Nutritional supplements known to be effective in treating plantar fasciitis and other foot-related issues include:
Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Bioflavonoids, MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Arnica, Turmeric, Bromelain, etc.
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Nutrition and Diet Tips for Anxiety and Depression
Whether it is anxiety or depression, when it comes to any physiological and/or emotional issues, I need to repeat myself: Stay away from three food items: Sugar, Wheat, and Dairies. All these foods create empty heat in the body, dampen the body, and block the energy flow. Just removing these foods for even one week can make a huge difference in one’s emotional landscape.
Foods Helping Anxiety/Depression
Asparagus, avocados, and berries
Garlic, onion, cinnamon, and honey
Cashews, walnuts, and sunflower seeds
Chamomile tea, and green tea
Oysters, and grass-fed beef
Nutritional Supplements Recommended for Anxiety/Depression
Fish oil
Vit D, Vit B12, Vit C
Calcium
Probiotics
5HTP
Theamine(GABA)
St. John’s Wort
Valerian Root
L Tryptophan
Note: I have successfully used the following Standard Process products in treating anxiety/depression patients:
B6-Niacynamide, Mineral Tranquilizer, Orchex, E-Poise, Zymex, Livaplex, and Calcium Lactae.
Nutrition Tips to Deal with Candidiasis
The following recommendations are by no means complete protocols. Depending on the body’s constitutional weaknesses and reactions, these recommendations can be modified. The key is to stay away from sugar, alcohol, carbohydrates, and dairies as much as possible. At the initial phase, all forms of protein including fish or chicken must be avoided as the main focus is to make candida starve to death.
First Phase—The Candida Cleanse Period (typically one week to 10 days)
- Avoid all grains, especially wheat.
- Avoid all proteins, except coconut milk or almond milk.
- No nuts and all forms of pre-made salad dressings.
- Fruit intake should be minimal.
- Eat steamed organic vegetables as much as one can handle.
- Eat salads made from leafy greens (like romaine lettuce) or bitter greens (like chard) and topped with just a bit of coconut oil and apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice).
- Stay away from starchy vegetables like carrots, radishes, beets, sweet potatoes and white potatoes.
- Drink plenty of pure water, a minimum of 72 ounces per day, to help flush the candida and by-products from the body.
- Use Bentonite Clay to help surround the toxins and efficiently remove them from the body.
- Nutritional supplements such as Grapefruit seed extract, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Garlic extract, Turmeric, Ginger, Cinnamon, or Oregano will be beneficial.
The Second Phase—The Candida Diet (8 to 10 weeks)
- Re-introduce warm starchy vegetables such as sweet potatoes, yams, peas, mung beans, lentils, kidney beans, adzuki beans, carrots, beets, corn, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, acorn squash, zucchini, yellow squash, rutabaga and pumpkin.
- One serving a day of grains from quinoa, barley, brown rice, or amaranth.
- Keep eating green leafy vegetables.
- Add cultured dairy, especially kefir. Kimchi, sauerkraut and other fermented foods are also
- Keep staying away from refined carbohydrates and sugars.
- Support the body with Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Milk Thistle, Oregano Oil, Clove Oil, and Grape Seed Extract.
Candida Die-Off Symptoms
If one follows these recommendations, almost everyone will experience candida die-off symptoms. When candidas are being killed off rapidly, they cause metabolic reaction by releasing 70 different toxins into the body. Symptoms of candida die-off include:
- Brain Fog
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Intestinal distress including bloating, gas, constipation and nausea
- Sweating and fever
- Sinus infection
- Skin breakouts (not limited to face)
- Typical flu-like symptoms
These symptoms usually clear up in seven to 10 days.
After all symptoms have subsided, one should continue eating a diet high in protein, high-fiber vegetables, and limit grains, fruits, sugar and high-starch vegetables like white potatoes. Fermented vegetables and kefir are known to help the body stay in balance and keep the candida at bay.
Fight Fibromyalgia with Nutrition Response Testing
As in any other imbalances in the body, we believe the root cause of Fibromyalgia can be found in one of the following areas:
- Immunological challenges (virus, bacteria, yeast, or parasites)
- Food issues (too much of sugar, wheat, eggs, meat, dairies, etc.)
- Metal toxicity
- Chemical toxicity
- Scar tissue
In my clinical experiences, metal toxicity, especially mercury poisoning on the nervous system, makes the top of the list when it comes to treating Fibromyalgia.
Typically, it takes six months to a year to experience tangible, long-lasting effects. In most cases, we strongly recommend diet and life-style changes for Fibromyalgia patients.
Some key nutrients in fighting Fibromyalgia include:
B-Complex
Found in whole grains, beans, nuts, chicken, fish and eggs; B complex vitamins directly influence the nervous system’s proper functioning and combat nerve problems such as tingling and tenderness.
Magnesium
Found in nuts, grains, beans, fish, meat and dark green vegetables magnesium is needed for muscle flexibility and bone, protein and fatty acid formation. Magnesium is also integral in making new cells, relaxing muscles, clotting blood, aiding in calcium absorption and activating B vitamins.
Omega 3
Directly affecting cellular function, this fatty acid found in fish minimizes nerve sensitivity and improves cognition.
Vitamin C
Helps combat stress, builds the immune system and reduces swelling. Vitamin C is found in a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables including citrus fruits, green vegetables, tomatoes and berries.
Water
Increases circulation of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body and helps to eliminate waste.