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2. The Most Potent Antifungal Foods (from Know the Cause)
3. Surprising Finding with Fibromyalgia
4. The Nerve Cell & the Nervous System - What is a Healthy Nerve?
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The Germ Theory and Your Health
In 1861 Louis Pasteur announced that it was proven that germs cause disease. We have become obsessed with this theory over time and perhaps more now than ever before.
When viruses were seen with electron microscopes this proved that there were viruses. So viruses can be added to the germ theory.
You might ask the question why did the guy working next to me get sick and I didn't? The germ theory does not address this question. It just says germs cause disease. I am not disputing that germs can cause disease but I want to point out that there is another way to look at this subject of disease and this can be covered by the broad concept called Terrain Theory.
Terrain Theory could be traced back to Antoine Bechamp. Bechamp was a bitter rival of Pasteur. Modern medicine followed the germ theory and has had success treating disease by considering microorganisms as enemies of life.
Bechamp said that disease would not develop in a truly healthy environment and that it could only evolve in an unhealthy organism.
Bechamp has been thought of as a crank except by the natural foods people. In the past 10 or 15 years what is called the microbiome has been extensively studied and it is shown that changing the microbiome can change health. The Microbiome is a community of microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses) that inhabit a particular environment and especially the collection of microorganisms living in or on the human body - there can be good and bad "germs". This is now an evolving study early in its development. The change of a person's microbiome is a way of changing his physical terrain. We are not talking about a total change but just change.
It is a great idea to look at both of these theories and postulate that there is a path between the two extremes that leads to a more ideal future for all of us.
For example not all of us have a great terrain of health so germ theory could help with things like vaccines and antibiotics to kill off germs in this scenario. Most of us have had poor terrain at one time or another. The other side is to build a great terrain by eating very healthy. Then you are not nearly as susceptible to disease. Expect development in the natural approach to health, meaning better terrain, to blossom in the upcoming decades. By the way Bechamp lived to be 91.5 years and Pasteur lived to be 72. While this is no proof of anything perhaps Bechamp practiced what he preached and lived a long life as a result.
By Mike Spearman, D.C. (Spearman Better Health Center)
Microbiome - Liver, Bile and the Microbiom talks about what this is and waht you can do.
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The Most Potent Antifungal Foods
Antifungal foods that are unique in their ability to eliminate fungi and yeast.
You need to eliminate foods from the diet that are commonly contaminated with fungi, yeasts, mold, and the poisonous byproducts the organisms sometimes produce.
These poisons are known as mycotoxins, and they have been shown to have serious, negative effects on human and animal health. Some, such as aflatoxin, are among the most carcinogenic, naturally-occurring substances on earth.
Despite how toxic these compounds are, there are still certain foods which they commonly contaminate, even in developed countries like The United States. Some of these foods include corn, wheat, soy, and other foods.
The ideea is also to starve any existing pathogenic yeast within the body that may be contributing to any symptoms. In order to do this, the diet restricts sugar and foods high in carbohydrates; these are the kinds of food that pathogenic yeasts and fungi thrive on. When these foods are in steady supply, these organisms can flourish in the body, often causing an array of miserable health symptoms.
While eliminating certain foods that feed pathogenic fungi is important, it is also important to include foods that contain anti-fungal––or fungus-killing––properties. While some foods, such as lean proteins are useful for starving fungi, they do not necessarily actively kill fungi. This is an important distinction from foods that actively work to kill pathogenic yeasts and fungi in the body.
Ideally, your diet includes both foods that are good for starving yeast and fungi, and antifungal foods adept at killing yeasts and fungi.
Anti-Fungal Foods
In reality, many foods contain powerful, anti-fungal nutrients. These foods just happen to be particularly adept at helping rid the body of pathogenic yeasts and fungi.
Garlic
Garlic contains a variety of anti-fungal compounds, but the alicinin garlic is among the more potent anti-fungal compounds.
Carrots
Carrots are higher in sugar than most vegetables, but the phytonutrient, falcarinol, is a known, potent fungus killer. For this reason, carrots are included on both The Kaufmann 1 and Kaufmann 2 diets.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is rich in a compound called caprylic acid, which is known to kill yeasts. Coconut oil is effective also as a topicalanti fungalagent, as well.
Ginger
Like garlic, ginger contains some excellent fungus fighting compounds, such as gingerols andshogaols.
Onions
Onions contain a number of sulfur compounds that may provide some benefit against yeasts and fungi.
Pumpkin Seeds
The fats inherent in pumpkin seeds can help eliminate yeasts and fungi.
Lemon and Lime
These citrus fruits contain loads of vitamin C and can assist in killing yeasts and fungi.
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Surprising Finding with Fibromyalgia
Quite a few people have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and take drugs to try and handle the problem. But Dr. Berg found something you should know in 9 out of 10 of these patients.
Fibromyalgia
The Nerve Cell & the Nervous System - What is a Healthy Nerve?
When nerves are healthy, sensory nerves (such as those in your fingers and toes) communicate well to the environment and receive messages clearly. There is no tingling, no numbness, no burning, and no pain in the feet, hands or anywhere else.
Healthy motor nerves communicate to the muscles so that they move on demand. They relay the commands sent to the muscles from the brain. There is no unsteadiness, or being unbalanced, no dropped foot. There is no muscle weakness.
When a nerve is healthy, it has a myelin sheath surrounding it. This covering protects the nerve and just like a wire with a protective coating, it will not short circuit or create any uncomfortable feelings such as tingling, burning or pain.
What does the body need to build healthy nerves?
The body needs specific nutrients (vitamins) that will nourish the nerves and create health in each individual nerve. This, of course, will build a healthy nervous system. It helps to supplement these B vitamins as it is difficult to get enough of these vitamins in food, especially if your nervous system health is fading.
B1 (thiamine) Besides being important for energy production, cardiovascular function, brain function, eye health and proper functioning of the muscles and all body cells, It is necessary for nerve function.
B1 is used in the development of myelin sheaths: Myelin sheaths are the protective covering of the nerves. Deficiency of vitamin B1 results in weakening of the sheaths. Adequate intake of vitamin B1 ensures the development of myelin sheaths and aids nerve functioning. It is also required for regulating the transmission of particular types of nerve signals along the brain and the spinal cord.
Thiamine also contributes to optimal cognitive activity, normal brain functioning, and learning capacity.
Vitamin B1 even acts as an antioxidant, helping to guard the body against the destructive effects of free radicals.
Vitamin B1 Deficiency
Active Nervous SystemA vitamin B1 deficiency can happen due to numerous reasons, such as poor diet, abusing alcohol, or liver and kidney problems. Eating large quantities of sweets, sodas, and processed foods can also create a higher risk of deficiency.
A deficiency may result in muscle weakness, fatigue, muscle cramps, and stiffness. A vitamin B1 deficiency can also negatively affect heart function and cause the heart muscles to weaken.
Using alcohol results in lower vitamin B1as it uses up B1 and lowers the amount of B1 that can be absorbed by the body. It blocks the B1 absorption but also damages the lining of the small intestine which will disrupt normal absorption of all ingredients.
Vitamin B1 deficiency results in digestive problems
A thiamine deficiency can negatively affect the nervous system resulting in tingling, numbness, irritability, poor memory retention, and depression.
B12 - Vitamin B12's primary use by the body is aiding in the production of red blood cells, and in helping to maintain the health of the central nervous system. It keeps nerve cells healthy and protects against deterioration of the nerves.
It is critical for maintaining this myelin sheath around nerves. Nerves are encased in a fatty sheath composed of a protein called myelin which shields nerve fibers from each other.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
A deficiency of vitamin B12 can contribute to a wide range of problems. Extended periods of deficiency can eventually result in degeneration of nerves as the body needs it to build the myelin sheath. Those who suffer from a vitamin B12 deficiency can have tingling sensations numbness, and burning feelings, weakness in the legs and problems walking.
General symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency can include tiredness, weakness, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence, reduction in appetite, and menstrual problems. This can be reversed when the deficiency is remedied.
Other B vitamins:
B2, B6 and B9: B1 (thiamine) is dependent on the other B vitamins. Absorption of B1 into the body requires adequate supplies of vitamin B6, B12 and B9 (folic acid). A deficiency in vitamin B12 can increase loss of B1 in the urine, and vitamin B6 also appears to help regulate distribution of thiamine throughout the body.
B9 (folic acid): Is necessary to activate the absorption of the B12. It also improves circulation, which is particularly important point for diabetics as they tend to be deficient in folic Acid and also tend to have impaired circulation. Folic acid is also helpful in restoring healthy nerves for anyone, diabetic or not.
B2: The body utilizes vitamin B2 to keep tissue healthy and to help accelerate healing of injuries. B2 protects the nervous system.
Vitamin D: One of the functions of Vitamin D is the regulation of nervous system development and function.
All these vitamins nourish the nerves and calm the nerve endings.
What type of B1 & B12 should you use:
You need to both the Benfotiamine (B1) and Methyl B12. The result is that the blood stream levels of vitamin B1 and vitamin B12 can be greatly increased, providing the nutritional support needed by the body to rapidly and far more effectively nourish the nerves.
You might have heard of the new type of vitamin B1 being produced, called Benfotiamine. It is a fat-soluble version of vitamin B1. What does this mean? It means this form of vitamin B1 can be taken orally in large dosages and it will not flush out of the body the way ordinary thiamine (vitamin B1) does. This is due to the fact that this type of B1 will be delivered into the blood stream where it can travel to the cells and be used. It doesn't just flush from the body.
Methylcobalamine (called Methyl B12). This is the form of vitamin B12 that can be directly utilized by the body. When regular B12 (called cynocobalamine) is taken, the body has to convert it into the Methyl B12 in the gut. Often a person can have a hard time converting B12 especially as they get older. Methyl B12 already comes in this useable form. So, when you take this type of B12, your body uses it.
B12 from food is absorbed in the intestines. and needs a secretion from the stomach called gastric intrinsic factor in order to be effectively absorbed. If you are deficient in gastric intrinsic factor you will absorb much less vitamin B12, and therefore can become deficient.
Both Benfotiamine and Methyl B12 have been shown to be non-toxic and without any side effects even in very high dosages, so it can be taken as a supplement.
Taken together with the three other B (B2, B6, B9), and Vitamin D3 in the exact proportion that work together will produce the best results.
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