 | Feeling tired? You could be iron deficient! What is the function of iron? - Its main role is haemoglobin production so it can supply oxygen to the cells, collagen synthesis and is involved in normal immune function What are the sources of iron? -beef, legumes, dark green leafy vegetables, kelp and liver and organ meats. What are some deficiency signs? - fatigue, paleness, poor memory/concentration, behavioural disturbances Optimal intake is 10mg Reference Prescription for natural cures: a self-care guide for treating health problems with natural remedies including diet, nutrition, supplements, and other holistic methods James Balch-Mark Stengler-Robin Young-Balch - Wiley - 2011 |
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 What is the function of Potassium?
Nerve Transmission Water Balance Heart Function Kidney function Adrenal Function What are some good sources? Apples Bananas Carrots Oranges Peaches Plums Strawberries Meat Fish Deficienct Signs Muscle wasting and spasms Mood Changes Nerve Problems Optimal Intake is 2000-3000 mg daily Toxicity levels: people with heart/kidney conditions and are on blood pressure medication should not take potassium unless the G.P has instructed to Reference Prescription for natural cures Balch, James F., Stengler, Mark. and Young-Balch, Robin.2011. Hoboken: Wiley. #Chiropractic #Chiropractor #Sunbury #Bundoora #Potassium #minerals #healthyliving #instahealth #Health#diet What is Calcium's function? Bone and tooth formation, muscle contraction, heartbeat, blood clotting and nerve impulse. Great sources for Calcium are: Kelp, cheese, kale, almonds, yogurt, milk, broccoli and soy What are some signs that you maybe deficient? Insomnia and muscle and leg crams Normallly there are no signs of toxic effect with large doses, some research shows people with kidney stones should avoid high doses Optimal intake is 1000 to 15000 mg daily   A new study looking at the life expectancy of men and woman from the Netherlands has just come out with some interesting results!
The study was conducted from 1986 and involved men and woman with the ages from 50's to 60's and of those 16.7% of men lived to 90 and 34.4% of woman lived to 90 The woman that did get to 90, where statistically taller, weighted less and have put on less weight than others researched. Woman who where more than 175cm in height were 31% were more likely to each 90 than woman less than 160cm in height. With men, no associated of height was noted. However, with men, men who did more than 90minutes of exercise were 39% more likely to each 90 versus men who did 30 minutes of exercise or ess. With exercise in men, for every 30 minutes of exercise, there is a 5% increase change of reaching 90. For woman, it was a bit different. It is recommended that they get 60 minutes of exercise a day  What is Vitamin B3 good for?
Energy Production Formation of steroid compounds Cognitive function Mood control Where are good sources? Peanuts Fish Yeast Poultry Milk Eggs Whole Grains What are the signs you may be deficient? Weakness Dermatitis Depression What is Vitamin B5 good for? Metabolism of carbohydrates Fat and energy production Production of adrenal hormones Where are good sources? Chicken Fish Eggs Whole Grains Avocados( I know what your thinking, yay an excuse to have another smashed avo breaky) Cauliflower sweet potatoes Oranges Strawberries What are the signs you may be deficient? Numbness and shooting pains in the feet( When my patients complain of sciatic type symptoms, i always recommend a B5 check up) Fatigue What is Vitamin B6 good for? Formation of body proteins Neurotransmitters Red blood cells Immunity Where are good sources? Meat Poultry Egg yolk Soy Peanuts Bananas Potatoes Whole grains Cauliflower What are the signs you may be deficient? Mood Abnormalities Sleep problems Cracking of the lip and tongue Impairment of nerve function Eczema If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Bundoora Today! Health Wise Chiropractic Sunbury- Shop 3/21 Dornoch Drive Sunbury 3429 Health Wise Chiropractic Bundoora- Office 1 12/16 Mcleans Road Bundoora 3083  What is it good for?
Energy Production Fatty acid and amino acid synthesis Where are good sources? Liver, milk products, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, eggs, mushrooms, broccoli and asparagus What are the signs you may be deficient? Cracking at the corners of the mouth inflammed tongue reddening of the eyes nerve damage decreased neurotransmitter production If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Bundoora Today! Health Wise Chiropractic Sunbury- Shop 3/21 Dornoch Drive Sunbury 3429 Health Wise Chiropractic Bundoora- Office 1 12/16 Mcleans Road Bundoora 3083  What is it good for?
- So many great resources, wound healing, immunity and nerve health! I personally take this every day for that reason . Where are good sources? - it is commonly found in nuts, seeds, brown rice and whole grains What are the signs you may be deficient? - its hard to have severe signs of vitamin E deficiency. You may have dry skin in most cases. If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Bundoora Today! Health Wise Chiropractic Sunbury- Shop 3/21 Dornoch Drive Sunbury 3429 Health Wise Chiropractic Bundoora- Office 1 12/16 Mcleans Road Bundoora 3083  What is it good for?
-It can promote calcium and phosphorous absorption and increases calcium deposition in your bones. It is also great for proper thyroid function Where are good sources? - Cod liver oil, salmon, sardines, egg yolk and there is some small amounts in green leafy vegetables. What are the signs you may be deficient? - You may have weekend bones so is essential for healthy living! If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Bundoora Today! Health Wise Chiropractic Sunbury- Shop 3/21 Dornoch Drive Sunbury 3429 Health Wise Chiropractic Bundoora- Office 1 12/16 Mcleans Road Bundoora 3083  What is it good for?
- vision, strengthen the immune system and growth and development Where are good sources? -carrots, sweet potatoes, liver, child peppers parsley, kale, broccoli and spinach. What are the signs you may be deficient? -night blindness, faulty tooth and bone formation and follicular hyperkeratosis ( bumps on the skin ) If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Bundoora Today! Health Wise Chiropractic Sunbury- Shop 3/21 Dornoch Drive Sunbury 3429 Health Wise Chiropractic Bundoora- Office 1 12/16 Mcleans Road Bundoora 3083 |
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