Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
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elements
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey, Ph.
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What are we made of? That’s a really interesting question. Certain foods and nutrients are so essential for human life. There are all of these different elements that combine with carbon to make humans.†
Each element in our body is so important. We’re mostly water. About 62% of our body is water. It’s the major component in our blood, lymphatic tissue, cerebral spinal fluid, synovial joint fluid, skin and more. Every one of our cells is loaded with water.†
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We’re 16% protein. Protein makes us function. We use amino acids from protein to make neurotransmitters for the brain, digestive tract and muscles.We also use it to make hormones, enzymes and our DNA and chromosomes.†
Our bodies are 20 to 30% collagen, which is connective tissue. This is where a lot of the carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen that make up our body is found. Collagen holds you together. The peptides in collagen make your ligaments and tendons and hold your bones, joints and muscles together. Your skin is about 70% collagen. As you grow older, your body makes less collagen, so it’s important to get a source of high-quality, grass-fed collagen.†
Your body is about 16% fat. The brain is made out of complex fats called lipids. These fats come from fish oils and vegetables. In there, there are also minerals such as phosphorus and vitamins like choline.†
You’re 6% minerals. The number one mineral in your body is calcium, most of which is found in your bone. It is also used for nerve and muscle function. After calcium comes phosphorus, which is easy to get through vegetables and beans in your diet.†
The body also contains elements that are harmful to the body and do not belong there. Some of these include arsenic, mercury, lead, aluminum and titanium dioxide. These contaminants can impact your brain, intestines, respiratory system and more.†
Choosing high-quality foods is important. A good diet allows you to receive the nutrients you need, while hopefully avoiding harmful ones that can be consumed through animals raised with antibiotics or produce grown in nutrient-depleted soil.†
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In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. discusses the main nutrients and elements that make up our body. He lists important minerals, vitamins and building blocks that the body needs to function and explains their function in the body.†
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vertigo
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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At some point in your life, you’ve probably experienced something you’ve described as feeling dizzy. You may have also heard of vertigo, which many people describe as a sensation of dizziness.†
Dizziness falls into four different categories. It can be vertigo, presyncope, equilibrium or lightheadedness. Vertigo itself is incredibly common, as well as incredibly problematic for anyone who has ever experienced it. It is a very unpleasant feeling where you feel like the room is spinning or like everything is very, very off.†
Estimates show that about 40% of American adults will experience vertigo at some point in their lives. Women are significantly more at risk for the development of this issue than men. This can come down to hormone differences. There are also certain neurological conditions that can cause vertigo, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), a stroke and migraine headaches.†
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Many times, vertigo will resolve on its own, but for some people, this can be a long-term, lingering problem that can impact their day-to-day lives. There are supplements that can help with this persistent feeling of dizziness. We recognize through scientific research that supplementation with Vitamin D and calcium can be very helpful for the most common form, known as positional vertigo.†
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Dietary implications also play a significant role depending on the type of vertigo someone is experiencing. Someone who has Meniere’s disease, for instance, may benefit from a low sodium diet. Coenzyme Q10 has also been shown to help offset the dizziness, while ginger root extract has been shown to ease inflammation correlated with dizziness.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses the different types of vertigo, as well as factors that could potentially cause this issue. She shares information from studies about supplements and nutrients that can help with persistent dizziness, as well as her own personal experiences with it.†
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