This is the second article in the series, What Causes Illness? For a discussion about mineral deficiencies being the root cause of all illness, especially chronic conditions, please see Part 1.
Why are minerals important?
Minerals are the spark plugs of life because they are required to activate thousands of enzyme reactions within the body. In a way they are more important than vitamins since plants manufacture vitamins but minerals must be obtained from the soil. If the mineral is not in the soil, it can not possibly be in the plant. Since our very existence is dependent upon the body's ability to utilize minerals because minerals activate enzymes, it's prudent to also investigate enzymes.
Minerals are the bodies electrical transmitters... sending electrical signals to every cell. Brain signals are transmitted through bodily fluids. Intestinal disorders, particularly leaky gut and diarrhea, cause deficiencies of minerals. Since minerals are stored primarily in the bodies bone and muscle tissue, the absorbed mineral must be carried by the blood to the cells and then absorbed by the cell membrane to be utilized.
Individuals with inflammatory and circulatory disorders like fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy, diabetes and hypothyroidism, especially experiencing muscle spasms, tingling, numbness and/or brain-fog should know that these symptoms can be caused or accelerated by a deficiency of minerals and the compromised ability for absorption. Proper testing by a qualified alternative doctor should be done to pinpoint the cause of the problem. See Blood Type Test in the Product Guide.
It is inadvisable to take isolated mineral supplements because of the synergistic balance issue discussed above. One can not know that the isolated mineral being taken is actually being absorbed. It can also do more harm than good by pulling it's counterparts out of your system causing deficiencies in other areas as discussed earlier. It is often better to take minerals in a food based form, such as Capra Mineral Whey Powder, which can be mixed with water or juice or sprinkled on cereal. It is made from goats milk and processed without heat to maintain the natural enzyme and mineral balance.
It has become clear that, due to environmental pollution and the exploitation of the once mineral-rich soils on our planet, eating right just isn't enough any more. Diet alone can not substitute for good nutrition. The only way we can be sure that we are getting the right raw materials to build strong bodies is to test for such and, if necessary, eat foods or food-based supplements that are easily assimilated by our bodies.
Log in to the Private Portal below to read more about various vitamin and mineral deficiencies and how to detect and correct them:
- What are enzymes?
- Why are Enzymes Important?
- How do enzymes work?
- How does cooking, pasteurizing, pickling, smoking and other processing destroy enzymes?
- Why minerals do not work alone.
- What happens when one mineral is excessive?
- Examples of minerals out of balance
- What about diet and nutrition?
- How do our systems get out of balance?
