BIOCHEMISTRY AFFECTS ENERGY
Early in the twentieth century, Dr. William Albrecht first explored the effect each mineral has on the other minerals in the soil and in plant life. This mineral relationship is the same in the human body. Biochemical balances and imbalances affect the functions of the body’s organs, glands, hormones, and ability to reproduce.
The amount of energy a person has is determined by the relationships between the minerals in the body. In fact, all body activities, including cleansing and healing, depend on adequate energy synthesis. For instance, energy is needed to express love.
A person with abundant energy radiates good health, charisma, enthusiasm, and vitality. Without high levels of energy, it is difficult to be outwardly loving.
A person who lacks energy is often depressed, has little self-esteem, an inhibited personality, and generally little ability to express much passion.
The thyroid and adrenal glands supply the body with more than 98 percent of its energy. In addition, the efficiency of these glands determines the body’s oxidation type or speed of metabolism. The four main minerals in the body that help to regulate the thyroid and adrenal gland are calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium.
One of the most important mineral ratios in the body is the sodium/potassium ratio, which indicates vitality and the electrical balance within and between the cells. Sodium is an extracellular element, while potassium is an intracellular element.
Cell permeability refers to the ability of substances to move into or out of the cell by crossing the cell membrane. (Toxic oils damage cell membranes and deplete omega-3) Sodium and potassium tend to increase the cell’s exchanges along with the entrance of water-soluble toxins. Calcium and magnesium tend to reverse this situation.
Thus, balancing these minerals ensures the correct degree of cell permeability, which is very important in maintaining good health.
NERVOUS SYSTEM PATTERNS
The autonomic nervous system is composed of two main branches: the sympathetic and the parasympathetic. These branches regulate a wide range of bodily functions. The sympathetic branch stimulates the brain, muscles, thyroid, and adrenal glands.
It predominates during the day, is responsible for expending energy, and is catabolic—breaking down body tissues to meet immediate demands. In contrast, the parasympathetic branch counterbalances these effects and is associated with nurturing, regeneration, and tissue repair. It is anabolic, promotes rest, recovery, and the conservation of energy, allowing the body to heal and restore itself.
For effective healing, the body must spend adequate time in a parasympathetic state, allowing for proper digestion, detoxification, tissue repair, and rebuilding. Activities such as relaxation, rest, and sleep enhance parasympathetic dominance and support the healing process.
The calcium/phosphorus ratio on a hair mineral analysis is an indicator of an individual’s autonomic state. Maintaining a proper balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches is critical to healing.
INFLAMMATION
Inflammation is the body’s normal reaction to an injury, disease, or the presence of a foreign substance. It is generally recognized by swelling, redness, heat, or possibly pain. Addressing the cause can reduce or terminate inflammation. If it is ignored, it can become a chronic disease. All diseases start with inflammation.
Acute inflammation generally causes an increase in adrenal activity and a rise in the secretion of the hormone aldosterone (sodium). Aldosterone is a pro-inflammatory hormone. Cortisol and cortisone (potassium) are anti-inflammatory hormones.
A proper balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory hormones is essential for optimal health. When these hormones are in equilibrium, the body can effectively manage inflammation, support healing, and maintain overall well-being.
SYMPTOMS DENOTE IMBALANCES
Grey hair, a symptom of chronic fatigue and exhaustion, may indicate a chemical imbalance and involve too much calcium and zinc in the soft tissues and not enough manganese and iron.
Poor hair growth and hair loss are symptoms of a sodium/potassium inversion, creating a protein catabolism (breakdown) and sensitivity to the ingestion of sugar and simple carbohydrates.
High levels of copper and iron in the body tissue can cause migraine headaches as well as schizophrenia.
Mercury toxicity is linked to thyroid and adrenal gland dysfunction, kidney damage, hearing and vision loss, and birth defects.
Chromium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and vitamin B6 deficiencies are related to diabetes. Obesity is frequently caused by chronic blood sugar problems. Chromium and zinc help to regulate blood sugar levels. A zinc deficiency can diminish the sense of smell and taste. It can also retard bone development and produce malformed sex organs.
Lead or copper poisoning, as well as zinc deficiency, can cause acne.
Doctors often diagnose heart attacks by the amount of the mineral manganese in the body.
Vitamin B6, folate, vitamin E, zinc, and chromium are important for women who take birth control pills.
A magnesium deficiency is related to epilepsy, leukemia, heart disease, and kidney disorders.
READ Magnesium Extraordinaire in the October and November 2022 issues of Masters of Health magazine.
Beryllium, lead, cadmium, nickel, copper, and arsenic poisoning can cause cancer.
Many of the problems associated with manic depression can be alleviated with lithium, magnesium, iodine, EFA’s in balance, and full-spectrum light/sunshine.
Lead toxicity is linked to brain damage, lower I.Q., depression, behavioral problems, and multiple sclerosis.
Fluoride leaches lead out of pipes, which exacerbates the problem of lead toxicity. It also blocks the uptake and production of iodine in the thyroid gland. Adding it to water supplies is reckless and defies all logic.
Birth defects, lower I.Q., obesity, depression, heart disease, bone loss, osteoarthritis, joint and bone pain, osteoporosis, thyroid disease, and some types of cancer are symptoms of iodine deficiency and fluoride toxicity.