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vitamins, minerals
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underlying causes
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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:- </