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Fainting
is medically called syncope "sing-ka-pee" is a sudden and
temporary loss of consciousness that occurs as a result of a lack of
sufficient blood flow to the brain. There are a number of things that
can cause this to happen, including a sudden drop in blood pressure,
anemia, an irregular heartbeat, seizures, extreme heat,
hyperventilation, hunger, and hypoglycemia.
Standing for a long time in a hot, stuffy room, exhaustion, emotional
upset, fear, or fever may also cause a
person to faint. People who have cardiovascular problems and those who take certain drugs may be
more prone to fainting than the average person. Before fainting, you may experience dizziness,
weakness, nausea, sweating, blurred vision, and/or a feeling of
numbness in your hands or feet; you may suddenly turn pale and your
skin may feel cold. Upon awakening, you may feel tired and develop a headache. If
you lose consciousness apparently due to one of the factors listed above, and make a complete
recovery within 15 minutes, it is likely that you have experienced a fainting episode. A person who has fainted will
usually awaken fairly readily, especially if smelling salts are used, and will be aware and oriented
upon awakening. If you regain consciousness with difficulty and are
disoriented, you may have a more serious problem.
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Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| B
vitamin complex |
10 |
they are needed for
carbohydrate and protein metabolism, as well as proper digestion and absorption of foods.
This family of vitamins will also help your body handle foods that cause low blood sugar
type reactions. |
| L-Carnitine |
8 |
it help with converting stored body
fat into energy |
| Ginkgo
Biloba |
9 |
helps with
blood flow to the brain often is mixed in an herbal blend like the Clarity product |
| Zinc |
9 |
needed for proper
release of insulin, people with hypoglycemia generally are not getting enough zinc |
| Multi-vitamin
and Mineral supplement |
10 |
contains B
vitamins, vitamin E, vitamin C, manganese, calcium, magnesium,
zinc, which all are helpful in
both the treatment and prevention of hypoglycemia and other
fainting related problems. A good supplement is also needed for general good
health and well being. |
| Aloe vera |
9 |
this herb helps with stress and
healing in the body |
| Calcium |
8 |
a mineral that helps with stress |
| Magnesium |
8 |
this mineral works with calcium |
| Manganese |
8 |
needed for maintenance of blood
glucose levels |
| vitamin E |
9 |
helps to improve energy and circulation |
| vitamin C |
7 |
for adrenal deficiency common in
people with hypoglycemia, works well with bioflavonoids |
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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