Friday, April 22, 2011

How can I make this blog better?

Any suggestions or comments about how to make this blog better would be much obliged. Is there anything you want me to research or look up I will try to find it and add it so you don't have to scour all over the internet when I have done it for you.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Body Odor Diets 3

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Body Odor Diet
Alkaline Diet
SIBO Diet




Alkaline Diet: The alkaline diet is mainly based on switching your pH( potential of Hydrogen) balance from acidic to alkaline. Most of our bodies are acidic due to unhealthy foods we eat everyday. This is especially true if your on the SAD  (Standard American Diet) which consists of eating copious amounts of meat, dairy, refined foods, and sweets(refined sugar). Anyways, it has been said that everything we eat has either an acidic or alkaline solution, when we tend to eat too much of acid-forming foods we cause an imbalance in our systems. The excessive acid  lowers our pH level  and cause a bad environment  in our bodies that will produce bad bacteria, viruses, or degenerative diseases. The point of the alkaline diet is to switch your body from an acidic state to a balanced one ; the ratio of alkaline foods to acid foods should be 80:20,
(80% alkaline forming foods and 20 % acid forming foods).Though having an acidic body is bad for you, eating acidic foods is not actually bad, only if the majority of your diet consists of acidic food is when it is considered a problem.

Note: There are foods that have a higher or lower level of alkalinity and acidity. For a more detailed version  of  a alkaline food table and additional information click on these links:
http://www.trans4mind.com/nutrition/pH.html
http://www.angelfire.com/az/sthurston/acid_alkaline_foods_list.html


Note: The highlighted colors on the foods will depend on their order in alkalinity. 
In addition, some foods have two different alkaline levels next to them, the reason for that is the fact that some  alkaline tables have them considered high while other tables considered them  to be low, also  some other foods are not even labeled because I couldn't find the alkaline level for them.
[Superior Alkaline] = **Su**
[High Alkaline]= **Hi**
[Moderate Alkaline]=**Mo**
[Slight Alkaline]=**Sl**


Eat:

Superior alkaline Type Lowest alkaline level
Cantaloupe Fruit **Hi**
Cayenne Seasoning **Hi**
Fresh fruit juice Fruit n/a
Kelp Vegetable n/a
Lemon Fruit n/a
Lime Fruit n/a
Mango Fruit n/a
Papaya Fruit **Sl**
Parsley Vegetable n/a
Pear Fruit n/a
Pineapple Fruit n/a
Raisins Fruit **Sl**
Raspberries Fruit **Mo**
Sea salt Seasoning **Sl**
Sea veggies Vegetables n/a
Sweet potatoes Vegetables n/a
Tangerine Fruit n/a
Umeboshi Fruit n/a
Umeboshi plums Fruit n/a
Veggie juice Vegetable n/a
Watermelon Fruit n/a

Highly alkaline Type Lowest alkaline level
Alfalfa Vegetable **Mo**
Apple Fruit **Mo**
Apricots Fruit **Mo**
Banana Fruit **Sl**
Berries Fruit **Sl**
Broccoli Vegetable n/a
Carrot Vegetable n/a
Celery Vegetable **Sl**
Chestnuts Nuts **Sl**
Currants Fruit **Sl**
Dates(dried) Fruit **Sl**
Fig(dried) Fruit **Sl**
Garlic Vegetable n/a
Ginger root Spice **Mo**
Grapes Fruit **Mo**
Grapefruit Fruit n/a
Honeydew melon Fruit n/a
Kale Vegetable n/a
Lettuce Vegetable **Sl**
Nectarine Fruit n/a
Peach Fruit **Sl**
Peas Vegetable n/a
Persimmon Fruit n/a
Pumpkin Vegetable **Sl**
Spinach Vegetable **Sl**

Moderately alkaline Type Lowest alkaline level
Apple Fruit n/a
Apple cider vinegar Other n/a
Apricots Fruit n/a
Beet Vegetable **Sl**
Beet greens Vegetable **Sl**
Cabbage Vegetable **Sl**
Ginger root Spice n/a
Grapes Fruit n/a
Green beans Vegetable n/a
Nightshade veggies Vegetable **Sl**
Orange Fruit **Sl**
Parsnips Vegetable n/a
Peppers Vegetable **Sl**
Raspberries Fruit n/a
Strawberries Fruit **Sl**
Tamari Spice n/a

Slightly alkaline Type Lowest alkaline level
Almond Protein n/a
Beet Vegetable n/a
Beet greens Vegetable n/a
Berries Fruit n/a
Blackberries Fruit n/a
Cabbage Vegetable n/a
Celery Vegetable n/a
Cherries Fruit n/a
Chestnuts Vegetable n/a
Coconut Fruit n/a
Collard greens Vegetable n/a
Cucumber Vegetable n/a
Currants Fruit n/a
Lettuce Vegetable n/a
Millet Protein **Sl**
Miso Seasoning n/a
Molasses Vegetable **Mo**
Mushroom Vegetable n/a
Nightshade veggies Vegetable n/a
Onion Vegetable n/a
Orange Fruit n/a
Papaya Fruit n/a
Peach Fruit n/a
Peppers Vegetable n/a
Pumpkin Vegetable n/a
Radishes Vegetable n/a
Raisins Fruit n/a
Sea salt Seasoning n/a
Sprouts Vegetable n/a
Strawberries Fruit n/a
Tempeh Protein n/a
Tofu Protein n/a
Tomatoes Vegetable **Mo**

Unknown alkaline Type Lowest alkaline level
Alkaline Antioxidant water Other n/a
Barley greens Vegetable n/a
Bee Pollen Other n/a
Cauliflower Vegetable n/a
Chard greens Vegetable n/a
Chili pepper Seasoning n/a
Chlorella Vegetable n/a
Cinnamon Seasoning n/a
Curry Seasoning n/a
Daikon Vegetable n/a
Dandelion Vegetable n/a
Dandelion root Vegetable n/a
Dulce Vegetable n/a
Edible flowers Vegetable n/a
Fermented Veggies Vegetable n/a
Green Juices Other n/a
Green Peas Vegetable n/a
Herbs Vegetable n/a
Kohlrabi Vegetable n/a
Kombu Vegetable n/a
Lecithin granules Other n/a
Maitake Vegetable n/a
Mineral Water Vegetable n/a
Muskemelons Fruit n/a
Mustard Seasoning n/a
Mustard greens Vegetable n/a
Nori Vegetable n/a
Probiotic cultures Other n/a
Reishi Vegetable n/a
Rhubarb Rhubarb n/a
Rutabaga Vegetable n/a
Shitake Vegetable n/a
Spirulina Vegetable n/a
Soured daisy products Other n/a
Stevia Sweetener n/a
Tropical fruits Fruit n/a
Wakame Vegetable n/a
Watercress Vegetable n/a
Wheat grass Vegetable n/a
Whey protein powder Other n/a
Wild greens Vegetable n/a




[Superior Acidity]= **Su**
[High Acidity]= **Hi**
[Moderate Acidity]=**Mo**
[Slight Acidity]= **Sl**

                                          













Be careful, almost all meats are high in acidity

Avoid:

Superior AcidityTypeLowest alkaline level
BarleyGrain n/a
BeefAnimal Proteinn/a
BeerAlcoholn/a
Cheese(Processed)Dairyn/a
CocoaOthern/a
Flour(Wheat)Grainn/a
Hard LiquorAlcoholn/a
Ice creamDairyn/a
LobsterAnimal Proteinn/a
Soft DrinksOthern/a
Soy beansBeansn/a
SugarSweetenern/a
TurkeyAnimal Proteinn/a
VenisonAnimal Proteinn/a
VinegarOthern/a
WalnutsNutsn/a
WheatGrainn/a

High AcidityTypeLowest alkaline level
BaconAnimal Proteinn/a
Bran(Oat)Grainn/a
CoffeeOthern/a
CornGrainn/a
CranberriesFruitn/a
FishAnimal Proteinn/a
Flour(Wheat)Grain**Su**
Green PeasBeansn/a
Hard LiquorAlcohol**Su**
LambAnimal Proteinn/a
LardFatn/a
LegumeBeansn/a
MusselsAnimal Proteinn/a
NoodlesGrainn/a
Oats(rolled)Grainn/a
PeanutNutsn/a
PecanNutsn/a
PorkAnimal Proteinn/a
SalmonAnimal Proteinn/a
ScallopsAnimal Proteinn/a
ShrimpAnimal Proteinn/a
Soft drinksOther**Su**
Soy MilkBeansn/a
SugarOther**Su**
Rice(all)Grainn/a
RyeGrainn/a
VealAnimal Proteinn/a
Wheat germGrainn/a
WheatGrainn/a
WineAlcoholn/a

Moderate AcidityTypeLowest alkaline level
BarleyGrain**Su**
BlueberriesFruitn/a
BranGrain**Hi**
CatsupOthern/a
CheeseDairyn/a
Cheese(Processed)Dairy**Su**
Crackers(soda)Grainn/a
CranberriesFruit**Hi**
EggsAnimal Proteinn/a
Ice MilkDairyn/a
KamutGrainn/a
Kidney beansBeansn/a
MustardOthern/a
OatmealGrainn/a
PeanutsNuts**Hi**
Pinto beansBeansn/a
PlumsFruitn/a
PrunesFruitn/a
ShellfishAnimal Proteinn/a
Safflower oilOiln/a
Sesame oilOiln/a
SpaghettiGrainn/a
White beansBeansn/a

Slight AcidityTypeLowest alkaline level
AmaranthGrainn/a
ButterDairyn/a
Canola oilOiln/a
CheeseDairy**Mo**
EggsAnimal Protein**Mo**
FishAnimal Protein**Hi**
Kidney beansBeans**Mo**
LentilsBeansn/a
OlivesVegetable
PecanNuts**Hi**
Pinto beansBeans**Mo**
PlumsFruit**Mo**
PrunesFruit**Mo**
Rice(all)Grain**Hi**
RyeGrain**Hi**
SpeltGrainn/a
Sunflower oilOiln/a
VenisonAnimal Protein**Su**
VinegarOthern/a
WalnutsNuts**Su**

Unknown AcidityTypeLowest alkaline level
Almond milkNutsn/a
Avocado oilOiln/a
Black beansBeansn/a
BreadGrainn/a
CarobAnimal Proteinn/a
CarpAnimal Proteinn/a
Chick peasBeansn/a
ClamsAnimal Proteinn/a
CodAnimal Proteinn/a
Corn oilOiln/a
Corned beefAnimal Proteinn/a
CornstarchGrainn/a
Corn syrupSweetenern/a
CurrantsFruitn/a
Flax oilOiln/a
HaddockAnimal Proteinn/a
Hemp seed flourGrainn/a
Hemp seed oilOiln/a
MacaroniGrainn/a
Olive oilOiln/a
Organ meatsAnimal Proteinn/a
OysterAnimal Proteinn/a
Peanut butterNutsn/a
PepperVegetablen/a
PikeAnimal Proteinn/a
RabbitAnimal Proteinn/a
Rice cakesGrainn/a
Rice milkGrainn/a
SardinesAnimal Proteinn/a
SausageAnimal Proteinn/a
SpiritsAlcoholn/a
TahiniGrainn/a
TunaAnimal Proteinn/a







 FYI:  foods that have a slightly alkaline and slightly acidic component to it like olives are always considered neutral.This means that it will not increase or decrease in any acidity or alkalinity in your body.








SIBO Diet: The SIBO(Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth ) diet is for people who have similar symptoms to those who have IBS ( constant gas, bloating, diarrhea, etc.). The premise of this diet is to reduce the amount of bacteria in the intestines by cutting out foods that will ferment in your intestines, thus diminishing the bacteria and it's symptoms. And to establish a diet of easily digestible foods so the bacteria in the intestines will not have time to grow when the foods are being digested. This diet prohibits eating high-fiber foods because it will develop a productivity in bacterial growth, and it also restricts the consumption of sugars because it will cause fermentation of bacteria as well. There's not really a list of what you can or cannot eat on a SIBO diet, there only guidelines about what you should or shouldn't do. With that knowledge, I'm going to try and make a list of what should eat and what you should avoid.

For more information on SIBO click on these links
http://www.livestrong.com/article/318789-the-sibo-diet/
http://www.gidoctor.net/diet-ibs-sibo.php

Guidelines for SIBO:
^Avoid sweeteners and reduce your sugar intake to about 40g a day
^ Avoid or limit intake of dairy products
^Avoid high-fiber foods 
^Avoid foods that leave a lot of residue or undigestable substances (ex. peas, beans, lentils)
^Drink about 8 glasses of water daily
^Limit the consumption of sweet fruits 
^Consume a lot of anti-bacterial foods and herbs to kill off the bacteria
^Eat  easily digestible foods to prevent fermentation
^It's preferred to eat cooked vegetables rather than raw because it leaves less residue, which means it is more easier to digest
^Eat vegetables that are low in starch
^Eat foods that are low in carbohydrates
^ The  FODMAP diet  is another choice to try if you have SIBO

Eat
Meat
Beef
Eggs 
Chicken
Turkey
Fish
etc.

Note: these are examples of low-starch vegetables
Vegetables
Broccoli
Cucumber
Carrots
Leeks
Onions
Spinach
Swiss chard
Summer Squash
Tomatoes
Zucchini

Note: limit your intake in whole grains and high-fiber
Grains
Cereal
Potatoes
Breads
Crackers
Rice
etc.

Note: 
*the fruit listed here are considered low in sugar
remember to consume less than 40g of sugar daily
* The sugar content is located right next to the fruit
Fruit
Apricot 3g
Apples 19g
Blueberries 14g
Cantaloupes 14g , cup
Casaba Melon 10g, cup
Cranberries 4g
Grapefruit 9g
Guava 8g
Honeydew Melon 14g , cup
Lemon 1g
Limes 1g
Nectarines 11g
Peaches 8g
Raspberries 5g
Rhubarb 1g




 Did you know that? Rhubarb root is used to cure constipation, diarrhea, and has the ability to remove toxins from the intestinal tract




Strawberries 7g
Watermelon 10g, cup

Spices
Basil
Black Pepper
Cayenne
Cilantro
Cinnamon
Cloves
Cumin
Curry                                                                               
Dill
Garlic
Ginger
Nutmeg
Oregano
Paprika
Rosemary
Tarragon
Thyme
Turmeric

Avoid
Sweet fruits
High fiber foods
Dairy
Sweeteners
High carb foods
Whole grains
Fructose
Processed Foods

Body Odor Diets 2

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Body Odor Diet
Anti-inflammatory Diet
FODMAP Diet




Anti-inflammatory Diet: Inflammation is said to be the root cause of serious illnesses and diseases. Although it is a healing response that has been sent out from the immune system to combat  infections and illnesses, chronic inflammation damages the body and does the same thing that it was trying to prevent, all because of  the certain foods we eat. What the anti-inflammatory diet is suppose to do is prevent ill health and diseases by  cutting out the foods that were causing the inflammation in the first place and bringing in the foods that are suppose to heal your  body and reduce inflammation in your system.





Here are some other lists of Anti-inflammatory and Pro-inflammatory foods
http://theconsciouslife.com/top-10-anti-inflammatory-foods.htm
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02012/anti-inflammatory-diet
http://www.oprah.com/health/Dr-Perricones-List-of-Pro-Inflammatory-Foods
Eat:
Apples
Strawberries
Blueberries
Acai berries
Cantaloupe
Pink grapefruit
Rhubarb
Cranberries
Pineapple
Avocados
Black currants
Raspberries
Guavas
Kiwifruit
Kumquats
Lemons
Limes
Mulberries
Oranges
Papaya
Cherries

Vegetables
Bok choy
Broccoli
Brussel sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Chard
Collards
Fennel bulb
Garlic
Greens beans
Green onions
Kale
Leeks
Olives
Spinach
Sweet potatoes
Turnip greens
Kelp
Shiitake mushroom
Brown rice
Winter squash



Nuts
Almonds
Flax seeds
Hazel nuts
Sunflower seeds
Walnuts

Seasoning 
Basil
Cayenne pepper
Cinnamon
Cloves
Cocoa( at least 70% pure)
Licorice
Mint
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Thyme
Turmeric
Ginger



Did you know that? Ginger not only helps reduce pain and inflammation, it also  can be used as remedy for motion sickness, morning sickness and migraine relief








Oil
Avocado oil
Extra virgin olive oil
Green tea

Fish
Cod
Halibut
Herring
Oysters
Rainbow Trout
Salmon
Sardines
Snapper fish
Striped bass
Tuna
Whitefish
Mackerel
Catfish
















Though all goodies look great they are more than likely to inflame your gut

Avoid:
Almost everything else, but to  be more specific:
Bagels
Breads, rolls, and baked goods
Candy
Cake
Cookies
Cornstarch
Corn bread, corn muffins
Corn syrup
Crackers
Croissants
Doughnuts(Donuts)
Egg rolls
Fast food
French fries
Fruit juice
Fried foods
Flour
Granola
Hard cheese(except romano and parmesan)
Honey
Hot dogs
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, italian ice
Jellies and preserves
Margarine
Molasses
Muffins
Noodles
Pancakes
Pastry
Pie
Pita bread
Pizza
Pasta
Popcorn
Potatoes
Pudding
Relish
Sherbert
Shortening
Snack foods
Soda
Sugar
Tacos
Tortillas
Waffles



FODMAP Diet: The FODMAP diet is basically a diet used to treat IBS sufferers from their symptoms of diarrhea, gas, abdominal bloating, etc. ; or at least reduce their symptoms. The premise behind this diet is to eat a low FODMAP( fermentable, olgiosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides,and polyols) diet so that all of these symptoms will disappear or diminish the embarrassing  effects.  It is also conveyed to reduce fecal body odor which is the reason why I put this diet in  the blog.














For more information on a fodmap diet look into these links
http://ibs.about.com/od/ibsfood/a/The-FODMAP-Diet.htm
http://shepherdworks.com.au/disease-information/low-fodmap-diet

Eat:   
Fruit
Banana
Blueberry
Grapefruit
Grapes
Honeydew melon
Kiwi
Lemon
Lime
Mandarin oranges
Orange
Raspberry
Strawberry

Sweeteners
Glucose
Maple Syrup
Sucrose
Honey

Lactose Alternatives
Butter
Hard cheese
Lactose free ice cream or yogurt
Gelato
Rice milk
Sorbet
                I didn't list it here, but eating rice is okay on the FODMAP diet

                   

Vegetables
Bok choy
Carrots
Celery
Corn
Eggplant
Green Beans
Lettuce
Parsnip
Scallions(green parts only)
Tomato

Avoid:
Fruit:
Apples
Apricot
Cherries
Mango
Pears
Peaches
Nectarines
Plums and prunes
Watermelon
Canned fruit
Fruit juice
Nashi fruit
Dried fruit
Cocounut milk

Grains:
Rye
Wheat


Lactose:
Custard
Ice cream
Margarine
Milk
Soft cheese
Yogurt


Legumes:
Baked beans
Chickpeas
Lentils
Kidney beans

Sweeteners:
Fructose
High fructose corn syrup
Isomalt
Maltitol
Mannitol
Sorbitol

 Beware: Sorbitol is found in  most "sugar-free" gums and "low calorie" foods. In addition, xylitol is also found in many chewing gums











Xylitol

Vegetables:
Artichokes
Asparagus
Avocado
Beets
Broccoli
Brussel Sprout
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Green beans
Garlic
Fennel
Leeks
Mushrooms
Okra
Onions
Peas
Raddicio lettuce
Scallions
Shallots
Sugar snap peas
Snow peas
Zuccini


Monday, April 11, 2011

Vitamins/Minerals for Body Odor

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There are some people out there who are deficient in their  recommended intake of vitamins and minerals. This deficiency might possibly be the reason why you smell  this  certain way. I believe that everyone can benefit from this post because most people on earth do not get sufficient amount and are usually deficient in one or two vitamins or minerals, which might actually be the  cause for their odor. And even in you are up to par with  your intake of minerals I believe making this post will give you some insight into what  each vitamin and mineral can do for  you.

Vitamin A: Keeps your skin and mucous membranes healthy. When these two functions of our body are healthy they produce a moistness, which in turn prevents cell damage and  bacterial growth. Moreover,  it's good for your immune system and helps fight cancer.


Symptoms of deficiency in Vitamin A: Problems seeing in dim light, dry eyes, dry skin, slower recuperation from wounds, and brittle hair and nails

Foods High in Vitamin A:  Liver, carrots, sweet potatoes, boiled spinach, butternut squash,  kale, lettuce, turnip greens, dried apricots, cantaloupe

Vitamin B complex: Helps in  metabolizing  fats, carbohydrates, and proteins from out diets. They also help generate energy for all the cells in the body, that includes the brain , the nervous system, the digestive organs and all the rest. Not only does it provide energy, it flushes out toxins by keeping the metabolism levels in normal range. It has also been noted that people who lack vitamin B-12 have an unpleasant odor about themselves.

Vitamin B1(thiamine):  A "anti-stress" vitamin,  because it improves the immune system and provides the body's ability to maintain stressful situations
Vitamin B2(riboflavin):  Is vital for the development of body tissues (ex. skin, eyes, connective tissues, immune system). It also plays a role in regenerating glutathione(a strong anti-oxidant), and is needed to activate the vitamin B6. Finally riboflavin is responsible in regulating certain hormones and it supports your emotional health.
http://www.womens-health-symmetry.com/riboflavin.html
Vitamin B3(niacin): Is known to treat cholesterol levels and it may help in treating depression, osteoarthritis and migraines. Another contributing factor to Niacin is that it supports the central nervous system, it  assists in producing hydrochloric acid, and is needed in the formation of red blood cells.
Vitamin B5(patothenic acid): B5 is required for the secretion of cortisone, a hormone that assists in metabolism. Has the ability to fight allergies, create lipids, and  lower cholesterol levels.
Vitamin  B6(prydoxine): Helps in the formation of neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine,  and GABA, which are repsonsible  for  depression and anxiety. B6 is certainly a vitamin that is essential for your mood and  can lower your risk for heart disease, osteoporosis, and alzheimer's disease to some extent.
Vitamin B12(cobalamins): Similar to vitamin B6, except that it creates a fatty tissue called myesin that protects your nerves
Biotin: Similar to B6 as well, but biotin also plays a role in in gene expression(I have no idea what that is) and DNA replication.
 


Symptoms of deficiency in Vitamin B complex:  Upset stomach, diarrhea, dementia, visual problems, hair loss, anemia, trouble sleeping, scaly/rash like skin,  insomnia,  lack of energy, acne,  unpleasant body odor,  memory loss,  complications with digestion and absorption of food. And for more serious deficiencies permanent brain damage
 


Foods high in Vitamin B:  Bananas, peanuts, eggs, potatoes, liver, meats, kefir, brazil nuts, oats, legumes





                    Did you know that: 1 fruit of guava has 342% of vitamin C?
   

Vitamin C: Strengthens the production of  collagen, a protein  connective tissue, that helps the body heal wounds and  help support the  structure the blood vessels in the body. It can be used as an anti-oxidant, which helps clear free radical molecules from damaging cells, proteins, genetic material (DNA). And it's   suppose to flush out toxins as well and boost your immune system because of it's detoxifying properties.
http://www.ehow.com/about_4571150_does-vitamin-c-do-body.html

Symptoms of deficiency in vitamin C: Bleeding gums, easy bruising, fatigue, rough/dry skin, dry hair, slow wound healing, skin discoloration, vulnerable to colds and infections, respiratory infections , and lung related conditions


Foods highs in Vitamin C: Peaches, strawberries, papayas, acerola cherry, chives, peppers, guava, black currant, orange juice, grapefruit juice


Vitamin E: Is good because it  renews  the skin cells and  heals the one's that might have bacteria on them; Sometimes when skin cells are damaged they start to attract bacteria which can make you or your skin smell ripe.

Symptoms of deficiency in vitamin E: Anemia, weakened red blood cells,  age spot, cataracts, lower sex drive.  Muscle, liver, bone marrow, and brain function abnormalities. Mal-absorption(that is linked pancreatic disease, celiac disease, liver disease, and gallbladder disease); pain, tingling, and loss of sensation among certain body parts. And  a list of neurological complications

Foods high in Vitamin E: Sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach, peanut butter, grapeseed, paprika, chili powder, pickled green olives,oregano (dried), hazel nut


Vitamin K: Is known for helping blood clot properly and prevent excessive bleeding . Also, vitamin K also has the properties of preventing kidney stones,  stopping liver cancer growth, and  helping to control body, fecal , and urinary odor.
http://www.alternativedr.com/vitamin_k.htm

Symptoms of deficiency in vitamin K: Easy bruising,  heavy bleeding during menstrual cycles, nose bleeds, gum bleeds, anemia, hemorrhaging , osteoporosis, blood in urine, osteopenia

Foods high in Vitamin K: Kale, collard greens,  spinach, turnip greens,  beet greens, mustard greens, spring onions, brussel sprouts, broccoli, asparagus

Magnesium: It 's been stated  that taking magnesium(250-500mg) with zinc will show a difference in your body odor. In addition, researchers believe that the reason chlorophyll has it's internal body odor cleansing effect is due to the magnesium content that it is inside chlorophyll.( I will make individual post on this mineral)




Symptoms of deficiency in Magnesium: constipation, urinary spasms, menstrual cramps, insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, anorexia, muscle twitching, poor memory, confusion, numbness, hallucinations, numbness, nausea, vomiting

Foods high in Magnesium: Halibut, almonds, artichokes, buckwheat flour, mollusks,  oat bran, spinach,  pumpkin seeds,  cashews, soy beans




Zinc: Maintains the proper functioning of enzymes(proteins that help the body break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins that can be used for fuel),.It helps make news cells as well as  assist in the healing of wounds.It sustains the senses from dwindling and plays a vital role for the  release of insulin( a hormone in the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood). And finally, zinc balances the metabolism and reduces perspiration, which consequently reduces the amount of odors. I also forgot to mention that if you do smell, there might be a link between zinc deficiency.
http://health.learninginfo.org/what-does-zinc-do.htm

Symptoms of deficiency in Zinc: weakened immune system, hair loss, diarrhea, eye and skin lesions. Increased allergic sensitivity, anemia, dry skin, inflammatory bowel disease, growth retardation, impaired taste and smell. Joint and hip pain,

Food high in Zinc:  Oyster, beef shank,  crab,  pork, veal liver, sesame seeds, lobster,  turkey,  lamb, chicken

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Body Odor Diets

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Like the title implies these diets are diets that were used from people who cured themselves of their body odors. Though these diets have helped some they're not specifically for everyone, for example, the TMAU diet obviously helps the ones who suffer from TMAU and the Candida diet helps those who suffer from Candida. Though it might still help you, you should go to a doctor and figure out what's wrong with you or at least research the possible disease or disorder you might have so you can deal effectively on your distressing odors. All of these diets have one thing in common and that is to get rid of processed commercial brand foods that have high fructose corn syrup or white flour and the like. I will put up the foods you are allowed to eat and what you should avoid on each diet.

Diet List
1.Candida Diet
2.TMAU Diet
3.FODMAP Diet (@ Body Odor Diets 2)
4.Anti-inflammatory Diet (@ Body Odor Diets 2)
5.Alkaline Diet (@ Body Odor Diets 3)
6. SIBO  Diet (@ Body Odor Diets 3)
Note: this list is not ranked in efficiency


Candida Diet:

The candida diet is for people who suffer from a fungal infection overgrowth called candidiasis, which can lie in the intestinal tract, mouth, genitals, and throat. The purpose of the diet is to starve the candida or restrict it from growing by eliminating sugar and simple carbohydrates from your diet. The reason being is that sugar and carbohydrates is the yeast's(candida) food source, and if you don't take it out of your diet the candida will still flourish and multiply. Therefore, you have to restrict your sugar and carbohydrate consumption or at least limit it to an extremely low level, take anti-fungal herbs or medicine, and supply your body with probiotics for you to have a chance of ridding it from your body.

For more information on Candida click on these links
http://www.thecandidadiet.com/
http://www.yeastinfectionadvisor.com/candidadiet.html
Eat:                                                                      
Any vegetables
Plain Yogurt
Probiotics
Organic Beef
Organic Chicken
Organic Fish
Organic Eggs
Any nuts that don't have high mold content
Buck Wheat
Millet
Amaranth
Quinoa
Wild and brown rice

Recommended spices:
Basil
Black Pepper
Cayenne
Cilantro
Cinnamon
Cloves
Cumin
Curry                                                                               
Dill
Garlic


Garlic has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries.
 It also  is a natural anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent.
 Unfortunately for B.O sufferers, it will make you smell a lot worse








Ginger
Nutmeg
Oregano
Paprika
Rosemary
Tarragon
Thyme
Turmeric

Recommended Oils:
Virgin Coconut Oil
Olive Oil
Sesame Oil
Pumpkin seed oil
Macadamia Oil
Almond Oil
Flax Oil
Safflower
Sunflower
Coconut oil
Coconut butter
Ghee
Organic butter

Teas:
Cinnamon Tea
Clove Tea
Chamomile Tea
Pau D'arco Tea
Peppermint Tea
Ginger Tea
Licorice Tea
Lemongrass Tea
Green Tea

Avoid:
(Any type of fruit that has high sugar content,
except lemons or limes)
Aged cheese
Any additives or preservatives
Alcohol
Caffeinated drinks
(Any seasoned nuts and nuts that have high
mold content like peanuts)



 The problem with nuts like peanuts is that they contain high mold content. Foods that have mold in them have fungal toxins that will only feed your candida infection instead or making it weaker.









Mushrooms

Condiments:
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
Mustard
Relish
Horseradish
Soy sauce
Salad dressings
Any sugars/junk food

Fats and oils:
Peanut oil
Cottonseed oil
Corn oil
Canola oil
Soy oil
Margarine
Shortening

TMAU Diet:  
The TMAU diet basically consists of eating foods that have a low choline intake, it has been said that this diet will reduce the odors but it will not completely eliminate them so I don't want you to misinterpret the full effectiveness of this diet. I primarily found low choline and high choline foods in a USDA pdf application on choline foods that was made in 2008. If you want to look further into the application the link will be posted below. On a side note, though the TMAU diet does not completely get rid of the odors in your body it has been said that taking copper chlorophyllin, or washing with charcoal soap, or even doing a liver cleanse will reduce the odors even more. And taking them all together will no doubt bring your bring your body odor to an all-time low (but keep in mind what works for some may not work for others).

For more information on TMAU look at these links:
http://www.hbri.org/TMAuria.htm 
Note: 
*This new TMAU list will have only foods that you can eat that are 50mg  of choline or lower
*Remember that the least amount of choline you can eat per day is 425-550mg, if you eat any less then you will  become deficient in it.
*Some deficiency symptoms in choline include  fatigue, insomnia, inability to concentrate urine in kidneys, memory problems. And for more severe cases infertility, abnormal bone formation,  liver dysfunction, impaired growth,  and cardiovascular/circulatory problems. Becoming deficient in choline is not something you want to do.