January 2012: Vol 7 No 1
There are two body systems that may be helped by a high
methylation diet as follows:
The Renal System: The kidneys are vital in eliminating
undesirable things from the body. Since vascular diseases occur with higher
than normal levels of homocysteine (HCY), it is natural that these high levels
would affect the kidneys. There is evidence that high levels of homocysteine
(HCY) can cause renal failure due to vascular involvement.
The Hematologic System: High levels of HCY may play a role
in an increased propensity for blood to clot and to form loose clots known as
thrombi that circulate through the blood vessels. When a thrombus tries to go
through arterioles, capillaries, or a narrowing caused by arteriosclerosis,
this can cause the blockage of the artery. Artery blockage leads directly to a
fatal heart attack or stroke.
Some trivia information here may be helpful. We have been so
long on one subject; I have probably made all of you couch potatoes. Did you
know that some people have a genetic inclination to sit around a lot? Genetics
control our brain functions, and for these people one of those functions is an
urge to be seated more, so they have a higher tendency to be obese according to
the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Some easy exercises to help would be to
stand while folding laundry, do a lap around the house while the commercials
are on, get up and dance to the catchy music of the commercials, stand while you
are on the phone, call in your lunch order but walk to get it, or to set a
timer, work for 20 minutes solid, then walk around the office and stretch for a
few minutes. You will find that these simple things will add to your exercise
program, which is also vital for improved health of not only body systems, but
the total body health.
We will talk about a summary of methylation in our next
issue, so watch for it.
Two Body Systems that May be helped by a High Methylation
Diet. Copyright 2012
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