Systemic Enzymes vs. Digestive Enzymes

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by: Dr. William Wong, ND, PhD

Systemic enzymes are usually only the proteolytic (protein lysing) enzymes, they are either entericly coated or cultured to be acid and heat resistant. These enzymes are much more expensive to produce than those used for digestion even when they have the same names. Systemic enzymes are engineered to survive stomach acid and get into the small intestine where they are to be absorbed into the blood stream.

Digestive enzymes, on the other hand, have a broad range of enzymes for protein digestion, as well as for the digestion of fiber, (cellulase) carbohydrates (amylase) and fats (lipase). The products actions are limited to the GI tract and these enzymes are not generally of high quality, enteric coating or protected from the acidic stomach juices. They do not survive well nor are they present in sufficient quantity after being used for digestion to be absorbed into the blood stream.

Folks using digestive enzymes thinking to use them as systemic ones have failed because of the lack of protection of the enzymes against the stomach acid and lack of balance between the components themselves. Systemic enzymes need extreme tweaking as a blend is being “invented” to insure synergy of action. The whole blend of enzymes then needs to be put into “suspended animation” to keep the enzymes from eating each other and thus neutralizing their own action.

via Your on-line source for Information on Systemic Enzymes and Systemic Enzyme Therapy.

A New Perspective on Stress

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A lecturer when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked ‘How heavy is this glass of water?’ Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, ‘The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it.

If I hold it for a minute, that’s not a problem.

If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my right arm.

If I hold it for a day, you’ll have to call an ambulance.
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Top Ten ANDI Scores

Top Ten ANDI Scores

March 10th, 2011, 03:03:53 Sean Antwine

ANDI stands for “Aggregate Nutrient Density Index.” An ANDI score shows the nutrient density of a food on a scale from 1 to 1000 based on nutrient content. ANDI scores are calculated by evaluating an extensive range of micronutrients, including vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidant capacities.

via Top Ten ANDI Scores – Light of the Whirl Preventive Care.

Vitamin D Spray — Benefits of Sunlight

Vitamin D is VITAL for You — and for Your Family’s Health, Too*

Healthy Family with Vitamin D Spray

Having too little vitamin D may not have any outwardly obvious signs. Yet vitamin D (specifically the vitamin D3 form) impacts an incredible array of support for systems and functions in your body…

  • Heart health*
  • Cell formation and cell longevity*
  • Skin health*
  • Pancreatic health*
  • Aging process*
  • Sleep patterns*
  • Hearing*
  • Reproductive health*
  • Athletic performance*
  • Eye health*
  • Vascular system health*
  • Respiratory health*
  • Immune health*… Most people feel in better health during the summer sunshine months — ever wonder why?
  • Healthy mood and feelings of well-being*
  • Weight management, including carbohydrate and fat metabolism*
  • Hair and hair follicles*
  • Strong and healthy bones, because vitamin D encourages calcium uptake*
  • Muscles*
  • Proper digestion and food absorption*

Since healthy levels of vitamin D protect and promote so many of your body’s functions, a deficiency may mean your body lacks the tools it needs to keep you in optimal health*…

via Vitamin D Spray — Benefits of Sunlight.

The Link between Osteoarthritis and Omega-3 Fats

Omega-3 Fats Incredibly Important to Treat Osteoarthritis

According to the latest animal study, a diet enriched with omega-3 fats reduced the majority of disease indicators among guinea pigs prone to developing osteoarthritis. This included both cartilage and subchondral bone changes, and the lead researcher noted that the evidence was strong that omega-3 fats may help prevent the disease and also slow its progression in those already diagnosed.

Omega-3′s impact on joint health, arthritis, and inflammation is an active area of research, as they’re known to produce compounds called resolvins and protectins, which help quell inflammation before it can do too much damage to your tissues. Several studies have been published on the remarkable effectiveness of the animal-based omega-3 fat krill oil in combating inflammation-related disorders, including arthritis. Three notable examples are:

A 2007 study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition investigated krill oil’s ability to reduce inflammation. Researchers found that 300 mg krill oil per day significantly reduced inflammation, pain, stiffness and functional impairment after just 7 days, and even more profoundly after 14 days.

A study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology in 2005 showed similar findings with respect to reducing inflammation and arthritis symptoms, for both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis sufferers.

A study in Advances in Therapy found participants with moderate-to-severe hip or knee osteoarthritis who received 1,500 mg of glucosamine sulfate along with 200 mg of omega-3 had greater pain reduction and fewer osteoarthritis symptoms (morning stiffness, pain in hips and knees) than those who took glucosamine by itself.

Omega-3 is actually anti-inflammatory in a very general way, which seems to be good for most people in general, even if you’re interested in preventing a variety of diseases. For more information about the various health benefits of omega-3 fat, please review the following links:

Healthier, stronger bones Improved mood regulation Reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease

Protecting your tissues and organs from inflammation Brain and eye development in babies Reduced risk of death from ALL causes

via The Link between Osteoarthritis and Omega-3 Fats.

Massage and Serious Health Conditions — American Massage Therapy Association

Clinical research has shown that massage therapy has benefits for many serious medical conditions. It alleviates pain and aids in the healing process.

Massage has been found to be especially effective for patients with these conditions:

Low back pain
Breast cancer
Other Kinds of Cancer
Heart bypass surgery
Anxiety
Migraines
Carpal Tunnel
Hypertension and Other Conditions

via Massage and Serious Health Conditions — American Massage Therapy Association.

Should You Use Ice or Heat to Treat Pain?

Ice or heat? Heat or ice? That’s probably the most common question asked about treating back pain. The best way to answer it, I have found, is to explain exactly what ice and heat do and why they help relieve pain. Once you understand the mechanism behind these treatments, you’ll be more likely to use them when your own back pain flares up.

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Being Reveled

I love this thought. I don’t know who wrote this but it capture an increible experience I wish everyone could know and cherish  .

“At the Point of Where Sleep
Has not Yet Come and
Walkfulness Vanishes~
Being is Reveled”