The following link is to a company that conducts laboratory testing for a number of different
substances found in the human body. The tests can help reveal clues as to what may be causing
the symptoms of certain conditions, and are in addition to the normal blood tests that are
conducted by the regular pathology labs around Australia which Doctors use. The types of
information that may be revealed by the different tests are food allergies, liver function,
risk of osteoporosis, the presence of heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, nickel, and
more. It can also give an indication of the levels beneficial minerals, some of which include
zinc, selenium, calcium, chromium, iron, and others.
The following link is to details of a specific test which may indicate a predisposition to the
development of breast cancer. Depending upon the results of the test, certain nutrients can be
taken to help improve the levels of the oestrogen metabolites. The information included in the
report is quite detailed and scietific, but in a nut shell the metabolism of oestrogen within
the body produces two metabolites - one is protective against breast cancer, and also other
forms of oestrogen dependent cancers such as prostate and uterine cancers. The other metabolite
is a much more active form of oestrogen, and in fact can be carcinogenic, particularly if it is
not balanced by the protective metabolite.
Here are a couple of tasty bean recipes. Beans are very healthy for us, and should be an
important part of a vegetarians diet. They are not a complete protein source, however when
combined with either grains (preferably gluten free grains, such as quinoa, amaranth, rice,
millet or buckwheat), or with nuts, the combination makes a complete protein containing all 8
essential amino acids.
Adaptogenic herbs improve the body's ability to cope with stress. Stres may be from emotional
factors, physical stressors such as shift work and excessive physical activity, such as marathon
running, or it may even result from overexposure to radiation or other environmental toxins.
In some people adaptogenic herbs improve this ability to cope with stress quite significantly.
Some of these herbs are listed below:
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Astragalus
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Siberian Ginseng
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Withania
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Schisandra
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Korean Ginseng
One of the best herbs for the cardiovascular system is Hawthorn. In addition to improving heart
function, this herb may also be useful in cases of impotence where the condition is due to
insufficent blood flow. Other factors that may assist impotence are a diet high in fresh fruit
and vegetables. The inclusion in the diet of legumes (peas and beans) may also be beneficial.
See the above recipes for some ideas on how to prepare tasty beans. Korean ginseng may also be
beneficial, as may ginkgo, chaste tree and damiana.
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