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Ketogenic diet

Ketogenic diet
This article is about a dietary therapy for epilepsy. For information on ketogenic low-carbohydrate diets as a lifestyle choice or for weight loss, see Low-carbohydrate diet. The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that in medicine is used primarily to treat difficult-to-control (refractory) epilepsy in children. The original therapeutic diet for paediatric epilepsy provides just enough protein for body growth and repair, and sufficient calories[Note 1] to maintain the correct weight for age and height. Most dietary fat is made of molecules called long-chain triglycerides (LCTs). The classic therapeutic ketogenic diet was developed for treatment of paediatric epilepsy in the 1920s and was widely used into the next decade, but its popularity waned with the introduction of effective anticonvulsant drugs. Epilepsy[edit] History[edit] Fasting[edit] A news report of Dr Hugh Conklin's "water diet" treatment from 1922 Diet[edit] Anticonvulsants and decline[edit] Related:  The diet debate

Enviromedica by Lau'ana Lei There are two main approaches to healing disease from a holistic perspective. These are, first, detoxification and second, immune system improvement. Magnetic Clay Baths are excellent for detoxification. They pull from the body metals and chemicals, which inhibit immune function. But detoxification is only half the solution. When the body is terribly compromised from metals and chemicals, it is difficult to clear out all toxins. THE CORRELATION OF THE pH FACTOR AND LEAKY GUT SYNDROME IN RELATION TO CHRONIC DISEASE The imbalance of pH, acidity and alkalinity in the body, is a key factor in chronic illness. Leaky gut syndrome is an advanced stage of toxicity characterized by lesions in the walls of the intestinal system, which allow toxins to be reabsorbed into the body instead of being eliminated through the normal procedure. A visual analogy helps here. PROGRAMS FOR HELPING THE LEAKY GUT, BALANCING THE pH AND IMPROVING CELLULAR NUTRITION NICKEL: Poppy seeds.

Low-carbohydrate diet Diets restricting carbohydrate consumption A low-carbohydrate diet restricts the amount of carbohydrate-rich foods – such as bread – in the diet. There is a lack of standardization of how much carbohydrate low-carbohydrate diets must have, and this has complicated research.[1] One definition, from the American Academy of Family Physicians, specifies low-carbohydrate diets as having less than 20% carbohydrate content.[2] There is no good evidence that low-carbohydrate dieting confers any particular health benefits apart from weight loss, where low-carbohydrate diets achieve outcomes similar to other diets, as weight loss is mainly determined by calorie restriction and adherence.[3] Definition and classification[edit] Macronutrient ratios[edit] The macronutrient ratios of low-carbohydrate diets are not standardized.[5][6] As of 2018[update] the conflicting definitions of "low-carbohydrate" diets have complicated research into the subject.[1][7] Foodstuffs[edit] Adoption and advocacy[edit]

Dr. Sebi: The Man Who Cures AIDS, Cancer, Diabetes and More By Carolanne Wright Contributing Writer for Wake Up World Editor’s note, 7th of August 2016: We are sad to report that Dr. Sebi died yesterday while imprisoned in Honduras. He was 82 years old. To read about the circumstances surrounding his death, as well as tributes to his life and work, please read the article Dr. Meet Dr. Standing Up to the Food and Drug Administration Back in the 1980’s, Dr. The judge presiding over the case requested that Dr. Even with his outstanding victory in court, along with testimonials from celebrities and a multitude of people cured by his method, Dr. The basis behind Dr. “Our research reveals that all manifestation of disease finds it genesis when and where the mucous membrane has been compromised. Moreover, mucous in the retina of the eye will cause blindness; if it is found around the thyroid gland, cancer of the thyroid is the result. According to Dr. You may have guessed by this point that consuming an alkaline diet is key. Vegetables Fruits Herbal Teas

Is It Ketosis? Read These 10 Signs of Ketosis to Find Out The ketogenic diet will make you feel like a new person once you’re fully keto-adapted. To be keto adapted means your body is effectively using fat for fuel and that your cells are running on ketones. This metabolic switch is scientifically proven to come with a host of health benefits like weight loss, sustained energy, and cancer prevention. But before becoming keto-adapted, you first need to enter the metabolic state of ketosis. Being in ketosis means you're on the right path to weight loss and greater well-being. 10 Most Common Ketosis Symptoms Well, you look for hints. 1. One of the first noticeable signs of ketosis is keto breath. Bad breath is a good sign you're in ketosis. AcetoacetateBeta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB)Acetone Of these three, acetone is a byproduct of the other two and is a volatile compound. What to do: Chewing sugar-free gum can help mask keto breath. 2. If you notice the number on the scale drop in the first week of a keto diet, don't get too excited. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

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How To Use The Ketone Breath Meter? – Keto Health Care Detecting the presence of ketones when you have been on a keto diet for some time can take measurement from a ketone meter. Detecting your ketogenic range in the early stages can also be done by some subjective feelings. If you start to feel like your legs are weak, if you experience nausea or headaches, you may be in a ketogenic state that is burning fat to rapidly. These symptoms can also sometimes be called the keto flu. In the earliest stages of your diet you might experience some of the symptoms as a result of your body adjusting to the change in your metabolism. Hunger can also be a big way that you can measure the presence of ketones. If you find yourself continuing to feel extensive symptoms of hunger even months after you been into the ketogenic diet, it could be a good idea to optimize your health by regularly using your ketone meter. Detecting the presence of ketones when you have been on a keto diet for some time can take measurement from a ketone meter.

Peace through a Sattvic Diet | General | Body A Life Enhancing Diet to Balance the Mind "Food is a dynamic force which interacts with the human on the physical body level, the mind emotional level, and also the energetic and spiritual level. The study of nutrition is the study of the interaction with and assimilation of the dynamic forces of food by the dynamic forces of our total being." ~ Gabriel Cousens, M.D., Spiritual Nutrition and The Rainbow Diet? In Ayurveda the emphasize is on a Sattvic diet for healthy living, particularly for keeping our minds clear, happy and at peace. The original Sattvic diet was devised for the development of higher consciousness. The ancient Ayurvedic criteria for foods to be considered Sattvic were quite simple: foods were grown organically on good rich fertile soil; foods were to be of attractive appearance, and be harvested at the correct time of year. Today, we need to add to these criteria for Sattva several other modern concerns. The Three Gunas Ayurvedic Principles Tamasic Foods Dark, and dull.

Blood Types & Evolution © Geraldo Fuentes for viewzone Blood Types & Different DiseasesAre You At Risk? It is theorized that the original blood type for early primates was type O. DNA retrieved from two Neandertal skeletons showed no A or B antibodies and projected the origin of type O to one million years ago.[1] "The results however suggest the presence of the human O01 allele already in the common ancestor of Neandertals and modern humans and thereby confirming an emergence of the O01 allele more than 1 million years ago predating the divergence of the modern human and Neandertal populations." DNA from Cro-Magnon and chimpanzie specimens showed type O and A, a mutation that proved adventageous because of some environmental challenges or infestations. If we look at how the original type O humans are faring in today's modern world we can reliably say that they have done very well. So nature got it right the first time. These were nomadic people who ate a variety of nuts, grains, vegetables and fruits. Type O

What Is An Elemental Diet? | Listen To Your Gut This is a great teleseminar with me (Jini Patel Thompson) and my assistant, Nicole Paull, called All About Elemental Diets. This is from our LTYG Wellness Circle, but we decided to make it available to everyone since we get these questions all the time. We discuss the most common questions, difficulties, tips and tricks for people wanting to go on an elemental diet. We also discuss viable alternatives to an elemental diet – for people who don’t have the money, or the time, or the willpower to do an exclusively elemental diet. Nicole and I have been answering questions on the forum and doing private consults with people on The IBD Remission Diet for years (in addition to having both personally been on the Diet) – so we pull from a huge pool of experience with hundreds of different people. This is definitely information and insight you won’t find anywhere else – by the end you’ll likely know more about bowel rest diets than your GI! Right-click here to DOWNLOAD THE AUDIO MP3 RECORDING Jini

14 Steps To Eating The Bulletproof Diet This post has been so helpful that I’m reposting it now that the NYT bestseller The Bulletproof Diet book is published. Take as many steps at a time as you can – anything is always better than nothing! “Where do I start?” This is something lots of people ask about the Bulletproof Diet. Change is of any kind can be hard, whether you want to lose weight or feel great and just plain kick ass every day – but it’s worse when you haven’t even started yet. A lot of people feel like they’ve failed if they don’t eat perfectly, so they decide to ditch the entire program – bad idea, especially since you don’t have to do it perfectly. That’s why I’ve created a step-wise approach to getting started on the Bulletproof Diet. One of the most common questions I receive is whether or not the diet will work if you discard some of the principles and consume non-organic vegetables, conventional meat, farmed seafood, etc. However, you’ll be healthier and stronger by making even the smallest changes. 1. 2. 3.

The Adrenal Fatigue Diet Plan | Adrenal Fatigue Solution The food you eat is your first line of defense against Adrenal Fatigue. The advantage of creating an adrenal-supportive diet plan is that it does not involve a trip to the doctor or naturopath, will likely cost you no more than your regular diet, and will have a host of other benefits for your health too. There are two aspects that we need to look at here. First, you should avoid any foods that will make your Adrenal Fatigue worse. And second, you should actively try to eat foods that will aid your recovery (and eat them in the right way). Among other things, this means eating meals at the right times, consuming lots of nutritious whole foods, and avoiding foods to which you have sensitivities or intolerances. If you want some more detailed instructions, I have created a recipe ebook full of delicious recipes for restoring your adrenal health. Identify food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances Why are food sensitivities a big deal if you have Adrenal Fatigue? Eat at the right times

12 Reasons Why You Should Eat Eggs Daily (#5 is Almost Unbelievable!) Photo credit: bigstock.com When you think of breakfast, what do you think of? Most people think of cereal, oatmeal, or eggs. Well, if you listen to some people, eating eggs is like smoking 3 packs of cigarettes a day! If you have been worried about the bad effects that eggs might have on your diet, you can relax. Keep reading and find out how many eggs you can safely eat each week and a whole host of other things you never knew about the incredible, very edible, egg. There is no denying it. There are also a few other trace nutrients in eggs, but if you can get ahold of some omega-3 enriched eggs, even better!

Antioxidants: Perfect Panacea or Potential Toxins? 7th July 2015 By Raluca Schachter Contributing Writer for Wake Up World “Antioxidant” — these days, definitely a buzz word used by everyone interested in holistic health, or hoping to find a panacea for their multitude of ailments. Look online or in health food stores today and you’ll find a huge variety of precious antioxidants for sale – capsules, powders, fruits and tinctures from all over the world. Antioxidants are feted for their never ending list of health benefits… but are they really the magical cure-alls we’re led to believe? An antioxidant is a nutrient or a molecule capable of suppressing the oxidation of another molecule. Other important benefits of antioxidants include the repairing of altered molecules and the chelation of heavy metals. Antioxidants From Food If you consume organic, high quality, antioxidant rich food on a daily basis, then there’s a good chance that you are consuming an adequate daily amount of these nutrients. Antioxidants Produced by the Body

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