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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