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Introducing
Nutri Centre’s
Q & A section
Suppliers of complementary medicine,
Nutri Centre (now offering their range of products in a number of
larger Tesco stores), are providing laterlife visitors with the
opportunity to ask questions on health issues.
The Q & As are produced by Jo Rawlinson in conjunction with
the Nutri Centre. Jo is a trained complementary health
practitioner who regularly works with and writes on behalf of
the Nutri Centre.
NATURAL SOLUTIONS
Q: I have been advised that I am osteopaenic in both the
lumbar spine and arms. I have been unable to have cows’ milk
products for 20 years, but do have some goat and sheep milk
products. When I have tried calcium tablets in the past they
have made me so unwell that I could not continue with them. Can
you advise me of a calcium supplement that might be more
acceptable to my system. I do eat broccoli, seeds etc. but
obviously this is no longer enough.
Jean
A: You have several options. Avoid foods that leach
calcium - fizzy drinks, acidic foods, which can also affect bone
density. Aim for a ratio of 20/80 acidic/alkaline foods. How to
achieve this? Load up on fruits and vegetables - raw or steamed
- reduce roasting and avoid microwaves. Herbal teas, melon, live
goats yoghurt, millet, amaranth and quinoa are particularly
alkalizing, so have plenty of these. Avoid spinach, chard and
rhubarb as they can block calcium absorption.
Some people find calcium carbonate difficult to digest,
and this form of calcium is commonly found in calcium
supplements. It is poorly absorbed, and better replaced by a
bio-available form, such as calcium citrate - calcium citrate
capsules by Allergy Research Group.
You can back this up with Calmag amino acid chelate by
Nature's Plus. Also, consider incorporating calcium-rich foods
tahini and kale in your diet.
Q: I'm having problems with rosacea but can't take the
antibiotics that might help. Also, various prescribed ointments
and gels haven't worked. Can you recommend anything that I could
try?
Terry
A: There are certain nutrients that are particularly
effective for acne rosacea. I would suggest you take a
vitamin B supplement which is good for the skin, and also useful
for reducing stress which can exacerbate acne rosacea. Vitamin A
25,000ius by Vitamin Research products will be useful. You can
reduce this dosage to 7,500ius after two months.
Rosa Mosqueta is a rosehip oil that you can apply to your
skin. Rich in essential fatty acids (EFA), necessary
constituents of cell membranes, it will help to reduce
inflammation and restore balance.
Finally, a lack of stomach acid can be an inflammatory factor
of this condition, so you can take one and a half teaspoons of
apple cider vinegar daily. Try to reduce spicy and hot foods and
drinks which can also exacerbate the condition.
Products
Calcium citrate capsules by Allergy Research Group,
£13.89 for180 capsules.
Vitamin A 25,000iu 100 gels by Allergy Research Group,
£6.95
Rosa Mosqueta, by Rio Trading,
£9.99 for 20ml, £23.99 for 60ml.
If
you would like to ask a question, please send an email to
nutricentre@laterlife.com
The information above is provided by the Nutri Centre.
Laterlife cannot endorse any information presented and
recommends that you consult your doctor if in doubt about any
medication or health-related matter.
* Please note questions cannot be answered
personally but will be selected for inclusion in future editions
of 'Natural Solutions'
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