The Healing Power of Nature

“Vis Medicatrix Naturae” (the healing power of nature)

As we march steadfast through the trenches of life to mount a successful attack on our “battle plan for a maximal health span”, it is necessary to know how our bodies survive without the” mighty 90”. Per Dr. Joel D Wallach BS, DVM, ND there is 4 phases we can put into perspective:

Initial depletion phase-In this phase, our bodies metabolism changes in relation to the mineral itself.  It is not detectable by any test- however we usually complain of a “lack of energy”.   Our body will start to utilize its reserves of the depleted mineral.  We can get pica or the “munchies” in a mild form.  This phase returns to normal quickly-thru getting all the essential minerals via supplementation.

Compensated Metabolic phase-this is characterized by a reduction of certain specific biochemical functions.  We see things like; low blood sugar, irregular heartbeat, loss of hair color, weight gain, mild obesity and others.  People become “chocoholics”, “cola addicts”.  Getting the mineral supplementation needed will quickly reverse these situations.  No more “pica or munchies”.

Decompensated metabolic phase-serious clinical symptoms occur at this point.  In metabolism we see pre-diabetes, significant weight gain and obesity.  Cognitively we see ADD and ADHD. Emotionally we see depression, bipolar, anger, anxiety attacks and “panic attacks” to name a few.  Developmentally we can see dyslexia, spina bifida, cleft lip, heart defects, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome.  Structurally muscular dystrophy, obesity and other symptoms.  We experience increased fatigue, loss of work stamina and reduction of longevity of of the species-America is currently behind at least 40 other countries in terms of life span, some are third world countries!  We spend trillions of dollars on health care every year yet we die faster than over forty other countries!  What are we doing for each other!  We are not enjoying life to its fullest when we don’t give our bodies what it needs!  Think of how much money we would save by being totally nutrified!  It boggles my mind, as I was not aware of these simple solutions to many health problems-including my own!  The commander has leaned out, no problems with my type 2 diabetes-as I now take no medications.  My energy level is much improved- hair and nails growing well-even to the point of some hair regrowth to the top of my head.  As I will describe later, we will see that so much damage can be done to our bodies that total recovery may not be possible.  But our bodies can recover from devastating things with the correct nutrients! 

The final phase is the clinical phase-this is “full blown” disease!  Arthritis, goiter, diabetes, cancer, cardiomyopathy even aneurysms.  People will even die during this phase.  In spite of this, a body can experience rapid restoration in as little as 48 hours to 30 days!  Provided it gets the proper minerals it needs.  We may need to get the advice of a “Naturopathic physician” to achieve this.  Some diseases may not be able to be helped due to the permanent chromosomal, biochemical, or gross physical damage that has occurred.

During the summer, my wife nikki and I took two one-hundred mile bike rides.  The first one on the 4^th of July was fast-paced and in the rain.  We had not been on the minerals required for optimal performance.  As a result, we were quite sore.  The 2^nd ride in late September after becoming nutrified with the “mighty 90” yielded no soreness at all!  Even 2 days later, there was no pain, stiffness-and it was a more strenuous ride that ended up being 103 miles.  I could describe many other instances of those who recovered from devastating illness due to the total nitrification process, and it is phenomenal.  The research has been done to prove these results. 

I challenge all of you to get minerally tanked up-it takes about on average 3 weeks if you are generally healthy. 

Don’t get to the clinical phase like I did-and if you are there, know that there are answers beyond medication. 

We do owe ourselves to enjoy life to its fullest without getting diseases that are easily preventable/reversible. 

As always email me at:  MDenningRN61@gmail.com I definitely can help you get the answers you need.  They are there.

Wishing all of you renewed health and wellness this holiday season, and thanks to Dr. Joel D Wallach BS, DVM, ND for your diligence and commitment for our health!

Mark Denning RN and Nikki Denning   

Hypothyroidism 101

Hypothyroidism 101

Do you have the following symptoms?

1.       Depression

2.       Difficulty losing weight

3.       Dry skin

4.       Fatigue/lethargy

5.       Menstrual problems

6.       Recurrent infections

7.       Sensitivity to cold

If you have had blood tests:  

1.       Thyroid hormone low and TSH elevated you have primary hypothyroidism

2.       Thyroid hormone low and TSH low you have secondary hypothyroidism

General Facts

In order for the body to manufacture thyroid hormone, we need Iodine to combine with the amino acid taurine.

Hypothyroidism is usually developed in adulthood.

An iodine deficiency are rare in the United States, but was put in table salt as far back as 1924 when a large population in Michigan developed goiter (47%).

Foods that block utilization of iodine are called goitrogens, they are:

1.       Turnips

2.       Cabbage

3.       Mustard

4.       Cassava root

5.       Soybeans

6.       Peanuts

7.       Pine nuts

8.       Millet

Cooking these can inactivate the substance that blocks utilization of iodine.

Most frequent cause of hypothyroidism is an inflammatory response called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. This prevents manufacture of thyroid hormone and affects other glands in the body such as the adrenal, pancreas and acid producing cells in the stomach.

Manifestations in the body of hypothyroidism:

Metabolic

1.       Decreased use of protein, fat and carbohydrates

2.       Increased cholesterol and triglyceride levels

3.       Increased capillary permeability

4.       Decreased lymphatic drainage leading to edema or swelling.

Endocrine-most noted symptoms

1.       Loss of libido in men

2.       Menstrual abnormalities in women

3.       Increased number of miscarriages, stillbirths and premature deliveries.  Rarely a normal pregnancy seen. 

Skin, Hair and Nails

1.       Dry, rough skin covered with fine superficial scales is seen in most cases of hypothyroidism.

2.       Hair is coarse, dry and brittle.

3.       Hair loss is quite severe

4.       Finger and toenails thin, brittle and typically have transverse grooves in them.

Psychologically

1.       Depression, fatigue and weakness usually seen first.

2.       Difficulty concentrating and memory impairment later.

Musculoskeletal

1.       Muscle weakness

2.       Muscle soreness

3.       Muscle, joint pain and tenderness also.

Cardiovascular

1.       Hypertension

2.       Decreased heart rate

3.       Atherosclerosis

Other

1.       Shortness of breath

2.       Constipation

3.       Impaired kidney function

Diagnosing hypothyroidism

Basal body temperature-temperature taken upon awakening from sleep.  Menstruating females should perform it on 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th day of their cycle.  If post menopausal, anytime is ok.  Males can do it anytime.

The process is as follows:

1.       Shake thermometer to below 95 degrees Fahrenheit and set it on table beside bed.

2.       Upon arising, place it in armpit for 10mins-Don’t move!

3.       Record temperature date on a log.

4.       Do it for more than 3 days.

5.       Normal temp should be between 97.6-98.2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conversely, you may have hyperthyroidism (just the opposite of hypothyroidism) if your basal body temperature is greater than 98.6.  You may see the following symptoms:

1.       “Bulging” eyeballs

2.       Fast pulse

3.       Hyperactivity

4.       Can’t gain weight

5.       Insomnia-difficulty sleeping

6.       Nervousness

Menstrual problems if female

Supplementation/care for hypothyroidism is as follows:

1.       Healthy aging pack for body weight(healthy start pack plus cell shield.

2.       Ocean’s Gold – 2 caps per day, 1 in morning and 1 in evening.

3.       Selenium- potent antioxidant/trace mineral.  Helps conversion of T4 to T3.  3 caps per day minimum.  If more than 180lbs, 6 per day.

4.       Gluten free diet!  Go to www.drglidden.com and view “Against the Grain” for an explanation.

5.       Avoid cauliflower, broccoli, eggplant and brussel sprouts! (watch goitrogenic foods listed above)

Let’s beat the cause of hypothyroidism, not just put on a “Band-Aid”

Feel free to contact me at: MDenningRN61@gmail.com

Mark Denning RN, Health Coach

The ASSALT on GERD

(Gastroesophageal reflux disease)

How many times have you or someone you know complain of heartburn?  Did your MD prescribe Nexium, Protonix, Pepcid, Prevacid, Zantac or Pepcid?  There are other drugs that treat this condition as well maybe even cause it?

As we age our bodies slow down its processes because it lacks the raw materials to support optimal health.  The stomach lacks some of the hydrochloric acid to help digest foods.  Adequate acid is needed to break down food into a liquid that passes into the small intestine for absorption.  If we don’t break foods down, and pass larger particles into the small intestine-we can get “leaky gut”.  And that just opens up a whole lot of chronic illness possibilities right there.

We shouldn’t confuse this with peptic ulcer disease though.  That is where there is an erosion of the stomach lining.  What has been found recently in 70-90% of duodenal and stomach ulcer patients is a bacterium called H.pylori .  This bacterium increases your risk of insufficient stomach acid secretion, ulcers and stomach cancer.  The MD’s usually put you on a course of antibiotics and perhaps something similar to Pepto-Bismol for about a week or more.  But many folks don’t want to do this however, and here are some solutions for insufficient stomach acid production.

1.       Eliminate the most common causes of heartburn------fried foods, too much fat, processed meat with nitrates or nitrites in them.  Too much sugar, alcohol, chocolate, stress and even clothes that fit too tight around the waist.  People that over eat, are obese and are pregnant put too much pressure on the esophageal muscle.  With pregnancy, as the hormone levels change this in turn relaxes all the muscles in the body including the esophageal ones.

2.       Eat a balanced diet, try to go organic.  For an excellent discussion on a proper nutrition protocol, go to www.drglidden.com and click on “against the grain”. It takes only 15 minutes to view --- and it will definitely change your outlook on how you should eat. 

3.       Supplements-again as we age the production of stomach acid decreases.  The foods that we do eat aren’t as potent as they were 50 years ago.  This means we don’t get the nutrients we need from them.  Again simple things that we take for granted as “normal aging”, such as gray hair, arthritis, dry-wrinkled skin, age spots are really our bodies running short on essential nutrients.  Again my colleague, Dr Peter Glidden ND at www.drglidden.com has webinars on his website that addresses solutions to all health concerns. 

4.       Add salt to your diet.  That’s right!  The normal acid strength in our stomach is strong enough to burn right thru our hands if it were taken via a tube and placed on it.  Its name is hydrochloric acid.  As salt has sodium chloride in it, it definitely has capacity to help replace it.  A recommendation to use iodized sea salt (Morton’s has one) can have multiple health benefits.

5.       Calcium has been proven to help almost 150 different illnesses.  Of course the calcium is not taken alone due to what are deemed cofactors-nutrients/substances that are needed for its maximal absorption/function.  Your medical doctor is not the authority on this subject-but a naturopathic physician is. Calcium aids in the function of the muscle that opens to the small intestine allowing food to pass for the absorption phase.

6.       Drink adequate water- but avoid any ice cold drinks especially with meals.  Drinking more than 2 ounces or ice cold drinks cause the food to pass into the small intestine without adequate digestion by congealing  it causing the acid and digestive enzymes  to be ineffective. In the book,” The Bodies Many Cries for Water” by   F. Batmanghelidj water is an important nutrient to maintain the integrity of the stomach lining. 

I had a colleague who is an RN who had GERD and was taking nexium.  I recommended to stop drinking ice water and place more salt in her diet (she had no other health issues).  In approximately 1 week she stated she no longer needed her Nexium.

Again by supporting the body with all 90 essential nutrients in correct amounts we can prevent and potentially eliminate illness.  Our bodies have miraculous recuperative powers.  As my other colleague Dr Joel D. Wallach BS, DVM, ND stated and has proven with over 20 million dollars of seminal research:

“One sentence has killed more people than all the wars in American history…You get all the nutrition you need from the four food groups.” – Dr. Joel D. Wallach BS, DVM, ND.

I invite you to send questions or comments to:  MDenningRN61@gmail.com