MINERALS - IS THIS YOU?

"Cultures who have always had high levels of organic minerals in their diet have little or no disease.  Heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, glaucoma, birth defects, hyperactive children, learning disabilities, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, cataracts, obesity and other diseases, are amost non-existent".

(Ref. Bill Anton - BSc (Hons) of the National Institute of Australia)

In modern life, people don’t always eat as well as they should, but even if they did, it is highly likely that they are not getting all the vitamins and minerals they need due to high-yield farming practices and the over processing of food.  The nutritional value is lowered significantly through a variety of reasons, including early harvesting, long term storage, the refining and pasteurisation process and then by the cooking methods.

What the body needs:

For optimum health the body requires over 90 different nutrients - 60 of which are minerals

Dr. William A. Albrecht, Chairman of the Department of Soils at the University of Missouri, has said:

"A declining soil fertility, due to a lack of organic material, major elements, and trace minerals, is responsible for poor crops and in turn for pathological conditions in animals fed deficient foods from such soils, and that mankind is no exception."

In  plain English - Modern day farming practices are rapidly depleting the minerals in our soils, and therefore we are becoming mineral deficient.

Here is an overview of what mineral deficiency can do to you:

Calcium:

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:

Numbness of extremities, eczema, fragile bones, headaches, heart palpitations, hypertension, insomnia, irritability, muscle cramps, nervousness, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, osteopenia, periodontal disease, rickets, tooth decay; Irregular heartbeat, decreased muscle growth, aching joints, and arthritis.

Chromium (GTF):

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:

Lack of energy, myopia, malnutrition, susceptibility to infection; Low or High Blood Suger Levels, coronary artery disease.

Copper:

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:

Depression, fractures and bone deformities, fatigue, impaired respiration, skin sores. Osteoporosis, slowed healing, poor hair and skin coloring and loss in taste sensitivity.

Iodine:

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:

Thyroid dysfunction.

Iron:

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:

Breathing difficulties, brittle nails, dizziness,anemia, constipation.

Magnesium:

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:

Muscles aches, anxiety, disorientation, easily aroused anger, hair loss, hyperactivity, insomnia, muscle tremors, nervousness, noise sensitivity, rapid pulse and sound sensitivity.

Phosphorus:

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:

Appetite loss, bone pain, fatigue, irregular breathing, nervous disorders; Bone and tooth problems, heart and kidney problems.

Potassium:

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:

Acne, constipation, continuous thirst, decreased blood pressure, dry skin, edema, increased cholesterol, insomnia, muscle and general weakness, nervousness, respiratory distress, salt retention, skin and hair problems, irregular heartbeat, weak reflexes;

Sodium:

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:

appetite loss, cramps, eye disturbances, fatigue, intestinal gas, muscle shrinkage, vomiting, weakness; Confusion, low blood sugar, Weakened immune system dehydration, lethargy, heart palpitations and heart attacks.

Sulfur:

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:

Dryness of skin, weakened immune system.

Zinc:

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:

Acne, decreased appetite, bad circulation, eczema, fatigue, loss of taste and smell, Memory and learning problems, prolonged wound healing, skin problems, weakened immune system, liver damage.

Mineral Deficiency Symptoms are an edited and reduced from:

http://www.something-fishy.org/dangers/vitamins.php - Visit this website for the complete list.

Colloidal Minerals - A Natural Way to Help

Colloidal mineral supplements are better for you because, most minerals come in the form of inorganic or metallic minerals, which the body finds hard to absorb.  Colloidal minerals are plant derived and suspended in a liquid form so they are absorbed into the body quickly and easily.

To find out more how Colloidal Minerals can benefit you, and to learn of other products and supplements to improve your health, contact : Carol Logan

Call Carol Logan on 0403259238

or email carol@destinylifestyles.com

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