PhytoNutrients

By Dr. David Enders
We have all heard that it is important to eat fruits and vegetables everyday. Some of us actually do eat the minimum recommended servings. However science has discovered that consuming increased amounts can provide even greater health benefits.
The value of fruits and vegetables goes beyond that of the vitamins and minerals they contain. The discovery of a class of micronutrients (phytonutrients) is largely why major health agencies recommend a minimum of five different fruits and vegetables daily. Phytonutrients are not essential for life, but they appear to be essential for OPTIMAL HEALTH and LONGEVITY.
Phytochemicals are compounds that exist in plants to protect them from the sunlight and affect human beings and other mammals in a number of beneficial ways. The more Phytochemicals you add to your diet, the greater the degree of health protection you can enjoy. People who eat large quantities of fruits and vegetables have reduced risks of cancer. A lifelong diet of phytochemicals plays an important role in health and longevity.
CRUCIFERUS VEGETABLES
When it comes to fighting cancer, cruciferous vegetables may be the real champs. These plant micronutrients work by speeding up the production of enzymes, especially in the liver, with which our bodies convert toxic, mutagenic (cancer causing) chemicals into less harmful substances. The Journal of the National Cancer Institute proclaimed that cruciferous vegetables substantially lowered the risk of prostate cancer in men. Various studies also suggest a protective role in cervical, uterine and breast cancers in women.
It is important to know which fruits and vegetables contain these important phytochemicals. The National Cancer Institute recognizes the following twelve (12) fruits and vegetables important for their phytonutrient content: pineapple, papaya, turnips, carrots, tomatoes, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, garlic, and onions.
Phytochemicals concentrated or prepared in such a way as to likely have therapeutic effects are generally referred to as “nutraceuticals”. According to one source, twenty (20) heads of cabbage, juiced and dehydrated, will fit into 0ne (1) capsule of cabbage powder.
It is difficult for most adults to eat a variety of all twelve (12) fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. What about your children? Every parent knows how difficult it can be to get children to eat the right foods that support healthy growth. This requirement becomes especially difficult when it comes to making sure they snack on nutritious foods, instead of high calorie sweets and other “junk” foods.
A Texas based company has recently developed an innovative product for children. Delicious, chewy pectin “gummi-bears” that contain green tea, fruits and vegetables, the ideal snack to help children stay healthy and grow properly.
To learn more about the benefits of phytonutrients go to http://www.glycoscience.org. For information on the children’s supplement, e-mail Dr. Enders at dr.dkenders@sbcglobal.net, with “gummi-bears” in subject line.
Dr. David K. Enders is a 1973 graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force as a medic before entering college. Dr. Enders has studied nutrition for 30 years and has had several articles on nutrition published in professional journals. After completing a Clinical Teaching Residency at Palmer College of Chiropractic he moved to the Chicago area, where he now provides nutritional counseling. His web site is: http://www.OptimalHealth.TopChiro.com
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Phytosterols

By Dr. David Enders
The endocrine/hormonal system is the part of the body that regulates how we metabolize food, repair damaged tissue, influences our moods and energy levels, function sexually. The endocrine glands produce 87 different hormones to accomplish these functions.
Phytosterols are natural substances in plants that are similar to hormones or hormone precursors. When ingested these phytosterols assist in restoring the body to its optimal functioning and naturally balances the hormonal system. Phytosterols are not hormones, but are specific food for hormone production. Your body is pre-programmed to take this food and convert it into hormones as needed.
There are about 1000 plants that contain phytosterols; dioscorea is the best plant source that the body can utilize. Specifically you need Dioscorea villosa (Mexican Wild Yam) and you need to have a standardized quantity of sterols with synergistic factors such as Beta Sitosterol, Amino Acids, and glyconutrients for optimal absorption and utilization of all the nutrients.
Our bodies have a mechanism for self-repair, and when given the correct nutrients and building blocks it is able to balance all of the hormones. The natural hormone precursors derived from dioscorea are easily absorbed and have the ability to support the body’s production of hormones. Because phytosterols are converted by the body into what it needs, when it needs it, and in the amount it needs, they are non-toxic and do not create abnormal imbalances. They are modulators, not stimulators.
Taking DHEA, progesterone, or any other hormone individually could create an imbalance, which may result in potential health problems. Phytosterols are naturally converted to pregnenolone, which is then converted to either DHEA or progesterone. DHEA is converted to testosterone and estrogen. Progesterone is converted to aldosterone and cortisol. All 87 hormones needed by the body are created “on demand” by similar pathways.
You don’t need “Hormone Replacement” – you need hormone rejuvenation!
The average North American gets less than 1 mg of phytosterols in their diet per day. Cultures that have the lowest occurrence of sex gland related cancers consume 50 to 80 mg per day. Everyone, male or female, needs to take a phytosterol supplement for optimal glandular function.
I recommend that you find a product that is standardized to provide consistent levels of concentrated phytosterols. It should be combined with glyconutrients and other nutrients to make it more bioavailable (better absorbed) to the body.
For a complimentary report on phytosterols e-mail Dr. Enders at dr.dkenders@sbcglobal.net with “phytosterols” in subject line.
Dr. David K. Enders is a 1973 graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force as a medic before entering college. Dr. Enders has studied nutrition for 30 years and has had several articles on nutrition published in professional journals. After completing a Clinical Teaching Residency at Palmer College of Chiropractic he moved to the Chicago area, where he now provides nutritional counseling. His web site is: http://www.OptimalHealth.TopChiro.com
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The Coming Pandemic?

By Dr. David Enders
What do I do about the flu?
This question is on the lips of millions of people every winter. Recently the news media has literally been full of predictions of a possible coming pandemic. The Department of Health and Human Services is developing a comprehensive plan, including a request for several billion dollars, to prepare for this event.
Officials are especially concerned with a virulent strain of avian flu in Asia. There is evidence that the virus may be mutating into a form that can be transmitted human to human.
The response of the government has been to contract with pharmaceutical companies to develop vaccines for the new types of flu virus and to stockpile antiviral medicines that may help with controlling symptoms and reduce spreading the virus. Unfortunately there are multiple types of flu virus that quickly mutate. It is like playing Russian roulette deciding which vaccine to develop and stockpile.
Remember, the world has gone through pandemics before – those that survived were thought to be blessed. The flu attacks those in the population with the weakest immune systems. Those who are at greatest risk are the elderly, the very young, and those on immuno-suppressive protocols. Low immune function equals a higher risk of the flu.
Ranjit Chandra, MD, an immunologist conducted some interesting research in Europe. By examining death records and graveyards in England he saw a correlation between the years of famine and the years of plague (outbreaks of infectious disease). Each of the plagues followed a famine. This correlation indicates that the famines weakened the population and that it was because of their weakened immune systems that they had a higher risk of “catching” the plague. When the nutritional status was more favorable, even though the virus or bacteria were present, the people did not tend to get sick in large numbers.
The Modern Famine.Today we have a different kind of famine. It is a famine of micronutrients… phytochemicals, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and glyconutrients. Data supporting this statement can be found at http://www.glycoscience.org (From The Farm to The Kitchen: A Review of Nutrient Losses in Food).
Fortunately we have the ability to prepare ourselves, and most importantly, our immune system (our body’s “Department of Defense”) to withstand the onslaught of pandemic producing microbes.
What can I do to strengthen my immune system?
If you want to support a strong, vibrant immune system, high quality dietary supplements are a necessity, not a luxury. Building immune strength requires a wide spectrum of nutrients that support cellular health and vitality. Following a low glycemic diet, drinking pure water, regular exercise, stress reduction and rest are other basics that need to be part of your preventive program.
Remember.. this is not a treatment for the flu. Rather it is an immune strengthening program. This is not meant to discourage you from following your doctor’s advice. A preventative approach can actually enhance whatever your doctor has recommended.
If you would like a copy of Dr. Enders “Immune Strengthening” program send an e-mail to dr.dkenders@sbcglobal.net with “pandemic” in subject line.
Dr. David K. Enders is a 1973 graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force as a medic before entering college. Dr. Enders has studied nutrition for 30 years and has had several articles on nutrition published in professional journals. After completing a Clinical Teaching Residency at Palmer College of Chiropractic he moved to the Chicago area, where he now provides nutritional counseling. His web site is: http://www.OptimalHealth.TopChiro.com.
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Candida Overgrowth Syndrome

By Dr. David Enders
Candida albicans (and other strains of Candida) normally inhabit our digestive system and genitourinary tract. A healthy person will have millions of Candida, which actually helps protect our gastrointestinal tract against many pathogenic bacteria. Our immune system normally keeps the Candida growth under control and in balance with the “friendly” flora.
Antibiotics, birth control pills, diet high in sugar; environmental toxins may cause a decrease in the friendly flora, resulting in a Candida overgrowth. Cnadida albicans will then mutate from the yeast to the mycelial fungal form and start to invade the body. The fungal state can produce rhizoids (tentacle-like structures). Rhizoids can penetrate intestinal walls causing microscopic holes, allowing bacteria, toxins, and micro-food particles to enter directly into the blood stream.
Because of its many and varied symptoms, this disorder is often misdiagnosed. Both men and women can be affected, but it is rarely transmitted sexually. Candida albicans is the most frequently isolated fungal pathogen of humans. Many chronic health problems are related to Candida overgrowth. These include, but are not limited to:
·Genitourinary problems·Fibromyalgia·Digestive disorders·PMS·Muscle pain·Chronic Fatigue Syndrome·Psoriasis·Leaky gut·Food intolerance·Asthma·Multiple Sclerosis·Allergies·Sexual dysfunction
THE SPIT TEST
Want to know if you may have a Candia overgrowth problem? The “spit test” is an easy and economical way to see if you may have a yeast overgrowth problem.
First thing in the morning, before you do anything, or put anything into your mouth. Work up some saliva and spit it into a glass of water. Check every fifteen minutes for up to one hour.
What to look for: Look into the glass. If you see “tentacles” hanging down from your saliva, suspended cloudy specks, or your saliva sinks to the bottom of the glass – you may have a Candida problem. If you have not seen any of the above after one hour, you probably do not have a yeast problem.
The saliva test is a guideline. Always consult with your doctor if you suspect any health concern.
The best defense is a strong, properly working immune system. If you would like a copy of Immune Building Protocol e-mail Dr. Enders at dr.dkenders@sbcglobal.net. Please put “Candida” in subject line.
Dr. David K. Enders is a 1973 graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force as a medic before entering college. Dr. Enders has studied nutrition for 30 years and has had several articles on nutrition published in professional journals. After completing a Clinical Teaching Residency at Palmer College of Chiropractic he moved to the Chicago area, where he now provides nutritional counseling. His web site is: http://www.OptimalHealth.TopChiro.com.
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Endometriosis: A Nutritional Approach

By Dr. David Enders
Endometriosis was first recognized as a pathologic entity at the beginning of the twentieth century. It is defined as a condition resulting from disseminated implants of actively growing and functioning endometrial tissue in aberrant locations outside of the uterus. Symptoms of the disease never appear before the menarche and are most frequently seen in women in their twenties or thirties. The disease usually ceases to be a problem after a woman reaches menopause.
Symptoms of the disease will vary with the location of the lesion. The most common symptoms are lower abdominal pain, backache, dyspareunia, menorrhagia, pre- and post- menstrual staining, bladder irritability, hematuria, bowel disturbances with painful defecation and rectal bleeding, painful inguinal swellings, sterility, and dysmenorrhea. The symptoms are accentuated by menstruation and will usually decrease and/or completely subside at the end or just after the period.
Nutritional support offers a promising adjunct to drugs or surgery. Any nutritional support will be more effective if the woman has first received a thorough chiropractic evaluation and treatment. A normally functioning nervous system is a prerequisite for a complete restoration of optimal health.
Nutritional support should include the following:
1. Phyto-Sterols to balance the hormonal system. An estrogen – progesterone imbalance or deficiency may result in menstrual dysfunction. A supplement containing Mexican Wild Yam, Beta Sitosterol, and specific amino acids would be ideal.
2. Phyto-Nutrients from a variety of cruciferous vegetables and fruit provides newly discovered plant chemicals that assist in cellular repair.
3. Glyconutrients provide the necessary plant sugars needed for cell-to-cell communication and immune support.
4. Vitamin / Mineral supplement, food formed would be best. Provides many co-factors need for optimal health.
Please understand that this is not a prescription to cure anything, but simply a guideline to better provide nutritional support. Dr. Enders may be contacted at nelja@mannapages.com.
To receive a complimentary copy of “10 Deadly Health Myths” e-mail Dr. Enders at the above e-mail address. Please put “10 Deadly Health Myths” in subject line.
Dr. David K. Enders is a 1973 graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force as a medic before entering college. Dr. Enders has studied nutrition for 30 years and has had several articles on nutrition published in professional journals. After completing a Clinical Teaching Residency at Palmer College of Chiropractic he moved to the Chicago area, where he now provides nutritional counseling. His web site is: http://www.OptimalHealth.TopChiro.com.
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Good Sugars For Diabetics

By Dr. David Enders
Diabetes is quickly becoming an epidemic in the United States. The Center for Disease Control states that in each 24 hour period:
2800 new diabetics are diagnosed
550 die from diabetes related complaints
240 have major amputations
150 have kidney failure
70-75 go blind
Diabetes simply means that the glucose in your blood has reached excessive levels. Symptoms include: chronic hunger, chronic thirst, unexplained weight loss, circulation problems, neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, and hypertension.
When a person eats sugars the pancreas releases insulin. Insulin is responsible for utilizing sugar in our body. If you ingest more sugar than your body can produce insulin for, over time your body becomes inefficient at metabolizing the sugar. If your pancreas is damaged (example – coxsackie virus) it will be unable to produce enough insulin to metabolize the sugars you ingest. Diabetes is a progressive disease and is not something to be taken lightly.
We can actually prevent and reverse disease. The National Institutes of Health states that 58% decrease in diabetes can be achieved by lifestyle changes alone! Avoid high glycemic foods, exercise, nutritional supplements are a few of the things we can do to help protect ourselves.
Healing Sugars
Glycobiology is the study of a group of saccharides (sugars) called glyconutrients that are essential to proper cellular function. New research has revealed the fact that these biologically active sugars are critical for the transfer of all biological data between each of our 600 trillion cells. Every cell in our body communicates by utilizing a Braille-like alphabet of eight glyconutrients. If a person is missing any of these necessary sugars their cells cannot communicate properly.
Glyconutrients serve as the body’s intercellular messengers to communicate all that is required for proper function of each and every individual cell. For this cell-to-cell communication, cells use at least eight specific carbohydrates to “speak” to each other. As your cells touch each other, they communicate over this “sugar code” everything a cell needs: nutrition, repair, hormones, etc. Without these sugars, your body’s “operating system” breaks down. If you are deficient in any one of these glyconutrients your cells are not able to properly exchange information, which may result in a miscommunication and dysfunction, making the cell susceptible to disease. Example: if your immune system mistakenly attacks your own cells, then you have an autoimmune disease.
The most important nutrient is the one that is missing. The only way to be sure you are getting all eight of the sugars is to supplement your diet with a glyconutrient complex. No combination of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbals, or any other nutrient can replace the necessary saccharides found in glyconutritionals.
Glyconutritional Intervention in Diabetes
In a study of 32 diabetics who added glyconutritionals to their diet 97% reported improvement in symptoms. 44% were able to reduce their need for medications and 13% were able to come off meds completely. Please note that we make no claim for cure or healing diabetes. However when you supply what the body is missing, the body has the amazing ability to repair itself.
To learn more about glyconutrients go to these web sites:
http://www.livingsugars.com
http://www.sweetvibranthealth.com
To receive a complimentary report: “Benefits of Glyconutritionals” e-mail Dr. Enders at dr.dkenders@sbcglobal.net and put glyconutrients in subject line.
Dr. David K. Enders is a 1973 graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force as a medic before entering college. Dr. Enders has studied nutrition for 30 years and has had several articles on nutrition published in professional journals. After completing a Clinical Teaching Residency at Palmer College of Chiropractic he moved to the Chicago area, where he now provides nutritional counseling. His web site is: http://www.OptimalHealth.TopChiro.com.
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