Food is the fuel that energizes our body for work, play and healing. It is the source of our vitality and contains all substances necessary for the regulation of all our bodily processes. Human life has advanced for eons using nothing more than natural foods from plants and animals, along with fresh water and clear air. But our environment has become very polluted. Most people live far re moved from farms and have no gardens.
Food is processed to allow for long-distance transportation and a long shelf-life, not nutritional content. Synthetic compounds are used to increase crop yields, to add flavor, and to preserve food. Then we use Synthetic Vitamins and Medications to treat deficiency diseases caused by depletion of lifegiving nutrients . What a vicious cycle!
What Are Synthetic Compounds?
Synthetic (noun): Something resulting from synthesis rather than occurring naturally—especially a product (such as a drug or plastic) of chemical synthesis.
Synthetic compounds are fake, false, and artificial. They are not found in nature; they are the result of manufactured alterations to natural substances. It seems that eventually most, if not all, of these synthetic compounds are found to cause some type of symptom pattern or disease. Even so-called “miracle” drugs are frequently found to be the cause of disease, degeneration, and sometimes death—eventually.
Medication Side Effects and Nutritional Deficiency
People are suffering and taking medications to stop the suffering. Yet medications often come with long lists of side effects. One common but rarely discussed side effects is nutritional deficiency. Certain prescription drugs, such as statins, diuretics, and antacids, are known to interfere with the body’s ability to absorb or retain essential nutrients like magnesium, zinc, and B vitamins.
When a person is suffering from a nutritional deficiency—or from the side effects of polluted air, water, or food—the answer is not more synthetic compounds. The answer is wholesome, nutrient-dense food. Treat the cause, not just the symptoms.
Do You Have Signs of a Nutritional Deficiency?
Q: What is Nutritional Deficiency?
A: A nutritional deficiency is a condition in which the essential health-building nutrients are not available (from what you eat) to establish or maintain optimal health. These nutrients include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, enzymes, and other cofactors essential for cellular repair and function.
Q: What Conditions Can be Caused by Nutritional Deficiencies?
A: Virtually every condition the body can experience is connected in some way to a nutritional deficiency. These include fatigue, poor concentration, irritability, weakened immunity, skin problems, hormone imbalance, digestive disorders, and cardiovascular issues. Even mood disorders like anxiety and depression can be linked to inadequate nutrition.
Q: What Causes Nutritional Deficiency?
A: Pollution of the air, water and food with chemicals, pesticides and other toxins drain your body of essential nutrients. Junk food, incorrectly prepared foods, and foods eaten in poor combination with other foods result in poor digestion of essential nutrients and drains your body of enzymes, coenzymes, and other Health Building factors. These are the causes of the development of nutritional deficiencies.
Q: What Can I Do to Build My Health?
A: Eat simple foods—unprocessed and organic whenever possible. Focus on nutrient-dense options like leafy greens, nuts, seeds, lean proteins, and fermented foods. Enhance your digestive process by taking digestive enzymes and coenzymes as needed. Hydrate with pure water, get a moderate amount of exercise—daily walks are ideal—and take advantage of regular check-ups from qualified natural health care practitioners.
Q: What About My Family?
A: Could they also be experiencing signs of nutritional deficiency? Yes. Nutritional deficiencies often run in families due to shared genetics, environments (air, water, food), and eating patterns. It is wise to evaluate each family member early and regularly—every six months if possible—to help ensure that everyone receives the nutritional support they need for optimal health.
Take Action: Free Nutritional Deficiency Screening
Come to the office for a FREE Nutritional Deficiency Screening. We will perform various tests to determine what might help you build your health, naturally and effectively.