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      hi , what are your thoughts on vitamin supplements ? of course they are no substitute for vitamins through food but as our soil is becoming increasingly vitamin poor thus our vegetables and the way they are processed our bodies are lacking essential vitamins and minerals required to maintain a healthy balance. could this be another governmental ploy to get us to buy these supplements ? they have them for everything now ..i saw PEA vitamin the other day. I admit i take supplements to boost my system , i was found a few years ago to be magnesium deficient which in turn affects my calcium,Vitamin D uptake and affected my bodies ability to release serotonin at the required level. so we are reliant on all the essential minerals naturally abundant on the Earth ..we just dont eat enough of it because the vegetables etc dont HOLD the level of required nutirents they did say 50 years ago because of our actual environment.Our soil is depleted of the mineral rich soil , even "organic" vegetables are being found by scientists to have less. I feel it is essential for health to research minerals and vitamins and how your body processes each for what organ and what function especially if you have children , Grab a anatomy and physiology book .. you'll feel empowered and see and understand your health on a greater level .
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      As I am 'hormonal' at the moment, I am taking Evening Primrose and Starflower (Borage) Oil capsules as I cannot take HRT as these are great for regulating any hormonal imbalances. I also take a good multivitamin and mineral which helps my body in the absorbtion of these. In the winter months, I also take Echinecae capsules to keep my immune system up.
      I have been advised to take calcium as well but after reading up on this, it can create some other issues which I do not want right now.

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      Hi Lorri. my mum found Black co**** good for hormonal imbalance.im feeling as well as eating or supplementing milk thistle (when eaten boiled into a soup the Maori people eat this plant regularily if not daily ..here in Australia its considered a weed ) Green tea every 2 days for you.
      she also found a DR. who specialised in bio identical hormone production which are not artificial they are natural.as well as progesterone gel applied to her gums ? DR Sandy Palmer Maape medicine its called here.









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      Yes I tried that too but it didn't agree with me as much as the Evening Primrose combination....but then I have been blessed so far with 'symptoms' so not going to complain about anything! lollol

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      oh hope u can work out the word thats blanked.but the supplement has nothing to do with the blanked word ( sure you already know this ) like ash ..and a H in front of it ..









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      Quote Originally Posted by Kiran View Post
      Yes I tried that too but it didn't agree with me as much as the Evening Primrose combination....but then I have been blessed so far with 'symptoms' so not going to complain about anything! lollol
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      Yep Thanks for sharing though dearest

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      Excellent topic!

      Most of the food available to us is conventionally grown, meaning its grown quickly and in a mono type system, the fruits, veggies and meats, lack their natural full power that the Earth can still provide. So, by switching up your produce from conventionally grown foods to organically grown foods you'll find that the food is much more satisfying because its filled with its natural goodness and nutrients ...

      I am fully aware at just how hard it is to maintain a proper balanced diet when most of our foods are filled with rice, corn and wheat that have been striped of their nutrients. For the last few years I've been switching over our diet to a mostly organic one and since it is not always easy to do so, that's where supplements come in for me at least. I take a pre-natal multi-vit, the vits and mins in it have been calibrated to meet the female body's needs ...

      Anyhoo ... love this subject, I'll add more to it when I have the time!

      Thank Rana and Lorri for your fantastic input!
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      Thankyou polly and i agree this topic has been around here on the MW in various ways but i feel it is something we all need to be discussing and incorporating into our lives somehow (if feeling im balanced in some way that is) as the saying goes if it aint broke dont fix it.but ull find all of our ailments come down to food and lack of vitamins and minerals along the line. in our tribal days we would have had that perfect balance and a medicine person to work it out they all knew it is essencial to keep all in harmony so that the others can work well otherwise there is a break down somwhere along to way.ill foprward to hearing more. Polly i noticed also your mood is worried ..you ok ?

      i have terrible gastro bug at the moment also.up all nite. im getting some gastrolite from matt as soon as hes back cant keep anything in today.









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      Quote Originally Posted by Rana View Post
      Thankyou polly and i agree this topic has been around here on the MW in various ways but i feel it is something we all need to be discussing and incorporating into our lives somehow (if feeling im balanced in some way that is) as the saying goes if it aint broke dont fix it.but ull find all of our ailments come down to food and lack of vitamins and minerals along the line.
      Following the holistic approach here though and the balanced view, while vitamins and diets play a big part in our well being, there are as many health issues relating to our mental/emotional state and stress levels.
      Many of the health related problems today are caused by stress and mental states which cannot always be dealt with by diet - especially in the current economic climate. Some only need to learn new techniques of dealing with stress, while others may need the support of health care professionals that can help them in more serious cases.
      Things such as high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, cancer...all these can also be attributed to stress of some sort as well as external issues such as diet, environment etc.
      Again as Rana rightly said, diet and supplpements can aid recovery of these issues but I think its a little more complex at the present time than just dietary issues.

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      Oh where do I start? After having specialist blood tests done privately earlier in the year I was shown to have v poor mitochondrial functioning amongst other things, so it's no wonder I experience such severely limited energy. Was recommended a wide range of supplements and spent nearly £200 on the first lot!! Fortunately I have noticed the benefit. The supplements include high quality multivitamins and vitamin C (Biocare brand), magnesium, a mineral supplement, coenzyme q10 (expensive but was shown to be very deficient and it's key for energy production in cells), selenium, l-glutamine, d-ribose...the list goes on. I was at rock bottom when I started, the worst I've ever been (seriously, probably feeling even worse than when I was on chemotherapy as a kid)...but it has really helped. I'm now taking just the main supplements and leaving off the additional ones as I can't afford that amount every few months.

      I hasten to add that these deficiencies were not caused by poor diet, I actually have an excellent diet, far better than most people I know. The doctors don't know what's caused my cellular problems or the chronic fatigue, or in fact any of the more alarming symptoms I had earlier in the year. But I don't care, as I know I'm healing and am getting over whatever has held me back. Combined with yoga breathing, qi gong and a new treatment I am on for chronic fatigue, I am certain the supplements are really helping me improve

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      One thing about yours Rory is shop around honey! We have a chain of stores here that will always show you the most expensive ranges of stuff and blind you with science. I have found alternatives that are actually as good if not better for €5 or €6 euros that they tried to flog me for €30 - €40!!!!
      Glad they are helping you honey and this is why I said, its not always about diet...there is the whole holistic thing going on here. You could live on an excellent diet and still have health issues relating to stress, environment etc.

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      Yup, it's always more complex than one variable I think, so many different factors come into play! I have tried to shop around as much as I can, I've found amazon is often quite a good place for getting stuff. I'm cautious about which brands I get, as in past experience I've found that you often do get what you pay for in terms of quality. But that's not always the case though, so it is open for experimentation! Seeing other people's reviews on products can often be a help

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      Quote Originally Posted by BlueStar View Post
      Yup, it's always more complex than one variable I think,
      I completely agree!!

      And I'm super glad to hear that what you're doing is helping to calibrate and maintain your system ... for maximum output for you.
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      Quote Originally Posted by Kiran View Post
      Following the holistic approach here though and the balanced view, while vitamins and diets play a big part in our well being, there are as many health issues relating to our mental/emotional state and stress levels.
      Many of the health related problems today are caused by stress and mental states which cannot always be dealt with by diet - especially in the current economic climate. Some only need to learn new techniques of dealing with stress, while others may need the support of health care professionals that can help them in more serious cases.
      Things such as high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, cancer...all these can also be attributed to stress of some sort as well as external issues such as diet, environment etc.
      Again as Rana rightly said, diet and supplpements can aid recovery of these issues but I think its a little more complex at the present time than just dietary issues.


      hi lorri, i connect with your wisdom my friend and what i am communicating is only one aspect of balance here which in this instance is food intake,minerals,vitamins and supplements .. i feel it is an area for some people to start with when they feel out of control on others . xx









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      Agreed honey

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      These are some of vitamin supplements:
      Whey Protein
      Mega Mass
      Serious Mass
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      hi ..what is mega mass and serious mass . are they protein drinks or capsule form ?









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      I've been training for a half marathon, and I thought I was starting to get old because it seemed like everything was hurting and running got harder. I met a chiropractic at the vitamin store and he told me about omega 3 fatty acids. I started on these and feel better immediately! I can actually cross my kegs again, lol! I was so stiff probably because the cold weather, but this supplement sure hit the spot! I am sold!

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      Hey SoulChild ... how wonderful to see you again!!

      I'm so happy to hear your back in training for another marathon, that's wonderful news indeed and best wishes with your training and let's hope the omega 3 fatty acids in your diet do the trick.

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