottage or Ricotta Cheese lower levels in the hard cheeses while meats have far more arginine canceling the increased lysine. Supplementation with 500 mg of Lysine per day might identify this deficiency.

Interestingly amino acid balance is essential for amino acid utilization. For example, limiting Lysine causes other amino acids to be consumed for energy instead of their healing properties.

Text ‎21-17: Limiting Lysine Results in Oxidation Excessive Amino Acids instead of Utilization

Proteins of most cereal grains have unbalanced amino acid patterns; they are disproportionately low in lysine. Such proteins are sometimes referred to as incomplete proteins; this is a misnomer. Although they are used inefficiently, they do contain all amino acids. In fact, requirements for indispensable amino acids are readily met with such proteins if the amount consumed is sufficiently in excess of the amount of high-quality protein needed. Nitrogen balance can be maintained in individuals consuming cereal grains as the sole source of protein, but efficiency of utilization of such proteins will be low because, when the requirement for lysine is met, most other amino acids will be consumed in amounts well in excess of the amounts needed, and the excesses will be oxidized for energy.^[1917]

The Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) helps evaluate the limiting amino acid in various foods. For example white beans have high lysine content but are limited by methionine while grains are low in lysine but high in methionine; together the two foods provide a higher PDCAAS. Net Protein Utilization (NPU) measures the amount of amino acids turning into proteins divided by amino acids supplied. Eggs and milk have the highest value of 1 on the NPU chart. Heating milk reduces its amino acid content as well as cooking eggs. The Dept. of Agricultures, FAO produces the most comprehensive food nutrition tables.^[1918] Compare the ratios of Lysine to Arginine for foods high in Lysine to improve the amino acid balance.^[1919] Fish and chickpeas have a higher arginine content than lysine and this is why they don’t help for a lysine deficiency, while dairy, poultry, and meat are better. Lysine is higher in dairy foods and potatoes, while Arginine is found in chocolate, nuts, seeds, oatmeal and whole wheat. Arginine is important for the immune system, but interferes with lysine uptake for amino acid and enzyme support.

If one has a tendency to hunch over, Costochondritis often has the exact same symptoms as GERD and is curable!^[1920]

Often an aging related problem from amino acid deficiency. Occurs with the deterioration of the separation between the stomach and esophagus. Licorice (DGL) helps strengthen the throat tissues. Start therapy with Glutamine to heal the injury twice a day. Also take Ester C or Vitamin C to prevent Scurvy tissue that would inhibit healing. Toothaches or gum disease are a sign of Vitamin C deficiency. Also See Table ‎21-9: Antihistamines and Vitamins for Reducing Allergies that reduce stomach acid production, as GERD is often an Allergy!

The stomach’s production of acid as a result of histamines bears some resemblance to an allergy. The presence of food could stimulate the histamine response, yet at night one might wonder what this would be? Some natural antihistamines and vitamins for reducing allergies include:^[1921]

Table ‎21-9: Antihistamines and Vitamins for Reducing Allergies

Vitamin	Property	Dosage
Vitamin C w/bioflavonoids	Natural Antihistamine, adrenal function	Up to 5000mg daily, depending on bowel tolerance
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)	Adrenal function, defends against stress	Up to 1000mg, 2 or 3x daily
CoQ10	Immune booster, counters histamine	60mg, 3 or 4x daily
Vitamin A	Anti-inflammatory, immune system	10,000 IU, 2 or 3x daily
AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound)	Immune system booster	500mg, once daily
Vitamin B12	Reduces inflammatory response	1,000 mcg daily in morning
Pantethine	Produces coenzyme A, stress	300 mg 3times daily w/meals
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	Reduces allergic reactions	1000mg daily
Quercetin	Helps neutralize histamine	up to 2000mg daily
Vitamin E & selenium	Immune booster	400 IU daily & selenium 50 mcg twice daily
Grape seed extract	Immune booster	100mg 2x daily
Raw adrenal	Immune booster	500mg, 2x daily
Magnesium	relieves bronchospasm	400mg, daily
Full spectrum digestive enzyme supplement	Enhances assimilation & utilization of nutrients	with each meal

Text ‎21-18: Herbal Antihistamines

Herb	Property
Marshmallow Root	Known to relieve irritation of mucous membranes and helps the body expel excess mucous.
Burdock	Helps clear congestion in the respiratory system. Also used to treat colds and sore throats.
Mullein	A popular remedy for cough, asthma, and other respiratory conditions. Soothes the throat and clears congestion.
Goldenseal Root	Contains berberine which is an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. Soothes inflamed mucous membranes. When used topically, provides antibiotic effect.
Eyebright	Helpful for conditions involving the mucous membranes. Used for congestion, coughs, and hay fever. Some say Eyebright works well in conjunction with Stinging Nettle. A very effective part of any natural allergy treatment program.
Stinging Nettle	Significant relief from hay fever has been reported. A very effective part of any natural allergy treatment program.
Acerola cherry	One of the richest sources of vitamin C. Excellent as a natural anti-histamine.
Ma Huang	Contains ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. Stimulates the central nervous system and opens the airways.
Capsicum	High in vitamin C. May help the respiratory system fight infection. Increases energy. Used as an expectorant. High in quercetin, a natural antihistamine, which helps those with allergies and respiratory problems.
Rosemary	Used to strengthen the nervous system. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties .
White Pine	Treats chest congestion, colds, and coughs. An excellent expectorant which reduces mucus secretions and helps its elimination. Also a powerful antioxidant.

Another recommendation for reducing the acid allergy response and strengthening the LES:^[1922]

* manganese -- 50 mg daily
* choline -- 1,000 mg 3 x daily
* pantothenic acid (B5) -- 500 mg 3x daily
* B1 -- 50 mg 3 x daily
* glutamine -- 1 tsp. 3 x daily (between meals), which is dissolved in a little bit of water (this helps heal the stomach lining)
* B12 -- 1 cc injected 3 x weekly (this is supposed to help asthma-- asthma can be related to heartburn--as well as lowering the stomach acid so it'll break down food better).

The following article explains the root causes:^[1923]

Text ‎21-19: Amino Acid Deficiency

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD) is classified as a Functional GI Disorder, in which stomach acid (HCL) backs up (refluxes) into the esophagus. This is due to an imbalance in the neuroendocrine system, which causes both a loss of contractile ability in the esophagus and its openings in the stomach and diaphragm, as well as an overproduction of HCL (hyperchlorhydria) and unbalanced secretions of the hormone serotonin. This imbalance leads to irritation of the esophageal tissue and a decrease in motility and tone of the entire esophagus and its opening in the diaphragm.

The cause for this unbalanced neuroendocrine system could well be lesions in the spinal disks. Studies have shown intervertebral disk lesions negatively affect the nervous system¹.In the early 1980s, using specially designed BEV and CCT tests, Dr. Brice Vickery found that 100% of his GERD patients also had dorsal disk lesions, very often with no back pain symptoms. Instead, their symptoms included stomach and esophageal inflammation along with weakness in both the esophageal/stomach valve and the diaphragm and its opening for the esophagus. This weakness can lead to the stomach pushing up through the diaphragm in the condition known as hiatal hernia. The nervous system is closely linked to the endocrine system, [disk lesions effect the nervous system that effects the endocrine system’s secretion of HCL or serotonin] and so the system that secretes chemicals such as HCL or serotonin could also be affected by any changes that occur due to disk lesions.

It is common knowledge that amino acid deficiency does affect the body's ability to make protein. It could well follow that one cause of GERD is a general deficiency in amino acids (the building blocks of protein), resulting in a deficiency in the spinal disks, the neuroendocrine system and even the make up of the proteins involved in the production of stomach acid and serotonin. It is interesting to note that Dr. Vickery also found once he cured his GERD patients of protein deficiency, their symptoms disappeared.

Systemic protein is made up of essential (EAA) and unessential amino acids. EAAs can only be obtained if dietary protein is fully digested. Dr. Vickery also found that 9 out of 10 of his patients did not fully digest their food. A lack of essential amino acids leads to an insufficiency in about 3000 enzymes, which cannot be synthesized without these amino acids. Enzymes play a big part in the secretion of HCL and serotonin. Hypochlorhydria (too little stomach acid) and hyperchlorhydria could both be caused by the inability to digest and transform dietary protein into systemic proteins.^[1924]

The essential amino acids must be present in the body or malfunctions will occur in the system². If we cannot digest our food into these essential amino acids, then we cannot make systemic proteins. GERD could be just another symptom in a large list of diseases and infections caused by protein deficiency.

If people, because of diet, aging, and stress are unable to produce sufficient enzymes to digest their food properly, then regular maintenance processes such as upkeep and repair of the spinal disk material will be compromised due to a lack of the systemic protein needed to keep the disks strong and flexible. As lesions begin to appear, the nervous system becomes affected and then the neuroendocrine system. Stomach motility^[1925] and secretions could very well be affected.

Two focal points of GERD research in medical science are HCL production by the stomach cells and the effects of serotonin on GERD symptoms. Let's take a look at these chemicals and the proteins that are involved in their production.

HCL secretion in the stomach is dependent on an active transport system^[1926] that is made up of proteins. Large portions of these proteins are essential amino acids:

HCL The stomach lining contains certain cells called parietal cells, which are specifically oriented with one surface facing blood in capillaries and the other facing the stomach cavity, where the active transport of HCL into the stomach occurs. These cells are sealed together with tight junction proteins that create an impermeable gasket between the blood and the stomach. Carbon dioxide diffuses freely into the cell where it joins with water. The enzyme carbonic anhydrase, (a systemic protein), catalyzes the reaction between these two elements, yielding hydrogen. Chloride ions enter the cell in a process of ion exchange and on the stomach side of the cell another large protein, H+/K+ Atpase, starts the active transport "pump" for HCL production. Free energy (ATP) hydrolyzed by H+/K+ Atpase pumps out hydrogen (H+) and takes up potassium (K+). K+ flows into the stomach by diffusion through a K+ channel protein while chloride (CL-) flows into the stomach through a Cl- channel protein. This mixture creates a Ph of about .08 in the stomach, which is optimal for food digestion. How much of each protein is EAAs?:

Tight junction protein - 299 total AA 151 EAA (18% of the EAA being valine)

Carbonic Anhydrase - 260 total AA 106 EAA (17 % of the EAA being leucine)

K+ channel protein - 392 total AA 192 EAA (16% of the EAA being leucine)

H+/K+ Atpase - 1034 total AA 500 EAA (10% of the EAA being leucine)³

Why is there an overproduction of acid in the GERD patient? If the proper essential amino acids must be present for the proper function of proteins, what happens if EAAs are missing? Perhaps then the protein mechanism that makes the HCL for our stomach malfunctions. How do we get these EAAS? By digesting our food fully.^[1927]

Serotonin Science is also looking into the role that the hormone serotonin (5HT) plays in GERD because serotonin mediates the chemical transfer of information between the brain and gut. It does this via the central nervous system. If the nervous system has been compromised due to breakdown of the spinal disks, then messages given to the secretory system will also be compromised. If the system does not have adequate amounts of amino acids available to build secretory proteins, it will be doubly compromised. Some studies show that regulating serotonin through the use of drugs such as SSRIs helps calm some of the symptoms of GERD.^[1928] Let's take a look at the biosynthesis of serotonin:

The essential amino acid tryptophan^[1929] is the necessary precursor to serotonin and is found in foods like turkey, milk, eggs and bananas. Meat also contains tryptophan but is not the best source because it also contains significant amounts of the five other amino acids that compete with tryptophan for receptor access. Research has found the biggest rise in serotonin levels to occur after high carbohydrate meals when the release of insulin encourages certain essential amino acids to leave the blood stream and enter the organ tissues, leaving tryptophan free use albumin transportation to the brain without competition. Once tryptophan is absorbed into the blood stream, the blood protein albumin carries it to the cell where the enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase catalyzes the reaction, which creates 5HTP. Then the enzyme dopa decarboxylase catalyzes the change, which produces the hormone 5HT, or serotonin. Let's take a look at the proteins involved in this transformation⁴:

First the amino acid tryptophan must be broken out of the food and absorbed. Production of the blood protein albumin requires seven of the eleven EAAS.^[1930]

Tryptophan Hydroxylase - 74 AA 41 EAA (16% of the EAA being lysine)

Dopa Decarboxylase - 480 AA 237 EAA ( 9% of the EAA being leucine)

Serotonin - 428 AA 236 EAA (85% of the EAA being leucine)

If we cannot fully digest the turkey or eggs we have eaten we will not get adequate amounts of tryptophan. Incomplete digestion will lead to inadequate amounts of albumin^[1931] and catalytic enzymes, not to mention the final product serotonin. If our neuroendocrine system is not working properly because of degraded spinal disks, the expression of these enzymes and proteins will be out of balance as well. In some advanced cases of GERD the system is so unbalanced that the esophageal tissue is damaged resulting in the condition known as esophagitis, these patients are thought to have low albumin levels.^5,[1932]

10%- 20% of GERD patients have the precancerous condition known as Barrett's Esophagus. In this condition the tissue of the esophagus undergoes a change and though there may be no symptoms, it can result in a deadly form of cancer. These patients show a decrease in the enzyme glutathione transferase⁶. This enzyme detoxifies carcinogens, drugs, environmental toxins, and oxidative stress through conjugation with the protein glutathione. Glutathione Transferase - 218 AA 129 EAA (23% of EAA being leucine)

The essential amino acid cysteine is the limiting amino acid in the synthesis of glutathione. This means that all the other amino acids in glutathione are limited in their efficiency without adequate levels of cysteine⁷.

Each systemic protein broken down in this article ranges from 40%-55% EAAs. The only place we can get these AAs from is the complete digestion of our food. Without them we will become protein deficient. For instance, studies show that depriving mice of cysteine in their diets leads to lower levels of glutathione in their systems and a decreased ability to handle oxidative stress⁸. The body has a number of proteins and enzymes that are designed to help clear the toxic burden of oxidative stress from the body. If the body cannot make a sufficient number of these proteins to handle the stress load, the system will begin to experience the effects of this malfunction.

If we cannot make the proteins we need for our stomach to work properly we will begin to experience the effects of a malfunctioning system.

Studies show that a protein deficient system leads to malfunctions of the system and illness. The beginning of this breakdown may begin in the dorsal spinal disks, affecting the nervous system and, in the GERDs patient, the neuroendocrine system of the stomach. If we are not digesting our dietary protein properly we are becoming increasingly protein deficient and protein deficiency leads to systemic malfunction.

1. Michael Furman MD, "Spinal Stenosis and Neurogenic Claudication." E-Medicine, July 21, 2004.

2. Tracy G. Anthony, Ali K. Reiter, Joshua C. Anthony, Scot R. Kimball, and Leonard S. Jefferson, "Deficiency of dietary EAA preferentially inhibits mRNA translation of ribosomal proteins in liver of meal-fed rats." Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 281: E430-E439, 2001; 0193-1849/01, Vol. 281, Issue 3, E430-E439, September 2001

3. Junction Adhesion Molecule 1: Q9Y624, NiceProt View of Swiss-Prot, Uni-Prot Carbonic Anhydrase 1:P00915, Bioinformatic Harvester, Stanford University. Potassium Voltage Gated Channel: KCNQ1, Bioinformatic harvester, Stanford University Gastric H+/K+ ATPase: P20648, Bioinformatic Harvester, Stanford University

4. Tryptophan Hydroxylase:Q86WC5 (fragment), Bioinformatic Harvester, Stanford University Dopa Decarboxolase

5. Andrew S. Chu, MD, "Esophagitis" E-Medicine, Nov. 19, 2004

6. Brabender J, Lord RV, Wickramasinghe K, Metzger R, Schneider PM, Park JM, Holscher AH, DeMeester TR, Danenberg KD, Danenberg PV., "Glutathione S-transferase-pi expression is downregulated in patients with Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma." Journal of Gastrointestal Surgery. 2002 May-Jun;6(3):359-67.

7. Bounous,J, "Whey protein concentrate (WPC) and glutathione modulation in cancer treatment.", Anticancer Res. 2000 Nov-Dec;20(6C):4785-92.

8. Wang ST, Chen HW, Sheen LY, Lii CK., "Methionine and cysteine affect glutathione level, glutathione-related enzyme activities and the expression of glutathione S-transferase isozymes in rat hepatocytes." Journal of Nutrition, 1997 Nov;127(11):2135-41.

Text ‎21-20: Albumin transport factor for nutrition to cells

Another important function of the liver is the manufacture of various different blood proteins, such as albumin. Adequate amounts of albumin in the blood ensure that the body will retain a proper blood/tissue fluid balance. Albumin soaks up excess fluid from the surrounding tissues and keeps them in the blood. If there are not enough amino acids available for the liver to manufacture a sufficient amount of albumin, the body tissues will start to retain fluid and signs of edema will occur.

Albumin is also a major component of the transport system. The transport system is comprised of systemic proteins that carry nutrients into the cell. The albumin–containing proteins carry tryptophan, fatty acids, bilirubin, calcium, hormones, and many other substances.

It doesn’t matter how many vitamins or minerals you take, without these transport proteins, nutrients cannot enter the cells. If the liver doesn’t have enough amino acids available to make a good supply of albumin, we will be transport protein deficient.^[1933]

Text ‎21-21: Lysine – Enzyme Treatment for GERD

Separation of meat and dairy is ideal for separating arginine foods from lysine foods.^[1934] By being able to eat dairy first one can insure that lysine absorption is maximized before arginine enters the body at larger levels. Also one should separate seeds and nuts from dairy for the same reason. Consuming arginine and lysine together results in amino acid conversion to energy as opposed to uptake.

Elevate the head side of the bed so that the stomach acid stays in the stomach. Alternatively, a prop-up pillow, mattress pump, or an adjustable bed will help.^[1935] A prop-up pillow with an extra pillow on the lower half can be used with a smaller pillow under the legs to prevent the body from sliding off the pillow at nighttime. The extra pillow on the lower half inverts the spine under the stomach forcing the shoulders back alleviating spinal stress on the esophagus.^[1936] Posture seems to be related to esophageal healing. One can also lie on the left side, which places the stomach under the esophagus preventing acid from rising into the region. Finally if one is going to try Prilosec (omeprazole) take it for the full 14 days to give the esophagus lining ample time to heal. Omeprazole will suppress 90% of stomach acid production. GERD will reoccur if healing is not given time to complete. Eating sugars, which produces acids can come up into the throat while lying down. Slippery Elm tea is particularly helpful for healing the LES. Avoid estrogen compounds that loosen the LES from closing.

Text ‎21-22: Spinal stress causes

Why is it that the medical community is forgetting their Anatomy 101 when investigating the cause of GERD? No one seems to consider how the esophagus and LES function together, and what is actually controlling them. The trigger signal that causes the LES to relax is a wave propagation that starts with the swallowing of food or liquid, and continues down the esophagus until reaching the LES, which responds by opening and then tightly closing. The muscles involved are controlled through nerve impulses having their roots in the upper thoracic vertebrae T1-T4.^[1937] It would seem reasonable, then, that anything that impaired the transmission of this signal to the appropriate muscles could cause the mechanism to become faulty. Minor nerve root compression anywhere in T1-T4 could cause a "false signaling" to the LES which could cause it to briefly open and close. If the nerve directly controlling the LES is not sending a clear signal, then the LES may be only loosely contracting. In either case, stomach acid and chyme are being allowed to flow back into the esophagus.

So let's look at some of the facts. Over-weight people have a 3 times higher occurrence of GERD. Interestingly, they also have more back problems resulting in nerve root compression due to the extra weight they are carrying. Recently, it has also been shown that weightlifters and, to a lesser extent cyclist and joggers, have an increased occurrence of GERD. These exercises are also known to be hard on the spine, causing swelling and pressure to be exerted on nerve roots.

Theories are fine, but providing evidence is another thing. Here is an easy test to determine whether GERD is being caused by reduced nerve impulse transmission due to swelling or some other problem in the spine. If the sensation of GERD is alleviated almost instantly by icing down the upper back, then this is probably the source of the problem. Inflammation is not only decreased by cooling, nerve impulses are also known to improve (MS patients are warned to avoid heat because of this). This is an easy, painless test that should be quite conclusive. I have found, personally, that heartburn symptoms for me are rapidly eliminated when icing my upper back (T1-T4). I am normal weight, but I work out 5 times a week. When I lift for 2-3 days straight, my GERD gets worse. When I run for 2-3 days straight (4 miles in 30 minutes), the symptoms are very mild. Yes, proper diet and good probiotics have helped me, but probably not as much as taking a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement which is helping to keep my joints and spine properly hydrated and healthy to keep pressure from becoming excessive on nerve roots.

Without a proper curvature of the spine throughout the thoracic region, nerve root compression can become more common, resulting in the improper functioning of the LES and digestive tract in general through compression occurring in the T1-T6 region. I found that my GERD symptoms completely went away within 4-5 weeks of sleeping on my back by using a rolled up towel placed under my neck and lower back, allowing much of the curvature to be restored to my thoracic region. During the first few weeks, I often awoke with some temporary soreness in my back, which I found to be comforting as I knew that the ligaments and tendons were starting to stretch to produce the proper curvature. This soreness did not persist at all after getting out of bed, and some nights I would remove the towels and sleep the rest of the night on my side if there was too much discomfort. Now I am in a maintenance mode, and I make sure that I give my lumbar region a lot of support when sitting at my office or in my car.

Your update sparked a connection. Several years ago we had a guest lecture by Peggy Eicher, MD. She is a pediatric gastroenterologist who has recognized a new ramification of GERD. She sees patients who develop a "guarding posture" (hunching from tummy ache) and this causes their upper torso muscles to develop unevenly. They end up developing a type of scoliosis where the upper back bends too much and the neck and chin jut forward too much. The forward neck posture is a reaction to hunching over and still trying to look up - you are forced to jut your chin out in order to see straight ahead.

A few parents report that Dr. Eicher spotted undiagnosed GERD in an older child based on posture and later tests proved her right. One school age child was just tagging along on his baby brother's GI visit. Dr. Eicher spotted the fact that older brother has bad posture, has such tight abs that he can't rotate his shoulders and neck far enough to look over his shoulder, he runs out of breath in the middle of sentences because his lungs are squashed from poor posture, etc. Turns out the kid has wicked GERD just like baby brother. Between GERD meds and deep massage to help release the overly tight abs, he is doing fine. And he is doing better at soccer because looking over your shoulder is a mandatory skill in that game.

So you have to wonder if this is a bad spiral with pressure causing GERD that causes pain that causes bad posture that causes additional pressure on the nerves.^[1938]

Orange peel extract containing 98% d-limonene can help. Take 1000 mg. every other day for 20 days. Resolution begins starting on day 2 of the treatment.^[1939]

Text ‎21-23: Chest pain causes

If the chest discomfort is related to eating, then gall bladder disease is suggested. If an empty stomach causes symptoms, then reflux of stomach acid or ulcer disease can be the culprit. It may seem strange that these examples of gastrointestinal disease can be experienced as chest discomfort, but it is not at all unusual. Other causes of chest pain are referred nerve pain from conditions such as arthritis of the cervical spine.^[1940]

Acid-reflux causes heartburn and after meals. If a meal reduces a dull pain than GERD could be caused by curvature of the spine as the stomach inflates correcting spinal position. There could be a stress-induced condition too. This condition can also lead to Esophagitis if not resolved.

“Costochondritis is inflammation of the cartilage where the ribs attach to the sternum. Tietze syndrome affects the same region of the chest and causes inflammation, tenderness, and swelling. Anti-inflammatory medications, rest, physical therapy, and cortisone injections are suitable methods of treatment for both costochondritis and Tietze syndrome.”^[1941] “Supplements that are used to reduce inflammation include ginger root, evening primrose oil, bromelain, vitamin E, omega-3 oils, and white willow bark. Glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate, which may aid in the healing of cartilage, has also been used. Other alternative therapies include acupuncture and massages.”^[1942] The basic cure is to find a corner and place hands on the walls and lean inward stretching the chest cavity. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat 2 sets per day. Also move ones hands higher to head level and repeat the chest stretch.

Figure ‎21-6: Costal Cartilage Inflammation

Tietze Syndrome is inflammation of the costochondral (pertaining to the ribs) cartilages with symptoms of chest tenderness or sharp pain when sneezing or coughing. The pain from costochondritis may be most noticeable when an individual is lying in bed at night. It is important to find a suitable lying position in order to reduce the degree of discomfort. It may be useful to use local heat as much as possible providing this does not aggravate the condition. A previous trauma or deficiency in calcium can lead to this pain.

This is an inflammation condition is where the ribcage meets the sternum. Tenderness near the ribs are a symptom.^[1943] The problem increases when lifting or bench pressing.

If one has a tendency to hunch over, Costochondritis often causes Esophagitis and is curable!^[1944] While one needs to treat the symptoms of Esophagitis until they are diminished one should begin physical therapy to cure Costochondritis simultaneously.

Esophagitis may be caused by stress tightening the abdomen pushing the stomach upwards. Stress also decreases digestion and the nutrition absorption that regulates acid production in the stomach.

Repair drink – an ounce multiple times per day at the end of other drinks and meals so it rests in the throat.

Treatment for stress-induced or pill Esophagitis:

Esophagitis is more common in men.^[1945] Suspected causes include:

Traditional Treatment:

Vitamin	Amount	Function	% Daily Value
B-1 Thiamin	50 mg		3333%
B-2 Riboflavin	12.5 mg	(headache inhibitor)	735%
B-3 Niacinamide	50 mg	(better form of Niacin)	250%
B-6 Pyridoxine Hydrochloride	12.5 mg	(stomach acid precursor)	625%
Folate Folic Acid	50 mcg	(green plant nutrition) Inadequate take 1 mg. supplement for 200% daily allowance.	13%
B-12 Cyanocobalamin	12.5 mcg	(red meat nutrition)	208%
Biotin	25 mcg	(hair and skin nutrition)	8%
B-5 Pantothenic acid	50 mg	(nerve stabilizer)	500%

Endocrine Gland	Hormone	Chemical

Ovary	estrogens (estradiol, estrone, estriol)
	inhibin (folliculostin)

Pineal Gland	Melatonin	amine

Pituitary Gland
Anterior Lobe	ACTH
	GH
	TSH
	FSH
	LH and ICSH
	PRL and LTH
Intermediate Lobe	alpha-MSH	lipoprotein or polypeptide
	beta-MSH	lipoprotein or polypeptide











Testis	Testosterone	steroid

Headache	Cure
Eyestrain, cluster headache, flu headache (Glasses can cause eyestrain headaches if the prescription is incorrect. Also smaller rectangular shaped lens can cause headaches due to the distortion of incorrect vision above and below the lens. A normal size rounder lens is best and has the least distortion.)	Balsamic vinegar is 90% effective on a salad with berries. Potassium (100 mg) is very helpful for the eyestrain headache. Hence, eating a banana can significantly reduce a headache. Zinc and Echinacea at night for the eyestrain headache due to flu symptoms. Lecithin, Magnesium, High Potency Vitamin B or Vitamin B₂, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin B₆, Niacin, Ester C^™, non-fluoridated Water. Short term use of melatonin to recover sleep may reduce cluster headaches as well. One may consume a dairy meal before a meat meal, but not the converse. Recent studies show that melatonin helps for cluster headaches. Take a Feverfew capsule in the morning after a night of poor sleep to prevent a headache during the day. In the morning only sleep on the left side of your body. Sleeping on the right side can lead to a left eyestrain headache. Also beware of poisoning from rancid expired oil-based vitamins that if taken daily mimic the symptoms of cluster headaches.
Migraine, Allergic Headache	Aspirin and Sleep, Non-fluoridated Water, Vitamin B₂ (riboflavin), Magnesium^[2002], and Feverfew. Most headaches are caused by poor circulation.^[2003] Niacin improves circulation in 100-mg. dosages.
Sunstroke	Aspirin and Sleep, Non-fluoridated Water

Eyestrain Headache	Approaches to Alleviate the Cause of Pain
Right eye headache	1) Look towards the left to reduce pain 2) Lay on your right side with your head bent sideways downward to open all of the arteries on the left side of the neck.
Left eye headache	1) Look towards right. 2) Lay on your left side with your head bent sideways downward to open all of the arteries on the right side of the neck. 3) Sleep on the left side of your body in the morning.

Plant	Effect
Celery	Cleanses arterial walls of cholesterol. Celery seeds are a tonic for digestion and increase alertness.
Lime	Reduces hypertension.
Soy Bean Pods or Pea Pods	Provides Vitamin E
Garlic	Provides Selenium
Ginseng	Improves energy, stamina, reduces stress, improves coordination, etc. Increases blood pressure so people with hypertension or mania should avoid this herb. Ginseng supplies steroids to the body, which may improve athletic performance with aphrodisiac side effects. Siberian Ginseng agrees more with male chemistry. Counters depression.
Lecithin	Dissolves cholesterol, triglycerides, and fats
Myrrh	Freshens breath.
Hawthorn (Berries)	Dilates arteries to increase blood flow. Provides one of the best tonic remedies for the heart and circulatory system. Effective combined with Lime Blossom, Mistletoe, and Yarrow.
Yarrow	Improves Circulation
Dandelion	Dandelion is a particularly effective diuretic. Also replaces potassium released in higher quantities during urination.
Mistletoe
Wild Carrot
Green Tea	Prevents atherosclerosis and reduces prostate cancer as well. Contains EGCG which increases the amount of calories the body burns.
Antioxidants	Prevents atherosclerosis - A buildup of fatty substances in the inner layers of the arteries.
Niacin	Nicotinic acid reduces cholesterol. The red flush is part of the toxin elimination process.
Soy protein	Contains antioxidant isoflavones, genistein, and daidzein that prevent LDL cholesterol from oxidation and reduce cholesterol.^[2022] Soy is a nutritional replacement for meat as it contains equivalent enzymes.
Algae
Ginger	Lowers cholesterol by impairing cholesterol absorption. Enhances blood circulation.
Turmeric	As a food seasoning will reduce cholesterol
Tomato sauce	Reduces prostate enlargement problems and urinary problems at night. One should eat tomato products before going to sleep at night.
Whey Cheese and Yogurt	Contain Lactic Acid, which reduces bad bacteria in the intestinal track, preventing absorption of the bad bacteria into the blood stream, which causes aging. Second, only to brewers (nutritional) yeast in highest B vitamin content.

Alfalfa	Capsicum	Fenugreek	Milk Thistle	Reishi
Aloe Vera	Cascara	Feverfew	Mullein	St.John's Wort
Angelica	Cat's Claw	Foti	Neem Leaf	Saw Palmetto
Astragalus	Chamomile	Garlic	Olive Leaf	Slippery Elm
Barberry	Chaparral	Ginger	Oregon Grape	Tea Tree Oil
Bayberry	Chickweed	Ginkgo Biloba	Parsley	Turmeric
Bee Pollen	Cinnamon	Ginseng	Passion	Valerian
Bearberry	Clove	Golden Seal	Pau d'arco	Violet
Bilberry	Cranberry	Gotu Kola	Pennyroyal	Yarrow
Black Cohosh	Damiana	Hawthorn	Plantain	Yerbe' Mate
Black Walnut	Dandelion	Kava Kava	Raspberry
Bladderwrack	Dong Quai	Kelp	Red Clover
Buchu	Echinacea	Licorice	Rosemary

Ingredient	Contents or Properties
Seaweed Soup	Roast (minced) beef with (salt), olive, black pepper Soak dry seaweed Boil beef + water + raw whole garlic Add seaweed Continue to boil
Garlic soup	Any type of vegetable or meat soups with plenty of boiled garlic cloves.
Cooked tomatoes/ tomato paste
B-vitamin supplement	Take with food
Magnesium	250 mg x2 per day or 500 mg Reduces weight and normalizes calcium processing.
Tums® (calcium) 2 per day with Lysine 250 mg.	Lysine increases calcium uptake
(Beta-carotene)	If one doesn’t get enough colored vegetables
Antioxidants – beneficial when not exercising Vitamin C Vitamin E	Avoid supplementing when working out. Up to 500 mg. 200/400 IU for sun protection.
Reduce caffeine to lower blood pressure
Cardura	This is an alpha-blocker that dilates blood vessels

Standard	Systolic Pressure during heart contraction (mmHG)	Diastolic Pressure during heart relaxation (mmHG)	Risk
Normal Normal range (Athlete)	117 115-119 (109-115)	77 75-79 (70-75)	Minimal health risk from high blood pressure. 115/76 is an even healthier normal.^[2033] (Advanced athletic level)
Prehypertension One	120-129	80-84	Studies show that there is significant cumulative risk of high blood pressure related illnesses even at this level.
Prehypertension Two	130-139	85-89	Significant additional risk of blood pressure illness. Requires lifestyle change.
Stage One Hypertension	140-159	90-99	Serious condition requiring immediate attention.
Stage Two Hypertension	>160	>100

Condition	Triglyceride mg/dL	HDL – Healthy Cholesterol mg/dL	LDL – Lousy Cholesterol mg/dL	Total Cholesterol
Optimal	Equal to HDL	> 60	< 100
Normal	50-100	40 – 60	100 – 129	165-200
Borderline	100-150	< 40	130 – 159	200-239
High	150-200		160 – 189	> 240
Very High	≥ 200		≥ 190

Kosher Fish	Description
Capelins	Arctic and northern sea fish that spawn their eggs along seawater beaches unlike other smelt. “Capelin are sleek slender fishes with olive-green backs and silvery white bellies. They have small scales and large eyes and do not reach lengths more than 20 cm or 8 inches. Capelins are exceedingly abundant and are eaten by a great variety of other fishes, seabirds, and mammals.”^[2061] Capelin is the middle French word for ‘cod’. Often their eggs or ‘roe’ are used in sushi having an orange color.
Mackerel	Up to a foot long with stripes, elongated with small scales, and a forked tail. Travel in large schools together and are carnivorous eating plankton, crustaceans, mollusks, fish eggs, and small fish. Mackerel is from makel ‘to bring together’.

Description	Website
Picture of normal kidney function	http://lebonheur.adam.com/pages/ency/articleImage.asp?file=1704.jpg&lang=en
Evaluating kidney health	http://www.kidney.org/kls/patients/faq.cfm
Kidney infection nutrition	http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/kidney_infl.htm
Kidney healing	http://qualitycounts.com/fpkidney_disease.html
Herbs for help	http://www.nephronline.org/resource/kdoqui.asp http://www.nephronline.org/resource/herblist.asp
Medical material	http://www.kidney.org/professionals/doqi/kdoqi/p4_class_g2.htm
Alternative treatment	http://tcm.health-info.org/Common%20Diseases/kidneydisease.htm - very thorough summary of nutrition http://www.healingwithnutrition.com/emailqa/kidneydisease/kidneyfaq.html

Subjects	Condition
Omega-3 renal creatinine clearance	Omega-3 as a treatment for renal illness.
creatine creatinine	Dangers of supplement usage for renal patients.

Herbs	Method
Ginkgo Biloba	Facilitates blood flow through capillaries supporting kidneys.
Yarrow – prepare as a tea	Blood cleanser through perspiration, heals glandular system and relieves kidneys.
Kidney Herb Tea	http://www.herbalremedies.com/hk-32b.html
Marshmallow Tea	Helps cleanse the kidneys http://www.herbalremedies.com/kidneydisease.html

Nutrition	Effect
Calcium Pantothenate – Vitamin B₅	Precursor to CoA
Coenzyme A	Removes toxins from the body
Coenzyme Q10 – CoQ10	Dosage 60 mg. 3x/day 12 weeks^[2064] 29% improvement to serum creatinine clearance^[2065] 9% improvement to blood urea nitrogen 30 mg in 1 lb of sardines or 2.5 lbs peanuts or 2 lbs beef^[2066]
Vitamin B₆	Reduces fluid retention
Vitamin C	Acidifies urine
L-Methionine	Improves kidney function
L-Carnitine	Strengthens the heart and improves alertness

Nutrition	Benefit
Vitamin A + Zinc	Zinc converts vitamin A to its active form, retinaldehyde for improvement of vision.^[2074]
Vitamin A (Beta Carotene) + Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol, mixed tocopherols is better)	Vitamin E increases the potency of Vitamin A. Be careful of old fat soluble vitamins which may have gone rancid and will causes headaches. Rancidness introduces free radicals, completely counteracting the antioxidant. Rancidity is often experienced as a bitter taste or as a burning sensation at the back of the throat.
Vitamin B₆ + Zinc	Zinc requires Vitamin B₆ for absorption.
Vitamin B₉ that is Folate + Zinc	Zinc assists an enzyme to split polyglutamyl folate so that the body can absorb folic acid – Vitamin B₉.^[2075]
Vitamin C + Calcium + Vitamin K followed by Magnesium Calcium 600 mg + Vitamin D + Vitamin E + Selenium followed by Magnesium 750 mg one hr. later	Vitamin C’s acidity keeps calcium soluble for absorption.^[2076] Magnesium prevents hypertensive properties of Calcium. Excellent muscle treatment for sore or injured muscles and joints. Combine with Selenium and Vitamin E for further joint health properties.
Vitamin E + Garlic is an enhancement to Vitamin E + Selenium	Increases Vitamin E properties. Garlic contains/substitutes for selenium here. Garlic is preferable to Selenium directly.
Vitamin E + Fish Oil (Similarly vitamins D and A require fish oil for better absorption)	Vitamin E is only fat-soluble so its effectiveness requires a monounsaturated fat liquid to break down which fish oil provides.^[2077]
Citracal Calcium Magnesium + Lysine + Phosphorus	Lysine increase calcium uptake. Magnesium in Citracal is a combinational factor for calcium though both would work better if separated by an hour since they each other’s absorption.. The phosphorus is the missing ingredient for making this a DNA/RNA/brain/bone food.
EPA Fish Oil + Magnesium	Deficiency in EPA leads to a deficiency in Magnesium that cannot be absorbed without it.^[2078]
Glucosamine + meat	Protein improves the effects of glucosamine.
Heavy food + Vitamin B	Vitamin B6 helps process foods
Toxic heavy food + Vitamin C	Vitamin C helps cleanse heavy food from lying in the body.
Nutritional Yeast + Calcium	Provides amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
Vitamin B₆, B₉, B₁₂.^[2079] B₃ is similar and will help sleep.	Anti-Cholesterol, anti-depressant, prevents cardiovascular disorders.
EPA/DHA 1000 mg capsule from fish oil, Tip of teaspoon of Saw Palmetto and Olive Leaf, 25 mg Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Half a Citracal Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D/B6, 400 IU natural Vitamin E (d-Alpha Tocopherol)^[2080] and 20mcg Selenium.	Healthy Sleep Combination
Garlic + Saw Palmetto	Reduces prostate enlargement
Garlic + Magnesium	Reduces blood pressure, increases energy, detoxification of cholesterol.
Niacin (100mg) – B₃, Gingko Biloba, Horse Chestnut Extract	Removes cholesterol along capillary and arterial walls and increases their flexibility.
B₁₂, Folic acid, and Omega-3	Helps the body produce Phosphatidylserine supporting brain cell communication.
B₁₂ 400 mcg 5000% DRA, Folic acid 1000 mcg 240% DRA, B₆10 mg 500% DRA	Reduces homocysteine levels significantly.^[2081]

	Warnings for Neuropsychiatry
Agitation
low Calcium
low Magnesium
low Thiamine
Amnesia
low Zinc
Anxiety
low Chromium
low Magnesium
low Niacin (pellagra) (mild)
high Phenylalanine
low Phosphorus
high S-Adenosyl-methionine (SAMe)
high L-Tyrosine
Apathy
low Folic Acid
low Magnesium
low Niacin (pellagra)
low Protein (kwashiorkor)
low Zinc
Aphasia
high Calicum (transient)
Aphonia
low Thiamine
Areflexia
low Vitamin E
Asthenia
high Vitamin A
Ataxia - see also Peripheral Neuropathy
high Calcium
low Copper
low Magnesium
low Sodium
low Thiamine
high Vitamin A
low vitamin B12
Autonomic Dysfunction
low Thiamine
Behavioral Disturbances
low Magnesium
Burning Feet
low Pantothenic acid
low Thiamine
low Vitamin B12
Cognitive Impairment (confusion, disorientation, memory loss)
high or low Calcium
high Copper
low Folic Acid
low Iron
high or low Magnesium
low Niacin (pellagra)
low Phosphorus
high or low Potassium
high or low Sodium
low Thiamine
high L-Tyrosine
high or low Vitamin B6
low Vitamin B12
low Zinc
Coma
low Magnesium
low Thiamine	WARNING: Give thiamine hydrochloride IV before administering glucose. (Since thiamine is a cofactor in glucose metabolism, remaining thiamine stores will be utilized.)

high Calcium
low Folic Acid
high Sodium
Delirium
low Magnesium
Dementia
low Niacin (pellagra) (late)
low Thiamine
low Vitamin B6
low Vitamin B12
Depression
low Biotin (rare)
high or low Calcium
high or low Copper
low Folic Acid
low Iron
high or low Magnesium
low Niacin (pellagra) (mild)
low Pantothenic Acid
low Para-aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)
low Potassium
low Riboflavin
high Selenium	Selenium accumulates in the seminal fluid. Anti-carcinogenic.
low Sodium
low Thiamine
low Vitamin B6
low Vitamin B12
low Vitamin C (mild)
high or low Zinc
Dizziness
high Bismuth
high or low Iron
high Magnesium (hypotension)
low Niacin (pellagra) (mild)
low Phosphorus
low Riboflavin
low Sodium
low Vitamin B6
low Vitamin B12
Dysarthria
high Potassium

low Niacin
low Sodium
low Vitamin B12

high Folic Acid (exacerbation)
high Gamma-Linolenic Acid (exacerbation)
low Magnesium
high or low Sodium
low Vitamin B6 (infantile, drug-resistant)
high Zinc (exacerbation of grand mal)
Excitability
high Folic Acid

low Vitamin B12
Faintness
low Pantothenic Acid
high Magnesium (hypotension)
Fatigue
low Biotin (rare)
low Calories
low Chromium
high or low Copper
low Folic Acid
low Iodine
high or low Iron
high or low Magnesium
low Niacin (mild)
low Pantothenic Acid
low Para-aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)
low Phosphorus
low Potassium
high Selenium
low Sodium
low Thiamine
high or low Vitamin A
low Vitamin B6
low Vitamin B12
low Vitamin C (mild)
high Vitamin E
low Zinc
Gail Disturbance
low Vitamin E
Gait, High Stepping
low Riboflavin
low Vitamin B6
low Vitamin B12
Headache
high Bismuth
low Folic Acid
high or low Iron
low Niacin (pellagra) (mild)
low Pantothenic Acid
low Para-aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)
high Phenylalanine
high S-Adenosyl-methionine (SAMe)
low Sodium
high Thiamine
high Vitamin A (acute)
low Vitamin B12
Hydrocelphalus
high Vitamin A
Hyperactivity
low Calcium
high Folic Acid
high Sodium
low Magnesium

low Biotin (rare)
Hypertonia
high Sodium

low Folic Acid ("stocking" distribution)
Hyporeflexia
low Potassium
Incoordination
low Pantothenic Acid
low Thiamine
Insomnia
low Biotin (rare)
low Calcium
high Chromium
high Copper
high or low Folic Acid
low Magnesium
low Niacin (pellagra) (mild)
low Pantothenic Acid
low Potassium
high Thiamine
high L-Tyrosine
high or low Vitamin A
low Vitamin D
Irritability
high or low Calcium
high Chromium
low Copper
high Folic Acid
low Iron
low Magnesium
low Molybdenum
low Niacin (early)
low Pantothenic Acid
low Para-aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)
low Phosphorus
low Protein-Calorie (marasmus)
high Selenium
high Sodium
high Thiamine
high L-Tyrosine
high Vitamin A
low Vitamin B6
low Vitamin B12
low Vitamin C
low Zinc

low Thiamine
Lethargy
low Folic Acid
low Magnesium
high Selenium
low Sodium
high Vitamin A
low Zinc (moderate)

low Vitamin B12
Malaise
high Folic Acid
high Vitamin A
low Vitamin C
Mania
high Folic Acid
high Gamma-Linolenic Acid (exacerbation)
high L-Glutamine
high L-5-Hydroxytryptophan
high S-Adenosyl-methionine
Movement Disorders
high Manganese
Nervousness
low Calcium
low Copper
low Magnesium
low Niacin (mild)
low Pantothenic Acid
low Potassium
high or low Thiamine
high L-Tyrosine
low Vitamin B6
low Vitamin D
Neuromuscular Excitability
low Calcium
low Magnesium
Numbness of Limbs
low Thiamine
Pain Sensitivity
low Thiamine
Paralysis
high Selenium

low Calcium
low Folic Acid
low Magnesium
low Niacin (pellagra)
low Pantothenic Acid
low Phosphorus
high Selenium
low Thiamine (beriberi) (late)
high or low Vitamin B6 (sensory)
low Vitamin B12
low Vitamin C (scurvy)
low Vitamin E

high Vitamin A (acute)
Psychosis
high or low Calcium
high (exacerbation) or low Folic Acid
low Magnesium
low Niacin (pellagra)
low Sodium
low Vitamin B12
high (hallucinations) or low Zinc
Restless Legs
low Folic Acid low Magnesium
Restlessness
high S-Adenosyl-methionine (SAMe)
high L-Tyrosine
high Vitamin A

low Thiamine
low Vitamin B12
Rigidity
low Niacin (pellagra) (late)
Sedation
high Niacinamide

high Vitamin A
low Vitamin B6
Sonophobia
low Magnesium
low Thiamine
Subacute Combined Spinal Cord Degeneration
low Folic Acid
low Vitamin B12
Tetany
low Calcium
low Magnesium - causing hypocalcemia
low Vitamin D
Tremor
high Lithium
low Magnesium
low Niacin (pellagra) (late)
high Sodium
Tremulousness
low Phosphorus
Weakness
low Biotin (rare)
low Calcium
high or low Copper
low Folic Acid
high or low Magnesium
low Niacin
low Pantothenic Acid
low Phosphorus
low Potassium
low Protein
high Selenium
low Sodium
high or low Thiamine
high Vitamin A
low Vitamin B6
low Vitamin D
high Vitamin E

low Thiamine

Nutrient	Dose	Directions
Gamma-linoleic acid (GLA, Omega-6 EFA)	300 mg	1 capsule/meal
Omega-3 fatty acid	360 mg	1 capsule with breakfast/supper
Vitamin B₆	250 mg	1 capsule daily with meal
Ester C	675 mg	1 capsule daily with meal
Niacinamide	500 mg	1 capsule daily with meal
Magnesium	400 mg	1 capsule daily with meal
Vitamin E natural (d-alpha tocopherol)	200 mg
Selenium	75 mcg
Calcium Pantothenate	100 mg

Cause	Explanation	Solutions
Serotonin deficiency	There is already some difficulty sleeping and a chemical based psychological disorder like depression. Simply put, there is insufficient serotonin to close the gate completely between brain impulses and muscle responses that is the ability to enter a deep sleep. Hence, the legs continue to respond to brain signals resulting in restless legs.	First, try Niacin in small quantities 25 mg. after a small meal before going to sleep.^[2104] Alternatively, increase serotonin in the blood stream naturally with its precursor 5-HTP with a small amount of Niacin.
Mineral deficiency	This is a more common cause with less frequent leg movements, but of greater magnitude than the above cause. “A lack of calcium, potassium, and magnesium can make the large muscles in the legs hyperirritable.”^[2105]	Magnesium of 300-500 mg. If that doesn’t help, try with potassium eating a banana. Alternatively, a small amount of Magnesium-Potassium Asparate. Also one can try taking the above with Calcium though this inhibits Magnesium absorption in the bones it will work with the muscles.
Leg blood circulation deficiency	The leg veins are not transporting blood sufficiently for nutrients to reach the muscles. The symptom is often associated with itchiness or burning in the legs.	Take a healthy leg herbal supplement that contains ‘horse chestnut’.

Food or Vitamin	Benefit
Chromium	By balancing Glucose levels, Chromium readies one for rest—very effective.
Ester C	Boosts immune system and helps calcium and magnesium for absorption. One could take the daily requirements here i.e. a ¼ chip of an 800 mg tablet. Take with calcium for a good night sleep. Magnesium is not a sedative.
Flaxseed meal	Helps the joints with Omega-3 and Omega-6, eliminates constipation, highly recommended
Garlic	Provides selenium that works with Vitamin E as well as fights heat disease and infection. Works with Saw Palmetto to stabilize the prostate size.
Hawthorne Berry	Hawthorne softens the internal organs reducing heart disease and improving calcium absorption that reduces insomnia.
Niacin	Reduces blood pressure, switches on serotonin production, thus eliminating insomnia. Co-enzyme agents include B₆ and Vitamin C.^[2118]
Olive leaf powder	Olive leaf is a natural tranquilizer, highly recommended
Pantothenic Acid	Reduces gray hair and tension for sleeping better. Only a chip of a tablet is necessary to meet daily requirements.
Saw Palmetto	Reduces prostate size.
Tomato sauce	Also beneficial for reducing the prostate size
Vitamin B6	Helps with digestion and effective nutrient absorption.
Vitamin E	Helps the immune system, reduces aging patterns, supports cartilage.

21 Health

21.1 Supplements

21.2 Eicosanoids

21.3 Anti-Aging

21.4 Alcoholism

21.5 Allergies, Autoimmune, and Poison

21.5.1 Alcohol

21.5.2 Arthritis

21.5.3 Mercury poisoning

21.6 Arthritis and Joint Injury

21.6.1 Osteoarthritis

21.6.2 Rheumatoid Arthritis

21.6.3 Arthritis Treatment

21.6.4 Knee injuries

21.7 Back Pain

21.7.1 Side back pain

21.7.2 Acupuncture

21.7.3 Herbal

21.7.4 Nutritional

21.7.5 Physical Therapy

21.7.6 Alexander Technique

21.8 Bathing

21.9 Brain

21.10 Cancer

21.10.1 Background

21.10.2 Pollution

21.10.3 Industrial Carcinogens

21.10.4 Light and Darkness

21.11 Colds

21.12 Dental

21.12.1 TMJ

21.12.2 Toothaches

21.12.3 Tooth Cracks

21.13 Diet

21.13.1 Background

21.13.2 Headache reduction diet

21.13.3 Sugar Lipid Protein Carbohydrate Separation Diet

21.13.4 Chocolate Free Diet

21.13.5 Omega Diet

21.14 Digestion

21.14.1 Dehydration

21.14.2 Enzyme Deficiency

21.14.3 Acid Reflux or GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

21.14.4 Costochondritis/Costal Chondritis or Tietze Syndrome

21.14.5 Esophagitis

21.14.6 Hiatal Hernia

21.14.7 Allergies

21.14.8 Irritable Bowl Syndrome

21.14.9 Bacterial Gas

21.14.10 Food Poisoning

21.14.11 Constipation

21.14.12 Yogurt

21.15 Eyes

21.16 Feet

21.17 Fitness

21.17.1 Anaerobic Exercise

21.17.2 Aerobic Exercise

21.17.3 Flexibility

21.18 Hair

21.18.1 Scalp thickening hair loss

21.18.2 Autoimmune hair loss

21.18.3 Graying of hair

21.18.4 Prostate Health

21.19 Headaches

21.20 Hemorrhoids

21.21 Herbs

21.21.1 Debbie Forrest’s Summary of Herbs

21.21.2 Garlic

21.22 Hormones

21.23 Hypertension

21.24 Hypotension

21.25 Insulin

21.26 Kosher

21.27 Kidney or Renal Health

21.28 Liver

21.29 Muscles and Ligaments

21.30 Nutrition

21.31 Combinational Nutrition

21.31.1 Nutritional Potency

21.31.2 Nutrition before Exams