What I am studying at the moment.
“YOUR GUIDE TO CELLULAR HEALTH” by Dr. Joseph Mercola.
In the book Dr. Mercola relates how he had itchy skin.
It too him 15 years to figure out the culprit.
Guess what it was…
Oxalates.
He is talking to me as I have developed itchy skin and could not identify the cause.
Now I am avoiding foods high in oxalate as I undertake to heal the damage at the cellular level. (List of the culprit foods at the end)
The mitochondria inside our cells can be thought of as the spark plugs providing the energy for our lives.
When they are not firing as they should all kinds of conditions can result. Itchy skin is just one.
Avoiding oxalate sources is just a short term “band aid” solution.
My notes on this:
Mineral citrates like magnesium, potassium and calcium bind to oxalates. Kidneys are responsible for most oxalate removal and skin as well. Oxalate dermatitis is itchy skin from too much oxalate build up. Oxalate crystals trigger an inflammatory response in the skin, similar to uric acid or calcium oxalate kidney stones. Apply the citrates to the skin for relief.
The real culprit: a decrease in cellular energy. This harms the microbiome. Restore your microbiome and cellular energy gives your body the fuel it needs to fight disease. Mercola now needs only 5 hours a night to be rested. He also grew one inch in height!
Not to mention, that at age 69, he deadlifted 400 pounds…4 times.
I pay attention to results. Those seem like great results to me.
The book: https://www.amazon.ca/Your-Guide-Cellular-Health-Unlocking/dp/1965429009/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1
Here is a list of high oxalate foods…in case you have itchy skin:
1. Spinach
Leafy greens like spinach contain many vitamins and minerals, but they’re also high in oxalates. A half-cup of cooked spinach contains 755 milligrams.
2. Soy products
Products made from soybeans are excellent sources of protein and other nutrients, especially for people on a plant-based diet. But they are also high in oxalates. A 3-ounce serving of firm tofu has 235 milligrams, while 1 cup of soy milk or yogurt can have up to 336 milligrams per serving.
3. Almonds
Almonds are a concentrated source of vitamins and minerals, yet they are also high in oxalates. One ounce of almonds, or about 22 nuts, contains 122 milligrams of oxalates.
4. Potatoes
A medium baked potato has 97 milligrams of oxalates. Much of this content is in the potato’s skin, which also contains high levels of nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, and B vitamins.
5. Beets
Beets are an excellent source of nutrients like folate and manganese. At 152 milligrams per cup, they’re also one of the vegetables highest in oxalates.
6. Navy beans
Legumes are a great way to add protein, fiber, and other nutrients to any meal. But if you’re managing your oxalate levels, navy beans are on the high end with 76 milligrams per half-cup.
7. Raspberries
Many fruits contain some oxalates, like avocados, oranges, and grapefruit, but raspberries are considered a high-oxalate food with 48 milligrams per cup.
8. Dates
Dates are highly nutritious dried fruits often used as a sweetener in cooking and baking. Date are high in sugar as well as oxalates, with one date containing 24 milligrams
Let me know what you think of this…
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Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)
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