Re: Selenium

Dear Chris,

Selenium is a vitally needed nutrient that
helps your body remain healthy. Selenium
deficiency can cause hypothyroidism or low
thyroid. Five times as many women as men
suffer from this condition, which is reaching
epidemic proportions in the USA. Low thyroid
is also caused by lack of natural Iodine in
the thyroid gland. If you eat a Brazil nut
everyday (it contains the most selenium of
any food), and eat some dried seaweeds like
dulse, kombu, or wakame, you'll be giving
your thyroid exactly what it needs to heal
itself. Pass this information along to your
women friends.

Selenium also binds with toxic metals, such as
lead and mercury, and removes them from the
body. It deactivates a whole host of
viruses. Premature aging, heart disease,
arthriis, and multiple sclerosis are frequently linked to selenium deficiency.
Selenium also helps maintain the health of
hair, nails, muscles, and red blood cells.
It is believed to reduce the risks of cancer.
Selenium helps the immune system remain
strong and alert. Additionally, selenium
helps to heal inflammatory conditions in the
body.

However, Chris, there is a warning, a caveat,
you should know about selenium. The best way
to give your body the selenium it needs, is
through natural foods and NOT through supplements. I eat a Brazil nut every day,
precisely because it contains the selenium
my body needs. Selenium is also found in garlic, onions, broccoli, cabbage, mushrooms,
and whole grains. I suggest you phase out
your selenium supplement, and replace it with
some of the natural whole foods mentioned
above. Lots of supplements are good for you,
but there are many questions about the wisdom
of taking selenium in tablet form. So get
yourself some Brazil nuts. They're delicious!

Blessings,

Owen
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