Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Predisposed illnesses associated with Blood Type O


I created this blog to chronicle my journey towards a healthier lifestyle. After having been diagnosed with Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic symptom of mucosal damage caused by stomach acid coming up from the stomach into the esophagus as defined by wikipedia., I made a commitment to take charge of my health.



I was advised by my physician to follow a strict diet plan and to change my lifestyle. A Priest friend of mine who is a health and wellness advocate, likewise, advised me to look into the list of foods that are allowed/not allowed based on my blood type to guide me on the right kind of food to eat. Based on my readings, I discovered the predisposed illnesses associated with Blood Type O. Below is an excerpt of the predisposed illnesses associated with Blood Type O according to Dr. D’Adamo:


As a Blood Type O you may be predisposed to certain illnesses, such as ulcers and thyroid disorders. In the 1950’s it was discovered that Type O’s had about twice the instances of ulcers of all kinds than the other blood types. These findings have been replicated many times since then. Type O’s tend to have low levels of thyroid hormone and often exhibit insufficient levels of iodine, a chemical element whose sole purpose is thyroid hormone regulation. This causes many side effects such as weight gain, fluid retention and fatigue. Dr. D’Adamo does not recommend iodine supplements, rather a diet rich in saltwater fish and kelp to help regulate the thyroid gland. Bladder Wrack is also an excellent nutrient for type O t’s. This herb, actually a seaweed, is very effective as an aid to weight control for Type O’s. “The fucose in bladder wrack seems to help normalize the sluggish metabolic rate and product if weight loss in Type O’s,” says Dr. D’Adamo. 

Type O’s also have a higher level of stomach acid than the other blood types, which often results in stomach irritation and ulcers. Dr. D’Adamo recommends a licorice preparation called DGL (de glycyrrhizinated licorice) which can reduce discomfort and aid healing. DGL protects the stomach lining in addition to protecting it from stomach acids. Avoid crude licorice preparations as they contain a component of the plant which can cause elevated blood pressure. This component has been removed in DGL. Dr. D'Adamo also recommends Mastic Gum and Bismuth to soothe Type O's common and even frequent tummy troubles. 

Source: HERE

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