Potassium: The Alkalizer

Potassium works in conjunction with sodium.  Each cell in the body is aminiature sodium potassium pump.  Refined sugars, over-salted foods and high fat lead to a possible potassium deficiency.  

Possible Deficiency Signs:

• Fatigue

• Constipation

• Mental apathy

• Muscle weakness

• Heart weakness

• Nervousness

• Alcoholism

Foods High in Potassium:

• Raw, green, leafy vegetables

• Wheat germ

• Beans

• Lentils

• Citrus fruits and juices

• Dried fruits

• Bananas

• Potato skins (boiled)

Herbs High in Potassium:

• Parsley

• Blessed Thistle

• Barley Grass

• Sage

• Peppermint

Uses of Potassium on the Body:

• Cells (flushes wastes out)

• Vigor

• Muscular endurance

• Normal blood pressure

• Balances body fluids

• Calms nerves

• Regulates heartbeat

• Extracellular fluid

• Alkalizer of the body

Clinical Uses of Potassium:

• Diabetes

• Liver disease

• Hypertension

• Edema

• Hypoglycemia

• Diarrhea

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