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 Would you like to lower your chances of getting respiratory and ear infections, while preventing tooth decay and repairing tooth enamel?

 Xylitol is a natural sweetener which our own body manufactures daily. It can also be found in some fruits and vegetables. Because of its very low glycemic index, it’s considered safe for diabetics.

Xylitol has been proven to have some amazing health properties when consumed on a regular basis.

It reduces the germs that “stick” on to nasal tissue, thereby reducing the likelihood of upper respiratory and ear infections when taken regularly.

Eating refined sugar daily wreaks havoc on our immune system. By substituting sugar for xylitol, we reduce our chances of getting upper respiratory and ear infections by letting our immune system get on with the job, and not letting germs get hold inside our nasal passages.

It prevents tooth decay by helping prevent bacteria from sticking to teeth, which then “cancels out” the ensuing acid attack which leads to caries, or cavities.

By raising the pH in the mouth (and thereby making the environment more alkaline) calcium and phosphate salts in saliva move into those parts of enamel that are weak, causing these to harden again.

There is one caution with xylitol: It can be lethal for dogs (not so for cats). So, in the same way that you wouldn’t leave chocolate or other toxic substances around where your dog might find it, you must make sure to keep it well out of reach.

 An artificial sweetener, aspartame, sold under the names of NutraSweet and Canderel, can mimic the signs and symptoms of MS.

Because MS is mostly likely caused by a number of insults to the body, including heavy metals (e.g. mercury) and neurotoxins (e.g. aspartame), wouldn’t it be worth considering going on an aspartame-free diet for a couple of weeks?

Doing my research this morning, I came across an article written for patients about hypertension, or high blood pressure.

It gave an in-depth explanation of the types of medication given to treat it, and suggested that there are only 2 ways to reduce blood pressure: lifestyle changes and medication.

It also listed the side effects the different types of drugs can cause.

It then went on to say that a lot of people can’t (or won’t) make the lifestyle changes necessary, and will have to take blood pressure drugs  for the rest of their lives.

Nowhere on this doctor’s website did I come across any mention of magnesium supplementation, which is known to reduce high blood pressure and prevent heart attacks, especially when combined with dietary sources of magnesium.

http://drpaddock.blogspot.com.es/2012/04/magnesium-and-hypertension.html

http://naturalallopathiccardiology.com/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=112&Itemid=149

http://medicalconsumers.org/2012/08/18/drugs-for-mild-hypertension/

Here is some information on possible side effects of Ramipril, taken from the Drugs.com website:

“...Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Ramipril:

Cough; dizziness; headache; tiredness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Ramipril:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the hands, eyes, mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue; hoarseness); chest pain; dark urine; decreased urination; difficulty swallowing; infection (eg, fever, chills, persistent sore throat); irregular heartbeat; loss of appetite; pale stools; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; stomach pain (with or without nausea or vomiting); symptoms of low blood pressure (eg, fainting, severe dizziness, lightheadedness); yellowing of the skin or eyes.”

http://www.drugs.com/sfx/ramipril-side-effects.html

There are a total of 595 drugs that interact with Ramipril, all of which I obviously can’t list here, but you can read about them:

http://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/ramipril.html

 Whereas increasing dietary intake of magnesium- by adding foods high in magnesium- should not produce side effects, it is true that one should always check for interactions with any medications you are on, as it might reduce the effectiveness of an antibiotic, for example.

So, the question is: Do I have a Ramipril (aka Lopace, Tritace, Altace) deficiency, or am I possibly not getting enough magnesium in my diet?

And if so, would I rather continue taking my Ramipril for the rest of my life, with its risks of severe side effects, 46 major drug interactions and 480 moderate drug interactions; or find a holistic, naturopathic, or other non-mainstream medical professional who will help me safely taper off it while replacing it with magnesium and or other natural supplements, and help me make healthier diet choices (including reducing caffeine and/or alcohol)?

NEVER SUDDENLY STOP ANY MEDICATION YOU HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED; ALWAYS CONSULT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.

Personally, I know what I’d rather do...Do you?

Reducing (or even better, eliminating) milk and fast-sugar foods can clear up teenagers’ acne significantly.

For more on this, read Dr. Soram’s article here:

http://www.drsoram.com/dairy-aggravates-acne/

Keeping skin oils down helps, as the bacteria that promotes acne, Propionibacterium acnes, uses them to grow and multiply. Only very gentle, chemical- free astringents should be used.

Dr.Corinne Brown BSc, ND, talks about this and other strategies here:

http://naturalmommie.com/2011/02/ask-the-doctor-clear-skin-naturally-heal-teenadult-acne/

Finally, taking a high-quality probiotic supplement will increase the “good” intestinal bacteria, helping keep down acne flare-ups.

Here is some information on probiotics and acne by Dr. Matthew Marturano, ND

http://www.evitamins.com/a/using-probiotics-acne-treatment--363

Dr. Campbell-McBride is the mother of a once severely autistic child who has since fully recovered and is leading a normal life.

She runs a clinic in Cambridge, England for autistic children and adults, and has written the book “Gut and Psychology Syndrome. Natural treatment for autism, ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, depression and schizophrenia.”

Read more here:

http://www.gapsdiet.com/uploads/GAPS_Autism.pdf

Or got to:

http://www.gapsdiet.com