This page is our educational resource center. Here you will find
diseases and medical conditions with their nutritional healing and
phyto-medicinal (plant-based) therapy. We have compiled this list from
countless hours of investigative nutritional research. Some of us have known of
these alternative treatments for years through the research of such nutritional
giants as Adelle Davis, May Bethel, Jethro Kloss and Paavo Airola. Many of
these nutritional applications for disease and terminal illness have been used
for centuries in Europe, South America, and Asia, where ‘phyto-medicinal’
physicians are common and accepted. Other sources are from the fascinating
orthomolecular medicinal and psychiatric research that is going on right now,
with medical giants such as Julian Whitaker, M.D., Dr. James Duke, Dr. Carl
Pfeiffer, Drs. A. Hoffer and H. Osmond, as well as a host of other experts in
this field (we are especially grateful to Rodale Press for granting A Perfect
Healing, Inc. permission to use their material).
And you will discover that much of our advanced technological
‘breakthroughs’ in medicine in the United States and much of the Western world
are weak and virtually ineffective in comparison to many tried and true
‘old-fashioned’ remedies. In addition, scientific nutritional research has
already proven that certain specific (organic) foods can greatly enhance the
recovery from disease. And that elements in specific organically grown foods
can target and cure what is now often an incurable illness.
But you will judge for yourself. We will give you as much
information about successful nutritional and phyto-medicinal cures as is in our
ability to do so. We are committed to investigating any and all currently known
food and plant based alternatives in our search for A Perfect Healing. And we
will reveal the scientific research done on behalf of these therapies, if
available, as well.
At A Perfect Healing, Inc., we believe that our Creator has already
supplied this world with all the cures for disease. In the coming months and
years, G-d willing, A Perfect Healing, Inc. will work towards researching,
discovering, and uncovering, these natural cures and reveal them to you.
The following are the diseases and
conditions that we will address. Ongoing research and further developments in
nutritional healing and phyto-medicinal cures will be updated regularly to this
website as soon as is possible.
While aging is inevitable, there are certain foods and nutrients in
foods that can both lengthen life and slow down aging in many ways. There are
also foods that, when omitted from the diet, will additionally help overcome
many of the usual discomforts and deterioration associated with aging.
Of the foods to include, organic fruits and vegetables, mostly raw
but cooked if necessary for tolerance, are especially beneficial. Fruits and
most vegetables contain potassium, which is an essential nutrient both for the
body and the mind. Potassium rids the body of excess fluids and salt, and is
crucial in the healing of various age-related illnesses. According to May
Bethel, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease and all the cancers have
less of a chance at taking hold if the body has an abundance of potassium. In
addition to which, organic fruits embody hundreds of thousands of vital
micro-nutrients, which they receive not only from their organic soil, but from
the sub-levels of the earth. The exceptionally long tree roots, particularly of
fruit trees, receive nutrients that are virtually inaccessible to other plants
from the nutrient rich lower depths of the earth. Organic fruits and vegetables
are also not laced with chemicals, because conscientious organic farmers are
well versed in the ability to grow plants using materials from nature, like
leaves, compost, and mulch. The chemicals and pesticides used by non-organic
farmers are passed onto us in fruits and foods not grown with organic methods.
These toxins cause havoc in our bodies, disrupting the cellular structure and
creating all forms of age-related deterioration.
According to well documented reports, our research revealed an
overabundance of protein as being one of the main causes of age-related
deterioration. In his book How To Get Well (Health Plus Publishers,
1974), Paavo Airola points out that the by-product of protein metabolism is
amyloid, a lethal substance to cell structure and one of the main culprits
in accelerated aging. The following are excerpts from his book:
“..…The metabolism of proteins consumed in excess of the actual need
leaves toxic residues of metabolic wastes in tissues, causes auto toxemia,
over-acidity and nutritional deficiencies, accumulation of uric acid and
purines in the tissues, intestinal putrefaction, and contributes to the
development of many of our most common and serious diseases, such as arthritis,
kidney damage, pyorrhea, schizophrenia, osteoporosis, atherosclerosis, heart
disease and cancer…Recently, Dr. Willard J. Visek, of Cornell University, implicated a
high protein diet in the development of cancer. Ammonia, which is
produced in great amounts as the by-product of meat metabolism, is highly
carcinogenic and can cause cancer development. A high protein diet also breaks
down the pancreas and lowers resistance to cancer, as well as contributes to
the development of diabetes…Dr. Ph. Schwarz, of Frankfort University, in Germany, and Dr. Ralph
Bircher, a famous biochemist from Zurich, Switzerland, report that the aging
process is triggered by amyloid, a by-product of protein metabolism,
which is deposited in all the connective tissues and causes tissue and organ
degeneration…”
Further research targets homocysteine, an amino acid produced
during protein digestion, as a specific danger. According to a report in the
February 14, 2002 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, very high
levels of the amino acid homocysteine were found in patients suffering from
Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and early memory loss. Homocysteine is an
amino acid produced during the digestion of protein. Meat, fish, dairy, eggs,
nuts, seeds, seed and nut butters, beans and all legumes, and all soy contain
high levels of protein. All protein, complete and incomplete, from both plant
and animal sources, will create homocysteine during digestion.
It is well known that the greater part of the 20th
century has seen, among the developing countries, a tremendous increase in the
availability of protein foods, particularly all forms of meats, dairy, fish,
shellfish, and eggs, due to major advancements in technology, specifically
freezers and refrigeration. This has been directly paralleled by an epidemic of
major degenerative diseases. Is would be wise for anyone concerned with
premature aging, or suffering from any age related degenerative disease, to
take these studies seriously and limit protein in the diet.
If the small amount of protein you choose comes from animal
products, please remember that the way the animals were raised or cared for
will be included within the food. If you eat foods from animals that were
raised with drugs, antibiotics, hormones, unnatural food, neglect, stress, or
abuse, had illnesses themselves, and endured a severely painful slaughter, you
are increasing your chances of harming your body, which goes with the territory
of aging quickly. If you choose plant proteins, remember that the processes by
which they were grown, and further packaged, will go into your body as well.
All processed foods that list artificial colors and flavors, artificial
sweeteners, chemical agents to prolong shelf life, nitrates and nitrites, and
salt or sodium added to processing will all accelerate aging. These are
unnatural substances that will ultimately harm healthy cells and destroy the
body. None of these should ever be part of your food, and they should be
avoided at all cost. Keeping your plant proteins organic will prevent
additional poisons from being absorbed by the body, as well.
According to our research, the best anti-aging diet includes a
small amount of high protein eaten only once every two to three days. The other
days, cooked vegetables, raw and cooked fruits, whole grain cereals and breads,
vegetable soups and raw salads should be eaten in abundance. A meal of cooked
rice and vegetables, organically grown, is extremely beneficial in helping the
body rid itself of toxins, particularly the ammonia, amyloid, and
homocysteine derived from protein. Kasha (roasted buckwheat) is
particularly essential, and should also be eaten on a daily basis. Buckwheat
contains rutin, a nutrient that has been shown to both lower blood sugar and
improve capillary health. Please see our favorite link for kasha at:
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=11#healthbenefits
A meal of organic whole grain cooked rice or kasha with vegetables,
organically grown, is extremely beneficial in helping the body rid itself of
toxins, particularly the ammonia, amyloid, and homocysteine derived from
protein. Toasted whole grain organic bread is also a nice addition to a salad.
There are many wonderful protein-free and low protein meals you can make. Allow
organic vegetables, vegetable soups, salads, whole grains, and fruits to become
your staple. The one protein meal every two to three days will keep your
protein reserves at optimum level and avoid a protein overload, provided you
don’t overeat at that meal.
Toasted whole grain organic bread is also a nice addition to a salad. There are
many wonderful protein-free meals you can make. Allow organic vegetables,
vegetable soups, salads, whole grains, and fruits to become your staple. The
one protein meal every two to three days will keep your protein reserves at
optimum level and avoid a protein overload, provided you don’t overeat at that meal.
Additional vitamins to ward off aging are magnesium (800 mg.
daily), vitamin C (1000-2000 mg. daily), vitamin A (15,000 IU.
daily), Zinc (15 mg. daily) and vitamin E (800 I.U. daily).
Magnesium is essential for heart and brain health, vitamin C for capillary
strength, and vitamin A for eye, skin, and respiratory health. Zinc is necessary
for vitamin A assimilation and vitamin E is essential for capillary health and
blood circulation, as well as the assimilation of vitamin A. Also, you will
want to take a vegetarian vitamin B-Complex supplement (20-50 mg) once
every other day. This will cover any threatening vitamin B-12 deficiency. The
B-Complex vitamins include pantothenic acid (calcium pantothenate) and vitamin
B6, two vitamins that are crucial for the detoxification of homocysteine.
A daily hour or two in the sun might also be essential for those of
you who live in cold climates or are not often outdoors. The Vitamin D you get
from sunshine is indispensable in helping remove toxins out of the body. We don’t recommend you take any additional
supplements or supplements at higher doses, unless you are suffering from other
diseases (see additional topics above in ‘Nutritional Healing from A to Z’). Chances are that your body is already overwhelmed with
supplements and toxins. To slow down aging, getting out the poisons is first priority.
This diet might seem extreme, but the degenerative diseases that will be
avoided, or corrected, are well worth the sacrifice.
One of the interesting things about allergies that we have found in
our research is that the symptoms of allergic reactions mimic many diseases.
Fever, runny noses, itchy eyes, skin rash, respiratory problems, respiratory
infections, breathing difficulties, muscle aches and pains, sore throat,
swollen tonsils, mental confusion, excitability, anger, disorientation….The list goes on to include almost
every ailment and every condition known to man. Chances are that the disease or
condition you or a loved one has been battling for years is some form of
allergic reaction to something in the diet or environment. There is much
research that needs to be done in this field. Many theories exist regarding
well-known diseases and medical conditions that may one day surface as allergic
reactions to yet to be discovered allergens.
From our research, we have discovered two types of allergic
reactions: First, the chronic and consistent reaction (allergy) to a continuous
food or substance that erodes the body, or brain’s, ability to function properly. And
second, the often life threatening reaction to a food or substance that
requires immediate medical attention and intervention in order to save a life.
We will address both these types of allergies in this chapter.
First, the chronic allergic reaction:
Listed in the symptoms of chronic allergic reactions is every
condition that affects the body. According to our research, everything from
arthritis to asthma, sinusitis to hyperactivity has all been classified in
recent years as an allergy to something. Even autism and Alzheimer’s disease are now suspected by some
nutritionists to be an allergic reaction to some unknown cause. Under this
definition, it is very hard to identify a specific allergen. Nonetheless, there
are some well known nutritional provisions that will help relieve the symptoms
and possibly avoid an allergic reaction altogether. Furthermore, specific
changes in diet are known to greatly reduce and alleviate allergies.
If someone suspects that they are allergic to a certain food or
substance, or if an infant or child has a bad reaction to something in the diet
or environment, allergy testing with a qualified professional would be
necessary to specifically determine the cause. Nonetheless, after a proper
assessment is made, much can be done to relieve the symptoms and prevent
further attacks.
The following vitamins and minerals will prove helpful. Please be
sure that you thoroughly crush all pills administered to infants and young
children and mix thoroughly with applesauce or any soft favorite food:
As a supplement, Vitamin C is well known to be a mild
anti-histamine. Dosages up to 2,000 mg. daily for adults (reduced to 100-500
mg. for infants and young children) are relatively safe and will enable the
body to break down allergens, whatever the cause. Choose an allergy-free
vegetarian vitamin (check labels). Vitamin A (5,000 I.U. per day for
infants and children, 15-45,000 I.U. per day for adults) will enable the skin and
the respiratory passages to be better able to fight off allergens. Vegetarian,
allergy-free B-Complex (check label): 50 mg. for adults, 20 mg. for
infants and children daily is essential. Pantothenic acid and vitamin
B6, part of the vitamin B-Complex, are well known to be indispensable in
helping the body strengthen itself against allergens. And the mineral Magnesium
is now considered crucial with regards to protecting the body from respiratory
sensitivities that are known to trigger off asthma and respiratory allergies. A
minimum of 450 mg. for infants and children, and 600-1000 for adults is
recommended daily.
Soaking in a vinegar bath (3 cups to 1 quart apple cider vinegar per
bath) will reduce skin rash in the case of contact dermatitis. Calamine lotion
can further help relieve the rash. Submerging the head and face in a vinegar
bath will reduce eye swelling and irritation in the case of eye allergies.
Alcohol sprayed immediately on insect bites will reduce swelling. Making sure
that young children wash their hands in cool running water throughout the day
will minimize both germs and allergens remaining on their fingers.
Most wheat and gluten products (wheat, oats, barley, rye, spelt)
are known to aggravate allergic reactions and should be avoided. Gluten can
cause histamine to be released during digestion. This histamine is one of the
causes of an allergic reaction. Breads and baked products made from rice flour
(all rice is gluten-free), either homemade or commercially prepared, are a
wonderful alternative. Organic kasha and millet are both gluten-free grains
with powerful nutrients.
Avoiding dairy might further reduce allergic reactions. Making sure
that the fruits and vegetables you eat are organic and washed thoroughly in
running water will be an additional benefit. Remember to wash all fruit peels
and skins, even if they are not edible (melon, banana, orange, etc.). These can
have dangerous chemicals applied to their skins and you don’t want residues of these chemicals on
your (or your child’s) fingers when eating the fruit. A diet that relies on rice
(organic brown regular, long grain, white basmati or brown basmati) as a main
staple food will reduce the risk of most allergies. Thoroughly washed raw,
steamed, or stir fried vegetables should complement the rice at most meals.
Pesticides, chemicals, food additives, preservatives, and coloring
agents should immediately be suspect as causing allergic reactions. The hormones
routinely given to farm animals to increase weight and produce more milk (for
dairy cows) can not only cause allergic reactions, but can deplete the body of
essential nutrients needed for a healthy immune system. The hormone estrogen,
in particular, severely depletes the body of vitamin B6, essential for the
production of natural anti-histamines produced by our bodies.
Pesticides are also derived from estrogen-based chemicals. High
levels of estrogens sterilize (even temporarily, as in the birth control pill)
which is the theory behind pesticide applications on plants grown for food.
While the intent of crop spraying is to sterilize the bugs that eat the plants,
residues from these chemicals become present in the fruits and vegetables we
eat. As a result, they not only play havoc with our own concerns about
fertility, but deplete nutrients necessary for our body’s natural defense against allergens.
The destruction of Vitamin B 6 is a particular problem once again from the
pesticides we receive on our plant foods. Choosing organic only will cut our
risk of absorbing additional estrogen-based chemicals and help our bodies
retain those nutrients necessary to furnish our anti-allergy reserves.
It is wise to become aware of this if you are suffering from allergies.
We need to be aware of not only the nutritional content of the food we eat, but
of what actually went into making that food, what actual methods of production
the farmers used on their crops and what they fed their animals. We cannot take
for granted the idea that everything we eat has only nutritional components, or
that all we need to concern ourselves with are the basic nutritional food
groups (as in the well known food pyramid posters, etc.). There are a lot of
unhealthy motives out there surrounding food production in this day and age, as
has been for the past century. We need to get past the glossy advertisements
and focus instead on what we are actually putting into our bodies.
In the event of a very severe allergic reaction, regardless of the
cause, epinephrine should be administered immediately. Manufactured under the
name of Benedryl, or store brand and generic like-sounding names (check
ingredients for epinephrine as the main ingredient), this product in liquid
form is quite superior as a life-saving anti-histamine by quickly reducing
severe allergic reactions. Even if you don’t see epinephrine as a main ingredient, if a product says
anti-histamine, it should have a chemical make-up similar to Benedryl and
should work the same. Precious time is often lost in an attempt to get a
patient to a hospital or clinic. When someone is going through severe allergic
reaction, anaphylactic shock is a real threat, and immediate action is
necessary. Sensitive persons should carry liquid Benedryl or similar liquid
anti-histamine medications with them at all times (pills take too long to
dissolve). People should familiarize themselves with the symptoms of
anaphylactic shock or severe allergic reactions and take the medicine if they
feel this happening to them (it might be wise to call a doctor or a poison
control center first, if possible, to confirm that it may, indeed, be an
allergic reaction). In the event an infant or young child has a severe swelling
and fever from an insect bite or food, or is having difficulty breathing, you
should immediately call the doctor or poison control and ask if you should
administer a liquid antihistamine as well.
Alzheimer’s Disease
According to a report in the February 14, 2002 issue of the New
England Journal of Medicine, very high levels of the amino acid homocysteine
were found in patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and early memory
loss. Homocysteine is an amino acid produced during the digestion of
animal proteins. There is additional research that has discovered that vitamin
B6 can help break down homocysteine in the body and render it harmless.
Previous to this report was a chapter in Dr. Paavo Airola’s book “How To Get Well (Health Plus
Publishers, l974) about the dangers of accumulated protein. Dr. Airola writes:
“..…The metabolism of proteins consumed in excess of the actual need
leaves toxic residues of metabolic wastes in tissues, causes auto toxemia,
over-acidity and nutritional deficiencies, accumulation of uric acid and
purines in the tissues, intestinal putrefaction, and contributes to the
development of many of our most common and serious diseases, such as arthritis,
kidney damage, pyorrhea, schizophrenia, osteoporosis, arteriosclerosis, heart
disease and cancer…Recently, Dr. Willard J. Visek, of Cornell University, implicated a
high protein diet in the development of cancer. Ammonia, which is produced in
great amounts as the by-product of meat metabolism, is highly carcinogenic and
can cause cancer development. A high protein diet also breaks down the pancreas
and lowers resistance to cancer, as well as contributes to the development of
diabetes…Dr. Ph. Schwarz, of Frankfort University, in Germany, and Dr. Ralph
Bircher, a famous biochemist from Zurich, Switzerland, report that the aging
process is triggered by amyloid, a by-product of protein metabolism,
which is deposited in all the connective tissues and causes tissue and organ
(including brain) degeneration…”
There is new and exciting evidence that the vitamin choline, which
is a component of lecithin, is particularly responsible for brain health. When
choline is generously supplied in the diet, it helps prevent a breakdown of
acetylcholine, a brain chemical neurotransmitter that is essential in cognition
and reasoning. People suffering from Alzheimer’s are known to have a deficiency in
acetylcholine. There are foods that both supply choline and inhibit the
breakdown of acetylcholine in the brain. Both types of foods are now seen as
essential in the battle to both prevent and hopefully reverse the symptoms of
Alzheimer’s disease.
Foods that directly provide choline are eggs and wheat germ.
Including liberal amounts of both in the diet will be a start in reclaiming health.
Even though egg whites are high in protein, the choline content in egg yolk is
essential for people who enjoy eggs. Liberal inclusion of eggs in the diet of
Alzheimer’s patients might prove essential. Eating eggs with onions
has been shown to be of no danger to those concerned with heart or
cardiovascular disease (please see our segment on ‘Heart Disease‘). Wheat germ and foods baked with
liberal amounts of wheat germ will also supply adequate amounts of choline,
provided they are eaten on a daily basis. Patients sensitive to eggs, wheat, or
having gluten intolerance can rely on whole grain brown rice, legumes, and take
supplements in the form of choline or lecithin. These supplements are often
derived from soy.
Include liberal amounts of olive oil, which has been shown in much
research to create capillary health. Capillary health, particularly the minute
capillaries in the brain, is essential for mental health. Vitamin E is also
essential in brain capillary health.
According to James A. Duke, Ph.D. in his book ‘The Green Pharmacy’ certain herbs are also valuable for
the retention of acetylcholine. Herbs such as horsebalm and rosemary not only
help preserve acetylcholine, but are also known to be absorbed through the
skin. Shampoos, soaps and creams that contain these herbs might prove to be as
effective as including them in the diet.
In her book ‘Let’s Eat Right To Keep Fit’, Adelle Davis writes that inadequate niacin (vitamin B3) in the
diet will cause memory loss, extreme confusion and disorientation, and
personality changes resembling Alzheimer’s disease. A lack of sufficient thiamin (vitamin B1) will also
cause extreme personality changes, mental disorientation and memory loss. A
lack of any of the B vitamins in particular will cause symptoms very similar to
Alzheimer’s disease, and may indeed by misdiagnosed for it. Including vitamin
B complex in the diet of the Alzheimer’s patient is essential to rule out the possibility of vitamin B
deficiencies as the real cause.
In treating the Alzheimer’s patient, or any person with signs of dementia, as documented by
the above research, emphasis should be on organic whole grains, beans,
vegetables, salads, and fruit. Liberal amounts of eggs, onions, and foods made
with wheat germ should be included daily. Limit all animal foods other than
eggs (this exception is made because of their lecithin and choline content).
This reduction in animal protein will reduce the chance of additional ammonia,
amyloid, and homocysteine poisoning and possibly accelerate the cleansing
of these toxins from the system.
In the case of poor dental health (which frequently accompanies
this disease due to an inability to chew plant foods properly) soft and pureed
fruits and vegetables (fruits and vegetables blended in an electric blender are
pureed) should be given. Pureed organic vegetable soups are very beneficial.
Nut butters (almond butter, peanut butter) and tahina (sesame seed butter) are
soft and extremely valuable in a soft diet. Soft-boiled eggs or softly fried
scrambled eggs with onions are also very beneficial. White potatoes, sweet
potatoes, vegetables, beans, whole grain rice, oatmeal, breads, pastries, etc.
can all be cooked in a way as to include them in a soft diet. Adding organic
butter or olive oil will additionally soften them. Olive oil is very beneficial
for capillary health, which is essential for brain function.
Favorite soft foods, such as ice cream, yogurt, applesauce and
sherbet, will prove valuable in the administration of the following vegetarian
supplements, which are crucial for brain and capillary health:
Vegetarian B-Complex: 50 mg. Daily
Magnesium: 400 mg. twice a day
Vitamin A: 15,000 I.U. daily
Vitamin E: 800 daily
Vitamin C:1000 mg twice a day
Vegetarian Lecithin: 2-3 tbsp a day
Crush the vitamin pills as thoroughly as possible and mix them into
a favorite food, such as ice cream, ices, sherbet or applesauce. This way they
will be fairly undetectable and easier to give to your patient. We realize it
is not easy taking care of a loved one with advanced Alzheimer’s in this way, but our research has
revealed that diligent adherence to administering these remarkable vitamins and
minerals can only prove beneficial. One example of this is vitamin B6 of
the vitamin B-Complex, which is indispensable for detoxifying
homocysteine.
Diligently have the person suffering with Alzheimer’s avoid all artificial sweeteners,
preservatives, food dye colorings, salt and high sodium, hydrogenated fats,
margarine, sodium nitrites and nitrates, sulphur dioxides and bleached flours.
Elements in these additives can have a damaging effect on the brain. Check all
labels.
There is speculation that a build up of aluminum from aluminum
cooking ware and aluminum foils contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. Although a diet high in magnesium
(from legumes, nuts, and whole grains) can effectively block aluminum from
gaining access to the brain, and studies show that magnesium can additionally
flush aluminum out of the body as well, avoiding aluminum cooking ware and
foils would probably be wise. Supplementing the diet with additional magnesium
can afford additional protection. Make sure you diligently supplement the diet
with magnesium (800 mg daily) to ensure protection from any aluminum toxicity.
Magnesium also is essential for the protection and health of brain neurons,
which is indispensable in mental health.
Have the Alzheimer patient eat only organic, preservative and
chemical free foods, if possible. Emphasize raw fruit purees, cooked organic
fruits and vegetables, organic vegetable juices, whole grain rice, oatmeal,
whole wheat, millet, eggs, onions, wheat germ, nuts and legumes. Emphasize
teas, such as peppermint, spearmint, dandelion, and rosemary, which are known
to be mentally stimulating and beneficial.
While true anorexia involves self-induced starvation, the condition
of anorexia combined with bulimia is more common. Bulimia is defined as
uncontrollable eating followed by vomiting or excessive laxative use. The term
bulimarexia has been coined to explain alternating periods of self-induced
starvation with this particular extreme type of binging and purging. This
disease often coincides with obesity during different stages, as all these
eating disorders are interrelated. Both anorexia and bulimarexia are life
threatening, (bulimarexia includes the threat of death by severe internal
injuries, as well) and gross nutritional deficiencies accompany both diseases.
Unfortunately, most medical practitioners are not well versed in
how certain essential vitamins, minerals, and phyto-medicinal therapies can
treat this disease. Most are unaware of the many toxins in foods that might
seriously contribute to this disease. And many anorexics/bulimarexics
diligently avoid medical intervention, due to the mandatory weight gain seen as
proof of recovery.
Coupled with the difficulty in restoring health to
anorexic/bulimarexics is the misconception that vitamins, minerals, and
nutritional supplements increase appetite and will encourage weight gain. There
are many nutrients that will not increase appetite. Among these are the mineral
zinc, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B-complex, vitamin C, and
vitamin E. These vitamins also have no calories, so their calorie content will
not contribute to weight gain, as well. Vegetarian, allergy free and
animal-derivative-free vitamins will neither develop an appetite nor add
calories to a diet. The only problem we can see is the possibility of feeling
nauseas from zinc, which should be taken thoroughly crushed and mixed in a soft
food. Zinc will cause nausea if not taken correctly.
In addition, carbohydrates and sugars are essential for the body to
determine satiation, so the severe reduction in carbohydrates that often
accompany this disease might be one of the causes of anorexia/bulimarexia to
begin with.
Very often, the anorexic/bulimarexic’s excessive phobias about weight and
the inability to control their appetite (as in bulimia) can be attributed to
both nutritional deficiencies and real toxic elements in the diet that can
artificially increase appetite and damage the glands that monitor appetite and
satiation in the body. The following is an excerpt from our segment on Overweight/Obesity, which includes a link to a page describing how toxins in the food
chain can both increase appetite and decrease body metabolism:
There is much information coming to light now that might help
clarify why so many people in the past few decades have become overweight and
even severely obese. While classified as an eating disorder with emotional,
abuse, and self-destructive issues, as well as being genetic or glandular, new
research and information has an even more significant cause for concern.
Overweight and obesity, uncontrollable eating, eating less and weighing more,
slow metabolism speculations, and the unusual increase among young children and
adolescents having severe weight problems might actually be caused by certain
toxins in the food chain.