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Coconut Blueberry Muffin

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Coconut Blueberry Muffin Ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour½ cup granulated organic sugar½ tsp salt2 tsp baking powder¼ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled1 large egg¾ cup low-fat milk½ tsp vanilla extract½ cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup blueberries Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners and set aside. 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Walk/Run For Your Life B12 Deficiency/Pernicious Anemia Awareness What is B12 Deficiency/PA, Symptoms and Treatment Co-Factors Events Coconut Blueberry Muffin Ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour½ cup granulated organic sugar½ tsp salt2 tsp baking powder¼ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled1 large egg¾ cup low-fat milk½ tsp vanilla extract½ cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup blueberries Instructions:   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, salt and baking powder. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil, egg, milk and vanilla extract until combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a rubber spatula. The batter will be thick. Add the shredded coconut and blueberries. Gently fold into the batter. Divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Transfer the muffins to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely. Share on Social Media Previous PostNext Post Follow us Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Icon-instagram-1 Icon-email1 Join our Buy Club! Why buy retail when you can take advantage of our Buy Club prices!Every week Act Natural offers the best in organic fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses and dairy, and fresh juice. When you buy a family membership for just $30 a year (March to March), you get 30% off the retail price! We offer case discounts! We offer 5% discount in bulk and case orders. Related Posts Paleo Coconut Flour Brownies Creamy Roasted Garlic & Cauliflower Soup Vegetarian Pad Thai

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Healing Foods

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Healing Foods   Organic Leafy Greens and Herbs Organic leafy green vegetables and herbs are filled with important phytochemicals, antioxidants, vitamins C, K, and E, B vitamins, chlorophyll, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, amino acids, water, enzymes, and fiber which are crucial for fighting the effects of stress and strengthening your immune system. 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Walk/Run For Your Life B12 Deficiency/Pernicious Anemia Awareness What is B12 Deficiency/PA, Symptoms and Treatment Co-Factors Events Healing Foods Organic Leafy Greens and Herbs Organic leafy green vegetables and herbs are filled with important phytochemicals, antioxidants, vitamins C, K, and E, B vitamins, chlorophyll, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, amino acids, water, enzymes, and fiber which are crucial for fighting the effects of stress and strengthening your immune system. Organic Root Vegetables Organic root vegetables grown in organic, mineral-rich soil provide important stress fighting nutrients like beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin E, iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and fiber. Root vegetables are also an excellent source of complex carbohydrates that help boost serotonin levels. Organic Allium Vegetables Organic Allium vegetables are important health promoting vegetables that offer fantastic protection against the effects of stress. These vegetables have a high level of antioxidants and phytochemicals that strengthen your immune system and protect against free radical damage caused by stress. Allium vegetables are also rich in vitamins A and C, iron, potassium, sulfur, calcium, and quercetin which help protect against free radicals, cleanse the blood, fights inflammation, and protects against damage caused by stress and toxins. Organic Berries Organic berries are a wonderful source of important antioxidants, vitamin C, carotenoids, phytochemicals, water, enzymes, and fiber that work together to provide protection against chronic stress. The antioxidants in berries also protect the body from producing too much cortisol. Organic Raw or Sprouted Nuts and Seeds Organic raw nuts and seeds contain protein, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, fiber, zinc, B vitamins, magnesium, calcium, and enzymes which all work together to fight the effects of stress. Soaking and sprouting raw nuts and seeds before you eat them removes the anti-nutrients, increases the vitamins and minerals, activates the enzymes, and makes the nuts and seeds easier to digest. Coconut Coconut in all its forms is one of my favorite healing foods. The coconut oil, coconut meat, water, and milk are rich in potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper, selenium, B vitamins, amino acids, and fiber which all work together to help lower stress levels and protect your body

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Ancient Cold Remedy – How Sweet It Is

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Ancient Cold Remedy – How Sweet It Is   Whether it’s a summer cold, or flu season, there is a sweet, healthy alternative. Over the years I have discovered how to “bee” healthy all season long with a tablespoon of sweet prevention everyday….raw manuka honey. Although honey is enjoying a growing reputation in medical circles, in current times it is still Act Natural Health & Wellness the way life used to be Home Recipes Coconut Milk Whipped Cream Beer Jelly Carmalized Onions Gluten Free & Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Vegetable Mineral Broth Healthy Zucchini Soft “Taco” Shells Vegetarian Chili Coconut Blueberry Muffin Cracked Pepper Cream Biscuits Creamy Cashew Cheese Sauce (vegan) Creamy Chocolate Mousse Creamy Roasted Garlic & Cauliflower Soup Homemade Ice Cream Mini Quiche Muffins Oven Roasted Potatoes Paleo Coconut Cake with Pineapple Paleo Coconut Flour Brownies Vegan Cashew Chive Cream Cheese Vegetarian Pad Thai About Us Health & Wellness Nutrition Consults with Pam Pinto A Little Bit of Ginger Aluminum & Corn In Your Christmas Cookies? Ancient Cold Remedy – How Sweet It Is Just a Spoonful Of Synthetic Supplements Can Hurt You Are all vitamins created equal? 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Walk/Run For Your Life B12 Deficiency/Pernicious Anemia Awareness What is B12 Deficiency/PA, Symptoms and Treatment Co-Factors Events Ancient Cold Remedy – How Sweet It Is Whether it’s a summer cold, or flu season, there is a sweet, healthy alternative. Over the years I have discovered how to “bee” healthy all season long with a tablespoon of sweet prevention everyday….raw manuka honey. Although honey is enjoying a growing reputation in medical circles, in current times it is still considered an ‘alternative remedy. But for thousands of years it has actually been used as a ‘conventional’ choice. The Greeks, Egyptians, and other cultures made use of honey as a medicine throughout history. It is one of the oldest known medicines and has continued being used up to present times. Famous ancient physicians who used honey include Aristotle (384-322 BC), who mentions pale honey “good as a salve for sore eyes and wounds”, and Dioscorides (c.50 AD) who mentions it for ulcers. The healing properties of honey are even mentioned in many religious texts, including the Bible, Veda, and Koran. Now in recent years, modern science has started to confirm honey’s place in healing, and explain how it works through the chemical makeup of honey. This has also led to proper clinical studies of some types of honey, and in particular New Zealand’s active manuka honey.  What is Manuka Honey and why is it different? Manuka Honey is a very potent type of honey (healing honey) found in New Zealand that has been approved by the FDA, in 2007, for use as a medical treatment in wound and burn care. Several hospitals in the U.S. use Manuka Honey as part ot their healing protocol. It is one of the native trees of New Zealand. The manuka tree (Leptospermum scoparium) is the New Zealand version of the tea tree plant. It can be found growing wild in much of the country, but more predominately around coastal areas, with the east cape area of the north island having one of the larger concentrations. How is Manuka different from other

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Become a “Health Nut”

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Become a “Health Nut”   Thinking about cleaning out the colon? Adding good fiber can help with that. Eating a handful of nuts and seeds every day is a great way to add not only fiber but good fat into your diet too. Nuts and seeds can help you lose or maintain weight by satisfying your appetite. They can also stabilize your blood-sugar levels and improve your cholesterol and triglycerides, which may reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Additional nutrients in nuts and seeds, such as fiber, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6, provide added protection against cardiovascular disease. 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The bio-hazards of the vitamin industry Back to School Cold & Flu Immune Boosting Herbal Tea Back to School-Your Immune Boosting Plan Become a “Health Nut” Break the Sugar Habit Coughs & Congestion – Remedies That Can Help Healing Foods Illegal Cancer-Causing Chemicals Found in Nearly 100 Shampoo Brands Hot Topic – Blood Pressure Drugs Let’s Talk About Breast Health and “Save The Girls” Magnesium – The Miracle Mineral Side Effects of Colloidal Silver versus 4 Popular Antibiotic Drugs The Health Benefits of Zucchini What are the Solfeggio Frequencies – PowerThoughts Meditation Club Life on Benzos Drug-Induced Dementia Isn’t Alzheimer’s-Life on Benzos & More – A Healing Journey (Part II) “Mad” in America~Life on Benzos and More ~ A Healing Journey (Part III) A Quiet Drug Problem Among the Elderly – The New York Times ER Visits Become the Norm-Life on Benzos & More – A Healing Journey (Part IV) Life on Benzos & More – A Healing Journey (Part V) Does Food Affect Mood? Walk/Run For Your Life B12 Deficiency/Pernicious Anemia Awareness What is B12 Deficiency/PA, Symptoms and Treatment Co-Factors Events Become a “Health Nut” Thinking about cleaning out the colon? Adding good fiber can help with that. Eating a handful of nuts and seeds every day is a great way to add not only fiber but good fat into your diet too. Nuts and seeds can help you lose or maintain weight by satisfying your appetite. They can also stabilize your blood-sugar levels and improve your cholesterol and triglycerides, which may reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Additional nutrients in nuts and seeds, such as fiber, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6, provide added protection against cardiovascular disease. Walnuts and pumpkin seeds are especially rich in omega-3 fats, which lower inflammation throughout your body. Walnuts and Pumpkin Seeds are a couple of good options for those suffering with arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. Many nuts and seeds contain magnesium and potassium, which work together to prevent osteoporosis. Magnesium also helps protect against type 2 diabetes, and along with manganese and vitamin B6, may improve PMS symptoms. Share on Social Media Previous PostNext Post Related Posts Are all vitamins created equal? The bio-hazards of the vitamin… Gluten Free & Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Does Food Affect Mood? Follow us Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Icon-instagram-1 Icon-email1 Join our Buy Club! Why buy retail when you can take advantage of our Buy Club prices!Every week Act Natural offers the best in organic fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses and dairy, and fresh juice. When you buy a family membership for just $30 a year (March to March), you get 30% off the retail price! We offer case discounts! We offer 5% discount in bulk and case orders.

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The Health Benefits of Zucchini

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The Health Benefits of Zucchini   What’s all the squash about? When I was young my grandfather would pick the blossoms of the zucchini plant early in the morning for my grandmother to bread and fry up, or she would even stuff and bake the blossoms in the oven. I remember after I was married, she and my grandfather brought all the ingredients to my kitchen to share the tradition of the “flowers”. Those zucchini flowers were such a favorite of mine growing up, and now my family enjoys eating up the blossoms faster than I can cook them. 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Walk/Run For Your Life B12 Deficiency/Pernicious Anemia Awareness What is B12 Deficiency/PA, Symptoms and Treatment Co-Factors The Health Benefits of Zucchini What’s all the squash about? When I was young my grandfather would pick the blossoms of the zucchini plant early in the morning for my grandmother to bread and fry up, or she would even stuff and bake the blossoms in the oven. I remember after I was married, she and my grandfather brought all the ingredients to my kitchen to share the tradition of the “flowers”. Those zucchini flowers were such a favorite of mine growing up, and now my family enjoys eating up the blossoms faster than I can cook them. Health benefits of zucchini  Zucchini is a very low calorie vegetable, providing only 17 calories per 100 g. It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. Its peel is a good source of dietary fiber that helps reduce constipation and offers some protection against colon cancers.  Zucchinis have an anti-oxidant value (Oxygen radical absorbance capacity- ORAC) of 180 Trolex Equivalents (TE) per 100g, far below many berries, and vegetables. Nonetheless, the pods are a common vegetable used by dieticians in weight reduction and cholesterol control programs.  Golden skin varieties especially are rich in flavonoid poly-phenolic antioxidants such as carotenes, lutein and zea-xanthin. These compounds help scavenge harmful oxygen-derived free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) from the body, which play a role in aging and various disease processes.  Courgette hold relatively moderate amounts of folates, providing 24 µg or 6% of RDA per 100 g. Folates are important in cell division and DNA synthesis. When taken adequately during early pregnancy it can help prevent neural tube defects in the fetus.  Zucchini is a very good source of potassium and an important intra-cellular electrolyte. Potassium is a heart-friendly electrolyte and

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Where Does Your Pet’s Food Come From?

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Where Does Your Pet’s Food Come From?   Merrick Bought Out By Nestle Purina – As more and more pet owners become skeptical of the ingredients in their beloved family members food dish, they are opting to purchase higher quality kibble to help keep their furry friend healthy. But, just like everything else, big corporate sees that the dollars are not flowing their way, so they buy up the competition. That’s just what happened when Nestle Purina bought out a very popular higher Act Natural Health & Wellness the way life used to be Home Recipes Coconut Milk Whipped Cream Beer Jelly Carmalized Onions Gluten Free & Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Vegetable Mineral Broth Healthy Zucchini Soft “Taco” Shells Vegetarian Chili Coconut Blueberry Muffin Cracked Pepper Cream Biscuits Creamy Cashew Cheese Sauce (vegan) Creamy Chocolate Mousse Creamy Roasted Garlic & Cauliflower Soup Homemade Ice Cream Mini Quiche Muffins Oven Roasted Potatoes Paleo Coconut Cake with Pineapple Paleo Coconut Flour Brownies Vegan Cashew Chive Cream Cheese Vegetarian Pad Thai About Us Nutrition Consults with Pam Pinto Health & Wellness A Little Bit of Ginger Aluminum & Corn In Your Christmas Cookies? Ancient Cold Remedy – How Sweet It Is Just a Spoonful Of Synthetic Supplements Can Hurt You Are all vitamins created equal? 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Walk/Run For Your Life B12 Deficiency/Pernicious Anemia Awareness What is B12 Deficiency/PA, Symptoms and Treatment Co-Factors Home Recipes Coconut Milk Whipped Cream Beer Jelly Carmalized Onions Gluten Free & Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Vegetable Mineral Broth Healthy Zucchini Soft “Taco” Shells Vegetarian Chili Coconut Blueberry Muffin Cracked Pepper Cream Biscuits Creamy Cashew Cheese Sauce (vegan) Creamy Chocolate Mousse Creamy Roasted Garlic & Cauliflower Soup Homemade Ice Cream Mini Quiche Muffins Oven Roasted Potatoes Paleo Coconut Cake with Pineapple Paleo Coconut Flour Brownies Vegan Cashew Chive Cream Cheese Vegetarian Pad Thai About Us Nutrition Consults with Pam Pinto Health & Wellness A Little Bit of Ginger Aluminum & Corn In Your Christmas Cookies? Ancient Cold Remedy – How Sweet It Is Just a Spoonful Of Synthetic Supplements Can Hurt You Are all vitamins created equal? The bio-hazards of the vitamin industry Back to School Cold & Flu Immune Boosting Herbal Tea Back to School-Your Immune Boosting Plan Become a “Health Nut” Break the Sugar Habit Coughs & Congestion – Remedies That Can Help Healing Foods Illegal Cancer-Causing Chemicals Found in Nearly 100 Shampoo Brands Hot Topic – Blood Pressure Drugs Let’s Talk About Breast Health and “Save The Girls” Magnesium – The Miracle Mineral Side Effects of Colloidal Silver versus 4 Popular Antibiotic Drugs The Health Benefits of Zucchini What are the Solfeggio Frequencies – PowerThoughts Meditation Club Life on Benzos Drug-Induced Dementia Isn’t Alzheimer’s-Life on Benzos & More – A Healing Journey (Part II) “Mad” in America~Life on Benzos and More ~ A Healing Journey (Part III) A Quiet Drug Problem Among the Elderly – The New York Times ER Visits Become the Norm-Life on Benzos & More – A Healing Journey (Part IV) Life on Benzos & More – A Healing Journey (Part V) Does Food Affect Mood? Walk/Run For Your Life B12 Deficiency/Pernicious Anemia Awareness What is B12 Deficiency/PA, Symptoms and Treatment Co-Factors Where Does Your Pet’s Food Come From? Merrick Bought Out By Nestle Purina – As more and more pet owners become skeptical of the ingredients in their beloved family members food dish, they are opting to purchase higher quality kibble to help keep their furry friend healthy. But, just like everything else, big corporate sees that the dollars are not flowing thier way, so they buy up the competition. That’s just what happened when Nestle Purina bought out a very popular higher quality brand of pet food, Merrick. I have not purchased pet food for many, many years because I just didn’t trust the quality or ingredients of the products. It was difficult to find any pet food, dry or moist, which contained only one protein. In the wild, dogs & cats only ate one protein at a time as their digestion is designed that way. Domestication has de-natured the modern pet’s diet. Preparing your pet’s meals isn’t as difficult or time consuming as you may think. Prepare in bulk for weekly meals, refrigerate or freeze for meals later on. The only kitchen tool you need is a food processor. Article below written by Dr. Karen Becker of Healthy Pets- According to Packaged Facts: http://americanpetproducts.org/pubs_packagedfacts.asp “The big three mass marketers of pet food – Nestlé Purina, Mars, and Big Heart Pet Brands (recently acquired by J.M. Smucker) – are all investing heavily in the natural segment via brand reformulations, new product introductions, and acquisitions.” Pet Food Giants Are Buying Up Smaller Companies with High Quality Products On the surface this may seem like a positive trend. It may seem as though big US pet food producers are trying to offer higher quality formulas to meet the needs and demands of consumers. And perhaps they are… but many pet owners and holistic vets are skeptical, to say the

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A Little Bit of Ginger

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A Little Bit of Ginger   Ginger is a spice perfect for any time of the year. Its fragrance can perk up everything from chai tea to apple pie. This humble root can also add a gentle kick of heat to stir fries or soups. The natural yeasts in the root can also be used to kick start a bubbly ginger beer. Give it a try! 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Walk/Run For Your Life B12 Deficiency/Pernicious Anemia Awareness What is B12 Deficiency/PA, Symptoms and Treatment Co-Factors Events A Little Bit of Ginger Ginger is a spice perfect for any time of the year. Its fragrance can perk up everything from chai tea to apple pie. This humble root can also add a gentle kick of heat to stir fries or soups. The natural yeasts in the root can also be used to kick start a bubbly ginger beer. Give it a try! The following recipe is from Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods, by Sandor Katz. This Caribbean-style soft drink uses a “ginger bug” to start the fermentation. This idea came from Sally Fallon’s Nourishing Traditions. The ginger beer is simply water, sugar, and grated ginger, which starts actively fermenting within a couple of days. This easy starter can be used as yeast in any alcohol ferment, or to start a sourdough. This ginger beer is a soft drink, fermented just enough to create carbonation but not enough to contribute any appreciable level of alcohol. If this ginger is milk, kids love it. Time frame: 2 to 3 weeks Ingredients (for 1 gallon/4 liters): 3 inches / 8 centimeters or more fresh ginger root 2 cups / 500 milliliters sugar 2 lemons (or limes) Water Process: 1. Start the “ginger bug”; Add 2 teaspoons grated ginger (skin and all) and 2 teaspoons sugar to 1 cup of water. Stir well and leave in a warm spot, covered with cheesecloth to allow free circulation of air while keeping flies out. Add this amount of ginger and sugar every day or two and stir, until the bug starts bubbling, in 2 days to about a week. 2. Make the ginger beer any time after the bug becomes active. (If you wait more than a couple of days, keep feeding the bug fresh ginger and sugar every 2 days.) Boil 2 quarts of water. Add about 2 inches of gingerroot, grated, for a mild ginger flavor (up to

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Magnesium – The Miracle Mineral

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Magnesium – The Miracle Mineral   Magnesium serves hundreds of functions within the body and is an important part of bone mineralization, heart health, a healthy nervous system, cellular energy, blood clotting, blood pressure, tooth enamel, immune function hormone regulation and the relaxation and activation of muscle tissue. Three quarters of all Americans eat a diet that is deficient in magnesium, according to a report published by the World Health Organization. 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Walk/Run For Your Life B12 Deficiency/Pernicious Anemia Awareness What is B12 Deficiency/PA, Symptoms and Treatment Co-Factors Events Home Recipes Coconut Milk Whipped Cream Beer Jelly Carmalized Onions Gluten Free & Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Vegetable Mineral Broth Healthy Zucchini Soft “Taco” Shells Vegetarian Chili Coconut Blueberry Muffin Cracked Pepper Cream Biscuits Creamy Cashew Cheese Sauce (vegan) Creamy Chocolate Mousse Creamy Roasted Garlic & Cauliflower Soup Homemade Ice Cream Mini Quiche Muffins Oven Roasted Potatoes Paleo Coconut Cake with Pineapple Paleo Coconut Flour Brownies Vegan Cashew Chive Cream Cheese Vegetarian Pad Thai About Us Health & Wellness Nutrition Consults with Pam Pinto A Little Bit of Ginger Aluminum & Corn In Your Christmas Cookies? Ancient Cold Remedy – How Sweet It Is Just a Spoonful Of Synthetic Supplements Can Hurt You Are all vitamins created equal? The bio-hazards of the vitamin industry Back to School Cold & Flu Immune Boosting Herbal Tea Back to School-Your Immune Boosting Plan Become a “Health Nut” Break the Sugar Habit Coughs & Congestion – Remedies That Can Help Healing Foods Illegal Cancer-Causing Chemicals Found in Nearly 100 Shampoo Brands Hot Topic – Blood Pressure Drugs Let’s Talk About Breast Health and “Save The Girls” Magnesium – The Miracle Mineral Side Effects of Colloidal Silver versus 4 Popular Antibiotic Drugs The Health Benefits of Zucchini What are the Solfeggio Frequencies – PowerThoughts Meditation Club Life on Benzos Drug-Induced Dementia Isn’t Alzheimer’s-Life on Benzos & More – A Healing Journey (Part II) “Mad” in America~Life on Benzos and More ~ A Healing Journey (Part III) A Quiet Drug Problem Among the Elderly – The New York Times ER Visits Become the Norm-Life on Benzos & More – A Healing Journey (Part IV) Life on Benzos & More – A Healing Journey (Part V) Does Food Affect Mood? Walk/Run For Your Life B12 Deficiency/Pernicious Anemia Awareness What is B12 Deficiency/PA, Symptoms and Treatment Co-Factors Events Magnesium – The Miracle Mineral Magnesium serves hundreds of functions within the body and is an important part of bone mineralization, heart health, a healthy nervous system, cellular energy, blood clotting, blood pressure, tooth enamel, immune function hormone regulation and the relaxation and activation of muscle tissue. Three quarters of all Americans eat a diet that is deficient in magnesium, according to a report published by the World Health Organization. In the past, our food would provide us with the magnesium we needed for optimal health but all that changed. Over the last century, since the introduction of industrialized agriculture and the the drastic change to a fast food diet with processed foods that have been “enriched” and “fortified” we have seen and felt the consequences of magnesium deficiency. The introduction of cheap food has paved the way for our Standard American Diet and the silent epidemic of magnesium deficiency. Like my grandfather used to say “nothing cheap is good and nothing good is cheap”. Most Americans don’t even consume the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of magnesium as the average magnesium intake in the U.S. has declined to less than half of what is was 100 years ago. Many prescription medications may leach minerals from the body. So, as you can see, there might be a bit of a problem here. In the year 1900: 500 mg per day. Today: 175-225 mg per day according to the New Perspectives in Magnesium Research London: Springer-Verlag; 2007:239-260. If you suffer from gluten sensitivity, Crohns, colitis, IBS or you have had intestinal surgery you really run the risk of being magnesium deficient. Magnesium can be lost through diarrhea and fat malabsorption. Others at risk are diabetics, alcoholics and the elderly. Magnesium is absorbed through the small intestines. People with Celiac Disease may not be able to absorb adequate amounts of magnesium through their diet due to intestinal cellular damage. Those

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