Re: Zinc helps prevent pneumonia in the elderly.
both macro and trace minerals are well known to have specific actions on many so called *contagious* diseases.
Ever wonder why one person will get sick while others will not? It has to do with their *constitution*, biological terrain, mineral stores... we could go on with variations of explanation.
For instance manganese and selenium both can arrest or slow (depends upon case and other nutritional factors) HIV replication.
nutritional deficiencies or imbalances are at the root of being susceptible to diseases...
Unfortunately though, things like EMFs are being shown to cause great nutritional and biological stress to living systems... so minimizing exposure as best as is possible is perhaps in order too.
EMFs change cellular expressions... a mineral rich diet can help buffer the problems associated with EMF exposure.
From:
http://www.safelivingtechnologies.ca/EMF_Health_Effects.htm
Symptoms of Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity EHS & Electrical Sensitivity
Neurological: headaches, dizziness, nausea, difficulty concentrating, memory loss, irritability, depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, weakness, tremors, muscle spasms, numbness, tingling, altered reflexes, muscle and joint paint, leg/foot pain, “Flu-like” symptoms, fever. More severe reactions can include seizures, paralysis, psychosis and stroke.
Cardiac: palpitations, arrhythmias, pain or pressure in the chest, low or high blood pressure, slow or fast heart rate, shortness of breath.
Respiratory: sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma.
Dermatological: skin rash, itching, burning, facial flushing.
Ophthalmologic: pain or burning in the eyes, pressure in/behind the eyes, deteriorating vision, floaters, cataracts.
Others: digestive problems, abdominal pain, enlarged thyroid, testicular/ovarian pain, dryness of lips, tongue, mouth, eyes, great thirst, dehydration, nosebleeds, internal bleeding, altered
Sugar metabolism, immune abnormalities, redistribution of metals within the body, hair loss, pain in the teeth, deteriorating fillings, impaired sense of smell, ringing in the ears.
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