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VITAMIN D

• Bone health:
Vitamin D helps with the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, promoting bone mineralization and bone mineral density.

Vitamin D exhibits strong anti-inflammatory effects.

• Pregnancy support: Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy has also been associated with a reduction in the risks of small-for-gestational-age babies, preeclampsia, preterm birth, and gestational diabetes.

• Mood regulation

• Insulin level regulation: Vitamin D has been shown to lower blood glucose levels and enhance insulin sensitivity in people with diabetes.

• Weight loss: Vitamin D plays a role in preventing the formation of fat cells by influencing specific molecules, such as vitamin D receptors.

• Dental health: Research highlights a link between alveolar bone density, osteoporosis, tooth loss, and periodontal disease risk. Several reports suggest a significant connection between periodontal health and vitamin D intake.

• vitamin D can potentially prevent or lower the risk of certain diseases, including:

• Certain types of cancer: Animal and lab studies suggest that vitamin D may inhibit tumor development and slow the growth of existing tumors in various organs, including the breast, ovary, colon, prostate, and brain.

•Heart disease: Maintaining optimal vitamin D levels may have potential cardiovascular health benefits, according to one recent study.

•Immune-related diseases: Sufficient vitamin D levels may help prevent or treat immune-related diseases.

• Asthma: A meta-analysis discovered that taking vitamin D supplements helped adults with mild-to-moderate asthma who were also deficient in vitamin D to reduce their asthma exacerbations by 30 percent.

•Autoimmune diseases: Extensive research indicates a potential connection between vitamin D deficiency and the development of autoimmune diseases. Vitamin D deficiency has been noted in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, with an inverse relationship to disease activity • • • Research also indicates there is a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis in individuals with higher levels of vitamin D.

•Cognitive decline: Research has consistently established a connection between cognitive impairment, dementia, and a lack of vitamin D.

• Mortality: As per a meta-analysis of 18 studies involving 57,311 subjects, daily intake of vitamin D supplements was associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality rates. As vitamin D is fat-soluble, it is most effectively absorbed when consumed with a meal or snack containing some fat.

Vitamin D supplements are also available in various forms, including:
• Capsules/softgels
• Tablets
• Liquid drops
• Gummies
• Sprays
• Injections
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Why PROCESSED SUGAR
Is Unhealthy


1. Blood Sugar Spikes & Crashes

Processed sugar (like sucrose, high-fructose corn syrup, and glucose syrups) is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream, causing a spike in blood glucose levels. This triggers a surge of insulin to lower it, which often results in a crash—leaving you fatigued, irritable, and craving more sugar.

2. Increased Risk of Chronic Disease

High sugar intake is linked to:
Type 2 diabetes
Heart disease
Obesity
Fatty liver disease
Certain cancers
Neurodegenerative conditions (e.g. Alzheimer’s, now referred to by some as “type 3 diabetes”)

3. Disrupts Gut Health

Sugar feeds harmful gut bacteria and yeast (like Candida), leading to inflammation, bloating, and weakened immunity.

4. Accelerates Aging & Skin Damage

Sugar reacts with proteins and fats in the body to form Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs), which damage collagen and elastin—accelerating wrinkles and skin aging.

5. Addictive & Neurodisruptive

Sugar triggers dopamine release in the brain, similar to addictive drugs. Over time, this leads to tolerance, dependence, and altered brain chemistry—affecting mood, focus, and energy.
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HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES to Processed Sugar

Here are better options—especially when consumed in moderation and paired with whole foods:

1. Raw Honey 🐝
• Antioxidant, antibacterial, and enzyme-rich
• Supports immunity and gut health
• Best in raw, unpasteurized form

2. Maple Syrup (100% Pure) 🍁
• Contains minerals like zinc and manganese
• Lower glycemic index than sugar
• Still a concentrated sugar, so use sparingly

3. Coconut Sugar
• Lower glycemic index than refined sugar
• Contains small amounts of iron, zinc, calcium, and potassium
• Has a caramel-like flavor

4. Dates / Date Syrup
• Whole fruit sugar with fiber, minerals, and antioxidants
• Great for baking or sweetening smoothies and snacks

5. Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo)
• Natural zero-calorie sweetener
• Contains antioxidants called mogrosides
• Does not spike blood sugar



🔄 Guiding Principle: Sweetness from Nature, Not the Lab

Choose natural, minimally processed sweeteners in small amounts. Even healthy sugars can be overdone. Pair sweet foods with fiber, fat, or protein to slow glucose absorption and reduce insulin spikes.
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Lowering LDL Cholesterol is BS & Waste of Time – World Famous Cardiologist Aseem Malhotra

Watch Full MAHA Interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XaDCBh6Ohg
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As noted:

Eating More Eggs Reduces Alzheimer's Disease Risk By 50%.

Eggs Are The Leading Source Of Dietary Choline, The Required Amino Acid That Makes The Neurotransmitter Acetylcholine, Responsible For Memory & Mood.

Choline Must Come From Our Diet & 90% Of The Population Is Deficient.
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Experience the benefits of the 128 Hz Healing Instrument
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Forwarded from Canada Health Alliance
Monday, June 9 - FOOD ALLERGIES: Learn How You Can identify and Reverse Them From Home – In just one 2-hour CHA training session with CHA Director and food expert Dr. Barry Breger. In this thought-provoking session you will actually learn how to reverse food allergies! Yes, it is possible and you can learn how to do it in this single training session!! By registering for this life-changing session you will learn why certain foods must be avoided; which foods are your medicine and why you need them; the symptoms of food allergies; the Allergy Elimination Diet; the withdrawal symptoms you can expect; how you can get through them and how you can test foods to see if you have managed to reverse your allergies.

Time : From 4 pm to 6 pm PST / 7 pm to 9 pm EST
Cost : $30.00, or just $25 for paid members of CHA, VCC and CCCA. Proceeds will go to support Canada Health Alliance.
To register email us at info@canadahealthalliance.org with ‘FOOD ALLERGY TRAINING’ in the subject line.