There is a lot of debate as to what the greatest vitamin actually is. Each vitamin has its own essential functions that contribute to a person's general health and well-being. It is impossible to actually state that one of these is the greatest vitamin. However there are a number of foods that provide the greatest vitamin quantities.

The greatest vitamin sources vary for each vitamin. It is important to have a balanced diet to ensure that the required amounts of each vitamin are obtained. However, it may be useful to list the greatest vitamin sources for each vitamin to be used as a guide.

* Greatest vitamin A sources are milk, eggs, butter, yellow fruits & vegetables, dark green fruits & vegetables, liver

* Greatest vitamin B1 sources are brewer's yeast, whole grains, blackstrap molasses, brown rice, organ meats, egg yolk

* Greatest vitamin B2 sources are brewer's yeast, whole grains, legumes, nuts, organ meats, blackstrap molasses

* Greatest vitamin B3 sources are lean meats, poultry & fish, brewer's yeast, peanuts, milk, rice bran, potatoes

* Greatest vitamin B4 sources are egg yolks, organ meats, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, soybeans, fish, legumes

* Greatest vitamin B5 sources are organ meats, egg yolks, legumes, whole grains, wheat germ, salmon, brewer's yeast

* Greatest vitamin B6 sources are meats, whole grains, organ meats brewer's yeast, blackstrap molasses, wheat germ

* Greatest vitamin B7 sources are egg yolks, liver, unpolished rice, brewer's yeast, sardines, legumes, whole grains

* Greatest vitamin B8 sources are whole grains, citrus fruits, molasses, meat, milk, nuts, vegetables, brewer's yeast

* Greatest vitamin B9 sources are dark-green leafy vegetables, organ meats, root vegetables, oysters, salmon, milk

* Greatest vitamin B12 sources are organ meats, fish, pork, eggs, cheese, milk, lamb, bananas, kelp, peanuts

* Greatest vitamin B13 sources are root vegetables, liquid whey

* Greatest vitamin B15 sources are brewer's yeast, rare steaks, brown rice, sunflower, pumpkin & sesame seeds

* Greatest vitamin B17 sources are whole kernels of apricots, apples, cherries, peaches, plums

* Greatest vitamin C sources are citrus, cabbage family, chilli peppers, berries, melons, asparagus, rose hips

* Greatest vitamin D sources are salmon, sardines, herring, milk, egg yolk, organ meats, sprouted seeds, sunflower seeds

* Greatest vitamin E sources are cold-pressed oils, eggs, wheat germ, organ meats, molasses, sweet potatoes, nuts

* Greatest vitamin F sources are vegetable oils, butter, sunflower seeds

* Greatest vitamin K sources are green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, safflower oil, blackstrap molasses, cauliflower

* Greatest vitamin Q sources are pinto beans, legumes, soybeans

* Greatest vitamin T sources are sesame seeds, raw seeds, butter, egg yolk

* Greatest vitamin V sources are raw cabbage, sauerkraut, leafy vegetables

Remember that above all keep aware of what your body is telling you. Your body is your number one key to finding the secrets to your health. It will tell you when you have food allergies or trouble getting the energy and vitamins from certain foods. If you feel tired after eating it is not the right food for you. Food is energy and you should feel great after eating when you are doing it correctly. Pay attention to your best doctor your body.

Mystically yours,

Dr. Michael Holt, NC, CHI

Magi Institute of Natural Medicine

It starts with your FREE Weight Assessment. We also have a program that allows us to take your actual food journal and to do a break down of all the micro and macro nutrients. This means you can see what vitamins and minerals your diet is providing you. The key to any health program is knowledge.

Considering dieting? Look for these "thin" claims and lose weight - not your wallet Weight loss schemes promise the world, and deliver mainly frustration. Diet products and programs that "guarantee" quick and easy weight loss are bogus. The only thing you're likely to lose is your money.

According to the Better Business Bureau, no matter how enticing the claim, steady weight loss cannot be achieved:

Without diet or exercise. Long-term weight loss requires eating nutritious foods and regular exercise.

Without giving up your favorite foods. If you could lose weight by eating whatever you wanted to, why isn't everybody thin?

Without any effort. You have to increase your physical activity in order to burn calories and you need to eat fewer calories in order to lose weight. Applying a special lotion or strapping yourself to a device that "exercises" for you is simply not going to work.

With a pill that is supposed to burn, flush, block or eliminate fat from your system. Medical science has yet to devise a magic pill, potion, wrap or patch that ensures weight loss. Some pills may help to control appetite, but they can have serious side effects and should be taken under a doctor's supervision. The Better Business Bureau warns to be suspicious of unrealistic and unsupported claims

"Lose 30 Pounds in Just 30 Days." As a rule, the faster you lose weight, the more likely you are to gain it back. Also, fast weight loss could harm your health. Unless your doctor advises it, don't look for programs that promise quick weight loss.

"Lose All the Weight You Can For Just $39.99." Some weight loss programs have hidden costs. For example, some don't advertise the fact that you must buy their prepackaged meals that cost more than the program fees. Before you sign up for any weight loss program, ask for all the costs. Get them in writing.

"Lose Weight While You Sleep." Claims for diet products and programs that promise weight loss without effort are phony. "Lose Weight And Keep It Off For Good." Be suspicious about products promising long-term or permanent weight loss. To lose weight and keep it off, you must change how you eat and how much you exercise.

"John Doe Lost 84 Pounds in Six Weeks." Don't be misled by someone else's weight loss claims. Even if the claims are true someone else's success may have little relation to your own chances of success.

"Scientific Breakthrough...Medical Miracle." There are no miracle weight loss products. To lose weight, you have to reduce your intake of calories and increase your physical activity. Be skeptical about exaggerated claims.

Learn to identify the buzzwords that often signify misleading promotions for fraudulent diet products. These include promises of "immediate," "effortless" and/or "guaranteed" weight loss. Beware of claims that a diet product is "a breakthrough," "secret," "exclusive," or "miraculous." These are not scientific words!

It is best to be skeptical of self-proclaimed health advisors who use high pressure sales tactics and peddle one-time-only offers. Testimonials, even by physicians, should not serve as a substitute for scientific proof of a product's efficacy. If you're tempted by the "satisfaction, or your money back" claim, find out if the merchant lives up to that promise before sending your money.

The BBB also warns that many diet offers are sold as a Free Trial or by accepting an advertiser's offer you agree to be enrolled in other offers. If you enroll in any free trial offer pay close attention to the terms and conditions, in some cases, as a condition of the trial, you may be required to return the unused portion at your expense. In addition, some offers require that you agree to other free trials and you must cancel each offer with different companies.

Before committing to a weight loss product or program, check with your physician or a qualified nutritionist or dietitian. You will also find helpful tips and advice on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) website at http://www.ftc.gov/.

We have known this for years and that is why we teach nutrition and exercise to gain your healthy lifestyle. Fast weight loss is not a healthy lifestyle and we also teach you to avoid the use of gimics or pills. What you do need is motivation and knowledge to accomplish your goals and that is our specialty.

Mystically yours,

Dr. Michael Holt, NC, CHI Magi Institute of Natural Medicine

There are many tips and ways to stay healthy. From the television, to magazine advertisements there are several reminders to tell us how to stay healthy. However, there is an even easier tip to constantly remind us how to stay healthy. Though it would not completely answer and deliver to all the health issues we may have, we could apply this as a paradigm of simple measures. An equation for staying healthy could be as easy to remember as one, plus two, plus three, equals 6.

One

We have to start an equation for staying healthy with the first thing to remember: our life. We only have one body to take care of, so it should not be that hard to monitor and maintain. Furthermore, we only have one mind to think for ourselves. We cannot depend on others to tell us how to stay healthy or be healthy. We have to look for the appropriate information ourselves and apply those learning's by ourselves as well.

Another thing about "One" is that we only have one shot in this life to do this. Of course we may be able to rectify certain health practices when we stumble, but how sure are we that we would still have that second chance of living a normal life if the damage has already been done?

Therefore, the "One" that is pertained to in this equation is our self. We only have one to boot and therefore we should focus on this.

Plus Two

"Two" in this context means that there are only two paths that we can choose, the right and the wrong path. The same analogy goes to a beneficial or a destructive outcome of our bodies. In whatever life choice that we take every single time, we are bringing the self either closer to wellness or sickness. Think of it as this way: we are the flag tied at the center of a rope in a tug of war. One end leads to sickness and eventually death, the other to wellness and eventually longevity. Each moment that we do something, each food choice that we make, or even each day that we do our lifestyle routines, we have to think "To what side are we going then?"

Plus Three

"Three" is relatively simple, as it would pertain to three parts of the day: morning, afternoon, and evening. In relation to this, a person has to plan out the activities in their appropriate time. There are activities that are suitable in the morning, or maybe until the afternoon, and there are also some personal activities that are suitable for the evening. Any unplanned schedule and adherence therefore would result to added stress, and therefore be detrimental to the self.

Examples of activities that are good in the morning are exercise, early morning sunshine, a time to reflect and plan other activities for the rest of the day, and breakfast. As for the afternoon, continued work from the morning, a little bit of recreation perhaps, and an eagerness to get home and rest. Evenings are good for a cool down walk in the neighborhood, spend time with the family, watch a little television, and definitely sleep.

The exact activities that are placed into these three different times throughout the day differ from each person's career and work schedule. Nevertheless, it is always safe to assume one of these times as resting and sleeping schedule.

Equals Six

"Six" pertains to the number of meals that one has to eat everyday. Recent studies have shown that the average daily caloric requirement needed per day is best digested and assimilated if they were distributed into six small meals instead of three large ones as considered before. This allows the body to digest the food at a constant rate without oversupplying and causing the body to store excess nutrients into fat.

The one, plus two, plus three, equals six paradigm is an equation for staying healthy which can be applied to almost anyone, even those who are recuperating from sickness, and those who haven't experienced any major illness yet.

Mystically yours,

Michael Holt, Ph.D.
Magi Institute of Natural Medicine