The Vitamins and Minerals Essential for Life

2021 July/august
Costa del Sol, S.L.
Newsletter
The Vitamins
and Minerals
Essential for Life
Anni Dahms
Indehaver af
helsekostkæden ANNIs VITAL SHOP.
Uddannet syge og sundhedsplejerske,
biopat og ernæringsvejleder.
anni@annivitalshop.com
Anni Dahms
Owner of the retail chain
ANNI’s VITAL SHOP.
Nurse- & Health specialist,
Biopath and Nutritional Adviser.
In these months, many people are
starting their summer vacation. People
from all over the world are coming
together here in Spain, and the air is
thick with many different charming
languages and dialects. There is kissing
and hugging with excitement and joy,
because is it again possible to see the
loved ones. Often all the precautions
are forgotten in the moments of excitement.
Therefore this article will be dedicated
to the importance of taking vitamins,
to ensure that your immune
system will stay strong during these
summer months.
Vitamins and minerals are vital, however,
the statements from the authorities
are almost always centered around
the diseases rather than health in general.
It is rare to hear of the importance
of vitamins and minerals for our wellbeing
and, perhaps more importantly,
for the strengthening of our immune
system. It is often defended by statements
about how the effects of dietary
supplements are not well documented,
but this is no longer true today. There is
ongoing serious research and progress
being made on the importance of getting
the right nutrients. There was a dietary
supplement called Bio-Strath, now
know as simply as Strath, that was the
indirect cause for why I changed occupation
from being a nurse to working
with complementary medicine, which I
am calling my current occupation.
The abovementioned happened,
when I rather late in life, started on
my education to become a nurse, at
the same time that I had three small
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children and a busy husband holding a
management position. I was starting to
burnout during my education, which
was noticed by a friendly and insightful
nurse, who one day cornered me and
said she could see how tired I was. She
recommended that I should buy a bottle
of Bio-Strath.
Normally I would not have paid
attention to so called alternative treatment,
but I was so weary that I was
ready to try anything suggested to me.
I quickly went into the city and
bought a bottle of Bio-Strath and in
4 days everything started to change. I
was happy and easily laughed, I was
able to concentrate again and filled
with energy and joy. Thus my curiosity
was awakened and it swayed me into
my occupation, which I still am full of
enthusiasm about to this day.

Obviously the most important thing
is to eat healthily and often, but unfortunately
most of the foods we buy,
are conventionally cultivated and preprocessed,
which of course affects the
food’s content of vitamins, minerals,
and trace elements.
I experience daily that many people
are confused about how they should
view the importance of consuming
vitamins and minerals.
The official “health authorities”
neglect the need for the right supplements
of vitamins. People often tell
me that when they ask for guidance
from their doctor about vitamins and
minerals, then they are often met with
the answer: “as long as you eat healthily,
then you will get enough from your
diet” … where does this information
come from? As far as I am aware, during
their studies, doctors are still not
taught much about the importance our
food and supplements have.
I personally feel, that there should
be more of an emphasis on the orientation
of how we can, with the right
nutrients, take care of ourselves in the
best possible way. Making sure that our
bodies, joy of life, and immune system
are kept in the best possible shape.
I am of the opinion that if we were
educated on the importance of the
right supplements, then we could
reduce and avoid much of the diseases.
The Diet
It is important that you take responsibility
for eating properly. By that I
mean that you should ensure that you
eat ecological and unprocessed foods
as much as possible, supplemented
with vitamins and minerals, so you
have the best possible immune system.
Even though you may have busy weekdays,
is it still possible to eat healthy. I
have personally gotten more and more
aware of the importance of my diet and
the right vitamins, minerals, and other
supplements. Even with my busy days,
I make a rough meal plan and do my
grocery shopping once a week, thereby
making sure that I have all the products
I need at the ready.
Avoid all sugary foods, they deteriorate
your immune system. I do,
however, love a good unheated honey.
I believe in the healing properties of
honey. As I have a bit of a sweet tooth,
you will often find a honey sandwich
in my meal plan. I have many different
kinds of honey in my cupboard.
Manuka honey with a high concentration,
has a special place in there, and
is often used if a sore throat or some
other infection is looming. If I have
gotten a cut that does not want to heal,
then I will place some Manuka honey
on a piece of gauze and apply it to the
wound. It has worked miracles for me,
as I was born with red hair and always
have had sensitive skin.
I am almost addicted to my food processor.
I make all my favorite raw salads
with it, in no time.
A raw food dish, which is one of my
favorites, is a combination of beets,
apples, carrots, onions, as well as leaves
from my kale plant, which I have in a
pot outside my door, if there are any
left. Voilà, then I have a wonderfully
tasting raw food dish, which is seasoned
with quality olive oil and fresh
pressed garlic.
The rest of the raw food can then be
used in an omelet the next day. It gives
both a wonderful taste and adds lots
of the wonderful colors from the raw
food.
Many seasoning herbs also contain
plenty of vitamins and minerals. Of
course, it is best if you grow your own
herbs, however, if that is not possible
then make sure you get them ecological.
Many good vegetables are also rich
on vitamins and minerals, for instance
many types of kale, but also potatoes,
eggplants, cucumbers, tomatoes, peas,
and beets are good. You could perhaps
consider making your own vitamin
drink. Your options are only limited
by your imagination. If you are lacking
inspiration, then there are many
recipes on the internet, just as there are
plenty of books filled with recipes of
vitamin rich drinks.

Vitamin and Mineral
Supplements
I make it a priority to ensure that my
immune system is as strong as possible.
Every day I take a wide array of vitamins,
minerals, and other supplements.
• I recommend everyone take a good
multivitamin /mineral product
daily. Make sure you get a product
with a good quality. The market for
vitamins and minerals is varied but
follow your gut and perhaps ask in
your local supplement store. Make
sure that it is a product with a high
absorbability.
• You can preferably supplement
with vitamin-C. We all know from
school, that a lack of vitamin-C
can lead to scurvy, but researchers
have, through the years, discovered
that vitamin-C has countless
protective qualities, for instance
does vitamin-C protect against atherosclerosis
and thereby help the
heart and cardiovascular system.
• B-vitamins, that are also water soluble
like C-vitamins, consist of a row
of B-vitamins with different functions.
Many mental and psychological
problems can be because there
are special needs for one or more
of the B-vitamins. Meanwhile, you
have to remember, that if the dosage
of one B-vitamin is increased, then it
can lead to a deficiency of the other
B-vitamins. The B-vitamins should
be taken in combination, however,
you can supplement with a specific
B-vitamin for a limited time period
if needed.
• A lack of vitamin-D can be fatal to
our immune system’s ability to protect
us, as it strengthens the immune
system significantly.
• We know, that especially elder people
tend to have a lack of vitamin-D
in their system, giving them
an increased risk that disease will
develop. Vitamin-D is also known
as the sunshine vitamin, as we form
it in our skin when exposed to
sunlight, but this is rarely enough.
• Selenium is especially important
for the prevention of cardiovascular
disease and atherosclerosis. Studies
have shown that Selenium taken
together with Q10 has bettered
the heart function with test groups
and lowered the rate of death. The
Selenium content in the earth, here
in the west, is very low.
• Magnesium deficiency is one of the
most common deficiencies in the
western world. It is especially prominent
with the elderly and can show
itself as severe grumpiness. Lacking
magnesium can also lead to a poor
memory. Other deficiency symptoms
can be cramps, oversensitivity
to sounds, muscle pain, insomnia,
dizziness, and migraine.
• The list with the most important
vitamins and minerals is almost
unending. However, I am limited
by the space. The abovementioned
is meant as an appetizer and inspiration
to take your dietary supplements
in this summertime, where
you might tend to get a bit lenient
with your eating and drinking habits.
Tips
You can strengthen your immune system in many ways. There is
currently a lot of talk and writing about many of the old wellknown
herbal teas, and their supportive effect on the immune
system. Some of the most known are dandelion, fennel, star anise,
etc. A new “old” herb has made it to the spotlight. It is pine needles
that is consumed as an herbal tea. The mentioned herbs contain
the, now very popular, Shikimic acid that helps maximize the
immune system. There are references that indicate that pine needles
work as an antioxidant, strengthens the heart and circulation,
improves vision, and eases respiratory problems.
Garlic should also be a part of your home pharmacy. If you use raw
garlic, then make sure you get them ecological. You can also buy
them in capsule form with a high quality.
Make sure you take a supplement of Omega 3. It is a great aid
for your brain, heart, and your overall health. Ensure that you get
Omega 3 every day.
A good night’s sleep is important to function well in everyday life.
There are many tasty herbal teas, that can help you sleep better.
We wish you a lovely summer with plenty of joy, fun, sun, and
wonderful experiences.
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