Absolutely! However supplements can often do more harm than good as they send a false signal to our bodies telling us we have enough D, but ultimately can't use it as only Sunlight can help us metabolize D by making it water-soluble:
Absolutely! However supplements can often do more harm than good as they send a false signal to our bodies telling us we have enough D, but ultimately can't use it as only Sunlight can help us metabolize D by making it water-soluble:
I’m struggling right now with an army of supplements I’ve collected over the past few years. I feel like it’s out of fear and I don’t know what is doing what.
Some have to be taken on an empty stomach and that’s a real juggling act.
I don’t know if I’m doing this right and it’s becoming concerning.
Any suggestions? My only issues are acid reflux and arthritis. And trying to have that bullet proof immune system. And I’m 72.
I hear you - it's very confusing and overwhelming. We're all different, but I personally take only three supplements. Iodine (thyroid- controls metabolism and flushes fluoride), B12 (helps cognition and builds nervous system), and magnesium. If I were to pick one out of these three, it would be magnesium as it helps us absorb all other minerals, and helps our bodies with 300+ enzymatic processes. There are lots of different types out there, currently I'm cycling b/w l-threonate and bisglycinate.
I make my own sauerkruat (lots of vit C) yogurt, and kvass as ultimately everythng boils down to feeding our bacteria which keep everything else going. Flax seed mixed with water and a tsp of local honey each morning has also helped keep me regular, and its omega 3s are a game-changer. I don't take a fish oil supplement but eat lots of sardines and mackerel, as the DHA they contain help everything else regenerate and limit the stress response:
Wow you seem like you really know your stuff! I’m another who feels overwhelmed by the number of supplements recommended for this or that. You make a good case for magnesium so maybe I’ll resume that one. I always forget b12 but I have that sitting on the kitchen table. I tried fermenting but was afraid to eat the results because it came out weird looking and without being able to smell it I ended up ditching it. Then there’s the question of absorption if the supplement is not in the right form. Too much for me! But I’m definitely going to check out your substack. Thanks !
I too, was overwhelmed. So, I stopped it all and starting sitting in the sunshine every day with NO sunscreen. I think what is in that is way worse than God's sunlight. I eat unprocessed food, the less ingredients the better. But, I do take magnesium. I lost 65 lbs by shopping the outer aisles of the grocery store and I drink a lot of water. Coof hasn't touched me, and neither has a needle.
Thanks so much Credenda....it's just years and years of experimentation and learning, like you're doing! It's also important that the b12 be methylcobalamin, not cyanocabalamin. Methyl has way better absorption. I take a liquid form by Alora naturals 50ml bottle.
Can you do a bit of Baking Soda in water? Drink first thing in am.. I use Bobs Red Mill. A bit pricey but pure. I had issues myself but completely gone now. Add a bit of fresh lemon. Good Luck.
Willing Spirit - You may want to write down your supplements (either a Word doc or a spreadsheet) and then make a note for why you're taking them. I've found that I start a supplement (eg. magnesium) for one health reason/benefit, and then i read/hear of another benefit from the supplement so I add that reason to my spreadsheet. It helps keep me on track as to the "why".
Willing Spirit check out Ben Lynch MD. He strongly argues against taking many supplements every day. Take some as needed. Others all the time. He has a supplement company.
Nicotine patches have been recommended by Dr. Ardis. It attaches to the receptors. He is quite fascinating and I believe what he is telling us. He has been on top of this with links, articles and videos with all the receipt's.
Agree about Dr Ardis. Something about his aura, vibe, spirit- whatever you want to call it has made me trust him from the beginning. He GENUINELY seems to be honest and truthful. The nicotine in your body helping fight off this man made Bioweapon is astounding to me. This would explain why my husband and I didn’t get the Covid cough or breathing issues when we caught it Dec 2020. He uses Copenhagen daily and I smoke cigarettes. I believe this is why we were spared during the nightmare 2 wks of being home sick. Getting ready to switch to nicotine patches.
good question. Not trying to be facetious- but have you tried eating freshly grated horseradish blended with apple cider vinegar? This root veg is great for our brain health.
It's not always easy to find. Some grocery stores do carry it, but it won't be organic. However not sure how much they spray horseradish. I used to have lots in my garden, but now get it at the grocery store (not organic). Some asian markets would probably have it. Let me know how you make out!
Gotcha...ok then, just throwing in my two cents against supplements as I often like to do. No offense. Thanks Lisa for supporting our best supplement - the Sun (:
I get that. I noticed that every little twinge, I would think I was not getting a certain nutrient or whatever. I have a whole cabinet full of supplements. I noticed my cabinet was a my 'go-to' and I made a concerted effort to just stop. It wasn't easy, but remembering that I am fearfully and wonderfully made in God's image always helped. ♥ And...eating right and no processed crap helped immensely.
<remembering that I am fearfully and wonderfully made in God's image always helped. ♥ And...eating right and no processed crap helped immensely.> The best medicine EVER!!! Huge smiles reading this.
Don't take this the wrong way: Nobody here gets out alive. We're all going home one day, sooner or later. In the meantime, remembering like you're doing, feeding the vessel unprocessed food! (lemme think, who invented that stuff again? 😉) and finding joy in and gratitude for small things, like, breathing!, being *able* to eat, being able to walk... you know, the things we tend take for granted - boy can that add a richness to the earth trip. Short trip. On a scale of eternity. Nothing to fear. 2¢
Look into Cardio Miracle. I'm trying it instead of á la carte. Every person is different, thank God ;-) and maintaining a positive attitude is important.
Absolutely! However supplements can often do more harm than good as they send a false signal to our bodies telling us we have enough D, but ultimately can't use it as only Sunlight can help us metabolize D by making it water-soluble:
https://romanshapoval.substack.com/p/why-vitamin-d-supplements-dont-work
I’m struggling right now with an army of supplements I’ve collected over the past few years. I feel like it’s out of fear and I don’t know what is doing what.
Some have to be taken on an empty stomach and that’s a real juggling act.
I don’t know if I’m doing this right and it’s becoming concerning.
Any suggestions? My only issues are acid reflux and arthritis. And trying to have that bullet proof immune system. And I’m 72.
I hear you - it's very confusing and overwhelming. We're all different, but I personally take only three supplements. Iodine (thyroid- controls metabolism and flushes fluoride), B12 (helps cognition and builds nervous system), and magnesium. If I were to pick one out of these three, it would be magnesium as it helps us absorb all other minerals, and helps our bodies with 300+ enzymatic processes. There are lots of different types out there, currently I'm cycling b/w l-threonate and bisglycinate.
I make my own sauerkruat (lots of vit C) yogurt, and kvass as ultimately everythng boils down to feeding our bacteria which keep everything else going. Flax seed mixed with water and a tsp of local honey each morning has also helped keep me regular, and its omega 3s are a game-changer. I don't take a fish oil supplement but eat lots of sardines and mackerel, as the DHA they contain help everything else regenerate and limit the stress response:
https://romanshapoval.substack.com/p/the-best-brainfood
I know this is a lot of info. Feel free to email with any other questions as sometimes I miss comments. take care Mr/Ms. Spirit!
Wow you seem like you really know your stuff! I’m another who feels overwhelmed by the number of supplements recommended for this or that. You make a good case for magnesium so maybe I’ll resume that one. I always forget b12 but I have that sitting on the kitchen table. I tried fermenting but was afraid to eat the results because it came out weird looking and without being able to smell it I ended up ditching it. Then there’s the question of absorption if the supplement is not in the right form. Too much for me! But I’m definitely going to check out your substack. Thanks !
I too, was overwhelmed. So, I stopped it all and starting sitting in the sunshine every day with NO sunscreen. I think what is in that is way worse than God's sunlight. I eat unprocessed food, the less ingredients the better. But, I do take magnesium. I lost 65 lbs by shopping the outer aisles of the grocery store and I drink a lot of water. Coof hasn't touched me, and neither has a needle.
Thanks so much Credenda....it's just years and years of experimentation and learning, like you're doing! It's also important that the b12 be methylcobalamin, not cyanocabalamin. Methyl has way better absorption. I take a liquid form by Alora naturals 50ml bottle.
Can you do a bit of Baking Soda in water? Drink first thing in am.. I use Bobs Red Mill. A bit pricey but pure. I had issues myself but completely gone now. Add a bit of fresh lemon. Good Luck.
A lot of people that eat Keto or Carnivore have cured acid reflux and lower their inflammation. Arthritis is inflammation. It might be worth a try.
Willing Spirit - You may want to write down your supplements (either a Word doc or a spreadsheet) and then make a note for why you're taking them. I've found that I start a supplement (eg. magnesium) for one health reason/benefit, and then i read/hear of another benefit from the supplement so I add that reason to my spreadsheet. It helps keep me on track as to the "why".
Willing Spirit check out Ben Lynch MD. He strongly argues against taking many supplements every day. Take some as needed. Others all the time. He has a supplement company.
Any advice for loss of taste and smell? I’ve tried everything. Right now it’s ALA but I’m open to anything I haven’t tried.
Zinc! With quercetin!
Nicotine patches have been recommended by Dr. Ardis. It attaches to the receptors. He is quite fascinating and I believe what he is telling us. He has been on top of this with links, articles and videos with all the receipt's.
Agree about Dr Ardis. Something about his aura, vibe, spirit- whatever you want to call it has made me trust him from the beginning. He GENUINELY seems to be honest and truthful. The nicotine in your body helping fight off this man made Bioweapon is astounding to me. This would explain why my husband and I didn’t get the Covid cough or breathing issues when we caught it Dec 2020. He uses Copenhagen daily and I smoke cigarettes. I believe this is why we were spared during the nightmare 2 wks of being home sick. Getting ready to switch to nicotine patches.
I feel the same way. Am a social smoker. My husband is not. Weird he had 2 cold like illnesses back to back a couple months ago. Good Luck.
good question. Not trying to be facetious- but have you tried eating freshly grated horseradish blended with apple cider vinegar? This root veg is great for our brain health.
I’ll try it! Where do I buy fresh horseradish?
It's not always easy to find. Some grocery stores do carry it, but it won't be organic. However not sure how much they spray horseradish. I used to have lots in my garden, but now get it at the grocery store (not organic). Some asian markets would probably have it. Let me know how you make out!
Makes sense since its a hormone really. But, I was just advocating dor getting more sunlight and why its important!
Gotcha...ok then, just throwing in my two cents against supplements as I often like to do. No offense. Thanks Lisa for supporting our best supplement - the Sun (:
Can you recommend some research for me? I really need to shed some supplements. It’s almost like a mental addiction at this point.
I get that. I noticed that every little twinge, I would think I was not getting a certain nutrient or whatever. I have a whole cabinet full of supplements. I noticed my cabinet was a my 'go-to' and I made a concerted effort to just stop. It wasn't easy, but remembering that I am fearfully and wonderfully made in God's image always helped. ♥ And...eating right and no processed crap helped immensely.
<remembering that I am fearfully and wonderfully made in God's image always helped. ♥ And...eating right and no processed crap helped immensely.> The best medicine EVER!!! Huge smiles reading this.
Don't take this the wrong way: Nobody here gets out alive. We're all going home one day, sooner or later. In the meantime, remembering like you're doing, feeding the vessel unprocessed food! (lemme think, who invented that stuff again? 😉) and finding joy in and gratitude for small things, like, breathing!, being *able* to eat, being able to walk... you know, the things we tend take for granted - boy can that add a richness to the earth trip. Short trip. On a scale of eternity. Nothing to fear. 2¢
Look into Cardio Miracle. I'm trying it instead of á la carte. Every person is different, thank God ;-) and maintaining a positive attitude is important.
Hi Willing, when you say research, you mean into more supplements, or how to get supplements naturally through food and sun exposure?