In Today’s Vlog Carol will share what supplements you should be taking for long term health.  According to P&I your fat stores will provide the vitamins you need in phase 2.  If you feel more comfortable taking vitamins during phase 2, the recommendations from Dr. Simeons are Vitamin D(not in oil solution) with Calcium and high dose Vitamin C in cases of sickness.  See the list below for a full range of the vitamins we take and why.  There are many other vitamins to help with different conditions so talk to your doctor about what is right for you.

Vitamin C– Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, which circulates in the blood and lymphatic system. It boosts the immune system and aids in healing. It is found in many citrus fruits. RDA 100-150 mg per day.  Many take 1000 mg a day which is not necessary unless you have a deficiency or are sick.

Vitamin D – Vitamin D helps your body to absorb calcium and is key to your nervous system.  The health benefits of Vitamin D are becoming more relevant and include cancer prevention, Alzheimer’s Disease, Osteoporosis and much more.  See the video of Dr. Oz on the with Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America discussing the importance of Vitamin D.  RDA Ages 19 to 50: recommended dietary allowance 1,000 mg/day (no more than 2,500 mg/day) RDA for 50+ Ages 51 and over: recommended dietary allowance 1,200 mg/day for all except men ages 51-70 who need only 1,000 mg/day (no more than 2,000 mg/day).

Potassium- You can read this full article on Potassium at : Dr. Oz Daily Dose. Potassium is an essential enzyme for the body’s growth and maintenance tasked with managing the normal water balance between cells and body fluids. It helps regulate acidity levels as well as blood pressure and neuromuscular functioning. It also plays a crucial role in transmitting electrical impulses to the human heart. That’s a big resume for one seemingly small enzyme. RDA 2,000 mg

Magnesium–  Calcium and Magnesium are important for your muscles, bones and teeth.  Dr Oz suggested taking 600 mg of calcium with 400 mg of magnesium to help fend off Osteoporosis.  Calcium all alone can be constipating, but the magnesium will help with that.  Also, magnesium relaxes your arteries so that you won’t get heart problems from the calcium.  Dr Oz said that you should not take calcium within two hours of taking other pills, because calcium can block your body from absorbing other nutrients.  Also, take your calcium supplement with a full glass of water. Click here to read full article RDA 400 mg

Calcium – We all know taking calcium helps build strong bones and ward off osteoporosis.  See note above about how to correctly take calcium supplements as they need to be taking alone as to not interfere with other pills.  Here are some other facts about Calcium and why we should take it daily.  Calcium helps keep the weight off.  Calcium protects your heart.  Calcium improves PMS and calcium helps prevent colon cancer.  You can read more about these other benefits Click Here RDA 1000-1200 mg

B Complex– B vitamins are essential for the conversion of glucose into energy. You can find B vitamins in brown rice, dried beans and organ meats.  Taking B complex regularly will increase your energy level, promote a healthy nervous system, aids in digestion, healthy skin and nails, and especially with PMS fatigue.

Psyllium Husk– Is an excellent source of fiber.  If you are having issues of constipation try adding the tablets.  You can also mix the powder form in Carol’s Cinnamon Bread Recipe.

MSM– Is an excellent supplement to promote healthy skin.  Check out this article on MSM and video.   Be careful of the liquid form of MSM as many contain hidden sugars. Click here for a list of hidden sugar.

The following are for Phase 3-4 ONLY:

Organic Flaxseed Oil– The essential fatty acids in flaxseed oil are its key healing components. EFAs are particularly valuable because the body needs them to function properly, but can’t manufacture them on its own. Essential fatty acids work throughout the body to protect cell membranes, keeping them efficient at admitting healthy substances while barring damaging ones.

Omega 3 Fish Oil– Fish Oil helps your important organs like your brain and heart.  Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids called DHA and EPA which are good for your brain, heart, lower your risk of heart attack, and reduce your risk of breast cancer by over 30%. Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (3 grams/day with each gram containing 180 mg EPA/120 mg DHA): Essential fatty acids protect against hardening of the arteries by promoting the formation of good prostaglandins, thinning the blood and reducing the stickiness of blood cells. They can be found in coldwater fish like salmon and halibut and flax seeds.

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“An excess of water keeps the feces soft, and that is very important in the obese, who commonly suffer from constipation and a spastic colon. While a patient is under treatment we never permit the use of any kind of laxative taken by mouth. We explain that owing to the restricted diet it is perfectly satisfactory and normal to have an evacuation of the bowel only once every three to four days and that, provided plenty of fluids are taken, this never leads to any disturbance. Only in those patients who begin to fret after four days do we allow the use of a suppository. Patients who observe this rule find that after treatment they have a perfectly normal bowel action and this delights many of them almost as much as their loss of weight.”(Pounds & Inches, Constipation, Page 36)

Here are a few ideas and products you can try to help this situation. As always, make sure you are drinking enough water, it is recommend 2 liters per day. Increasing fluid intake is all some need to get the bowels moving and keep them regular. There are some herbal teas that can help such as Smooth Move, Licorice, Yogi Get Regular, and Good Earth Laxative Tea. Available in the Marketplace.

You can also take supplements. Psyllium Husk and Cascara Sagrada are a herbal supplement that acts as a natural laxative. Psyllium Husk comes in powder and capsules but some find it hard to take the powder because it thickens quickly and turns into a light gel when consuming. You can help this by mixing with a little more water and adding some lemon juice. Also, those who take Magnesium and Epsom salt swear by their results. Peter Gillham’s Natural Calm which has magnesium is also recommended.

Purifying your body and doing a whole food detox has shown to help relieve constipation and is a great detox cleanser in any phase.  Click here to read more about the Health Pro Detox.

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