“Orthomolecular medicine” describes the practice of preventing and treating disease by providing the body with optimal amounts of substances which are natural to the body. The term “orthomolecular” was invented by Linus Pauling, PhD and first appeared in an article he wrote for the journal, “Science” in 1968. The key idea in orthomolecular medicine is that genetic factors affect not only the physical characteristics of individuals, but also their biochemical make up.
Now, breakthroughs in molecular biology are telling us about the importance of cell-to-cell communication in maintaining a healthy body. Proper cell-to-cell communication can only take place when the right nutrients are available to our cells. Forty years after Dr. Pauling’s invention of the science of orthomolecular medicine, the principles of the science are being proven in both laboratory studies and in people who take “the right nutrients” and successfully treat a variety of diseases.
Since the early 1990s we have seen the discovery of glyconutrients and their importance in cell-to-cell communication. Phytonutrients have been identified as important in cellular repair. When cells are deficient in various biochemicals they cannot function as they should and neither can their neighbor cells function properly in the human body. This landmark research in molecular biology has led to more research in nutritional science to see if there is any connection between the food we eat and the dramatic increase in autoimmune disorders such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
In addition, the increase in diabetes and obesity in young children as well as adults is a disconcerting fact. Diseases that were not considered to be acquired until middle-age are now being seen in children as young as 5 years of age. The implications of childhood obesity and diabetes are staggering and every person should be concerned about it.
Recently, there has been a striking increase in the number of young children diagnosed with Type II diabetes, a disease that had only been seen in middle-aged adults until now. This issue should alarm everyone. If there is a connection between the Western diet and this increase in diabetes in children, everything must be done to isolate the problematic foods and/or additives and have them removed from grocery shelves. In addition, the public needs to be educated about the problem so that they can make informed choices about the foods that they eat and give to their children.
Orthomolecular medicine maybe the key to regaining our health in the U.S. and all healthcare practitioners need to be educated on the “right nutrients” for people to eat. In addition, using orthomolecular blends of phytonutrients to prevent disease is an idea that people should consider as an addition to their diets. Since we cannot get many nutrients in fruits and vegetables, dietary supplements need to be taken to ensure people are getting all the nutrients that they need to stay healthy.
Where can you find orthomolecular blends of nutrients? www.nolannaturalhealthproducts.com is a great source of available supplements for more than 30 common illnesses that we see in the U.S. In addition, the dietary supplements found at www.nolannaturalhealthproducts.com are guaranteed to deliver good results. The brand of products that they sell are made by a process that reduces phytonutrients to “nano-sized” particles that are easily absorbed and have ZERO negative side effects. So, these products are definitely worth a try if you suffer with one of these common illnesses.
The consumption of fresh (organic) vegetables and fruits (in this order, by the way) is unquestionably a critical underpinning of a healthy diet. Unfortunatly many adults do not like these fine foods – so kids are the concern. This is why I wrote this book.
Anyone interested in getting kids to develop a friendly attitude towards fruits and vegetables should take a look at new book called “The ABC’s of Fruits and Vegetables and Beyond.” Great for kids of all ages – children even learn their alphabet through produce poems. It is coauthored by best-selling food writer David Goldbeck (me) and Jim Henson writer Steve Charney. You can learn more at HealthyHighawys.com
I agree with you completely David. I appreciate you sharing the information about the book. My niece has my grand nieces and nephews eating little organic trees at every meal…(broccoli) and they love it! Teaching children by using poems is a great idea!