Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common
inherited health problems and effects white people more often than other races. Occurring, equally between males and females. It is
caused by a gene defect the affects the pancreas, sweat glands, respiratory, and digestive systems.
Malnutrition may result because a lack of needed digestive enzymes
means food nutrients are not absorbed well. People with cystic
fibrosis also lose lots of salt thru their sweat glands. Other signs of CF are
infertility, greasy-bad smelling stools, and salty skin.
|
Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Vitamin B
complex |
10 |
Aids in healing, digestion, body
tissue repair, B12 helps with the absorption of iron and other
minerals and nutrients. |
| Carotenoids |
8 |
very important for rebuilding and repair of
body cells.
Generally, a carotenoid
mixture combined with a complete
multi-vitamin with good mineral content will
produce good results. |
| Fatty Acids |
9 |
They helps relieve
inflammation. Fatty acids are found in omega fatty acids from fish
oil, flax seed oil, and borage seed oil. |
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplement |
10 |
contains vitamin E, vitamin B , vitamin C,
copper, selenium, and zinc which all are helpful
for people with cystic fibrosis to maintain their nutrition
and help balance their body systems. |
| Selenium |
7 |
low levels of selenium and copper have been
associated with Cystic fibrosis. These can be found in a
multi-vitamin/mineral supplement. |
Other Changes To Make
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drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
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eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
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nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
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juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
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do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
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carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
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a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
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do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
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use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
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brown rice is good to eat
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avoid red meat and animal fats
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reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
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fast a few days a month
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get at least 8 hours of sleep
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exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
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do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
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do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
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do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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