Integrative Mineral Balancing Articles
Articles, Recipes, Holistic Health, Nutrition and Mineral Balancing Science.
Acid/Alkaline Balance
Food and Metabolic Typing
Hair testing is much more than just an analytical test which identifies nutrient and toxic mineral levels. It can also identify a person’s metabolic rate. With the identification of a person’s metabolic rate, we can then make suggestions regarding specific vitamin and mineral recommendations…
Na/K Ratio and Protein Intake
The following are general guidelines as to what type and how much protein is indicated for an individual with a sodium/potassium inversion.
5 Reasons We Are Not Getting Enough Nutrients
We often hear that it’s important to eat a well-balanced diet, containing at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, for us to be healthy. But in regards to nutrients, is it really enough, and are there other factors at play? And even though it may be enough for now, will it be enough in the future with increased forms of stress?
Metabolic Typing: The Science of Oxidation Rates
Metabolic Typing allows us to begin to develop nutritional programs that are much more personalised, instead of treating every person as if they are the same. We find that it when it is used clinically, it is particularly useful in the treatment and prevention of chronic health conditions. This is because it transcends the symptom-based, one-sized fits all approach of modern allopathy and modern nutritional or herbal sciences. By providing the person with specific nutrients that are required to balance their oxidation, we can begin to correct total body chemistry and support our inner physician, or our body’s innate intelligence.
Slow Oxidation - General Dietary Guidelines
General Guidelines for Slow Oxidizers; including Ratio’s of Protein, Carbs and Fats, as well as foods to avoid and to add.
Fast Oxidation - General Dietary Guidelines
General Guidelines for Fast Oxidizers; including Ratio’s of Protein, Carbs and Fats, as well as foods to avoid and to add.
Black Radish Benefits
Black radish has been traditionally used as a choleretic, cholagogue, for benign bronchial problems, topically for sunburns, burns and for diaper rash. Results were limited for alopecia. Black radish can enhance the oxidation rate as assesed by a hair tissue mineral analysis and is helpful for lowering a high calcium level and assists in the elimination copper.