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Healing Pets With Nature's Miracle Cures Henry Pasternak, D.V.M., C.V.A. See book keywords and concepts

All of the b vitamins and their coworkers are functionally inseparable, so this whole complex would assist in asthma, particularly in relation to the autonomic nervous system. Supporting the health and repair (including inflammation) of the mucous membrane lining and other tissues of the respiratory tract as well as supporting the adrenal glands, thymus gland, lymphatic system, and other participating aspects of the immune response would only be prudent. Glandular supplements could be used, including lung, adrenal, and thymus substances.

Prevention's Healing With Vitamins : The Most Effective Vitamin and Mineral Treatments for Everyday Health Problems and Serious Disease The Editors of Prevention Magazine Health Books See book keywords and concepts

They also recommend getting this vitamin as part of a B-complex tablet that supplies the Daily Values of all of the b vitamins. People who are undergoing levodopa therapy for Parkinson's disease should avoid vitamin B6 supplements altogether. It has been found to reduce the drug's effectiveness. On the other hand, certain drugs can cause a vitamin B6 deficiency: iso-niazid, for tuberculosis; cycloserine, an antibiotic for tuberculosis; and penicillamine, for Wilson's disease, lead poisoning, kidney stones and arthritis.

Some researchers suggest that the b vitamins ate even more effective when taken as a group. One study found that elderly people with depression who took supplements of thiamin, riboflavin and vitamin B6 along with antidepressant medication showed more improvement than those taking medication alone. The safest, most convenient way to get all of yout Bs is to invest in a B-complex supplement, says Dr. Bloomfield. Look for a supplement that contains at least ten milligtams each of thiamin, riboflavin and vitamin B6 and 100 micrograms of folic acid, he suggests, and take it twice a day.

Healing Your Child: An A-Z Guide to Using Natural Remedies Frances Darragh and Louise Darragh Law See book keywords and concepts

Best foods are those rich in iron, b vitamins, manganese, and hydrochloric acid: brewer's yeast, green leafy vegetables, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, almonds, bananas, plums, strawberries, grapes, peaches, raisins, apples, apricots, figs, honey, lentils, goat's milk, buckwheat, rice, beans, safflower oil. • Best juices are green vegetable, carrot, and red beet, red grape, black currant, prune, and apricot. Take at least two glasses daily.

The Healing Power of Herbs: The Enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal Plants Michael T. Murray, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Nutritional Influences on Mental Illness: A Sourcebook of Clinical Research,1 at least seven nutritional factors may be responsible for elevated lactate or an increased lactate-to-pyruvate ratio: • Alcohol • Caffeine • Sugar • Deficiency of the b vitamins, niacin, pyridoxine, and thiamin • Deficiency of calcium or magnesium • Food allergies By avoiding alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and food allergies a person with anxiety can go a long way in relieving their symptoms.1 Simply eliminating coffee can result in complete elimination of symptoms.

Herbs for Health and Healing Kathi Keville See book keywords and concepts

Besides other sedative compounds, gotu kola contains an abundance of the "anti-stress" b vitamins. Suanzaorentang, a Chinese formula used to treat depression, also improves sleep. It contains licorice, zizyphi seed, ligustrum, poria and bunge root. In a study conducted in 1985, people with insomnia who took this formula 30 minutes before bedtime found that they slept much better. Symptoms resulting from lack of sleep also improved significantly: People reported far fewer heart palpitations and stiff necks, less nervousness and less lower back pain.

Doctor, what Should I Eat?: Nutrition Prescriptions for Ailments in Which Diet Can Really Make a Difference Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

As far as I'm concerned, it's simply an expensive way to get some extra b vitamins and amino acids. Its popularity probably stems from its dramatic effect on the bees themselves. This milky-white material is secreted by glands in the throats of worker bees and fed to all bee larvae (the immature, wingless feeding stage of the insect). But after two days, those destined to become worker bees are fed honey, while queen bees—to-be are given royal jelly.

The Herbal Drugstore Linda B. White, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Your body also uses many vitamins and nutrients to break down alcohol, especially the b vitamins. This results in a slight state of malnutrition that can worsen if your occasions for indulging occur every weekend—a good reason to make extra sure to take your vitamins during the holiday party blitz. Eating lots of sugar can make a hangover worse, as can mixing different types of alcohol,- both of these actions make the liver work harder. Generally speaking, light-colored alcoholic beverages, such as white wine or vodka, are less likely to produce a hangover than, say, red wine or scotch.

The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay. See book keywords and concepts

Deficient supply of nutrients including lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, taurine, b vitamins, and essential fatty acids. This can be attributed to either insufficient intake or poor digestion. Multiple studies indicate the protective effect of spinach and lutein. Zeaxanthin can be made from lutein. • Oxidized fatty waste products have also been implicated as causal factors. Tiny waste products called drusen accumulate in and behind the retina and may stimulate macrophages to produce damaging inflammation.

The Garlic Cure James F. Scheer, Lynn Allison and Charlie Fox See book keywords and concepts

I couldn't stand the thought of Calico losing her tail, so I started giving her a quarter of a teaspoon of aged garlic with b vitamins once a day. She had a follow-up appointment with the vet a week and a half later, and he was surprised that Calico's tail had regained its proper nerve function. I was relieved and happy that this tale about my cat's tail has a happy ending! N.E., California CAT'S DEATH SENTENCE REVERSED Pervis, my gray and white cat was weak, losing weight and diagnosed by the vet with feline infectious peritonitis. The vet suggested she be put to sleep.

The Origin Diet: How Eating Like Our Stone Age Ancestors Will Maximize Your Health Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D. See book keywords and concepts

Packed with calories, b vitamins, trace minerals, and protein, it is the densest source of nutrition in our diets. Whether our ancestors lived on the savanna or in the Arctic, in the rain forest or along the coast, wild game was plentiful and provided the most nutrition for the least effort. Because a large carcass can feed an entire tribe, meat was the ideal food for sharing with friends and family, for courting the ladies, tending the sick, and gaining power within the community (the best hunter often is the most honored and revered). Meat was as much political as it was nutritional.

Another study from North Dakota State University found that as sugar consumption increases, intake of protein, b vitamins, iron, magnesium, and vitamins D and E decrease. Dr. Krebs-Smith and colleagues have noted that the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII) shows that a measly one out of every one hundred people meet even minimum standards for dietary adequacy. Yet obesity is on the rise, with the average American seven pounds heavier today than he or she was a decade ago.

Add flaxseed meal or wheat germ to pancake batters, muffin mixes, and hot cereal to boost omega-3 fatty acids (in the case of flax) and iron, zinc, b vitamins, magnesium, and fiber (in the case of wheat germ). • Always choose spinach and romaine lettuce over head lettuce to boost fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemical intakes. • Experiment with cooked dried beans and peas. Add kidney beans to soups and burritos, make dips and vegetable spreads from cooked yellow split peas, and use spiced lentils as a side dish.

Yogurt is also a good source of b vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and protein and a great source of probiotic bacteria. Memory is a good example. Two studies, one on animals from the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston and one on humans from the University of Hawaii, report that boosting antioxidant intake lessens age-related damage to the central nervous system, thus slowing age-related memory loss. Antioxidants, such as vitamin E, also might help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay. See book keywords and concepts

It helps the body with carbohydrate metabolism and contains several b vitamins and digestive enzymes. • Eating frequent meals, up to six per day, and increasing protein intake will often alleviate this problem. I have people follow the diet for reducing wind, which strengthens the nervous system (refer to Chapter 10 for the complete diet). Some people also find it useful to balance their dietary intake of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats according to the principles outlined in the "Zone Diet" by biochemist Barry Sears. • Especially important is to avoid simple sugars.

Prevention's Healing With Vitamins : The Most Effective Vitamin and Mineral Treatments for Everyday Health Problems and Serious Disease The Editors of Prevention Magazine Health Books See book keywords and concepts

Most of them have been pregnant, which has depleted their bodies of nutrients, so they're more likely to be deficient in the b vitamins and magnesium." Here's what researchers have learned about the nutrition connection. rKEMElNSTKUAL SYNDROME 4t> 1 Kick the can. The cola can, that is. While the caffeine in your coffee, tea or soda doesn't cause PMS, it can aggravate symptoms in some women, says Dr. Abraham. Go easy on sugar and salt. This can be difficult when you're craving chocolate and potato chips, but giving in to your cravings can create a vicious cycle, according to Dr. Abraham.

The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay. See book keywords and concepts

Other well-researched important heart nutrients include vitamin E, b vitamins, coenzyme Q10, calcium, magnesium, and L-carnitine. One of our patients was a middle-aged medical doctor, whose life and practice were on the skids after he developed early signs of cardiac insufficiency, perhaps related to his disillusionment with his standard medical practice. Now, several years later, he is a much heathier and happier man, with a thriving holistic-oriented practice. His patients love him, because he now loves what he is doing.

Healing with Plants in the American and Mexican West Margarita Artschwager Kay See book keywords and concepts

Equisetum is rich in silica and also contains the b vitamins nicotine, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin, along with ascorbic acid (vitamin C), saponins, luteolin, and kaempferol. It is poisonous to livestock. ¦ Eryngium (Apiaceae) ERYNGO, BUTTON SNAKEROOT Eryngium carlinae Delar. saibari, Tarahumara Eryngium hemsleyanum Wolff yerba del sapo, Mountain Pima; babadai, vasogadi, Tepehuan Eryngium heterophyllum Engelm. yerba del sapo (toad herb), Mountain Pima; sawiwari, Tarahumara Eryngium longifolium Cav. chinaca, Tarahumara Eryngium maritimum L.

The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay. See book keywords and concepts

An epidemic of neuropathy broke out in Cuba in 1991, and an analysis showed that those affected had a broad range of specific dietary deficiencies, including a sugar intake exceeding 15% of total caloric intake, alcohol consumption and low intake of protein, fats, and micronutrients especially b vitamins. As far back as 1976, it was noted that "an enriched feed, specially prepared to affect reproduction of mice, significantly suppressed the onset of disease in subacute myelo-optico-neuropathy virus-infected mice, whereas low-calorie feed enhanced the incidence of disease.

Staying Healthy in a Risky Environment: The New York University Medical Center Family Guide Arthur C. Upton, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

The most important vitamins for optimal nervous system functioning are the b vitamins, such as B,, Brt, and niacin. As they are not stored in the body, it is mandatory that these vitamins be replenished frequently; they are readily found in meat (particularly organ meats), beans, and fresh vegetables. Although vitamin B12 is stored for many years in the body, a lack of it can cause pernicious anemia, a condition that affects the healthy development of the nervous system, particularly nerve cells. If B,2 is lacking, the myelin sheath, or outer coating of a nerve cell, cannot develop properly.

The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay. See book keywords and concepts

The b vitamins, including niacin, zinc, and other minerals, which are important for sugar metabolism. • Vitamin E and essential fatty acids (EFAs), which are important for cell membrane stability. • Alpha-lipoic acid, which protects nerves, decreases insulin resistance, and can reverse neuropathy. • Quercetin (1,000 mg per day), one of the most powerful bioflavonoids, which prevents capillary leakage. • Always take a multimineral if you have diabetes.

Healing Pets With Nature's Miracle Cures Henry Pasternak, D.V.M., C.V.A. See book keywords and concepts

In nature, there exists such a close interrelationship among the b vitamins that an inadequate intake of one may impair the utilization of others. Furthermore, large doses of one member of the complex can create a vitamin imbalance and precipitate deficiency of other members of the complex. Thus, the B-complex should be taken as a whole with all members (known and unknown) present, rather than any single substance or isolated substances of the group. In nature, the B-complex can be found in foods, but never does one find a single B vitamin isolated from the rest.

THE B-COMPLEX: THE DANGER OF ISOLATING VITAMINS The b vitamins are found in nature together and not as isolated components. They always occur together in nature. Good sources of vitamin B-complex in food are Brewer's yeast, liver, whole grains (bran and germ), organ meats, nuts, beans, and peas. The B-complex vitamins have a wide range of functions in the body. All cells require this vitamin complex, which aids in the oxidation of carbohydrates, proteins, and foods; cell respiration; and cellular mineral and energy production.

The Origin Diet: How Eating Like Our Stone Age Ancestors Will Maximize Your Health Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D. See book keywords and concepts

A half cup of beans supplies 8 grams of fiber, 22 grams of protein, and hefty doses of iron, zinc, b vitamins, and saponins, phytochemicals that lower your risk for heart disease and cancer. • Use herbs and spices to entice your tastebuds. The added benefit is that herbs, such as basil, marjoram, thyme, and rosemary, and ginger and garlic contain phytochemicals that lower cancer and heart-disease risk. • Sprinkle sunflower seeds on a sandwich or in a wrap to give it crunch, slivered almonds on vegetables, or olives on anything. • Try juicing your fruits and vegetables.

The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay. See book keywords and concepts

I suggest the government require manufacturers to put kudzu root right into all alcoholic drinks, along with some milk thistle seed to protect the liver, a little white peony root to aid in spatial coordination, and some b vitamins to reduce toxicity. This would serve as an instant solution to most alcohol-related problems, including overconsumption, liver damage, morning-after hangovers, and drunk driving. Research Highlights • Compounds in kudzu root have been shown to suppress voluntary alcohol consumption in alcohol-preferring rats (Lin and Li, 1998).

Feed Your Body Right: Understanding Your Individual Body Chemistry for Proper Nutrition Without Guesswork Lendon H. Smith, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

She, however, knew that there were some good things about the shots, so she suggested to me that I give the b vitamins separately. I gave her 100 mg of Bl5 and followed that in three or four days with 100 mg of B2, then B3, then B6, then B12 (1 mg), and finally folic acid (10 mg). Bt had a bad effect on her, B2 nothing, nor did r>3, dui aitcr me t>6 snois sne said, i imnit you arc on 10 something. " Then the Bi2 and the folate gave her a definite lift. So we just gave her the B6, B12, and folic acid. No more depression. Time passes.

Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives: A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients Vitamin E Ruth Winter See book keywords and concepts

BREWER'S YEAST • Originally used by beer brewers, it is a good source of b vitamins and protein. It can cause allergic reactions. BRILLIANT BLUE • See FD and C Blue No. 1. BROMATED • Combined or saturated with bromine, a nonmetallic, reddish, volatile liquid element. See Bromates. BROMATES • Calcium bromate is a maturing agent and dough conditioner in bromated flours and bromated whole-wheat flour. Potassium bromate is a bread improver. Sugar contaminated with potassium bromate caused a food poisoning outbreak in New Zealand.

Food and Healing Annemarie Colbin See book keywords and concepts

For that reason, when we consume straight white sugar (as well as white flour), we lose b vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and other nutrients directly from our own reserves. This is the other reason for dental caries: Not only do bacteria touch our teeth, but our teeth—storing places for calcium—become weakened as calcium is withdrawn from them internally and thereby become more susceptible to bacterial attack.

B vitamins. Yet what I find even more significant is the lack of oxygen in canned foods. Oxygen is the carrier of life, and without it food, and everything else, is dead. Canned food, therefore, offers us little or no life energy. A few times I've had the experience that, after eating something straight from a can—sardines or canned fruit—I had trouble thinking clearly and writing, sometimes for as long as two days. As thinking is an electrical activity, I can only assume that something in my electrical or energy field had gone awry.

Food & Mood: The Complete Guide to Eating Well and Feeling Your Best, Second Edition Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D. See book keywords and concepts

Take a moderate-dose multiple vitamin and mineral supplement that supplies a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, including the b vitamins, calcium, magnesium, chromium, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc. Follow the guidelines in chapter 14 for choosing the best supplement. Vitamin E is safe in adult doses up to 400 IU, and vitamin C is safe up to 1,000 milligrams for most adults. Avoid supplements labeled as "stress" or "therapeutic" formulations. At best, these products are a waste of money.

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