For some reason many of us rely more on doctors, and the medical industry in general, for our health.  When we are tired for an extended period of time, or have low energy, we go to the doctor.  I have heard more in the past year, than in the 10 or 20 before, that blood test results are showing these people have nutrition deficiencies.  The most common that I hear about are the b vitamins or magnesium.

We also know that certain illnesses and quite a few medications also cause nutrients to be depleted by our bodies to the extent that we don’t have enough of them to have overall good health.  Fatigue, low energy and more serious lifestyle related side effects can result from inadequate nutrients available for our bodies to use.  We need these vitamins and minerals to have enough energy and to be healthy.

Many teenage girls and women take birth control pills.  Did you know that these oral contraceptives are associated with many changes in the body, including using up many of the body’s nutrients.  B-Complex is one of those nutrients and is also needed by the cells to produce energy.  Vitamin C, beta carotene, zinc, and magnesium can all be depleted as well when taking birth control pills.  This creates an important reason for girls and women who use them to supplement with vitamins and minerals every day.

Anti-diabetes drugs, high blood pressure drugs, high cholesterol drugs, estrogen replacement therapy meds, anti-inflammatory meds, antidepressants and antibiotics can all cause nutrition deficiencies.  While these drugs are necessary for many people, so are the nutrients they deplete in the body.

We have known for years that certain vitamins and minerals, in addition to helping us feel energized, might also actually prevent serious diseases such as high blood pressure.  Most people eat for taste and not not nutrition.  Even if we do choose our food more in terms of healthy choices, there are various factors that result in the fact that we don’t always get enough of the nutrients that our bodies need every day.  All of these factors should point us in the direction of taking vitamins and minerals every day, the same as we take our medications.

Vitamins and minerals help us build good health in different ways.  They help us prevent illness and disease in different ways as well.  Vitamins and minerals give us energy and overall sense of well being.  In order to have the insurance that we get all of the vitamins and minerals we need to fight off most of the health challenges we are exposed to, the best thing to do is to stay faithful to a daily nutrition program that supplements the food we eat.

Even the former director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Bernadine Healy, stated (years ago) that, “Whatever the RDA (recommended daily amount of nutrients we get from our food that is suggested for good health) or the medical community may recommend officially, I will tell you that increasing numbers of medical professionals are, themselves, taking supplements of these vitamins.  I take supplements of calcium, the antioxidant vitamins, and a multi-vitamin.  My husband and children also take vitamins.”

Since the time that statement was made, other vitamins and nutrients that have become important to supplement (in addition to calcium, antioxidants Vitamin C, E and beta carotene, and multi-vitamins) are:  magnesium, fish oil (for inflammation related challenges), probiotics, and B vitamins.

———————————————

To learn more about how to get all of these nutrients in one convenient strip of 6 tablets that contain 80 nutrients (including the multi-vitamin/multi-mineral), please visit the Vitalizer page.

Post Footer automatically generated by Add Post Footer Plugin for wordpress.

Do you suffer from itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, or sinus congestion during certain times of the year, or maybe even year round? Seasonal Allergies affect more than 40 million Americans and cost over 1 billion dollars in treatment cost annually. This adds up to a lot of people searching for relief. If you know what triggers the symptoms you get, you can form a plan of action in your battle with allergies.

An allergic reaction is when your body’s immune system reacts to what it believes to be a harmful substance. The body releases histamines to subdue what it sees as an invader. This harmful substance is usually something common such as pollen, grass, weeds etc. Different people will suffer from seasonal allergies at different times, depending on what their bodies interpret as foreign. Some may suffer from spring allergies when it seems everything is in bloom, others may only suffer when certain plant pollens are in the air, such as the red cedar bloom in Texas. Other unfortunate souls suffer seasonal allergies all year through, going from one allergic reaction to the next.

As each allergic sufferer has different substances that trigger reactions, each may suffer in a different way. The body’s immune system can produce watery eyes, stuffy nose and sinus headaches to name a few of the many symptoms. It is the immune system’s way to rid the body of the substance it sees as hostile.

Over the counter allergy medications and prescription drugs that you can get from your doctor are options that many people use. There are also natural alternatives for seasonal allergy symptoms that may be used to provide relief without unwanted side effects, including some that help make your immune system stronger in order to fight the underlying causes.

It is always advised to discuss natural alternatives with your doctor. The first step you will want to evaluate is your diet. The way to a healthy immune system is initially through proper nutrition. Ensure you have a varied diet full of nutrient rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains that help all of your body systems to function at optimum levels and allow you to better combat seasonal allergies.

Certain vitamins and minerals can aid in allergy relief. Vitamin C has been shown in studies to help alleviate seasonal allergy reactions. It is a natural antihistamine. Vitamin E is an antioxidant. This means it can fight free radicals causing allergies. It can also help the immune system. Magnesium can be helpful in allergy relief. Studies have shown many people seeking season allergy relief are deficient in magnesium. Once the level is raised the sufferer notices less symptoms.

Of course it is ideal to get these through your diet. Citrus fruit and broccoli are good sources of Vitamin C. Vitamin E can be found in whole grains and food such as spinach. Magnesium is located in green leafy vegetables as well as nuts. If you do not have these in your diet consider supplements.

Natural interferon immune builders help the body fight symptoms of allergies, and also work to fight the underlying causes of allergies. Echinacea is an herb that stimulates the body’s natural resistance to foreign invaders, giving the immune system what it needs to stay strong. It is taken for short periods, such as a week at a time, to supercharge the immune system. Other herbs that can be found in combination with echinacea are black elderberry and larch tree; both help the body maintain a healthy immune response.

Probiotics are healthy bacteria that work in our intestines to strengthen our immune system. Probiotics are especially helpful after a course of antibiotics or if your immune system is run down. The use of probiotics has increased significantly in the past five to ten years, and is one of the fastest growing supplements. Seasonal allergies affect many people. Taking a few simple natural steps may help those who suffer find measurable relief during allergy season, and all year long since we are constantly exposed to free radicals, illnesses, disease, and pollution of different kinds including toxins and chemicals.

Pharmaceutical grade vitamins, herbs and other natural supplements may provide better results than lesser quality brands because the ingredients have to meet higher standards and the absorption rate is better because pharmaceutical grade products have delivery sytems that help the body utilize the nutrients.

Post Footer automatically generated by Add Post Footer Plugin for wordpress.