Skin – DR. Said Sokhandan, N.D. https://drsokhandan.com Naturopathic physician as a Primary Care Provider. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 08:26:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.3 https://drsokhandan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-logo-32x32.jpg Skin – DR. Said Sokhandan, N.D. https://drsokhandan.com 32 32 Carbohydrates https://drsokhandan.com/carbohydrates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carbohydrates Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:00:29 +0000 http://drsokhandan.com/?p=2007 Carbohydrates is a source of Energy and heat, which body use after conversion to Glucose via Glycogen which subsequently reverts back to Glucose.
Type of carbohydrate
1- Simple Carbohydrates (Monosaccharides and Disaccharides) Simple Sugars
2- Complex Carbohydrates(Polysaccharides)

Toxic Effects of Simple Sugars
May accelerate the Aging Process by causing Cross-Linking (glycosylation) of the body’s Proteins.
 May increase the body’s production of Adrenaline.
May increase the risk of Hypertension due to Cross-Linking.
– May damage the Blood Vessels  due to Cross-Linking.
May exacerbate Irritable Bowel Syndrome (by reducing the buffering effect of Polysaccharides).
May cause Intestinal Permeability.
May damage the Kidneys due to Cross-Linking.
–  May feed Cancer cells and increase risk of Colon Cancer and Stomach Cancer.
May increase the risk of Cataracts.
 May suppress the Immune System ( impair the ability of Neutrophils to function as Phagocytes).
May feed the detrimental bacteria Candida Albicans (yeast)
– May contributes to excessive production of endogenous Cholesterol and lower the HDL Cholesterol, also Simple Sugars are converted to Triglycerides
and then stored within the body as Adipose Tissue (Fat)..
 May cause Obesity.
May causeFatigue.
May stimulate the production ofFree Radicals.
– may increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.
May increase the risk of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS).
May cause damage to the Skin and may increase the formation of Wrinkles due to Cross-Linking of the Collagen.

Excessive Consumption of Simple Sugars may Interfere with;

– May cause depletion of mineral Magnesium and Potassium.
May cause depletion of Vitamins C and vitamin B6.

Dietary Simple Sugars 
– Soft Drinks content of 33% (Glucose + Fructose + Sucrose).
– Fruit Drink content of 10% (Glucose + Fructose + Sucrose).
– Sweets and Candy content of 18% (Glucose + Fructose + Sucrose).
– Sweetened Grains content of 20% (Glucose + Fructose + Sucrose).
– Milk Products content of 10% (Glucose + Fructose + Sucrose).

 

 

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Curcumin (Turmeric) https://drsokhandan.com/turmeric/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=turmeric Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:04:43 +0000 http://drsokhandan.com/?p=1621 Curcumin
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) a member of the ginger family historically has been used as a culinary spice and to treat a variety of conditions for 4000 years. Turmeric root provides over 200 identified benificial nutrients and research indicates that turmeric may help fight infections, some cancers, reduce inflammation, treat digestive problems and preserve memory in people with Alzheimer disease. Turmeric, a plant in the ginger family, is native to Southeast Asia and is grown commercially in that region, primarily in India. Its rhizome (underground stem) is used as a culinary spice and traditional medicine. Historically, turmeric was used in Ayurveda and other traditional Indian medical systems, as well as Eastern Asian medical systems such as traditional Chinese medicine. In India, it was traditionally used for disorders of the skin, upper respiratory tract, joints, and digestive system. Turmeric is promoted as a dietary supplement for a variety of conditions, including arthritis, digestive disorders, respiratory infections, allergies, liver disease, depression, and many others. Curcumin may be equally as effective as (and less expensive than) Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) for the treatment of Inflammation. Curcumin gives turmeric its yellow color.

Health benefits

 – May help to prevent and treat Atherosclerosis
May inhibit abnormal blood clotting  by inhibiting Platelet Aggregation and by lowering elevated Fibrinogen levels
may reduce the toxic effects of Ischemia injury in the Brain after Stroke
May help to prevent or treat Colitis
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May alleviate Diarrhea in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients
May help to reduce Intestinal Permeability 
May lower elevated Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) levels
May help to prevent Gastric Ulcers
–  May alleviate Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
May alleviate Ulcerative Colitis
May alleviate pancreatitis
May reduce Kidneys damage that occurs in Diabetes Mellitus patients (Diabetic Nephropathy)
May help to prevent/treat Cancer ( Bladder, Brain, Breast, Colon, Duodenum, Stomach, Cervix, Endometrium, Overies,  Esophagus, Liver, Pancreas,  Lung, Leukemia)
May inhibit Helicobacter Pylori
May increase the production of Antibodies
May increase the production of White Blood Cell
May  possesses potent Antioxidants
 May lower total serum (Cholesterol LDL, Triglycerides)and May increase (HDL)
May decrease Insulin Resistance 
May increase function of the Liver
May help to prevent Cirrhosis
May help to prevent Osteoarthritis
May alleviate the Inflammation associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis
May inhibit the further progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
May help to prevent Asthma
May help to prevent Parkinson’s Disease

Curcumin may Counteract these Potentially Toxic Substances

– May inhibit the toxic effects of Glutamic Acid
 May help to prevent Fructose-induced Fatty Liver and Fructose-induced increases in Triglycerides
May inhibit the Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme (cause Inflammation and Cancer)
May inhibit the ability of Nitrosamines   to cause Liver Cancer
May counteract the toxic effects of Acrylamide (
dip fried food may contain Acrylamide may cause Cancer)
May inhibit the toxic effects caused by (Interleukin 1,6,8) and (leukotriene B4, C4)
May inhibit Protein Kinase C (Cause Cancer)
May help to reverse the Liver damage caused by Aflatoxin (Fungi)
May help to lower elevated C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
May inhibit the damage caused to the Small Intestine by Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)
May counteract Arsenic-induced DNA damage

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