• Home
  • Contact
  • Open Macrobiotics
    • IDx Diagnosis®
    • Universal Full Spectrum Macrobiotic Approach
    • Vagen (not Vegan)
    • How To Be Safe on a Vegan Diet (not Vagen)
    • What is Macrobiotics
    • Macrobiotic Diet
  • Education
    • Blog
    • Online Events
    • Calendar of Events >
      • Dubai
      • New York City
      • Chicago
      • New Jersey
      • Connecticut
      • Massachusetts
      • Long Island
    • Diagnosis+Nutrition Health Coach Training Program 21 classes
    • Graduates
    • Audio Training Program 11 classes
    • Bonus Bundle Training Program
    • Diagnosis & Traditional Foods Video
    • Resources
  • Services
    • Health Consultations
    • Energy Healing
    • Menu Planning
  • Store
    • Health Products
  • About
    • Expertise
    • Testimonials
    • News+Events
    • Media Room
  • Galleries
    • Cuba 2015
    • Gardening
JOHN KOZINSKI MEA, FSMA
Connect:

​CT Scans: Lowering Radiation Risk

9/21/2019

0 Comments

 
Picture
When you need a CT scan speak up! You can ask for the lowest radiation intensity to be used. Studies have shown radiation doses from CT scans can be reduced by 50% or more and not lose accuracy in the process.

CT scans are beneficial because they help with diagnosis, but are also associated with an increased risk of cancer.

How scanners are used it was found is responsible for the wide radiation variations in analyzing 2 million CT scans from 151 institution​s and 7 countries.

Scientists are asking for efforts to make more consistent radiation doses from CT scans. This will help insure patients are not exposed to unnecessary risks.

*BMJ. 2019 Jan 2;364:k4931.
Life Extension October 2019

0 Comments

Magnesium: The Missing Mineral

9/12/2019

0 Comments

 
Picture
​80 percent of Americans have been found to be deficient in magnesium. Many people do not eat magnesium rich foods, are taking medicines that deplete magnesium or are using up all their magnesium.
 
Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical functions in the body, such as regulating heartbeat rhythms and helping neurotransmitter function.  This is why hypomagnesemia (another name for magnesium deficiency) is something you really want to avoid.
 
Magnesium is an essential mineral and an electrolyte. Some of the main functions of magnesium are:

  • Regulating blood pressure
  • Keeping bones strong
  • Balancing nitric oxide in the body
  • Supporting growth and development in babies and children
  • Supporting proper function of nerves, muscles, and tissue
  • Neutralizing stomach acid
  • Moving stools through the intestine and preventing constipation
 
The kidneys primarily control levels of magnesium within the body and excrete magnesium into the urine each day which is one reason why urinary excretion is reduced when magnesium and other electrolyte statuses are low. Magnesium is actually the least abundant serum electrolyte in the body, but it’s still extremely important for your metabolism, enzyme function, energy production and much more.
 
Although we only need small amounts of magnesium relative to other nutrients, we must regularly replenish our stores either from foods or magnesium supplements in order to prevent deficiency symptoms. That’s because the body loses stores of magnesium every day from normal functions, such as muscle movement, heartbeat and hormone production.
 
Stress is a major cause of magnesium deficiency. Under stress, the body produces excessive amounts of estrogen. Stress can be caused by many factors such as extreme diets that are missing nutrients, mental approaches to life, lifestyle circumstances, excessive work or a lack of rest or sleep and many other factors. Adequate good quality salt is important to strengthen the adrenals so that the body holds on to magnesium.
 
It is best to get magnesium from foods and in some cases good quality supplements such as magnesium glycinate. Foods that are high in magnesium that are more balanced in their effects are: peaches, avocado, orange juice in moderate amounts, apricots, avocado, bananas, leafy greens, beets, wild rice, buckwheat, oats, black eyed peas, kidney beans, brown rice, wild salmon, halibut and many meats.
 
If you can handle coffee, it is high in magnesium. Magnesium is also high in chocolate, nuts and seeds. Because of its stimulating effects, I don't recommend a daily use of chocolate. Excessive amounts of polyunsaturated fats in nuts and seeds can lower the metabolism which creates a high estrogen state. I recommend the moderate use of seeds and nuts except in the condiment sesame salt.

0 Comments
    Picture
    Picture

    Author: 
    John Kozinski

    Health Educator, Counselor, Pioneer and practitioner of macrobiotics for almost 40 years, John Kozinski has devoted his career to helping people achieve and maintain optimal health.

    Popular Title:
    Living Macrobiotics: the future of education  
    click on Jan. 2015 category directly below


    Archives

    September 2020
    July 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    December 2017
    April 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    January 2015
    October 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014

    Categories

    All
    AIDS
    Cancer
    Candidiasis
    Chronic Fatigue
    Colitis
    Degenerative Disease
    Energy
    Food
    Heart Disease
    Immune System
    Infectious Diseases
    Ki Acupressure
    Macrobiotic Lifestyle
    Macrobiotics
    Mental Health
    Natural Health
    Qigong
    Radiation
    Shamanism
    Shiatsu
    Sustainability

    RSS Feed



Want to learn more? 

John Kozinski
​Jeanette Thomas

Nashville, TN
[email protected]
Office: 413-464-2990

Copyright 2025 All Rights Reserved
Need help finding something?  Search here:
The information and educational material on this entire website is based on the opinions, research, and experience of John Kozinski unless otherwise noted. It is not medical advice. John Kozinski recommends you do your own research and consult with qualified health care professionals.
Photos from TheJokersTrick, h.koppdelaney, jon.brinn352, Eddi van W., peddhapati, verchmarco (CC BY 2.0), mayrpamintuan, katerha, marcoverch, John Donges, bobo615, kenteegardin, JoanDragonfly, shannonkringen, djuggler, LeonardoDaQuirm, foodswings, John Brighenti, Rod Waddington, Patrick Feller, Meldarion, Gabe Kronisch, verchmarco