OTHER HAIR INDICATORS
A high calcium-to-magnesium ratio is associated with calcium deposits, especially when the
levels are also elevated. A high sodium-to-potassium ratio is associated with inflammation. A low sodium-to-potassium
ratio is associated with excessive tissue breakdown.
Diabetes
causes a severe form of arteriosclerosis. Diabetic tendencies on a hair analysis include an imbalanced calcium-to-magnesium
ratio or a sodium-to-potassium ratio less than 2.0:1.
CIGARETTE SMOKING
Cadmium found in cigarette paper replaces zinc in the arteries, causing inflammation, hardening and
brittleness. Zinc has an anti-inflammatory effect and is needed for the synthesis of arterial tissue.
A friend manufactured surgical gloves. He told me they add
zinc to the rubber to make the gloves more flexible, and cadmium to make the gloves stiffer.
Smoking increases the need for anti-oxidants such as vitamin C and E. Vitamin C is essential
for the health of connective tissue. Cadmium in cigarettes also affects copper metabolism. Available copper is
required for connective tissue health.
In addition,
cigarettes contain other toxins, including nicotine and pesticides sprayed on the tobacco. Pesticides often contain
lead, arsenic and other highly toxic substances.
CHOLESTEROL AND HOMOCYSTEINE
Medical researchers
now realize that cholesterol levels are not necessarily indicative of the degree of arteriosclerosis in one's body.
The ratio of HDL to LDL cholesterol has more value, but is still limited. More important may be an elevation of homocysteine,
an intermediary breakdown product in amino acid metabolism. The most common causes of elevated homocysteine are deficiencies
in vitamin B6 and folic acid. It can be corrected through improved diet or supplements.
BYPASS SURGERY AND
INTRAVENOUS CHELATION
Studies have shown minimal long-term benefits of bypass surgery. Often the replacement arteries
become clogged as well, especially if one's lifestyle and diet remain the same.
Intravenous chelation can remove calcium plaques and toxic metals from arteries. Unless one's
diet and lifestyle improve, the condition may return. Note that IV chelation therapy is indiscriminate and removes many
essential minerals along with the toxic metals. This can cause other imbalances.
NUTRITIONAL BALANCING
AND STROKES
A nutritional balancing program based on hair analysis can speed the removal of cadmium, reduce inflammation
and diabetic tendencies, improve calcium and fat metabolism, and halt excessive protein catabolism and other contributors
to arterial disease.
In addition to an
individualized program, vitamin C and E, L-proline and L-lysine, pancreatic enzyme therapy, sulfur products such as MSM (methyl
sulfonylmethane). and herbs such as Ginkgo Biloba, may be very helpful. Exercise is helpful to stimulate circulation.
Relaxation and meditation may also be very helpful.
Scientific nutritional approaches to prevent and correct strokes and vascular disease can help many people
to maintain and improve their cardiovascular health.
Originally The Eck Institute
Bulletin, Vol. 15, February, 1999, Number 2
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