Vitamin B12 is crucial for the proper formation of red blood cells, as well as the health of nerve tissue. Vitamin B12 deficiency, or B12 deficiency, if left untreated can result in anemia, as well as irreversible nerve and brain damage.
December 8, 2009
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October 16, 2008
Your Nerves Need Plenty of Calcium
Excerpt from Bragg’s Build Powerful Nerve Force Book — Chapter 5
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We are generally more deficient in calcium than in any of the 30 other minerals the body needs to maintain health and sufficient Nerve Force. Calcium levels in the correct proportion give us sound teeth, strong bones, nerves of steel, good muscle and skin tone, a regular heart beat, an erect posture, a sharp mind and healthy vital organs. If your blood calcium level drops too much you may become nervous, cross, moody, depressed, grouchy and irritated. Calcium helps control your health and moods as it shapes your entire personality.
Calcium is all-important for proper functioning of the nerves. This mineral helps to transport impulses through the nerves from one part of the body to the other. Without calcium, you would not be able to pull your hand away from a hot stove, get out of the way of an oncoming car or even taste the food you eat! Calcium deficiency may cause cramps or convulsions, heart palpitations or a slow pulse. Calcium also helps maintain the body’s delicate acid-alkaline balance, Bragg Vinegar helps also.
Calcium deficiencies can be readily recognized by stunted growth, decayed teeth and brittle or porous bones which show up in x-rays. It is more difficult, however, to recognize calcium deficiencies that produce changes in the soft tissues. Yet these are the warning signs which we must learn to detect in order to prevent unnecessary misery and physical handicaps.
Only 1% of the body’s calcium is used by the soft tissues. But if this essential 1% is lacking it flashes a danger signal of calcium deficiency. The most noticeable sign is extreme nervousness. Without the proper amount of calcium in the blood, the nerves cannot send messages. Tension and strain result. It is impossible for the body to relax. This is apparent in children who are highly emotional. It shows first in a mean and unpleasant disposition, fretful crying and temper tantrums which later developing into muscular twitching, spasms and even convulsions.
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September 10, 2008
Love and Survival
Excerpt from Build a Powerful Nerve Force — Chapter 1
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Famous Dr. Dean Ornish, M.D. states how you feel emotionally can affect you physically:
“In my work with cardiac patients over the last 20 years, I am convinced that love and intimacy are at the root of health and illness; there is such a thing as the healing power of love.”
UC Berkeley Scientists studied patients who were undergoing coronary angiography. Those who felt the most loved and supported by family and friends, had substantially less blockage in the heart arteries. These findings are similar in Swedish research. More than 1,700 men and women between the ages of 29 and 74, were studied for 6 years. Those who were more isolated with low emotional support were four times more at risk of dying prematurely. Clearly, scientific studies have proven that the capacity to nurture and be nurtured — to have a loving heart is a vital link to a long and healthy life!
If we will only let her, Mother Nature will comfort us and bring us joy. Let us try to understand her with the minds of servants … but enjoy her with the open and glad hearts of children. To have overall powerful Nerve Force we must learn the great Laws of Mother Nature and live by them. That is what this book is all about. Its purpose is to show you how to live by the Laws of Mother Nature and God and reap the rewards of Health and Happiness. The kingdom of heaven is within you! Make your heaven here and now!
By trusting in Mother Nature and obeying her laws, understanding your physical machinery and the way to care for it, you can build a powerful Nerve Force that can bring you unbelievable happiness! No matter how low you feel mentally, physically and emotionally, know that the body is a self-cleansing, self-repairing, and self-healing instrument. Give your body a chance and its recuperating vital forces can make you a new healthy person!
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August 18, 2008
Fear of the Loss of Love
Excerpt from Build a Powerful Nerve Force — Chapter 2
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When your Nerve Force is at a low ebb, you are inclined to develop an inferiority complex and can easily lose your self-confidence. As you start to feel inferior you begin to fear that someone else may take away anyone who is near and dear to you. There is just one way to defeat this gnawing fear. You must build your Nerve Force so high by natural living that any feeling of inferiority will leave you forever! Jealousy is something all humans must fight. We can love someone, but that does not mean that we own that person. As you build your Nerve Force, you will see the wisdom of letting every person live their own personal life.
Build your Nerve Force so high that you will be above jealousy and the fear of losing your loved ones. Love is the strongest force in the world! Give love and you will be loved in return. Remember that you can never lose one whom you love and who loves you. If you do lose your beloved to someone else, you may be sure that he or she was not really your beloved in the first place! You must remember that there are plenty of fickle people in the world and there is no use crying over their loss. In such cases, one might do well to remember this wise classic saying:
‘Tis better to have loved and lost
than never to have loved at all –
or better still, its paraphrase:
’Tis better to have loved and lost – Lots better!
The fear of being alone and unloved – although it haunts many people – is a groundless one. There is always someone who needs your love and who needs to love you. “Seek and ye shall find.” All you need is the confidence that comes with health and a powerful Nerve Force!
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July 20, 2008
Herbs — Garlic — Food Supplements Mother Nature’s Healers
Excerpt from Bragg’s Build Powerful Never Force Book — Chapter 2
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Our book gives you a program for healthy and rewarding living. When you follow The Bragg Healthy Lifestyle you can build a strong and healthy heart. This takes you down the path to increased confidence, creativity and vitality! Please remember, you can always strive to live a more healthy, positive life. In building a healthier and stronger heart don’t forget the miraculous healing gifts available from Mother Nature’s kingdom. For thousands of years people around the world have used herbs and plants as medicines, tonics and remedies. Many of them are renowned for increasing heart health. Today, scientific research supports the traditional use of many of these medicinal plants. Herbs such as garlic, ginko, hawthorn, bilberry, gotu kola and rosemary have been traditionally used and scientifically researched for the treatment of heart and circulatory conditions. Here’s a brief description of some of the most effective herbs. In addition to The Bragg Healthy Lifestyle, make use of these miracles of the plant world or your heart’s health and fitness. Remember to consult your health care professional before substituting herbs in a previously existing condition. The key to a healthy heart is prevention and The Bragg Healthy Heart Program.
Garlic — The Herb that Lowers Cholesterol
Garlic is one of nature’s great miracles. No other medicinal plant is more effective in the treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis! No wonder there has been increased research involving garlic and cardiovascular health. Research shows eating garlic regularly decreases serum cholesterol and dangerous triglyceride levels! People who eat garlic regularly have healthier arteries and blood than those who don’t. This is why people in France, Greece, Italy, etc. (who traditionally eat lots of garlic) have a lower incidence of heart attack and disease than people in the United States.
Ginkgo — Improves Blood Flow to Brain
Over the last 40 years, Ginkgo has been one of the most scientifically researched medicinal herbs in the world today. Scientists know that Gingko Biloba (leaf) Extracts (GBE) dilate arteries, capillaries and veins, which increases blood flow.Therefore GBE reduces blood clotting and clogging of the arteries. GBE’s strong cardiovascular benefits are localized in the brain. Increasing evidence supports the GBE effectiveness in treating ailments associated with too little blood flow to the brain (such as short-term memory loss, senility, short attention span and depression). Look for GBE supplements in health stores.
This Blog is moderated. It is created to be informative, inspiring and uplifting. Our positive philosophy at Bragg is to communicate with love and respect. As Paul and Patricia Bragg teach, in expressing your thoughts and opinions to others, ask yourself: "Is it good, is it kind, is it necessary?" All comments that do not fit this philosophy will not be posted.
Herbs — Garlic — Food Supplements Mother Nature’S Healers
Excerpt from Bragg’s Build Powerful Never Force Book — Chapter 2
Click book title for more information
Our book gives you a program for healthy and rewarding living. When you follow The Bragg Healthy Lifestyle you can build a strong and healthy heart. This takes you down the path to increased confidence, creativity and vitality! Please remember, you can always strive to live a more healthy, positive life. In building a healthier and stronger heart don’t forget the miraculous healing gifts available from Mother Nature’s kingdom. For thousands of years people around the world have used herbs and plants as medicines, tonics and remedies. Many of them are renowned for increasing heart health. Today, scientific research supports the traditional use of many of these medicinal plants. Herbs such as garlic, ginko, hawthorn, bilberry, gotu kola and rosemary have been traditionally used and scientifically researched for the treatment of heart and circulatory conditions. Here’s a brief description of some of the most effective herbs. In addition to The Bragg Healthy Lifestyle, make use of these miracles of the plant world or your heart’s health and fitness. Remember to consult your health care professional before substituting herbs in a previously existing condition. The key to a healthy heart is prevention and The Bragg Healthy Heart Program.
Garlic — The Herb that Lowers Cholesterol
Garlic is one of nature’s great miracles. No other medicinal plant is more effective in the treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis! No wonder there has been increased research involving garlic and cardiovascular health. Research shows eating garlic regularly decreases serum cholesterol and dangerous triglyceride levels! People who eat garlic regularly have healthier arteries and blood than those who don’t. This is why people in France, Greece, Italy, etc. (who traditionally eat lots of garlic) have a lower incidence of heart attack and disease than people in the United States.
Ginkgo — Improves Blood Flow to Brain
Over the last 40 years, Ginkgo has been one of the most scientifically researched medicinal herbs in the world today. Scientists know that Gingko Biloba (leaf) Extracts (GBE) dilate arteries, capillaries and veins, which increases blood flow.Therefore GBE reduces blood clotting and clogging of the arteries. GBE’s strong cardiovascular benefits are localized in the brain. Increasing evidence supports the GBE effectiveness in treating ailments associated with too little blood flow to the brain (such as short-term memory loss, senility, short attention span and depression). Look for GBE supplements in health stores.
This Blog is moderated. It is created to be informative, inspiring and uplifting. Our positive philosophy at Bragg is to communicate with love and respect. As Paul and Patricia Bragg teach, in expressing your thoughts and opinions to others, ask yourself: "Is it good, is it kind, is it necessary?" All comments that do not fit this philosophy will not be posted.
May 23, 2008
Youngsters Have Stress Too
Excerpt from Bragg’s Build Powerful Nerve Force Book — Chapter 10
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A recent New York Times/CBS News poll found that teenagers aged 13 to 17, from affluent homes regardless of their race or gender, had more stress than those from modest homes. Wealthy youngsters often have less perspective on the struggles of life, and there’s lots of pressure to keep the family’s status — getting into the elite schools, good grades and living up to their parents’ academic expectations, etc.
Attention Deficit Disorder — ADD
ADD is not caused by a bug or disease. There is no laboratory test that can identify it. ADD is a condition brought on by depleted and exhausted nerves. People with ADD live at a low rate of vibration — the victims of a weakened nerve force. They have little energy to pay attention, to complete tasks or to ward off worry and frustration. Doctors, teachers and psychiatrists prescribe drugs like Ritalin at an ever increasing rate. Although almost 8 million school children are taking Ritalin, ADD is still the fastest growing childhood disorder in the U.S.! Drugs might mask some of the symptoms of Nerve Depletion, but do not replenish Nerve Force. ADD sufferers need to build up their Nerve Force, raise their rate of vibration and take control of their lives! Not surprisingly, more and more studies are finding that drugs are a dead-end in the treatment of ADD. Instead, they are finding that people are renewed to health only when they replenish their reserves of Nerve Force. This is accomplished, not through drugs, but through the kinds of changes in diet and lifestyle that we outline in this book. Australian researchers found that ADD children began replenishing their Nerve Force after they were put on a natural diet free of coloring, preservatives, etc. A similar study by the Cornell Medical Center recorded a 73% improvement with ADD patients. Unnatural and altered foods tax the nervous system, as do highly sweetened and processed foods. Children are at a greater risk of harm from this kind of diet. As our foods become more processed and refined, our children become inattentive, unfocused, unhealthy and unhappy.
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January 23, 2008
7 Ways to Keep Blood Sugar Levels Low
Excerpt from Build Powerful Nerve Force Book — Chapter 5
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Australian researcher Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller cites in her new book The Glucose Revolution, that when you eat a carbohydrate — any sugary or starchy food — your blood sugar goes up. If it rises slowly, that’s ideal; however, if it soars quickly, this could lead to serious health threats.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have also cited that a spike in blood sugar can double or triple your risk of developing Type 2 (adult onset) diabetes. Dr. Brand-Miller has created a Glycemic Index that ranks foods based on how quickly they raise blood sugar. High-glycemic-index foods make blood sugar jump; low– glycemic-index foods cause a slower rise.
Eat health giving legumes with abandon, such as lentils, soybeans, lima and kidney beans, etc., for they promote a gradual blood sugar rise and have a low-glycemic index.
Don’t worry about carrots spiking blood sugar. Wide reports that carrots are bad for blood sugar are wrong.
Add Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar or fresh lemon juice to foods. Studies show only a few tsps in a salad dressing, over veggies, etc. helps lower blood sugar because the acid slows stomach emptying and promotes better digestion.
Eating organic brown rice, lentils and whole grain pastas are best. They help normalize blood sugar and reduce appetite as well as help in the weight loss because they are filling.
If you snack, choose fresh organic fruits, even popcorn, never eat jelly beans — they spike your blood sugar.
Eat fresh, organic vegetables. Think of salad vegetables as “free” foods, with no significant impact on blood sugar or weight. It’s best to avoid fatty foods, sugars, meat, etc.
Avoid all processed, refined foods: refined breads, cereals, cookies, crackers, desserts etc. These refined starches zip through your digestive tract, raising your blood sugar.
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January 12, 2008
Build “the Will to Win” In Your Life
Excerpt from Build Powerful Nerve Force — Chapter 3
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Life and Nerve Force flows through nerves at all times. The more power you furnish to your nerves, the healthier and more well-balanced you will be. You’ll get more out of life and have a greater chance of reaching the goals you wish to achieve! We all want to develop a strong mind in a strong body. We all want to be successful in life and reach our dreams and fulfill our life goals. We’d like to share with you the ingredients of a winning philosophy.
We’ve seen it proven in the successful people we have known. You’ve probably heard the phrase “The Will to Win” so many times that it has become a cliché, but stop and look at it afresh and realize its true significance. You must have this “Will to Win” if you are going to build powerful Nerve Force in your body. This is the indispensable first ingredient in this program. There’s no better time to build your “Will to Win” than during your meditation and prayer periods.
Tell yourself over and over that nothing and no one is going to stop you from building powerful Nerve Force! During your morning meditation and prayer tell yourself that you are not going to let anyone drain you of your emotional energy — no matter what they do. If someone tries to irritate, nag or torment you, you are going to have the “Will to Win” over such circumstances. That “Will to Win” will keep you from stooping to another person’s low level. Don’t let anyone drag you down to their sorry level of emotional instability! It’s not always possible to avoid people who are so miserable, unhappy and low in Nerve Force that they want to drag others down into the same state.
Build your Nerve Force and make your “Will to Win” so strong that you will not be affected by these negative personalities!
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December 30, 2007
Looking Good Means Feeling Good
Excerpt from Build Powerful Nerve Force — Chapter 10
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Everybody feels happier when they are looking good, and taking multivitamin and mineral food supplements.
They contribute specifically to your health and good looks!
Vitamin D contributes to the strength and density of bones. A lack of vitamin D can lead to osteoporosis, which often affects the posture, reason oldsters do better with some “vitamin D’s sunshine” and a good multimineral with calcium, boron and magnesium, etc.
Vitamin A contributes to healthy skin, hair, eyes and strong, durable bones and tooth enamel.
The B vitamins — niacin, riboflavin, B6, B12 and also magnesium help to prevent growth retardation in young people. Niacin and riboflavin help prevent skin rashes, lip sores and lip cracks and protects your nerves.
Vitamin B complex vitamins promote normal functioning of the brain and help in resistance to stress.
Folic acid improves brain function, helps lessen depression, anxiety and lowers homocysteine level.
Vitamin C (and Ester C) is a powerful antioxidant which fights diseases, colds, flu, etc. (including cancer) and helps prevent high blood pressure and blood clotting. It’s vital for tissue growth and repair (especially bruising), helps reduce cholesterol levels and increases the absorption of the mineral iron.
All of the vitamins and minerals listed above, and many more which are found naturally in The Bragg Healthy Lifestyle Diet will help you maintain a healthier, happier body and a more peaceful mind!
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