This is my favorite vitamin. It is not only a multi-vitamin but also a whole foods energizer! I have since being diagnosed with b12 deficiency stopped all vitamins because my body is just eliminating them and not absorbing them. I will restart my vitamins after the doc tells me what he is going to do with me.I can not see throwing my money out until we get the body to absorb what I am putting into it. Vitamins are essential to LIFE. They contribute to your good health by regulating the metabolism and releasing energy from the digested foods. The proper balance of vitamins and minerals is important to the proper functioning of all vitamins. Ideally all of us would get all the nutrients we need for optimal health from fresh, healthful foods. But in reality, this is very difficult if not impossible to do. With all the pollution and all the stress our bodies endure our requirements have increased, but the number of calories we require has been decreasing as our activities have declined over time. In order to maintain a healthy functioning body we need to take supplements. Everyone's vitamin needs are different. It sure would be nice if we all could afford to go to a health nutritionist and be tested to see what we are lacking and then take only those supplements. I did this on the onstart of my MS 26 years ago and this is how I got my body into a remission which lasted nearly 20 years. It is expensive and not covered by many health insurances so I am at a standstil to go to a nutritionist at this time. But with my knowledge and education in this field I am sure I can redo the remission. I am older now, weaker, have had numerous surgeries which have affected me...BUT....I have the faith to get my body where it belongs. Functioning to the best of its ability for me. I not only have faith in God, the Almighty, I have faith in myself to do this. I will not put a supplement or fresh juice in my body....then go eat junk....and expect it (the supplement or juice) to heal me. It is a blend of all my knowledge which will heal me...including some sort of exercise. Coming from being a body builder and in optimum shape in my 20's and 30's I know that if you do not use it you loose it. Just because I am nearing 58 years old is no reason to believe I have to just sit back and let the world go by. Also because I am not well at the time still is no reason. God gave me this wonderful body and I need to do everything in my power to keep it working to the best of IT'S ability. If someone gave you a brand new car and told you it was the last vehicle you ever would own and you had to make it last, you better believe you would give it tender loving care and oil and fuel as needed as to not put a strain on it. And proper fuel you would give it. Not anything which would gum up its system. So this is how we need to look at our bodies. There are many reasons illness sets in but there are no good reasons for us not to try to make ourselves better with proper health and nutrition.
So consider taking a supplement, going to a nutritionist if you can afford one, exercising and most of all have a good mental outlook on life. You only get one life.....make the most of it! You won't be sorry you did!
This is the juicer I have had since 1978. I highly recommend you to purchase it. Mine has alot of miles on it but still works excellantly. My only need is a newer one which is not so difficult to open. At this time I can not open it because of my hand weakness. When I say mine has alot of miles on it I not only mean much use over the last 30 + years.....I actually took this juicer to Reno, Nevada when I flew out there to live over 27 years ago. I guarded it with my life the entire trip.It has served me well and when I get a new juicer someday this one will be handed on to my 33 year old son as his hands are much stronger than mine.
My deepest belief aside from my belief in Jesus Christ being the Son of God who came to earth to die for my (and yours) sins, is my belief that natural foods, the way God intended it for our bodies, will help heal or prevent illness depending upon how we utilize these foods. Choice. We all make and have the luxury of making choices in this lifetime.
Today I will write about a recent finding of my having arthritis in my hands. My recent surgery, 2x in 12 months, left me with a bone removal in both hands. It is a bone which controls the thumb. This procedure is called Arthroplasty of the thumb. I have read recently where the typical patient is a female age 50-70. I am turning 58 in a couple weeks, so I guess for medical evaluations I am right on schedule! It is often a debilitating disease. Thank God for my doctor and others who can perform this surgery. Or in the near future I may have become quite disabled.
There is no known cause or known cure for arthritis of any form. Over use, heavy weights, contact sports, weight lifting, and now computers, any overuse or stress caused to this area can have the end result over time to a form of arthritis. Add in a vitamin deficiency or poor food absorption and the end result is some type of illness in the body.
Foods I have found recommended are a high protein diet of poultry,fish,meat,eggs,dairy,nuts, whole grains and seeds, Organically fruits and vegetables eaten raw and fresh. B complex, C & D vitamins. No tobacco, alcohol or junk foods consumed. Fish oils along with vitamin A.
So my needs for a diet to help MS & now arthritis will need altering as I can fit into my daily schedule. But ultimately fresh juicing is an absolute must to get my body functioning well again. Hopefully as the hands heal and I get a newer model juicer which is easier to use with my weak hands I will be on my way to being victorious over both of these hindrances at this time. I am not a person to settle for anything less than what I want in this lifetime and I will not do so in this area of my life, nutrition. Life means LIVING, and living is exactly what I wish to accomplish in a higher level.
Water, carbs,protein & fats are the basic building blocks to a healthy being or "good" diet. BALANCE. Life must be balanced. A diet of only or mostly 1 of the above will steer you wrong if followed long term. If you eat a well balanced diet of these 4 important factors your body should function to its best level possible.
The human body is 2/3 water. Every function in your body depends on this ingredient. Water will help transport the nutrients and waste to and from your body in the cells. Digestion, absorbing your foods, circulation, and excreting all depend on water to aid in these. Water also helps keep your body temperature regulated. Perhaps I did not suffer extremely with many hot flashes because since my 20's I have been drinking water regularly as recommended. I learned at a health expo when I was 29 that the water we are made of is most like distilled water so that is when I changed my diet to drink only distilled. When unavailable to me I will then drink spring water. Sometimes we need the minerals in our water supplies offered in our communities but do we really know what the % contents are? And added fluoride....although recommended by the FDA.....Dr Max Gerson...disagrees. google him and watch his videos and read about his findings. He is a hero of mine. In 1928 he had found a cure for CANCER...the "C" word as I call it. Learn what Max and Charlotte his daughter can teach you about the body and nutrition. Carbs.....supply our bodies the energy we need to function. Carbs are found in most all plant foods....fruits, veggies, peas and beans , milk and milk products. Simple and complex are the 2 groups of carbs. Fruits are the highest form of simple carbohydrates. Complex carbs contain fiber and starch. These may be veggies,whole grains, peas and beans. When choosing carbs always pick unrefined foods. Processed foods are a no-no to the body. Processed foods are usually if not always high in fats. This makes them LOADED with calories. Fiber is a much needed form of carbs. Often called roughage you need this for digestion. I learned at a seminar once that your health begins in the colon. Each point in the colon supports a certain function or body part. If indeed your colon is "clogged" (we know what I am saying here) constipated....that part of your body is being set up for disease to settle in and rob you of a healthy function body and even eventually be a cause of death. So as I see it: Not only does "Health" begin in the colon but "Death" can begin there also. Protein is important for growth and development in the body. It gives energy and aids in the manufacturing of hormones, tissues, enzymes,and certain antibodies we need to function. When you consume protein it will develop the amino acids we need to allow our muscles to function properly. Brown rice combined with beans, nuts,seeds or wheat can become a complete protein which your body needs. Yogurt is also a complete protein.The healthy bacteria in yogurt will aid in digestion and keep your colon healthy. Sweetened yogurts are not the best because of the sugar content. For years when my son was young I made my own yogurt and added honey or fresh fruit to make it taste wonderful. A yogurt maker is inexpensive, easy to use and you can get your health food store to order you one if they do not stock it. Finally Fats..... The body does in fact need fats. Children need fat for proper brain development. Fat throughout life provides energy and help with body growth. Excessive fat consumption will result in obesity...no doubt about it....We just need to consume the proper type of fats in order for it to be healthy for us. Having MS I have learned years ago that a low fat diet, unsaturated fats are best to have your body function properly.
This is just the beginning.....tomorrow I will touch on the importance of vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements for our bodies.
Remember....drink water...do not wait till you are thirsty....if you wait till then your body has already entered a state of dehydration. If we keep our bodies hydrated we not only maintain energy, but also keep mental clarity, and help keep the skin firm and supple and perhaps keep the wrinkles at bay or away!
BeWell4Ever is my wish for you!
As time went on I had a list of about 30 symptoms to tell the neurologist. I will just tell you a few.
1. clouded vision (I temporarily loss the sight in my right eye)
2. loss of strength in arms and legs...my arms and legs always feel like I just got done working out.
3. painful arms and legs
4. loss of feeling in hands and feet
5. tingling
6.lack of balance & coordination
7. my speech would slur at times
8. hard time thinking or remembering
9 use of the wrong words when I knew darn well I wanted to say something else.
10. and such a fatigue that all I did was want to sleep
Well as of Oct 8 when I had surgery my MS has returned with many of the symptoms above but the worst is the fatigue which is keeping me bound to the bed most of the time. It is taking 3 hours to get ready to leave for a doctor appointment or PT. This is only my season in life it too will pass.
After I received my diagnosis years ago I went to a nutritionist for 9 months. I took a slew of supplements which he advised. I did natural juicing , eliminated all red meats and only consumed fish, vegetables, soybeans,legumes,whole grains and fruits, eggs, nuts, seeds. Wild turkey and venison were recommended and I love it so that was easy.I had already years ago eliminated soda's and had only started drinking coffee when I was 30 so coffee was easy to eliminate. I have never ate sugar prior to this so that was not a problem.
The juicing was done in intervals throughout the day in small quantities. I would drink carrot juice, apple juice and several green juices with a variety of greens in them and actually picked dandelion greens out of the yard and clean and juice them. The greener the better. I would be juicing at the present time but my juicer is a wonderful one but it is 35 years old and difficult with my weak hands to open it. So I am hoping to be able to get myself maybe a Jack Lallane juicer or the Juice Man's which I think would be so much easier.
My supplements consisted of liquid lecithin, olive oil 3x day, flax seed, B12,B6 & B complex, choline and Inositol, acidophiles, calcium & Magnesium, Ox bile a glandular therapy, selenium, Vit A, lots of Vit C and E, alfalfa, Brewers yeast powder, multi minerals.
I ate only organic foods if I could find them. Sprouts tons of dark green leafy salads. I started carrying water in a mason jar everywhere I went. Too bad 26 years ago I did not think to market bottled water.....I stayed away from all saturated fats. I was told to stay away from all stress and anxiety...chuckle...Attacks of MS are often made worse with a trauma or emotional stress or right now in my case ...surgery. Extreme heat worsens conditions. And the extreme cold does not do us well either. These could trigger a flare up or lapse in remission. When an exacerbation begins it is best to take a couple days rest in bed to maybe stop a mild attack. Well my attack right now is proving to me it is not a mild one. As in 2 months I have only left the bed temporarily 14 x.
Lastly for now......the nutritionist had me taking enemas each day. I can not right now remember how often but at times it was more than once a day. I have always been a slender built woman with a flat abdomen (blessed with great genes from Mom & Dad) so I had no idea where I even had anything left to give an enema.....but cleanse the inside of my body I did. I was in such pain and so sick and tired of being sick and tired at that point I would do whatever was told to me. Just to get well. It helped!
So now all I need to do is follow this recipe for health that I have to help me once again.My eating habits are still good, but I need to do the supplements mega dosed again.....and yes possibly the enemas or colonic. I would love to get massages regularly because this indeed stimulates the immune & lymphatic system and the toxins built up in your body will get pushed out faster. How can a person have toxins you might say if they have a healthy eating lifestyle such as I? Well with stress of the world, toxins in the air we breath and the items within the walls of our homes and yes sometimes even our walls..will pollute our bodies and rob us of energies.
