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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Since seemingly the dawn of time, the formula to attain and maintain good health was very simple: eat proper foods, get plenty of exercise and if need be, diet occasionally to make up for excesses. Then, along came scientific advances and technology which led to the introduction of a variety of new health-related products (e.g. vitamins, supplements) geared to providing minerals and nutrients for the body designed to improve or enhance one’s health. .
The ingestion of minerals and nutrients is especially important for numerous reasons. First, in the course of life, minerals are lost in the body and it is critical that they be replaced for the body to function properly. Second, the soil in the ground today is depleted of minerals as compared to the past.
Thus, it is imperative that people fill this nutritional void. Finally, minerals and nutrients are vital as fuel for energy, to keep the glands and organs operating optimally, to prevent premature aging – and even to keep the body beautiful.
However with these “supplements” comes a warning label.Is it safe then just to take the necessary vitamins, minerals and nutrients? The answer is no. Equally important is the source that they derive from. It is paramount they come from natural or organic sources, not from products that are manufactured, processed or synthetic (with additives and fillers). Those from natural sources can be easily absorbed, digested and assimilated by the body’s cells. Those from processed sources cannot.
Further, it is most helpful to begin integrating natural supplements into the diet as soon as possible – even as early at two years of age. The longer one take vitamins and minerals, the more the body will have in reserve for use. Insufficient levels of nutrients and minerals will lead to poor health on all levels; not only physically but mentally and spiritually as well. Also, when one part of the body is deficient in nutrients, it will extract them from some other part.
One of the purest forms of all natural, organic products are those made of herbs. There a myriad of supplements that are important to the health and well being of one’s body. A few examples, include:
· Vitamin C – This is very important for a variety of body functions. It boosts the immune system, enhances the health of a person’s hair, nails and skin and also enhances the beauty of each of these areas. If one is just beginning a regimen of taking vitamins, minerals or nutrients, taking vitamin C is probably the best place to start
· Iron – Taking an iron supplement is very important to women, especially in relationship to their
menstrual cycle which causes a loss of a large amount of blood containing iron.
· Vitamins E, K and B12 – The female reproductive system is greatly taxed and these vitamins help to strengthen, nourish, rejuvenate and tonify the glands and organs of this system. Without nutrients to provide fuel, one may not have the energy for sex which translates in a low sex drive or poor libido as well as possibly infertility in females.
While taking supplements to provide the necessary minerals and nutrients to be body is key, it isn’t the beginning and end or what is needed to attain and maintain good health. Augmenting natural supplementation with a clean, healthy diet is equally important. What should this consist of? There are many options, including the following.
A diet rich in green leafy vegetables, fruits and seeds is one excellent plan for good health. These types of foods will provide a health balance of vital nutrients, such as minerals, trace elements, vitamins, B-vitamins, phyto-hormones, amino acids (protein), essential fatty acids among others. One other key ingredient they provide is fiber which aids in colon and intestinal health, especially peristalsis (bowel movements). Having a clean and well functioning colon is a key to good health.
It is also important to consider what should be avoided as well. Good examples are foods that are acidic and mucus forming. Therefore, it is important to avoid, whenever possible, dairy products, refined grains, processed foods or meats. It should be noted as well that meat and dairy production
is very detrimental to the earth and harms the environment. Once again, processed foods are to be avoided because they lower the body’s pH level and rob the body of what little nutrients it may have.
Without question, there is an interrelationship between the health of the body and the mind, soul and spirit. Survey after survey has shown that Americans today, as a whole, are in generally poor health. The percentage of people being overweight or obese is around 70% and rising. Diabetes is rampant. About 133 million Americans have at least one chronic disease and one of out ten has three or more. Chronic diseases are the leading cause of disability and death. Nearly two-thirds (65%) of people are stressed and half (50%) are depressed.
This bleak assessment of the nation’s health situation makes it even more imperative that health-conscious people – who really care about their health and make it a priority in their lives – have the determination and dedication to follow through to do what is necessary to enhance and protect it. In doing so, the future for them is bright and their lives will be infinitely more rich, rewarding and fulfilling because of it.
Djehuty Ma’at-Ra, an herbalist, is a noted author, lecturer and media analyst who also serves as a counselor to many luminaries in the world of entertainment and sports. He is a founder of DHerbs.com (www.dherbs.com), a Los Angeles, CA-based manufacturer and distributor of over 300 all natural herbal products.
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