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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
dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
hypoglycaemia
may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
 
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut
hypoglycaemia
may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
 
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut
hypoglycaemia
may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
 
 
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
  dysbiosis; leaky gut (possibly causing malabsorption)
 
 
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
 
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
garlic and onion; 
may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
 
 
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut (possibly blocking EFA metabolism)
lecithin; may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
  
 
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut

may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (medical supervision)(download supplement list)

 
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
dysbiosis;leaky gut & food intolerance
high cholesterol can cause ear problems
  
 
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
may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
  
   
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
dysbiosis;leaky gut & food intolerance
hypoglycaemia
may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
 
   
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
avoid: excessive polyunsaturated fats, weight gain.
take: lecithin
note: Too little fat inhibits the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, causing deficiencies which can have serious effects.
   
   
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
digestive enzymes; hydrochloric acid (download supplement list)
may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
   
Hypoglycaemia
(low blood sugar)
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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
dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
 
   
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
  
   
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
hypoglycaemia
 
   
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
 
   
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
 
   
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
hypoglycaemia
may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
  
   
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
lecithin
   
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
hypoglycaemia
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
   
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
 
   
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
  
   
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
hypoglycaemia
may need:may need: Omega 3 & Omega 6 oils (download supplement list)
 
   
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
dysbiosis; leaky gut & food intolerance
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

 

 

 

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