Potassium
Nature’s Acid Neutralizer
Potassium is an essential mineral for the heart, regular heart rhythm, and nervous system. Potassium helps to prevent stroke. It aids in proper muscle contraction and works in conjunction with sodium in controlling the body’s fluid balance.
Potassium is important for chemical reactions within the cells and aids in maintaining stable blood pressure and in transmitting electrochemical impulses. Potassium also regulates the transfer of nutrients through cell membranes. This important function of potassium has been shown to decrease with age. This may explain some of the circulatory damage, lethargy, and weakness experienced by older people.
Potassium is a great alkalizer. It neutralizes acids and restores vital alkaline salts to the blood stream. Potassium helps magnificently in building the body’s natural recuperative powers. It aids in rheumatic and arthritic conditions by drawing acids out of joints and easing stiffness.
Potassium is a powerful detoxifier, essential for the elimination of wastes. It is a natural pain desensitizer. It helps control convulsions, headaches, and migraines.
Potassium promotes faster healing of cuts, bruises, flu, colds, and other injuries.
Potassium is a muscle and heart element. Its reserves are stored in the muscles. It contributes to a sense of wellbeing.
Natural food sources of potassium:
Figs Olives Goat milk
Kelp Squash Dandelion
Kale Spinach Brown rice
Yams Peaches Potato skins
Dates Bananas Torula yeast
Beets Broccoli Brewer’s yeast
Dulse Apricots Raw wheat germ
Garlic Avocados Blackstrap molasses
Naturopathic food medicine formulas:
Garden food Beet juice powder
Irish moss/Kelp Super K longevity tonic
Garden of Eden Vegetarian potassium broth
Banana goat milk Grandpa’s blackstrap molasses
Potassium herbs:
Sage Skullcap Red clover
Nettle Horsetail Spirulina
Plantain
Phytonutrient/nutricuticel supplements:
24 super minerals
Nature’s alkalizers
Super juice plus 22 fruits
Super juice plus 21 vegetables
Symptoms of potassium deficiency:
Acne Depression Blush tint to skin
Chills Constipation Muscular fatigue
Thirst Nervousness Periodic headaches
Edema Salt retention Growth impairment
Nausea Intestinal pain Inability to recover
Diarrhea Tissue anemia Glucose intolerance
Dry skin Fluid retention Respiratory distress
Diabetes Swollen glands Low blood pressure
Earaches Protein in urine Oppressive breathing
Insomnia Poor circulation Electrolyte imbalance
Vomiting Rapid heart beat Cognitive impairment
Brain fog High cholesterol Fluctuations in heartbeat
Weakness Prolapsed uterus Chronic fatigue syndrome