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Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

They are rich in b vitamins, especially vitamins Bj (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), and B3 (niacin). When sun-dried, they contain high amounts of vitamin D. Their effectiveness in treating cancer has been reported in a joint study by the Medical Department of Koibe University and Nippon Kinoko Institute in Japan. These mushrooms are considered delicacies and are entirely edible. Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) have been popular for at least two thousand years in the Far East.

Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

With the help of the appropriate amino acids, vitamin B12 injections (with other b vitamins), minerals, DHEA, and digestive correction, his memory, low-grade depression, and other symptoms were much improved within 8 months. At that point, we added in ginkgo to try to sharpen memory further, as well as for its action in improving small-blood-vessel circulation and erectile function. One year later, Mrs. Parnelli told me she hadn't found anymore socks in the refrigerator, only "the occasional memory lapse like the rest of us," and Mr. Parnelli hadn't forgotten the boat or the dog since.

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They also provide an array of b vitamins, being an excellent source of thiamin and pantothenic acid, a very good source of niacin, and a good source of vitamin B6 and riboflavin. Freshly harvested, raw Jerusalem artichokes contain 114 calories in a 1-cup serving. As their starch converts to sugar with increased storage time, this calorie count increases slightly. HEALTH BENEFITS Jerusalem artichokes, like globe artichokes, are a rich source of inulin. Inulin is a polysaccharide, or starch, that is handled by the body differently from other sugars.

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Among the b vitamins, the most critical one in terms of optimal stomach functioning is likely niacin. A severe niacin deficiency is known as pellagra. Some of the symptoms of classical pellagra overlap with those of low stomach acid. For example, in pellagra, the changes in the gastrointestinal tract are manifested as diarrhea and diminished secretion of stomach acid. Three published reports have demonstrated dramatic improvements in symptoms of low stomach acid in three patients supplementing with optimal doses of niacin.

The child's body, due to the deficiency of certain b vitamins, is compelled to respond, as did the rats kept on a B vitamin deficient diet. We think it is a reasonable hypothesis that patients with eating disorders are trying to obtain enough nutrients by increasing the amount of food they eat, but the major increase in calories, which Patients who suffer from eating disorders, such as obesity or bulimia, probably have an abnormal appetite for carbohydrates and sweets because of a need to obtain enough of the essential nutrients.

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The American Indians processed corn using potash (which is highly alkaline) that makes the b vitamins in corn available for assimilation during digestion. But the American settlers, not understanding how to prepare corn, would simply grind up their corn and consume it as corn flour (corn meal). By the way, that's how most people eat corn today: as ground up cornmeal ingredients in chips and foods.

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From his readings, he decided to take the following nutrients daily: 6 to 12 g of vitamin C; 800 IU of vitamin E; 50 mg of zinc; a B-complex containing 100 mg of each of the B vitamins; 1000 mg of calcium; and 400 mg of magnesium. Although he followed this plan diligently, his anxiety did not lessen. After 6 months of the vitamin plan, he added a standardized extract of Kava two to three times each day Within 2 weeks, his anxiety symptoms were markedly improved. He was able to be in stressful social situations without blushing or appearing nervous.

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RDA) and vitamin C and is a very good source of fiber, potassium, phosphorus, and b vitamins. Its white color is a sign that it has much less of the beneficial carotenes and chlorophyll found in other cruciferous vegetables; however, cauliflower is almost always a good source of the trace mineral boron, as it will not grow well in boron-deficient soil. A 3V2-ounce (100 gram) serving of cooked cauliflower provides 35 calories, 2.3 grams of protein, no cholesterol, 0.4 gram of fat, 7.2 grams of carbohydrate, and 3.3 grams of fiber.

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Liver extract also contains crucial b vitamins, such as folic acid, vitamin B-2, and vitamin B-12. We often recommend liver extract for various reasons. First, patients with iron-deficiency anemia do better when they take this form of iron. Second, patients often respond better to betaine HC1 supplementation when combined with liver extract. Third, liver extract improves the overall functioning of the liver and helps other digestive functions in the body. Specifically, the liver has three main functions: vascular, secretory, and metabolic.

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The white toast is made with refined white flour, which further promotes nutritional deficiencies (especially the b vitamins). And the jelly spread on top of the toast is mostly high-fructose corn syrup with a little bit of coloring and flavoring added. Sadly, this is a breakfast a lot of Americans would consider a balanced meal. It contains food items from the meat group, the grain group, the fruit group and even the dairy group. But yet, there is absolutely nothing in that meal that is good for you. Not a single thing. In fact, that's the breakfast of chronic disease and obesity.

Those ingredients include: white flour, which depletes the b vitamins from the human body, and refined white sugar or any refined grains, such as white rice or instant oatmeal. It also includes chemicals such as tobacco and nicotine, caffeine and food additives such as sodium nitrite. You also want to be avoiding hydrogenated oils and excitotoxins such as MSG and aspartame.

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The additional stomach acid allows for the proper absorption of a variety of nutrients, such as calcium, iron, folic acid, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12, vitamin A, vitamin E, and other b vitamins. The stomach acid changes the nutrient composition so that they can eventually be absorbed from the small intestine. Without adequate stomach acid, the nutrient composition does not favorably change and absorption from the small intestine becomes significantly impaired.

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Avocado (high in heart-healthy oils) • Wheat grass, barley grass and other cereal grass juices • Fish oils, flax oils, macadamia nut oil • Tomatoes (raw only) • Carrots (raw, unpeeled only) • Wheat germ (very high in essential fatty acids) • Molasses (very high in b vitamins) • Beets, radishes (liver cleanser, blood cleanser, raw only) By the way, every fruit or vegetable on this list must be eaten in raw form only. For example, a can of cooked beets or a glass of V8 juice just isn't the same. If it's cooked, it's dead. And it's no longer a superfood.

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Choline works very closely with other b vitamins, performing a vital function in the proper metabolism of fats. Without choline, fats become trapped in the liver, where they block metabolism. Specifically, it is required for the export of fat from the liver. Technically, this is referred to as a lipotropic effect. Choline is also required to make the important neurotransmitter acetylcholine and main components of our cell membranes such as phosphatidylcholine (lecithin) and sphingomyelin. Good dietary sources of choline include egg yolks, organ meats, legumes, and lecithin.

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Nutritional supplements that may be helpful Many alcoholics are deficient in b vitamins, including vitamin B3 (page 599). John Cleary, M.D., observed that some alcoholics spontaneously stopped drinking in association with taking niacin supplements (niacin is a form of vitamin B3). Cleary concluded that alcoholism might be a manifestation of niacin deficiency in some people and recommended that alcoholics consider supplementation with 500 mg of niacin per day.

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In addition, they are a good source of b vitamins (including vitamins Bl, B2, and B6, folic acid, and pantothenic acid), carotenes, pectin, potassium, and folic acid. HEALTH BENEFITS The combination of high vitamin C content and flavonoids make oranges important wherever vitamin C is required to function, especially within the immune system, lens of the eye, adrenal glands, and reproductive organs and in the connective tissues of our body, such as the joints, gums, and ground substance; and in promoting overall good health. One of the most important flavonoids in oranges is hesperidin.

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Nearly everyone who doesn't supplement with nutritional supplements in America is deficient in various b vitamins. In fact, nutritional deficiencies are so widespread that it's hard to find a person who isn't deficient in at least one vitamin or mineral. That means most people are operating at less than optimum health. It also means that they can improve their health by simply providing their body with outstanding nutrition.

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They are a good source of protein, b vitamins, and a variety of J minerals, including phosphorous, aj<$W manganese, magnesium, potas- sdfijm' sium, and iron. In addition, J§ti$Y dried peas are an excellent j^S^q^r^i:^ source of dietary fiber, and green peas are a good ggiti***^ source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and carotenes, while dried peas contain very little of these nutrients. As dried peas lack water, they are more calorie-dense than fresh peas. HEALTH BENEFITS Dried peas provide the same sorts of health benefits as common beans.

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Vitamins B-1, B-2, and B-3 Deficiency People with low stomach acid are at risk for deficiencies of critical b vitamins. Vitamins B-i (thiamin), B-2 (riboflavin), and B-3 (niacin or nicotinic acid) are involved in antioxidant protection, carbohydrate metabolism, energy production, fat metabolism, liver detoxification, and the functioning of the nervous system.

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Medical treatments Over the counter treatment involves supplementing with multiple b vitamins (pages 597-604), including thiamine (page 597). Prescription treatments in detoxification centers may begin with an injection of vitamin Bi (page 597) in cases that involve malnutrition. In treating severe acute withdrawal symptoms, a nervous system depressant, such as the benzodiazepines such as diazepam (Valium) and lorazepam (Ativan), is prescribed with a dosage that is tapered down over three to five days.

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For example: • Nearly all superfoods are very high in b vitamins, including vitamin B12 from spirulina • All sea-based superfoods are high in trace minerals from the ocean (spirulina, sea vegetables, etc.) • Berries are high in phytonutrients that prevent macular degeneration, heart disease, Alzheimer's, high cholesterol, and even help fight cancer. This includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, etc. • Broccoli, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables contain powerful anticancer phytochemicals and compounds that can help keep you cancer free.

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Other nutrients with skin-supporting qualities include fiber-rich foods, beta carotene, vitamin C, calcium, selenium, silica, the b vitamins, biotin, essential fatty acids, olive oil, cod livet oil, linseed oil, and all of the amino acids (Michaelsson et al. 1977a,b,c; Weimar et al. 1978; Kligman et al. 1981; Thomas et al. 1982; Michaelsson et al. 1984; Ruiz-Maldonado 1998). Herbal Therapies Some herbs are known for their abilities to heal the skin, soothe inflammation, and relieve itching.

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Useful supplements are spirulina, halibut-liver oil capsules, calcium ascorbate, low-level b vitamins, MSM, chromium, copper, selenium, and zinc. The idea is to eat slow-digesting food. Diet for Sub-Oxidizers: People of this metabolic type may use a mixed diet of easily digestible food. Thus meat may be used as broth or stew, not fried or roasted. Nuts and oily seeds should be soaked, sprouted, or used as seed cheese. Sub-oxidizers can consume sprouted seeds and plenty of grass juice; they can also eat beef juice, freeze-dried liver, and plenty of spirulina and bee pollen.

Unfortunately, these days many vitamins (especially vitamin C and the b vitamins) are not available in sufficient amounts in foods or natural supplements, and synthetic supplements are often necessary in order to improve or maintain our health. Vitamins available as natural concentrates (A, D, and E) should be avoided in synthetic form. Natural vitamin E is d-alpha tocopherol; the synthetic form is dl-alpha tocopherol. Highly recommended is vitamin E complex as mixed tocopherols. Store vitamin supplements in a dry, cool, and dark place.

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Also, b vitamins are considered unstable when exposed to the heating process, but the following foods represent the most nutrient-dense choices: Vitamin Bg appears in most foodstuffs, but the best sources are brewer's yeast, carrots, chicken, eggs, fish, meat, peas, spinach, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and wheat germ. Complimentary nutrients in regard to vitamin Bg absorption are the full B complex, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.

To assume that homocysteine is not a threat (because you have the b vitamins in your supplemental protocol) is not a guarantee that the dosage is appropriate to render protection. The following daily supplements (used alone or in combination) have demonstrated homocysteine-lowering effectiveness: 500-9000 mg of TMG, 800-5000 meg of folic acid, 1000-3000 meg of vitamin B12, 250-3000 mg of choline, 250-1000 mg of inositol, 30-90 mg of zinc, 100-500 mg of vitamin B6, and 200-800 mg of SAMe.

Carnitine, a coenzyme similar to the family of b vitamins, is essential fot the burning and transport of long-chain fatty acids, the fuel for cardiac energy. Up to 70% of enetgy ptoduced by muscles comes from the burning of fats. To expect the normal functioning of heatt muscles, the ttansport of carnitine into tissues is critical (Crayhon 1998). Lysine and cofactors yield about 25% of the carnitine the body needs for optimal performance. The remaining 75% can come from the diet, if dietary selections are made with a slant toward carnitine-rich protein foods, especially mutton, lamb, and beef.

Benjamin Frank recommended the coenzyme form of the b vitamins, which was administered intramuscularly by injection. ® SUMMARY Physical, occupational and speech therapies are important to the patients with ALS to make it easier to live their lives. Wheelchairs, foot braces, and other devices that can make it easier to use the telephone and computer are helpful in making the patient as independent as possible. Certain medications may be prescribed as the disease progresses.

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If B-vitamin deficiencies are suspected, use a paste of food yeast or bran on affected skin parts: concentrated b vitamins, especially B2 and B6, can be added to this as well. Have frequent cleansing periods; regulate bowel movements; use colonics. Drink plenty of water and green vegetable juices; use hot and cold showers; do skin brushing to activate the skin, but not on the affected areas. Include sweating after hot Epsom salt bath.

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Support your body with extra helpful nutrients—these include the b vitamins, vitamin C, chromium, calcium, magnesium, and the amino acid L-glutamine. 5. Drink 8 glasses of water or herb tea a day. 6. Get sufficient fiber to keep your body cleansed and light. 7. If you suspect that you are hypoglycemic or diabetic, request the appropriate tests—such as a fasting blood sugar or a 5- or 6-hour glucose tolerance test— from your health-care practitioner.

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