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Wednesday 31 January 2018
Tired of being tired?

enough hormones, our bodies do not have can lead to macrocytic anemia where the
enough energy to function fully. An over- red blood cells are very large. Microcytic
active thyroid gives us too many hormones, anemia, is when the red blood cells are too
causing stress-related symptoms. Unfortu- small, this is caused by a deficiency of B-
nately, a general thyroid test might not be complex and Folic Acid. When supplement-
sufficient to diagnose specific thyroid prob- ing with B vitamins, it is important to supple-
lems. A detailed, thyroid blood test can usu- ment with the whole B “family” B complex
ally detect hidden problems. However, for vitamins usually come as B50, B100 (stron-
some people comprehensive hormone test- ger) or in liquid form. B12, found mainly in
ing including saliva rather than only blood red meats, is lacking in vegetarian diets and
can check hormone status including the people who follow the blood type diet for
thyroid even further. group A and AB. B12 tablets do not absorb
A routine thyroid check should be done properly through the stomach. B12 is best
every few years as a part of a health well- given by a doctor through injection or sub-
ness exam. If you are experiencing any of lingual as a nugget or liquid under the tong.
these symptoms, have your thyroid tested in Make sure you are taking a full B complex
detail. If the symptoms are determined to with your B-12 vitamins.
be thyroid related, dietary changes includ- Get The Point! You could be burning the
ing supplements like kelp, which is rich in io- candle at both ends. Not getting enough
By: Dr. Carlos Viana dine could restore the balance to your life. sleep is easy when we continue to meet our
Don’t try to “fix” your thyroid with table salt job responsibilities and we want to enjoy all
Do you feel tired all the time even when you that has iodine in it. Ordinary table salt is not the Carnival festivities. Getting run down
think you get enough sleep? If you find your- healthy for anyone. If you like salt, try natural can be helped with vitamins and nutritional
self getting winded or short of breath for little sea salt which does not raise blood pressure elements working together to provide the
or no reason, if people tell you that you look and contains healthy trace minerals from raw material to produce lots of energy. Not
pale, if you have developed palpitations or the sea. working and partying? Then we have a met-
a racing heart you could have a metabolic Anemia is another condition that causes fa- abolic problem that can be identified and
imbalance. Your metabolic process or me- tigue. Like the underactive thyroid, low lev- corrected. Stop feeling tired! Come in so we
tabolism is the process by which the food els of B vitamin’s which include B1, B2, B3 can correct that metabolic imbalance. q
we eat is broken down into useful substanc- (niacin), B5, B6, B12, B9 (folic acid) and iron
es and energy that our body needs to live. can cause lack of energy, weight gain and CARLOS VIANA, Ph. D. is an Oriental Medi-
This is how we maintain a healthy body. My depression. Vitamin B is the body’s conduc- cal Doctor (O.M.D.) having studied in China;
protocol, Biocompatible Medicine, special- tor of energy, as is the thyroid, and metabo- a US Board Cert. Clinical Nutritionist (C.C.N.),
izes in identifying and correcting metabolic lizes the foods we eat into energy. Vitamin an Addiction Professional (C.Ad.), Chairper-
problems. B12 maintains and repairs blood cells as well son of the Latin American Committee of the
Chronic stress, physical, mental or emotion- as carries oxygen through the blood to the International Academy of Oral Medicine
al can cause many of the symptoms men- body. Folic acid helps produce and repair and Toxicology (IAOMT), a Rejuvenating
tioned above. Another reason could be DNA and it is essential in the growth of red Cell Therapist specializing in Age Manage-
related to an improperly working thyroid. blood cells. ment, has a weekly radio program, writes
Thyroid imbalances might also include sud- Our clinic checks blood test results for the and lectures extensively. For information:
den weight-gain or loss and problems with levels of vitamin B12 and Folic Acid to help VIANA HEALING CENTER, Kibaima 7, St Cruz
memory. It is thought that one-fifth of all diagnose the cause of anemia or neurop- TEL: 585-1270 Web Site: www.vianaheal.com
chronic depression cases may be due to an athy (nerve damage). Most people and Dr. Viana’s Award Winning BOOK: Prescrip-
underactive thyroid. Panic attacks, nervous- many doctors think to treat anemia, you tions from Paradise, Introduction to Bio-
ness and irritability can be symptoms of an must supplement with iron. However, of the compatible Medicine – Available at local
over active thyroid, as well as weak muscles, 400 different anemia’s, only one is produced Bookstores, Hotel Gift shops and Boticas.
soft nails and hair loss. by a deficiency in iron. Iron pills usually do Signed copies at Viana Healing Center, EB-
The thyroid, which produces hormones, is not improve anemia. ooks: Amazon kindle, Nook, Itunes check
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temperature and producing energy. When that are caused by B- complex vitamin de- center. Join the discussion: www.facebook.
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