Muscle cell metabolism is fairly complex and delicate. If it is properly balanced the muscles expand and contract rhythmically and effortlessly. A deficiency in vitamin B complex, C and E, and the minerals calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium, cause metabolic imbalances that predispose us to muscle spasms, especially when demands are put on muscles. Cramping of muscles in athletes, tennis players and footballers are examples of this. Asthma sufferers have a predisposition to muscle cramping that is greatly aggravated by deficiencies in the above nutrients. I have found time and again that intractable asthma cases that are not responding fully to the combined Anti-Candida/Anti-Allergy Program, rest, warmth and protection from winds and chills, respond when sufficient of the above nutrients are taken. However, it does require patience as the minerals calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium are not easily absorbed. At best we can only absorb 10 per cent of what we eat of them and, if significantly stressed, only about 1-2 per cent.
Stress reduces the amount of hydrochloric acid secreted by the stomach and calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium can’t be absorbed unless they are mixed with hydrochloric acid. The caffeine from coffee, tea, chocolate and cola drinks prevents the coming together of these minerals and hydrochloric acid and for that reason should be consumed no earlier than three hours after a meal or one hour before. The oxalic acid from rhubarb, spinach and cocoa (chocolate and chocolate drinks) combines with these minerals to form insoluble salt that can’t be absorbed. They should never be consumed. The common practice of giving chocolate-flavoured milk to children to ensure their daily calcium and magnesium intake is an exercise in futility. Even if not allergic to milk (and many are) an asthma sufferer will be so starved of calcium and magnesium by this habit as to prevent a cure of their condition.
Raw nuts (with the exception of peanuts), sunflower and sesame seeds and fish are far better sources of calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium. Deep and cold water fish contain vitamins A and D in their oils which help normalise the metabolism of the mucous membranes, reducing the amount of mucus produced in the windpipe. Asthma sufferers should eat these foods regularly and have three fish meals per week. Make sure you don’t have a chocolate-containing dessert or coffee after the meal though.
High fat meals should be avoided as excess fat combines with these minerals in the intestine to form a rancid soap that can’t be absorbed. Moderate fat intake is fine.
I have found that asthma sufferers need to take a complete multi-vitamin formula with the six essential minerals twice per day for the first six months to build up their calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium reserves. This requires patience and acceptance as there is no other way. Dropping back to once a day after that usually holds the mineral reserves at desirable levels. Salting of one’s food with sea salt in crystal form rather than the commercial free flow packs is also important. Sea salt is the best form of natural sodium and many asthma sufferers have aggravated their condition by cutting out salt completely. Too little salt does more damage than too much. Have 25-50% teaspoon per day. Check to make sure there are no chemicals in the salt.
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