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CAN YOUR LIVER AFFECT YOUR THYROID?
Absolutely! Firstly, remember the inactive T4 hormone made by the thyroid needs to be converted by the liver. It is converted into the active form – T3. So if your liver is not in good nick, you may find your thyroid is somewhat sluggish. Improving liver & gut health is the first step to improving thyroid health. The thyroid gland affects metabolic rate and while the body provides glucose for energy from food – if you are exercising or haven’t eaten for a while – your liver is responsible for supplying the glucose. This glucose is needed for maintaining normal blood sugar levels from its glycogen stores. In order to make glycogen the liver needs the thyroid to ‘tell’ it to do so. First, the pituitary gland secretes thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). This signals the thyroid to make T4 which then goes to the peripheral tissues such as l liver, kidneys and muscles. This is where it is converted to the active form of thyroid hormone called T3. Without enough T3 you won’t get that much glycogen. Which means you will experience low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and very poor phase 2 detoxification by the liver. Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.
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Antibiotics do more than kill bacteria - They stop nutrient absorption too
Antibiotics kill the bacteria that are causing illness by bursting bacteria cell walls, and destroying the proteins and DNA that keep the bacteria alive. Unfortunately, they also kill the good bacteria in your gut that you need for healthy digestion, and interfere with your body’s ability to absorb some critical nutrients. While there are hundreds of different antibiotics, most can be grouped into six classes that treat different conditions: Penicillin Cephalosporins Aminoglycosides Tetracyclines Macrolides Fluoroquinolones Each of these medications is used to kill different bacteria in different parts of the body, each interacting differently with nutrients in your diet and supplements – some more devastatingly than others. They can interfere with your ability to absorb critical vitamins and minerals, which can lead to additional health problems and nutrient deficiencies. They kill gut bacteria – both good and bad and all antibiotics have this effect. INTERACTIONS There are MANY, but here are 3 examples: TETRACYCLINE (usually used for acne) can block absorption by binding with minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc in the GI tract. Taking Vitamin C with tetracycline may increase levels of the antibiotic, but the antibiotic may decrease the effects of Vitamin C in the body. It interferes with vitamin B activity and absorption – and likewise the other way round. So take them away from each other. This particular drug is very damaging to the liver. Using these antibiotics in the long-term can lower the body’s levels of B2, B9 (folic acid), B7 (biotin), B6, and B12. The University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS) recommends that people taking tetracycline for longer than two weeks ask their doctors about supplementation. NEOMYCIN interferes with B-12 and folic acid activity by decreasing absorption or increasing elimination. UMMS recommends supplementing if taking neomycin for more than a few days. CEPHALOSPORINS reduce Vitamin K absorption. But essentially they ALL can have long-term side-effects which can be devastating. OUR ADVICE IS AS FOLLOWS: AVOID them if you can!!! Use instead the highly effective “protocol” of AV/AT and AntiBiobotanical with PLENTY of Vitamin C like we do, to avoid antibiotic use. They work as well without the damage to the gut and to the liver. (You will find these all at https://sallyanncreed.co.za/shop Take a good probiotic anyway, like MaxiProbiotic. Don’t be too quick to take antibiotics unless you are seriously infected. Get bed rest and change your diet if you get frequent infections. Read 63 DAYS TO OPTIMUM HEALTH on how to remain healthy. That’s the key STAYING HEALTHY! A healthy body will avoid most disease, viruses and other ills. It’s your ‘health insurance’ You can get AntiBioBotanical, AV/AT, Vitamin C, MaxiProbiotic, and 63 Days to Optimum Health from our online store at https://sallyanncreed.co.za/shop.
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The magic of L-Glutamine
Why you’ll LOVE Glutamine: Encourages weight loss Dramatically curbs carb and sugar cravings! Intestinal repair, particularly leaky gut Helps bowel regularity Enhances mental clarity Improves overall digestion Improves nutrient absorption Helps calm stress Speedier recovery from exercise Faster recovery from operations Here are some other ways glutamine supports your body: Relieves muscle soreness (amazing for recovery from exercise) Athletic injuries Excellent in autoimmune conditions Helps chronic fatigue Prevents gas and bloating Prevents cachexia in cancer victims Controls diarrhoea and constipation Eliminates food sensitivities Helps eliminate rashes/hives Reduces/eliminates bad breath Improves absorption – prevents nutritional malabsorption Excellent for healing eczema, acne Good in Crohn’s disease, colitis Excellent in managing diabetes Helps adrenal fatigue Why wouldn’t you want to take it? Get it here – couriered to your door! Mine is the purest grade available in the world (there are many grades). Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.
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More vitamin D3 premium benefits:
Here are just a few more great benefits of Vitamin D3 Premium: Supports intestinal permeability and manages Zonulin levels Enables normal mineralization of bones and teeth Enhances insulin production and supports beta cells in the pancreas Supports emotional health and cognitive function There are too many to mention (see earlier post), but it’s nice to know more of the amazing benefits of Vitamin D3 – SO important for respiratory function too. Find Vitamin D3 Premium here https://sallyanncreed.co.za/shop/ Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.
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How to use our luxury bath salts
These wonderful Luxury bath salts contain Epsom salts and other salts which help the entry of magnesium into the cells but did you know that magnesium and other salts are not a salt at all, but rather a mineral compound used for centuries as a natural remedy for a number of ailments. Magnesium is readily absorbed into the skin, which makes it’s health benefits quickly accessible, providing: reduction of inflammation alleviates hardening of the arteries improves muscle and nerve function allows nutrient absorption to be much faster help to flush out toxins Here are some more uses for my Luxury Epsom Bath Salts: Soothes sore muscles and prevents cramps and joint pain To remain healthy and vibrant the salts help exfoliate the dead skin. Relaxation and relief from stress Exfoliates & softens skin Relieves constipation Draws out toxins Reduces swelling Kills foot fungus and removes odour Sunburn treatment You will also find these amazing Bath Scrubs have essential oils and moisturising oils. This will help you to exfoliate your whole body and then when you wash it off your skin will be amazingly smooth. Find them all here https://sallyanncreed.co.za/?s=bath&post_type=product. Elwynn Oberholzer “I simply love these bath salts! Luxurious and healing ❤️ “ Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.
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Power duo for sports, weight loss and anti-ageing
Two supplements are invaluable in this equation: Glutamine and Collagen! These two form the power duo for sports. Exercise causes a form of increased metabolic stress and quickly depletes glutamine in the body and if levels fall too low, it can have extremely damaging effects on the body. Pure glutamine is better than the sucralose, flavourants and other toxins added to sports supplements today. Glutamine supplementation can ward off the damaging effects of oxidative and metabolic stress in the following ways: Reduces muscle breakdown Helpful for calorie restricted diets (they increase muscle breakdown) Helpful for fat-burning Great for weight loss Builds muscle while burning fat Essential for glutathione production Shortens recovery time Improves recovery after surgery and during chemo Removes cravings for sweets, carbs, tobacco and alcohol (even some drugs) PURE HYDROLYSED COLLAGEN is a powerful supplement for athletes and couch potatoes alike. Mine is grass-fed, non-GMO PURE Hydrolysed Collagen which offers you the best chance to heal your gut, joints, improve hair and nails, and prevent/smooth out wrinkles. Best of all it keeps you young on the inside too. A few of collagen’s many benefits when taken daily supports: healthy connective tissue repair – offers optimal mobility healthy digestion and gut repair growth and health of hair, skin and nails cardiovascular health repairs joints and prevents joint pain repairs and prevents breakdown of joint cartilage, tendons, ligaments Find these at https://sallyanncreed.co.za/shop Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.
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