The Signs of Low Potassium - Ignorance is Not Bliss!

Potassium is one of those minerals that is vital to our well being, yet just about everyone does not get their daily supply of it. Most people don't know much about potassium and its many benefits, and it goes unadvertised, since it's mostly gotten from fresh raw foods. Let's face it, almost everyone knows the benefits of calcium and vitamin C, thanks to the dairy and juice industries, but potassium remains a mystery to many, even though the signs of low potassium are very undesirable!

Some of the signs of low potassium are typically blamed on aging, or "teen-aging", if you will: acne, dry skin, muscle weakness or loss of tone, and skin and hair problems, including wrinkles! Potassium is essential in maintaining a youthful look; if you want the ultimate anti-aging treatment, get your daily dose, which is 4700mg. To put it another way, potassium is to the skin, arteries, and muscles what calcium is to the bones!

There are some serious health threats associated with the signs of low potassium. Constipation, thirst, and insomnia are three widely suffered symptoms, which most blame on other factors. Abdominal cramping or bloating and constipation is prevalent, if one can judge by the amount of products advertised and sold to alleviate these symptoms of low potassium. Low blood pressure, abnormal heart beat, and muscle weakness are suffered by many more, and likely blamed on everything but a lack of potassium.

As I mentioned already, raw foods are the best sources of potassium, since they have the most abundant amounts, cannot be overdosed on, and they contain the supplemental minerals and vitamins that complement potassium! Don't let the lack of advertising about this vital mineral fool you, for the RDA of this vital mineral cannot be obtained in a supplement, therefore there's not big money in it. For more information on the signs of low potassium, and how to get your daily amount, visit my website below and request the Free Nutrition Chart Book.

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Potassium Broth

When people are sick I tell them to make chicken soup using the old Simon and Garfunkel song, "Are You Going to Scarborough Fair." The chorus to this song has all the antiviral and antibacterial herbs our grandmothers used to use for various colds and flu-Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme. But even though you have some great herbs on board, you will still need to alkalize your body by eating lots of raw fruits and vegetables and a good dose of cooked vegetables. This is where Potassium Broth comes in.

Potassium Broth-An Alkalizing Drink

o To 1 1/2 quarts of water add:

o 2 large potatoes, chopped or sliced to approx. 1/2 inch slices

o 1 cup carrots, shredded or sliced

o 1 cup celery, chopped or shredded, leaves and all

o Some beet tops, turnip tops, parsley, onion or whatever you have from the garden (or whatever is in season at the store)

o Add some fresh herbs like sage, rosemary, thyme & garlic

o I also add a touch of red pepper seeds

o Sometimes I add a teaspoon of miso or beef bullion after straining off the liquid for some extra flavor.

Directions: Cover and cook slowly for about 1/2 hour using only stainless steel, glass or earthenware utensils. Strain the broth off and cool. Serve warm or cold. If not used immediately, keep in refrigerator and warm up before serving. Give the cooked vegetables to your chickens or put them on your compost pile.

Makes about 3 servings.

This is a standard beverage for all the health spas and healing clinics in Sweden. Fasting patients always start the day with a big mug of potassium broth--a cleansing, alkalizing and mineral-rich drink.

Dr. Denice Moffat is a practicing naturopath, medical intuitive, and veterinarian working on the family unit (which includes humans and animals) through her telephone consultation practice established in 1995. She has a content-rich website at http://www.NaturalHealthTechniques.com. Sign up for her free internationally distributed newsletter to receive a bonus report containing over 150 tips to improve your health starting today or follow her on Facebook for all the latest health updates and discussions at http://www.facebook.com/NaturalHealthTechniques.

Potassium - Periodic Table of Videos

Potassium is an "evil" element, but it's crucial to life. In this video see some violent explosions and the gentle creation of a potassium mirror. More chemistry at www.periodicvideos.com Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com And on Twitter at twitter.com Periodic Videos films are by video journalist Brady Haran