do not take silence as an answer

With my mom being really sick after her Gastric by-pass surgery, recently she's been feeling low in energy, cramping in her stomach and feeling as though she cannot go a day without feeling pain. In my anguish to help her, I had come to realize that the doctors weren't providing us with any solutions nor giving us any answers to our questions.  My goal was to understand what the root cause of her pain may be. Immediately after she left the hospital, I went to my local natural nutrition store and spoke with the nutritionist, I told her everything my mom was feeling and she recommended several minerals and vitamins.

Being severely iron deficient, I picked up Iron Vital F, its been working miracles. Her energy is coming back, she has color in her face and can now speak without having to push her words out. She also feels its been very effective as her doctor prescribed iron pills which only made her feel very sick, rather than treating her iron deficiency. She takes 8mg of Iron Vital F (minimum dose) and already feels a difference in her journey to recovery.

Another vital supplement was her multivitamin. She was taking Centrum multivitamin, I switched her to a liquid multivitamin and she immediately noted the difference in how she was feeling. She finds this natural multivitamin more effective in getting the necessary nutrients as she can only eat so much. I'm beginning to see and note that most of the people in todays society lack the vitamins they need to sustain their immune system and everything else that helps us get up and start our day.

Aloe Vera was a product I didn't think of until the nutritionist pointed it out and told me that because of the surgery her stomach and digestion are a lot more slower then how it was before. We've all heard the benefits of aloe Vera, especially, on the skin, but when used to ingest it plays a huge role in coating and healing the esophagus, the lining of the stomach and also works as a natural laxative. With my moms stomach being less then half of what it was before, her digestive system is still adjusting to the initial shock of not having to process quantity of food. The digestive process is much slower and can at times cause a lot of constipation, gas or bloating. These symptoms can cause lots of pain and discomfort especially after having this surgery. The aloe vera acts as a lubricant and a healing natural liquid that has resulted in my mom being more regular, feeling relief and most importantly relieving her pain in the stomach and abdomen.

Protein is a nutritional supplementation that should be at every meal. I cannot stress how important it is to consume protein to maintain muscle which in turn will benefit us as we age. The stronger our muscles are, the more likely we are to keep ourselves from losing muscle mass. Muscles are not just for aesthetics, we don't need to be super lean or muscular, what's more important is to train the muscles to be strong. The stronger we are, the more likely we are to avoid falls, prevent injury, maintain proper posture to avoid back pain and many benefits that come with adding more protein to our daily meals. I was on the hunt to find a natural product that would deliver enough protein rather than just reach for protein powder. Awhile back I saw a documentary called "Food Matters". In the notes I took they mentioned an all-natural, fast absorbing and one of the highest sources of protein; Spirulina. Spirulina, can be found in pill form or powder form. I also picked up a package of powder spirulina for my mom. It mixes easily in water, you can add it to your morning shakes and sip it thru the day. Its a freshwater algae, its natural and fast absorbing making it a superfood. Adding spirulina to your daily diet, will boost your metabolism and also keep you regular. I will also be posting more about spirulina and the benefits of adding it to your diet.

 








What I've learned thru-out this week just by helping my mom and getting her the nutrients she needs, is that we are malnourished, misdiagnosed and mislead. Why do I say this? It seems everything we "feel" is cured in form of a pill. It seems so easy for a doctor to prescribe generic drugs or we can easily pick-up drugs over the counter but none of these fast acting drugs take away the cause. As we begin to use these drugs our body becomes immune to the initial numbness and soon enough we need something stronger. My approach is to treat the root cause and to become more aware of how the lack of vitamin and minerals has an immense impact on how we feel each and everyday. The body has the power to fix itself if we provide the essential nutrients it needs. We've seen what chemicals can do to us, we seem to be getting more and more sick and death rates going up due to health reasons caused by the very drugs we "think" will make us feel better. Our chances of avoiding DNA damage is if we invest in our health and provide our body with what it needs to sustain our precious life. Its true when they say "life is short" but why live it in sickness and pain? Live it knowing that you're doing everything you can to live a healthy, hearty lifestyle, knowing that your not only benefiting yourself but also the loving people that surround you. My goal is to understand and share that nothing is cured with a simple pill, understand and sharing that numbing the pain is no cure and understanding and sharing that fueling our body with vitamins and minerals has no side effect except for feeling better. The wonderful thing about taking in more natural nutrients is that, the body only absorbs what it needs and your urinary system disposes of the excess.....hmmm that should speak volumes! Its been shown that no one has ever died from treating themselves with vitamins or minerals.   http://www.naturalnews.com/027993_vitamins_nutritional_supplements.html

Living a healthy lifestyle is not just saying it, in my opinion it includes the following:

• do the necessary research on any over the counter drugs or prescription drugs you take and understand that the side effects may not show now but will show in the future possibly spreading into future generations.
• taking just a multi-vitamin is not sufficient. We are a fast moving world and need to be fueling with a lot more than just a pill a day. Always choose vitamins and minerals that will compliment what you feel and what you need depending on your lifestyle. Everyone is different and speaking to a natural nutritionist will give you insight on what will truly make you feel and live a more pain free lifestyle. (soon I will be certified to evaluate and create a dietary plan :)
• Choose more clean meats and poultry. Allow your body to digest the meats we eat. It actually takes the body 36-72h to digest a non-vegetarian meal, taking this into consideration, its 24h longer then a vegetarian meal. My point, you do not need to eat meat everyday! Give your body the chance to fully digest meats so you don't get backed-up and eat more beans, lentils and greens which also provide protein and healthy carbs! check out this link http://www.livestrong.com/article/441273-how-long-does-it-take-a-meat-diet-to-digest-compared-to-a-vegetarian-one/
• Do not live in denial about what you eat, do something about it.
• Make small changes to your daily diet and fitness routine.

Get informed, take action!