Terry Lemerond
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Terry at Baums Natural Foods, Indiana
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just ask terry
Just Ask Terry - May 21, 2010
Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.
Q. Dear Terry, “I just found out I am pregnant. What supplements are safe for me to take?” Lynn R., Phoenix, AZ
A. Dear Lynn, Congratulations on your pregnancy! I have several suggestions for you. First, a good quality prenatal multivitamin is a must. Second, 50% of all pregnant women are iron deficient, so I would recommend you take additional iron, in the form of heme iron (from liver extract). Heme iron is the most absorbable form of iron and is also the form that is least likely to cause problems with nausea and constipation. Additionally, I strongly urge you to increase your intake of vitamin D. A recent study of vitamin D levels in pregnant women found that 94% of African-American, 66% of Hispanic, and 50% of Caucasian women have low vitamin D levels. These researchers suggested a supplementation level of 4,000 IU daily. And finally, omega 3 fatty acids are crucial to helping your baby’s brain develop, so look for a good omega-3 product that contains these healthy essential fatty acids bound to phospholipids for best absorption. I prefer one sourced from salmon using a process called “vectorization” that uses only a cold water and enzyme flush to remove the omega 3s and phospholipids. Unlike fish oil, no heat, pressure, or solvents are used. This yields a rich extract that is up to 50 times better absorbed than omega 3s in fish oil. Another reason I like this process for omega 3s is that the end result is extraordinarily pure, compared to all the problems sometimes encountered with PCBs and metals in fish oils.
Q. Hi Terry, “I have an employee who has a herniated disc in his back. I have used many of your products with great results, and I would like for my employee to try them as well. What would you suggest for him?” Lois L., Fargo, ND
A. Dear Lois, A herniated disc occurs when the outer ring of tissue around the disc tears, allowing the inside of the disc to protrude into the spinal canal. The tear can trigger a flood of inflammatory compounds to be released. Most of the time, a herniated disc heals on its own. To help reduce the inflammation and pain, I suggest a combination of bioavailable curcumin with turmeric oil, boswellia, DLPA and nattokinase. Because curcumin and boswellia work so well at reducing inflammation, you can add an additional combination of boswellia and bioavailable curcumin. However, some forms are far more effective than others. Boswellia contains key compounds called boswellic acids that play a big role in reducing inflammation. One boswellic acid, acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (or AKBA) has been identified as particularly anti-inflammatory, so make sure any extract you select has a standardization of 10% to 15% AKBA. Also, one boswellic acid, beta boswellic acid, is actually PRO-inflammatory, so I recommend extracts in which this single acid has been removed. Last but not least, manganese is very important for wound healing. I suggest 25 mg, taken twice a day.
Q. Terry, “I have an embarrassing problem. I have warts on my hands. Is there anything I can do to get rid of them?” Rachel P., Milwaukee, WI
A. Dear Rachel, A wart is caused by a virus. The proper way to eliminate them is to strengthen your immune system’s ability to kill this virus. I would recommend Calcium lactate (approximately 800 mg daily) along with a formula of very potent chemotyped plants oils that includes ravintsara, thyme, eucalyptus, and clove. Use two capsules, three times a day. Also, you need to strengthen the immune system. I recommend an immune building formula combining black currant, elderberry, zinc, selenium, and Lactobacillus sporogenes, and lactoferrin, used 3 times a day. In addition to supplementation, there are dietary changes that can help, like cutting out soft drinks, sweets, and refined sugars. These foods weaken the immune system and in fact may strengthen the virus that causes warts.