CHOLESTEROL AND YOUR BODY'S HEALTH
by Rita Lambros-Segur, M.H
Just what is this matter we call cholesterol,
anyway? Webster's College Dictionary, 1995
edition, states: "a sterol, abundant
in animal fats, brain and nerve tissue, meat
and eggs, that functions in the body as a
membrane constituent and as a precursor of
steroid hormones and bile acids: high levels
in the blood are associated with arteriosclerosis
and gallstones."
That's a mouthful. But without cholesterol
the body cannot make the sex hormones, adrenal
hormones, and vitamin D. Excess cholesterol
is converted in the liver to bile acids, which
are normally eliminated in the feces.
Some experts feel high levels of cholesterol
have very little to do with dietary intake
of it. There is a correlation between blood
cholesterol levels and the incidence of coronary
artery disease. One must, however, distinguish
between the total blood cholesterol level
and the cholesterol portion in the blood carried
by HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Before you begin a strict program to reduce cholesterol blood levels,
check the total cholesterol to HDL-cholesterol ratio first. This
risk ratio can be determined by a simple blood test by any medical
doctor.
There does exist hope, however, when one has reason for concern
over their blood work. But remember--the body is a fantastic mechanism
and always moves itself toward health. To help it along, it needs
proper information.
This "information" that I speak of has to do with more
than adequate nutrition. In addition to eating more raw fruits and
vegetables, and drinking pure water, try to locate a sound nutritional
supplier. Years ago, Dr. Linus Pauling's work demonstrated the value
of vitamin C in helping the body dislodge and eliminate harmful
arterial plaque. If you were to go to your favorite health store
or drug store for vitamin C, you probably would not receive the
same benefits as Dr. Pauling did. Why is that? (Pauling, Linus &
Cameron, Ewan. "Cancer and Vitamin C." Camino Books. Philadelphia,
PA, 1993.)
Because nutrients must be in an appropriate electrical matrix or
else they are not functional to the human body. For instance, vitamin
C is sold worldwide but as a synthetic supplement, usually in a
chewable tablet.
Unfortunately, isolated vitamin C is not in a proper electrical
matrix making it as useless to the human body as sawdust. Instead,
vitamin C must be combined in a matrix form with trace minerals,
bioflavonoids and electrolytes. Only when introduced in this particular
matrix or pattern can the human body actually use the nutritional
information present in the vitamin C.
Vitamin C has been known-for 40 or 50 years-to reduce cholesterol
levels. That is not news. The reason most of us have high cholesterol
-which means high plaque levels in the blood, veins and arteries-is
that the liver produces low density cholesterol (LDL), then it sends
it out to patch up arteries so we don't die of internal bleeding.
That low density cholesterol builds up over the years and becomes
plaque. Eventually, it clogs the arteries and we go into a condition
of stroke.
When you start consuming vitamin C in the right electrical pattern,
you are supporting the body's ability to build collagen. As the
collagen restructures arteries and veins, plaque is released from
the walls of the arteries. Cholesterol levels go up at first. Then
they go down. The plaque build-up on your arteries goes down. Your
liver stops producing LDL, because you now have collagen to build
tissue.
Augmenting your nutritional program with high-quality, plant-based
enzymes help the body grab stray protein profiles (plaque), digest
them in the bloodstream and deliver them to the liver, which eliminates
them from your body. All the tools are here for a clean and well-fed
body . . . which means this condition may disappear, as it has in
many cases.
Please do not be overwhelmed with all the technical jargon. Simply
upgrade your lifestyle and eating habits. Couple that with supplements
that mimic natural creation and you've got a winning combination.
And who knows, maybe you'll be the next to live your own success
story!
Rita Lambros-Segur, M.H., Editor of the semi-monthly ezine
named, "Your
Electrical Body", Rita has studied with master herbalists
and naturopaths alike. Endeavoring to follow the precepts of Dr.
John Christopher and the principles of electrical science, she has
aided numerous folks to enhance their health.
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