Greetings

QUESTION:  I am a type 2 diabetic and would like to learn about nutritional supplements and improving my long term health.

ANSWER:  I am seeing a growing number of physicians who realize the value in adding omega 3 fatty acids, chromium, Vitamin D, and other nutrients to their patients daily regime when they have blood sugar irregularities.  I feel that a compound called PGX should be considered by everyone who wants to block carbohydrates and maintain the healthiest glucose levels.  PGX is highly researched in Canada and Dr Murray has lectured throughout the US on the stabilizing effects of PGX on blood sugar.  If I know my meal will contain too many carbohydrates, I will take two PGX before eating.  We have Dr Murray’s lecture on our website for those interested in learning more about the research and how to use it.  Lastly, proper blood sugar testing is very important to manage this condition. We have partnered with ONETOUCH to offer a 100% FREE Ultra 2 blood glucose meter to anyone who has another brand of glucose meter or who has a prescription from their doctor.  (always check with your doctor if you are being treated for a medical problem before starting something new)

QUESTION:  I am hearing more about wheat and gluten and how it can be devastating to some people’s health.  What do you think?

ANSWER:  In observing the health of thousands over the past 31 years I have come to the conclusion that over consumption of wheat and gluten can in some people destroy their health. I believe anyone with auto immune, colitis, chronic skin conditions, or any immune related disorder should educate themselves on this issue.  One recent site for new information on this is http://healthfreedoms.org/2010/03/24/opening-pandoras-bread-box-the-critical-role-of-wheat-lectin-in-human-disease/.

I personally know if I eat any large amounts of wheat, (especially whole wheat), I feel a definite reaction that is not healthy.  We carry a fantastic selection of gluten free foods at Nutrition World.  When I eat excessive wheat, I have found if I take a product by Enzymedica named GlutenEase, it seems to help reduce my problems.  GlutenEase has enzymes that help to digest away the gluten in foods.  

QUESTION:  I was in your store last week and observed that you have removed all Agave sweeteners from your shelf.  

ANSWER:  Nutrition World has committed itself to be the watchdog for your health and that is why Agave was removed from the store.  Agave came on the market as a “truly from nature” sweetener that offered a great tasting alternative to sugar however the truth is that it is far worse than the sugar that is was replacing.  Agave, in most cases, contained very high amounts of the most damaging sweetener called high fructose corn sweetener.   High fructose corn sweetener is implicated in everything bad about sugar including causing fatty liver and gout.  Small amounts in a food bar would be fine however straight agave is not recommended.  (if we could find a brand that guarantee’s no high fructose and was produced naturally we would stock it but at this time we cannot locate one).

QUESTION:  I am a 65 year old male and I continue to have urinary issues at night and I have found that most doctors only want to give me prescription drugs.  Is there a natural remedy that might help?

ANSWER:  There is a growing amount of research on natural remedies for any health concern however learning from people who specialize in this area is the best way to get results.  This Saturday at 12 noon, Dr Doggweiler, urologist , will be at Nutrition World speaking on urology health.  Dr Doggweiler is experienced and highly skilled in the area of integrative and holistic medicine and the lecture is free.  This is a special opportunity to spend one entire hour with a practicing physician who has specific knowledge in the area of urology and holistic health.    For more info, log onto www.nutritionw.com

QUESTION:  If I eat yogurt I am wondering if i am getting all the good bacteria necessary for my health?

ANSWER:  It is very difficult to be healthy without 80% of our gut bacteria comprising the“good guys”.  Most Americans today have 80% “bad guys” in their intestines because of chlorine in water, antibiotics in meats, and the use of prescription drugs.  This kills the good bacteria which depletes our immune system and brain chemicals terribly.  Dr Michael Murray spoke about the unbelievable TV and print marketing now going on with a certain brand of specialized yogurt that tries to convince the public that eating a serving a day will improve immune system and regularity. Yet the truth is that the name of the bacteria listed on the major brand is simply MADE UP by the manufacturer and is not a bacteria that is a normal resident of the human colon.  I have found that only properly manufactured and researched probiotics that are using the therapeutic type and doses of the necessary bacteria produce long term health benefits, not the newer yogurts.  However old fashioned unsweetened yogurt that contains traditional bacteria is good to help maintain gut bacteria.   For more info, log onto www.nutritionw.com and listen to the Dr Murray lecture to find out the details on this important topic.  

QUESTION:  On your last email you were writing about  “electromagnetic fields” being potentially unhealthy and I was curious if that is why I get so tired traveling in a car.

ANSWER:  I believe Electromagnetic Fields, (which are produced by all cell towers, cell phones, appliances, wiring in houses, etc) will produce fatigue, foggy thinking and change our brain chemicals when we are overexposed to them for extended periods of time.  Nutrition World now offers testing of your home or office to determine the level of EMF’s and what to do about them.  When I check automobiles  I have found that 100% of all cars produce extremely high amounts of EMF’s, but mostly in the front seat.  I highly recommend purchasing a blanket made of silver that has the potential to block many of these EMF’s and sleep under it every night to create a “sleep sanctuary” so your body can rebalance its natural rhythm. For more information and a link where you can check the cell towers close to your house or work, log onto www.nutritionw.com and read the article on EMF.  

Till next time

Ed