My Basic Vitamin Program
February 9, 2010 by Dr. Nicole Sundene
Filed under American Sickcare System, Antioxidants, Anxiety, Diet Tips, Kitchen Cost Cutters, Kitchen Sink, Multivitamin, Pain Management, Preventative Medicine, Reader Questions, Smoking, Vitamins
“What Vitamins Should I Take?”
Is the most common question I get as a Naturopathic Physician.
I typically believe the average person that doesn’t eat “perfectly” ie:
- Eats the “Basic American Diet” (BAD) of white refined, processed foods
- Doesn’t consume 5-9 servings of fruits and veggies daily
- Eats Fast Food several times a week
- Does not achieve 25 grams of fiber daily (most Americans get about 9 grams)
- Drinks, smokes, or uses drugs
- Doesn’t exercise
- Feels chronically fatigued
- Are over the age of 65…or feel like it!
Should be on a Basic Supplement Protection Plan:
- A whole food, high quality multivitamin taken as directed (to save money you can take half the recommended dose unless you are fatigued or don’t eat well.)
- 1 tsp of fish oil daily or 1-2 capsules daily with food (NOT for pregnant women due to high vitamin A content. Those with inflammatory disease need 1-2 tablespoons or capsule equivalent)
- Probiotic capsule 1 daily (Pharmax is my favorite) Twice daily if IBS, colitis, chronic diarrhea, constipation, food allergies etc are a problem. Especially if you do not consume a daily dose of fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, and kim chee.
- Antioxidant formula if not eating fruits and veggies or suffer from an inflammatory condition.
- Fiber Formula OR I prefer 1-3 tablespoons of freshly ground flaxseeds….purchase flaxseeds at a natural grocery store in the bulk section and grind in a coffee grinder right before adding to a smoothie, yogurt, juice, soups, or salads….just don’t heat them over 100F.
- An anti-stress/anti-anxiety formula if stress is zapping your energy. I love the herb schisandra for most patients as stated in my article “The Fifteen Most Fabulous Herbal Sedatives.”
- Most vegetarians should consider a protein powder supplement to insure the proper amino acid profile, this is VERY important for the average vegan. Especially if you tend to get sick often, feel tired constantly, have weak and brittle hair and nails
This simple plan should keep the average person feeling fabulous, energetic, and help PREVENT disease. Remember to take your supplements WITH food unless otherwise stated so that the body can optimally utilize and digest them.
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First visit my website: http://www.docnicole.com and go to the Supplement Ordering Page.
- Click the link that says “buy products” which will take you to the Emerson Ecologicals portal and prompt you to make your own account.
- Simply enter the code: 738800
- Zipcode: 98027
- Physician Name: Dr. Nicole Sundene
After you create your account you are able to refill your own products, and have them delivered right to your front door!
Let me know if you need any help ordering anything, or need an idea for a product to replace that which you are currently taking.
Drop me an email if you have any questions, or give me a call to set up your own personal consultation: (425) 785-7556.
Dr. Nicole Sundene
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