Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Note: forwarded message attached.Ronald A. Fells N3VPU Amateur Radio Operator Dr. Berg's HealthySelf Tip of the Week Potassium Sodium Ratios Hey, In this letter, I'd like to give you some important information on potassium and sodium. There is a big push to lower sodium in the diet to lower blood pressure. But whats almost always missed is a discussion of potassium. Since a excess of sodium always means a deficiency of potassium, let's take a closer look at the other mineral - potassium. With the exception of calcium and phosphorus, potassium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Most of the potassium in your body is present in your cells as compared to sodium outside the cell. When these go out of balance several problems can occur: -Edema or fluid retention in your ankles, fingers, around eyes -High blood pressure -Difficulty sleeping -Anxiety or feelings of excess stress -Higher cholesterol -Blood sugar problems -Water weight Think about this fact. In the body normally, you have four times the amount of potassium to sodium. Yet in the American diet, people are consuming four times the amount of sodium to potassium - just the reverse. People are eating too much sodium foods and not eating enough potassium foods. Not only this, but certain foods and activities deplete potassium. Stress, for example depletes potassium from the urine. This leaves you with extra sodium, fluid retention and high blood pressure. Potassium is the physiological relaxing mineral, which calms the body. Without potassium, the person will get irritated, on edge and nervous. This is why you need to consume high potassium foods when you are stressed. Chips, salty cheese puffs, pretzles, canned foods all have high sodium. Foods with MSG (all fast food resturants) have huge amounts of sodium. Consuming refined sugars and grains also deplete potassium. Cooking and canning foods deplete potassium. If the normal ratios of potassium to sodium is four to one, wouldn't it make logical sense to find a food that has these exact ratios? Well, nature has already provided us with a food in the perfect balance. It is the vegetable family. Kale, broccoli, cabbage, spinach, avocados, peppers, lettuce, beets, sprouts, carrots, celery all high excellent potassium amounts and very low sodium amounts. Beans also have high amounts of potassium. Get your minerals from whole foods, not concentrated individual mineral supplements. Just try this for one night and see how it works. Consume four sticks of celery one before bed and see how you sleep. You'll feel calmer, your blood pressure will be down, you'll wake up with less fluid retention. It will work with other vegetables but celery is one of the highest potassium foods. See ya, Dr. Berg Feel free to pass this information along to friends and family members. To receive Dr. Berg's HealthySelf Tips of the Week, go to www.nutrition-n-wellness.com. Dr. Eric Berg is a chiropractor that specializes in nutritional research and energy techniques to balance body chemistry. He has taught as an associate professor at Howard University. He is the developer of the Body Restoration Technique TM (BRT) and has trained hundreds of healthcare practitioners. He also has his own radio show every Saturday from 6:30-7:00 p.m. on 1850am. More information can be found on his Web sites - www.bergdiets.com, www.drberg.com, www.nutrition-n-wellness.com, www.bergdiets.com, www.bodyrt.com, www.ridcravings.com, www.DrBergWorkshop.com - or by calling 703-354-7336. Dr. Berg has written two books: " Healthy Hormones, Healthy Life " and " Dr. Berg's Body Shape Diets. " This information is provided as information only and may not be construed as medical advice or instruction. No action should be taken based solely on the contents of this publication. Readers should consult competent healthcare professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being. The Health & Wellness Center 4609-D Pinecrest Office Park Drive Alexandria, VA 22312 703-354-7336 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Change Subscription: http://ezinedirector.com/r/member_profile/?skid=28433259 Cancel Subscription: http://sub.ezinedirector.net/?fa=r & id=28433259 & c=964724575 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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