by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
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| If you are watching your salt intake (and even if you are not), serve lemon wedges with meals, as the tart lemon juice makes a great salt substitute.
SAFETY
Some people are allergic to citrus peels. When such an allergy is suspected, caution must be employed when eating citrus fruit (see "Tips for Preparing"). But whether you are allergic or not, citrus peels should not he eaten in any significant quantity. Citrus peels contain some beneficial oils, but these oils can interfere with some body functions. |
Michael Friedman, ND
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 Extremes of salt intake (low or high) appear to worsen insulin resistance.
Use of nicotine-containing products associated with worsening of insulin resistance.
Exercise is critical for preventing and reversing insulin resistance.
Acute stress associated with insulin resistance. Chronic psychosocial stress probable association with insulin resistance. Deficiency likely.
Diet inducing potassium depletion results in a resistance to insulin action.
Association between low zinc levels and insulin resistance. |
The Editors of FC&A
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| For these people, reducing salt intake drastically lowers blood pressure. Those who fall in this category, according to a recent analysis of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)-Sodium Trial, include people with high blood pressure, blacks, women, and people older than 45.
But restricting salt helps everyone lower blood pressure. That's why it's a good idea to limit your sodium intake to 2,400 mg, or about one teaspoon of salt, a day.
Don't heap all the blame on your salt shaker. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Many general dietary factors have been suggested as a cause of osteoporosis, including: low calcium-high phosphorus intake, high-protein diet, high-acid-ash diet, high salt intake, and trace mineral deficiencies. It appears that increased soft drink consumption is a major factor that contributes to osteoporosis. A deficiency of vitamin K leads to impaired mineralization of bone. Boron deficiency may contribute greatly to osteoporosis as well as to menopausal symptoms."
"Soft drinks have long been suspected of leading to lower calcium levels and higher phosphate levels in the blood. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Many general dietary factors have been suggested as a cause of osteoporosis, including: low calcium-high phosphorus intake, high-protein diet, high-acid-ash diet, high salt intake, and trace mineral deficiencies. It appears that increased soft drink consumption is a major factor that contributes to osteoporosis. A deficiency of vitamin K leads to impaired mineralization of bone. Boron deficiency may contribute greatly to osteoporosis as well as to menopausal symptoms."
"Soft drinks have long been suspected of leading to lower calcium levels and higher phosphate levels in the blood. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
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| Due to the high salt intake in the United States, the average intake of iodine is estimated to be more than 600 micrograms per day.
However, too much iodine can actually inhibit thyroid gland synthesis. For this reason, and because the only function of iodine in the body is for thyroid hormone synthesis, it is recommended that dietary levels or supplementation of iodine not exceed 1 milligram (1,000 micrograms) per day for any length of time. |
| Many of us have already learned to watch our salt intake, but we'd like to encourage you to increase your potassium intake as well. Most Americans have a potassium-to-sodium (K:Na) ratio of less than 1:2. In other words, they ingest twice as much sodium as potassium. But experts believe that the optimal dietary potassium-to-sodium ratio is greater than 5:1—ten times higher than the average intake. However, even this may not be optimal. A natural diet rich in fruits and vegetables can easily produce a much higher K:Na ratio, because most fruits and vegetables have a K:Na ratio of at least 50:1. |
Mike Adams
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 Disease Prevention and Treatment by The Life Extension Foundation
Many general dietary factors have been suggested as a cause of osteoporosis, including: low calcium-high phosphorus intake, high-protein diet, high-acid-ash diet, high salt intake, and trace mineral deficiencies. It appears that increased soft-drink consumption is a major factor that contributes to osteoporosis.
- Michael T. Murray, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine
Avoid soft drinks. |
Mary-Ann Shearer
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 Try to reduce your salt intake by using natural herb or vegetable salts and seasonings. Some of these so-called health salts are still very salty. They are white in color with a few specks of herbs; the seasonings should be full of herbs and spices. |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
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 Excess salt intake may also promote kidney stones. In a study of 282 individuals with kidney stones, the amount of calcium in the urine increased with increasing sodium intake.4 It is therefore a good idea for individuals who have a tendency to form stones to "go easy" on the salt.
Caffeine ingestion also increases urinary calcium excretion,5 and it may be another risk factor for kidney stones.
Dietary Fiber Beneficial
Increasing the amount of fiber in the diet may also be helpful for individuals who have a tendency to form stones. |
Joseph E. Mario
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 Some people are Sodium-sensitive, in whom excess Sodium Chloride salt intake raises extra-cellular fluids increasing blood pressure, especially in those with heart and kidney disorders (of Sodium elimination); lower Sodium to 1.5 to 3 grams per day and take Potassium, for thin hypertensives. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 Avoid alcohol and severely restrict salt intake.
Detoxification
During an acute infection, reduce your intake of solid foods and focus on water, broths, and juices. This will help your body focus on healing, rather than on digestion.
If you have a chronic case of sinusitis, go on a two- to three-day juice fast to rid your body of allergens, environmental irritants, and mucus. Green drinks will encourage mucus expulsion.
> Super Seven Prescriptions—Sinusitis
Super Prescription #1 Homeopathic Combination Sinusitis Formula
Take as directed on the container four times daily. |
| Cut out caffeine and alcohol, and dramatically restrict your salt intake.
Detoxification
A three-day vegetable juice fast will cleanse your body of a mineral overload and will encourage the stone to pass as painlessly as possible. Drink a variety of vegetable and fruit juices: those made from green vegetables, carrots, lemons, parsley, celery, and watermelon are especially helpful for a kidney cleanse. study of 55 people with reoccurring kidney stones looked at the effect of supplementing 500 mg of magnesium daily for up to 4 years. |
| Along with avoiding saturated fats and animal meats, restrict your salt intake.
Detoxification
Anyone with an autoimmune disorder should practice regular juice fasts to keep the body functioning at its peak. Try a three-day juice fast once a month. You can support the fast with plenty of green drinks and cleansing herbal teas.
Super Seven Prescriptions—Lupus
Super Prescription #1 Fish oil
Take up to 20 grams of fish oil daily and a minimum of 8 grams. High doses of fish oil were shown to be of help in a human study. |
| A high salt intake is linked to bone loss. Do not eat processed foods, which are usually loaded with salt, and never add conventional table salt to your meals.
Moderate your use of caffeine and alcohol, as they contribute to bone loss.
It may surprise you to learn that countries where people drink the most milk are also those with the highest rates of osteoporosis. This may be due to the fact that lactose intolerance and casein (protein found in cow's milk) allergy are very common and lead to malabsorption. Also, calcium from cow's milk is not well absorbed at a rate of 25 percent. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
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| If you tend to notice more water retention during the latter part of your menstrual cycle, reducing your salt intake is an absolute must.
Other Recommendations
Since 1975, more than a dozen double-blind studies have looked at the effect of vitamin B6 supplementation in the treatment of PMS. Most, but not all, of these studies have demonstrated a positive effect. For example, in one study, 84 percent of the subjects had fewer symptoms during the vitamin B6 treatment period. |
Joseph E. Mario
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| Lithium can often be replaced with Magnesium; avoid excess Sod ium to lessen kidney Lithium loss; take adequate water and sufficient salt intake. VitaminsandMineralscreate Enzymes foramine neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Dopamine for positive mood, concentration, learning, memory, ambition, libido, and appetite (take precursor Amino acids 1 -2 grams L-Phenylalanine and 1 -2 gr. |
Earl L. Mindell, RPh, PhD with Virginia Hopkins, MA
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| Keep your salt intake moderate regardless, at 2,000 to 3,000 mg per day. Studies have shown that an extremely low-sodium diet causes more problems than it solves, so don't overdo it.
Reducing your salt intake won't be effective unless your potassium intake is also high, and yet people who take diuretic drugs to treat hypertension often become potassium-deficient. Signs of potassium deficiency include muscle cramps, weakness, and an irregular heartbeat. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 Avoid monosodium glutamate (MSG) and limit your salt intake.
Q Do not smoke, and avoid secondhand smoke. Q Get plenty of sleep.
Q Place a washcloth moistened in ice water, or a chilled gel-filled compress, over your eyes for fifteen minutes once or twice daily. You can also try using a lukewarm wet tea bag or cold cucumber slices. The cold shrinks the swollen blood vessels.
Q See allergies in Part Two and take the self-test to determine allergens that may be causing the problem. |
| If exercise produces an asthmatic response, check your salt intake. According to one report, people with asthma who eat high-sodium diets (4,000 milligrams daily) have more difficulty breathing while exercising and immediately afterward than those who habitually consume far less
Q Asthma-X5 from Olympian Labs is an herbal combination formula containing coleus forskohlii, feverfew, ginger, green tea, licorice root, lobelia, Mormon tea, schisandra berries, and skullcap. The recommended dosage is 500 to 1,000 milligrams, three times daily. For best results, use for about eight weeks. |
| During hot weather, drink plenty of fluids and increase your salt intake.
Q Do not eat foods that stimulate secretions by the mucous membranes. Cooked and processed foods cause excess mucus buildup and drain the body of energy. These foods are harder to digest. Do not eat animal products, dairy products, processed foods, sugar, or white flour products.
Q When you must take antibiotics, take acidophilus to replace "friendly" bacteria. |
John E. Sarno, M.D.
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 Restricting salt intake can normalize blood pressure in some people with volume-related hypertension, but for many others drug therapy is needed.
For volume-dependent hypertension, diuretics, which increase sodium excretion by the kidneys, and calcium channel blockers, which block calcium entry into smooth muscle cells, are the most effective agents. Other agents, such as the ACEIs, ARBs, and beta blockers, are less effective in this form of essential hypertension. |
| Studies show that up to 40 percent of hypertension is determined genetically, and up to 30 or 40 percent is determined by lifestyle factors such as diet, weight, salt intake, lack of exercise, and alcohol abuse. I believe that psychological factors provide an explanation for about 20 to 25 percent of hypertension.
In this chapter, which is a brief version of my book, Healing Hypertension: A Revolutionary New Approach (1999), I hope to convey an understanding that differs substantially from the usual mindbody theories. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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| Allergies, consumption of alcohol or caffeine, stress, barometric changes, pregnancy, visual stimuli, experiencing orgasm, sugar, exposure to loud noises, and excessive salt intake may trigger this disorder. Other factors, such as obesity and high blood cholesterol, may contribute to this syndrome. Allergies, spasms of the blood vessels that supply the inner ear, and, for women, fluid retention during the premenstrual period may also be related to Meniere's disease. Drug use, smoking, trauma, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome may be involved as well. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
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 Some cardiologists are skeptical of these results and suspect that the information on salt intake may have been inaccurate.
No one is ready to suggest that people should overindulge in salt. But there is some concern that sodium restriction may not prolong life the way everyone expected. There is also a growing recognition that people differ in their salt sensitivity. Many folks do not experience a rise in blood pressure when exposed to sodium.587 Others are so salt sensitive that it may increase their risk of heart attacks and strokes even if they do not have hyperten-sion. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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| Reduce your salt intake.
Q| Do not eat dairy foods, except for low-fat soured products like yogurt and cottage cheese. Dairy products increase mucus formation.
Q| Go on a cleansing fast. (See fasting in Part Three.)
Q| Mix a solution of 1 cup warm water, 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt, and a pinch of bicarbonate of soda. Use a squeeze spray bottle (available over the counter in drugstores) or an eyedropper to instill the solution in the nostrils, one side at a time. Repeat this procedure three or four times a day as necessary for relief from stuffiness. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
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| Aside from having too much sodium for those who need to watch their salt intake, though, there is no downside.
My favorite remedy for leg cramps is pickle juice. When my youngest son was in school, the track coach used to get the leftover pickle juice after the band boosters had sold all the dill pickles in a jar. He kept it to give to an athlete when he cramped. I use it myself (when I can find it) during long bike rides."
Baking Soda
Athletes often complain of leg cramps after vigorous exercise. Pickle juice may restore the sodium lost in sweat. |
John E. Sarno, M.D.
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| Diet, exercise, and weight control, and, in many people, restriction of salt intake are certainly important measures and can eliminate the need for medication in some and reduce the amount of medication needed in others. On the other hand, relaxation and stress management techniques, as proposed by the old paradigm, although helpful in managing anxiety and anger, are of little benefit in treating hypertension, as recendy reviewed (Eisenberg et al., 1993).
PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT WITH THE NEW PARADIGM
In contrast to the old paradigm, the new paradigm offers profound treatment implications. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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| Lowering your salt intake is not enough; eliminate all salt from your diet. Read labels carefully and avoid those food products that have "salt," "soda," "sodium," or the symbol "Na" on the label. |
Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
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 Keep your salt intake moderate regardless, at 2,000 to 3,000 mg per day. Studies have shown that an extremely low-sodium diet causes more problems than it solves, so don't overdo it.
Reducing your salt intake won't be effective unless your potassium intake is also high, and yet people who take diuretic drugs to treat hypertension often become potassium-deficient. Signs of potassium deficiency include muscle cramps, weakness and an irregular heartbeat. |
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