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Nutrients that Support the Treatment of Osteoporosis
…vitamin D, it can improve BMD in the neck of the femur, as well as the spinal vertebra and hip structure. The above study suggests that a dose of 680 mg of strontium daily seems to give the best results. Calcium (1,200–1,500 mg per day) and other supportive minerals, such as magnesium, and vitamins…
Control Your Blood Sugar Without Drugs
…:65–70) (Diabetes Care 03;26:3215–3218) Vitamin D A series of studies have shown that vitamin D levels are connected to insulin sensitivity and blood glucose levels. In a recent study, researchers at the University of California found that low vitamin D levels resulted in insulin resistance and improper…
What Is Cholesterol, and Should I Be Concerned About It?
…would lose four to five gallons of water per day through evaporation, instead of the usual 10 to 14 ounces. * Produce vitamin D. Cholesterol is an essential ingredient for making vitamin D. By itself, cholesterol is only a problem in the body when it becomes oxidized. When cholesterol becomes oxidized,…
Nutrients for Preventing the Common Cold and Flu
…burden on your immune system. Healthy probiotic bacteria help to neutralize the unhealthy byproducts of bad bacteria. They also produce B vitamins and vitamin K, which are powerful antioxidants and an excellent line of defense for your body. Back to Top Epicor Epicor is based on the yeast Saccharomyces…
Multivitamin Dosage Recommendations
…ingredients (and how much of each) should be in your daily vitamin Ingredient Recommended Amount Vitamin A (as beta carotene, retinyl palmitate) 10,000 IU Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid, mineral ascorbates) 1,000 mg Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 1,000 IU Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate,mixed tocopherols…
How to Relieve Constipation Naturally
…constipation. Eliminate spicy foods, alcohol, cocoa, chocolate, and caffeinated products for a week or so. Also, take in additional calcium and vitamin D. Back to Top Flax Flaxseed has been known as one of the best ways to relieve constipation for centuries. The whole seeds contain anywhere from six…
Brighten Your Day, Brighten Your Mood
…hours. A dosage of 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day is recommended if you totally avoid the sun. (With just 20 to 30 minutes of sun exposure, your body can produce as much as 20,000 IU.) To ensure you have adequate levels of vitamin D, you can: take higher doses of vitamin D3 (and have your doctor monitor…
Natural Treatments for Cold and Flu
…H1N1), and other seasonal illnesses. * Elderberry Extract * Eucalyptus Oil * AHCC * Castor Oil * Zinc Lozenges * Oscillococcinum * Echinacea * Vitamin D * Vitamin C Elderberry Extract Sambucol comes from the Latin name for elderberry, which is Sambucus nigra. It is an elderberry extract from Israel and…
Nutrients for Overall Heart Health
…the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood and inhibits platelet clotting. Finally, magnesium is critical to getting potassium into cells. * Niacin (vitamin B3) — 50 mg. Niacin has been shown to reduce total cholesterol levels while raising HDL levels. * Quercetin — 50–100 mg. This bioflavonoid helps…
The Guarantee of Vitamin D
…fear of sunlight, it’s becoming necessary to supplement our diets with vitamin D. But in the natural scheme of things, our bodies can manufacture enough vitamin D when given regular exposure to sunlight. Obesity Decreased vitamin D levels result in less production and secretion of the hormone leptin…
Instant Solutions
…. Back to Top Safe Sun Exposure Sunlight is necessary for life. It stimulates the immune system and aids the production of vitamin D. Studies show that people with high vitamin D intake have high bone density levels. Enjoy it, but do so in moderation. Don't bake your skin, let it dry out or burn. Eating…
Beating Metabolic Syndrome
…:65–70) (Diabetes Care 03;26:3215–3218) * Vitamin D—A series of studies have shown that vitamin D levels are connected to insulin sensitivity and blood glucose levels. In a recent study, researchers at the University of California found that low vitamin D levels resulted in insulin resistance and…
Six Nutrients to Help Control Blood Sugar
…:65–70) (Diabetes Care 03;26:3215–3218) Vitamin D A series of studies have shown that vitamin D levels are connected to insulin sensitivity and blood glucose levels. In a recent study, researchers at the University of California found that low vitamin D levels resulted in insulin resistance and improper…
Recommendations for Healthy Vision
…enhanced greatly when taken with vitamin C) * Vitamin E (natural): 400 IU twice daily * Vitamin A: 500-1,500 IU daily * Lutein: 12 mg daily * Zeaxanthin: 600 mcg daily * Selenium: 200-250 mcg daily * Carrot Powder (root): 50 mg * Zinc: 15 to 60 mg daily * Vitamins B1 and B2 (natural): 25 mg each daily…
Recommendations for Healthy Blood Sugar
…hours, but you do need to be outside, since exposure to sunlight through windows will not activate the formation of vitamin D. Also, make sure you're getting at least 400 IU of vitamin D a day. This is especially important if you spend most of your time indoors or have a history of low sunlight exposure…
When Should You Take Your Vitamins?
…vitamins and minerals should be taken before meals, after meals, and between meals. However, due to the vast number of combination vitamins, use this as a general guide only. Before Meals * Multivitamin or multimineral formula * Digestive aide for the gallbladder * Vitamin B complex * Individual B vitamins…
The Power of Antioxidants
…inflammation as the body responds to the assault. Under ordinary circumstances, your body has the means to manage the process. Substances such as vitamins A, C, and E, selenium, and glutathione all act to step in and absorb these free radicals. (At this point I should mention the obvious: Antioxidants…
Natural and Inexpensive Smoking Cessation Tools
…However, there are some natural and inexpensive methods to try if you’re trying to quit. Vitamin C Spray One smoking cessation tactic you should try is ascorbic acid spray, which is simply powdered vitamin C mixed with water in a spray bottle. Research shows this technique can reduce the cravings…
Natural Atherosclerosis Solutions
…Natto has a high vitamin K content, which may impede the effectiveness of warfarin. (It is not uncommon for doctors to tell their patients who are on warfarin to avoid other vitamin K–rich foods such as cabbage and the green algae chlorella.) Nattokinase supplements have had the vitamin K removed, but…
Lowering Blood Pressure With Targeted Nutrients
Lowering Blood Pressure With Targeted Nutrients--> Learn which vitamins and minerals can support a natural blood pressure–lowering program A diagnosis of high blood pressure doesn't have to mean years of prescription medications. Targeted nutrients, along with blood pressure–lowering diet changes…
My Natural Treatments and Remedies for Gallstones
…however, some natural remedies you can try to both treat and prevent the formation of gallstones. * Gallbladder Flush * High-Energy Shock Waves * Vitamin C * Exercise to Reduce Risk Gallbladder Flush To ensure a free flow of bile, both into and out of the gallbladder, you should clean this organ out…
Beneficial Bacteria Aid Digestive—and Overall—Health
…the events I'll describe are related to estrogen, a similar process occurs with many other hormones, as well as folic acid, vitamin B12, bile acids, cholesterol, and vitamin D.) As much as 60 percent of the estrogen circulating in the blood is picked up by the liver and "deactivated." It is then dumped…
Emergency Preparedness Kit
…others is sardines. Sardines are not only non-perishable—they are also a healthy “meal in a can.” They are a good source of omega-3 oils, vitamin D, and calcium. By now, everyone is aware of the benefits to the heart and circulatory system associated with omega-3 oil consumption. In addition to…
Progesterone as a Natural Treatment of Osteoporosis
…(exercise) that is placed upon it. Proper bone growth requires exercise. * Target nutritional support. Calcium, 800–1,000 mg; Vitamin D, 350–400 IU; Beta-carotene, 15 mg; Vitamin C, 2,000 mg in divided doses. (Several of my nutrient recommendations differ from Dr. Lee's.) More Dr. Williams Advice on Osteoporosis…
