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The role of nutrition

.... is not really to cure illness.
The aim is to create a healthy internal eco-system,
and to supply all the nutrients that the body needs,
in order to restore its own health.

AIDS
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C
	minerals:	calcium, magnesium, selenium, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	no specific toxic metals associated with this condition
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?		hypoglycaemia
see: food supplements		may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Alcoholism	note: alcohol can deplete virtually all nutrients, can cause leaky gut, and can block EFA metabolism
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C, E
	minerals:	calcium, magnesium, selenium, zinc
		essential fatty acids; L-glutamine
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	no specific toxic metals associated with this condition
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut
see: So what can I do?		hypoglycaemia
see: food supplements		may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Allergy, food intolerance
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	B complex, C, E
	minerals:	magnesium, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	no specific toxic metals associated with this condition
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut
see: So what can I do?		hypoglycaemia
see: food supplements		may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Anaemia
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	B complex, C, E
	minerals:	magnesium, copper, iron, zinc

consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	no specific toxic metals associated with this condition
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut (possibly causing malabsorption)
see: So what can I do?
see: food supplements
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Asthma
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C, E,
	minerals:	magnesium, selenium, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	lead
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?
see: food supplements		may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Cancer prevention
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C, D, E
	minerals:	calcium, iodine, magnesium, selenium, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	no specific toxic metals associated with this condition
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?
see: food supplements		garlic and onion; may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Cholesterol, heart, vascular
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C, D, E
	minerals:	calcium, chromium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	cadmium, lead
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut (possibly blocking EFA metabolism)
see: So what can I do?
see: food supplements		lecithin; may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Diabetes
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	C, B complex, (particularly B6, B12)
	minerals:	chromium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	no specific toxic metals associated with this condition
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut
see: So what can I do?
see: food supplements		may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (medical supervision)(download supplement list)
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Ear complaints
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C, D, E
	minerals:	calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	aluminium, lead
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis;leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?
see: food supplements		high cholesterol can cause ear problems
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Eye complaints
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C, E, bioflavoids
	minerals:	selenium, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	no specific toxic metals associated with this condition
see: vits, mins, toxic
see: So what can I do?
see: food supplements		may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Fatigue, chronic
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C
	minerals:	calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	lead. mercury
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis;leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?		hypoglycaemia
see: food supplements		may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Gall bladder
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C, E
	minerals:	magnesium, chromium, manganese, potassium, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	no specific toxic metals associated with this condition
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?		avoid: excessive polyunsaturated fats, weight gain. take: lecithin
see: food supplements		note: Too little fat inhibits the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, causing deficiencies which can have serious effects.
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Gastrointestinal
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C, D, E
	minerals:	calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	aluminium, arsnic, cadmium, lead, mercury
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?		digestive enzymes; hydrochloric acid (download supplement list)
see: food supplements		may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)	click here for more information
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	C, B complex, (particularly B6, B12)
	minerals:	chromium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	no specific toxic metals associated with this condition
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?
see: food supplements		may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Impaired immunity
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C, D, E
	minerals:	copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, selenium, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	lead
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?
see: food supplements		may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Insomnia
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	B complex, choline
	minerals:	calcium, magnesium, zinc

consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	no specific toxic metals associated with this condition
see: vits, mins, toxic
see: So what can I do?		hypoglycaemia
see: food supplements
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Kidney problems
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C, E, choline
	minerals:	magnesium, potassium
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	cadmium. lead
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?
see: food supplements		may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Liver problems
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B Complex, C, E, choline
	minerals:	calcium, magnesium, iodine
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	lead
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?
see: food supplements
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ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis)
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C
	minerals:	calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	lead, mercury
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?		hypoglycaemia
see: food supplements		may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Men's problems (eg prostate, infertility, impotence)
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C, E
	minerals:	chromium, manganese, potassium, selenium, zinc

consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	no specific toxic metals associated with this condition
see: vits, mins, toxic
see: So what can I do?
see: food supplements		lecithin
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Mental, emotional, behavioural problems
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C, E, choline
	minerals:	calcium, chromium, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	aluminium, lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, excess copper
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?		hypoglycaemia
see: food supplements		may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Muscle, joint, bone problems	click here for more on arthritis
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C, D, E, K, choline
	minerals:	calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, copper, iron, selenium, sulphur, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	lead
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?
see: food supplements		may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Peridontal disease (gum disease)	note: gum disease can sometimes result from fungal-type dysbiosis.
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, C, D, E, K
	minerals:	calcium, magnesium, zinc

consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	mercury
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?
see: food supplements
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Skin conditions (eg dryness, acne, eczema, psoriasis, poor wound healing, ulcers)	note: consider gut dysbiosis, particularly when there is a fungal skin condition.
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C, E
	minerals:	zinc, magnesium, selenium, chromium
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	no specific toxic metals associated with this condition
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?
see: food supplements		may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Weight problems
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	B complex, A, E
	minerals:	chromium, irodine, magnesium, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	cadmium, mercury
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?		hypoglycaemia
see: food supplements		may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Women's problems (eg premenstrual or menopausal, infertility)	note: The contraceptive pill can increase vitamin A to an undesirably high level, it can cause deficiencies of the B vitamins and vitamins C and E. It can increase copper to an undesirably high level, and reduce zinc, iron, magnesium and manganese.
please note:...	This summary is just a guide - underlying factors that are frequently associated with the condition. They may not, however, be present in every individual case. And a person may have other underlying conditions not normally specifically associated with the condition.
consider possible deficiencies of:-	vitamins:	A, B complex, C, D, E, K
	minerals:	calcium, iron, iodine, magnesium, manganese, selenium, zinc
		essential fatty acids
consider possible presence of:-	toxic metals:	excess copper
see: vits, mins, toxic		dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
see: So what can I do?
see: food supplements		may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
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Specific health problems

AIDS
Alcoholism
Allergy, food intolerance
Anaemia
Asthma
Cancer prevention
Cholesterol, vascular, heart
Diabetes
Ear complaints
Eye complaints
Fatigue (chronic)
Gallbladder
Gastrointestinal
Hypoglycaemia
Impaired immunity
Insomnia
Kidney problems
Liver problems
Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)
Men's problems
Mental, emotional, behavioural problems
Muscle, joint, bone problems
Peridontal disease (gum disease
Skin conditions
Weight problems
Women's problems

Click on a condition
for a summary of underlying factors that are frequently associated with that condition.