[www.keralites.net] INDIANS SUFFER FROM VITAMINS DEFICIENCY

 

YOUR HEALTH :: 75% INDIANS SUFFER FROM VITAMINS DEFICIENCY... The A to Z OF VITAMINS AND VITAMINS SUPPLEMENTS

HERBAL TREATMENT OF CANCER

The study indicated that the majority of the population were ignorant of vitamin sufficiency. CHENNAI: More than seven out of ten Indians lack in vitamins, and most of them suffer from vitamin D deficiency that is linked to Alzheimer's disease, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction and schizophrenia. Chennai-based Metropolis Healthcare studied 14,96,683 samples over three years and found an increasing trend of deficiency in vitamin D, vitamin B12 and vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) among all age groups of Indians. The samples tested across four zones showed that 75% of the population was deficient in three vital vitamins. While 21.02% were deficient in vitamin B12 and 15.06% deficient in vitamin B9, 81.28% of all samples were deficient in vitamin D. Dr Sonali Kolte of Metropolis said symptoms of vitamin D deficiency can be vague, with muscle or joint pain, weakness, and depression. "Vitamin deficiencies usually show slowly. Nowadays, it is observed that people deficient in Vitamin D are more likely to have diabetes, regardless of how much they weigh," Dr Sonali Kolte said. Consultant dietician Dr R Kumudha said vitamin B9, B12, B-6 and folic acid play an important role in producing DNA and red blood cells, as well as brain chemicals that affect mood and other brain functions. Low levels of these essential vitamins may lead to depression. "Vitamin B12 deficiency can be prevented by eating meat, poultry, seafood, milk and dairy products, and eggs," he said. Lack of Vitamin B12 is so staggering that it is the culprit behind the suboptimal blood levels of nearly half the Indian population, said consultant nutritionist Dr Deepa Agarwal of Asian Bariatrics. Vita min B12 is stored in the liver for a year or more, which reduces a person's risk of anaemia. The body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and promote bone growth. The study found that Vitamin B9 or folic acid was deficient especially in the 20-40 age group. Vitamin B9 is vital for pregnant women to prevent anaemia and major birth defects in the baby. The study indicated that the majority of the population had poor practices and were ignorant of vitamin sufficiency. "Early diagnosis and treatment can help control the symptoms and prevent health problems. Awareness about risks and benefits of vitamins is needed," said Dr Kolte. The Union health ministry, meanwhile, has issued national guidelines for control of iron deficiency anaemia, and joined hands with Unicef for the weekly iron and folic acid supplementation programme.

The A to Z of Vitamin Deficiencies

Because many people eat unhealthy and processed foods, many essential vitamins might be skipped in a daily diet, leaving your body not functioning as it should. The human body shows us when something is not quite right. This article will help you understand the symptoms of vitamin deficiencies, helping you prevent damage and disorders from rearing their ugly heads. Since vitamins participate in all body functions and reactions, a deficiency or even poor intake of one of them, can affect your body's daily functioning. This creates the perfect opportunity for diseases to occur. These 5 common indicators suggest that you have a vitamin deficiency. 1. Hair loss and rashes When you frequently experience body rashes and hair loss, an indication as to why it occurs could be low zinc, as well as vitamins B7, A, D, E and K. Hair loss is especially indicative of an insufficient intake of zinc. Similarly when you lack iron, wounds will take longer to heal, skin will be drier, and rashes, red spots, and dark bruises may appear. While you can take vitamin supplements, iron and zinc can be consumed through diet. Try increasing the amount of dried fruit, whole grains and dairy products you eat. Button mushrooms, bananas, pumpkin seeds, avocados, raspberries and brewer's yeast are especially helpful.  It is also recommended that you eat less eggs, as they may interfere with your body's ability to absorb vitamin B7. 2. Cracked mouth corners This unpleasant symptom is commonly associated with a vitamin B deficiency, specifically B12, B2, and B3, and may also indicate a lack of iron or zinc. Vitamin B can be found in seafood such as clams, oysters, salmon, and tuna. Eating more eggs also helps. If you are vegetarian increase your intake of lentils, peanuts, dried tomatoes, sesame, and chard. It's also important to increase your intake of vitamin C, as this allows iron to be absorbed more easily. Try combining these foods with broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and red peppers. 3. Cheek, arm and thigh acne When red spots start to appear on your cheeks, arms and thighs, this could indicate that your body is lacking in essential fatty acids and vitamins A and D. The spots will appear like small sacks with sebum. They can sometimes be painful to touch. To solve this issue, you need to reduce the amount of saturated and trans fats you eat. Switch to healthier fats like flax seeds, fish, almonds, dried fruit, and walnuts. You can also increase your vitamin A levels by eating more sweet potatoes, red peppers, and carrots. 4. Cramps and dull pain in your feet and legs This will start to happen when your body doesn't have enough calcium, magnesium, and potassium. This can also be due to strenuous exercises, whereby your body loses water-soluble vitamins like Vitamin B. Your vitamin B levels often drop when you sweat excessively. But, this doesn't mean that you need to live in the North Pole or stop exercising. Rather, increase your intake of nuts and fruit such as bananas, almonds, hazelnuts, cherries, apples and grapefruit. Vegetables like pumpkin, spinach, broccoli and cabbage also help.   5. Burning, itching and numbness in your arms and legs When these you feel these symptoms it's likely due to a lack of vitamins B6, B9 (folic acid) and B12. When you have insufficient amounts of these vitamins, your skin's nerve endings are affected and it can also cause fatigue, anemia, depression and hormonal imbalance. You can increase your intake of legumes,as well as more vegetables like asparagus and spinach. You can also try to up your intake of seafood and eggs. Here's a handy visual guide to help you:

Guide to Using Vitamin Supplements

Many of us take some kind of multi-vitamin on a daily basis to make sure we give our body everything it needs. While it is easy to know what you have to take, knowing when to take it is a bit trickier. Most Vitamins and nutrients have a specific function in our body, and they can do it a lot better if taken at the right time, and under the right conditions. It might be tempting to just take all your vitamin pills at once and get it over with, but it's not always what's good for you. The following tips will advise you on when and how to take your multi-vitamins, based on the chemical interaction they have with each other and with your body. Act according to these guidelines and you'll know you are making the most out of your food supplements.

Vitamins that should be taken by noon: Vitamin B1: Aids metabolism and supports the nervous system. Vitamin B12: Used to create red blood cells and help you relax you during times of anxiety. Iron: Helps your body's transfer oxygen and aids the immune system. Q10: Prevents heart disease and improves sexual function. Vitamin C: Helps in creating new tissue and keep your teeth and immune system strong. Each of these 5 vitamins has a strong stimulating effect on the body, so taking them in the morning will keep you full of energy for the rest of the day. Vitamin C is known to help in the absorption of iron, so it is recommended to take the two together, or eat food rich with one if you are taking a pill of the other.

Vitamins that should be taken with healthy fats: Vitamin A: Needed to keep your skin, eyesight and bladder healthy. Vitamin E: Protects the cell membranes and reduces the risk of heart problems. Vitamin D: Helps prevent Diabetes and some types of Cancer. Vitamin K: Helps keep your bones healthy and blood vessels strong. Lycopene: Lowers the risk of heart and blood diseases, as well as some types of Cancer. Lutein: Keeps your eyes healthy and protects you from Colon Cancer. These are all fat soluble vitamins, and need to be taken around the same time you eat certain fatty foods to be properly absorbed into your body. Ask your doctor which foods are best for you to eat while taking these vitamins. IMPORTANT: Be Careful with Vitamin K and Vitamin E interactions. Large quantities of vitamin E can interfere with the ability of your body to utilize vitamin K.

What should be taken during the evening? Magnesium: Required for healthy muscle activity and for most of the "construction" your body does. Calcium: Essential for strong bones and many body activities. Both of these important minerals are being used by our body when we rest. They also help relax your body and deal with some sleep disorders. IMPORTANT:  Do not take Iron supplements the same time you take calcium as they may act against each other so that neither is properly absorbed. Wait for about 4 hours between each one to make sure you get all the health benefits you need.  What shouldn't you have after taking vitamins? Coffee, tea and many kinds of sweet soda drinks can hinder your ability to fully absorb the vitamins and minerals from your food supplements. Take the pills with either water or natural juices, and do your best to avoid other drinks for at least two hours.

Take Vitamins regularly Our bodies are always using vitamins and minerals and always clean themselves so more food and nutrients will be available for use. Taking vitamin pills in isolation or without any regularity won't have a real impact on your health. You need to keep a steady flow of whatever it is you are taking, so you will have a good cycle of proper absorption and digestion. Speak with your doctor about how many times you should take each of your vitamin pills, and for how long.

10 Herbs to Shrink Tumors and Kill Cancer Cells

We usually use various herbs as addition to meals we make, to improve the flavor and "mix things up". Throughout the history, herbs have been also used for their medicinal properties. They are associated with a positive effect on relieving various diseases, including the most dangerous ones – tumors and cancers. Keep reading this article and find out why you should definitely include more herbs into your diet and stay cancer free by avoiding foods in your diet. 1. Garlic Garlic contains sulfur compounds which may stimulate the immune system's natural defenses against cancer. Moreover, garlic is associated with reduced tumor growth as well. Numerous studies have confirmed garlic's beneficial effect on prevention of cancer. For example, The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition is a long-going multinational study that involves male and female participants from 10 different countries, and it inspects effects of nutrition on cancer. The study revealed that high intake of garlic was associated with reduced risk of intestinal cancer. Consumption of garlic is also linked with a colon, esophagus, pancreas, and based cancer prevention. Therefore, to reduce chances of developing tumor or cancer, include garlic into your meals. This herb is both delicious and healthy. 2. Milk Thistle Milk thistle is one of the most important plants when we're talking about liver health and cancer prevention. Milk thistle and seeds from the plant eliminate toxins that might connect to the liver, including cancer. Also, milk thistle has anti-tumor properties as well. This plant is already used for various treatments in Europe, while in the United States it is only available in the form of dietary supplement. 3. Turmeric Turmeric is known for numerous health benefits. Consuming a teaspoon of turmeric a day will make you feel better and improve your overall health. Another great reason you should consume it is the prevention of cancers and tumors. This herb contains anti-inflammatory properties, and it boosts our immunity system. Also, several studies have linked turmeric with increased number of tumor-fighting cells. A number of laboratory studies on cancer cells revealed that turmeric can decrease the risk of getting cancer. Further, in patients with cancer, turmeric was able to kill cancer cells and prevent them from growing and spreading. 4. Bloodroot Bloodroot's benefits in destroying cancer were already recognized by scientists. It is used in Black Salve which is a medicine for treating cancer. Naturally, you can use bloodroot on its own, and several tests revealed it has tumor-fighting properties too. Just like with cayenne pepper, bloodroot is toxic for cancer cells and causes apoptosis. 5. Feverfew Feverfew is known for battling a fever, hence the name, and relieving the pain associated with a migraine. A study conducted at a University in New York also revealed that feverfew can be beneficial for killing off leukemia cells. Cancer researcher Harikrishna Nakshatri and his team from Breast Cancer Research at Indiana University's School of Medicine discovered that feverfew has the ability to prevent breast cancer from spreading and also to reduce lung cancer. 6. Cayenne Pepper Cayenne pepper is usually consumed by people who love spicy food and sometimes they aren't even aware of all its healthy benefits. If you don't have a habit of spicing up your meals with cayenne pepper you should, definitely do so to protect your body from cancer. Cayenne pepper is a strong antioxidant and clinical studies conducted in England, Japan, and the United States revealed that capsaicin (a compound found in cayenne and other hot peppers) causes of cancer cells to undergo apoptosis. Apoptosis is a type of cellular self-termination, or we can safely say – suicide. It means that cayenne pepper is, actually, toxic to cancer cells and with regular consumption cancer cells can't form in your body. Spice up your food and stay healthy. 7. Wheatgrass According to some studies, consumption of a tiny glass of wheatgrass once a day proved to be health-boosting for both cancer and non-cancer participants. Wheatgrass is especially useful for people who are suffering from various side effects that were caused by cancer treatments. It purifies the blood, increases oxygen levels, and strengthens your body to fight off cancer successfully. Wheatgrass contains at least 13 vitamins and other healthy nutrients. For example, it contains selenium which is known for anti-cancer properties. 8. Ruscus Aculeatus You might know this herb by the name Butcher's Broom. Active ingredients from this herb, ruscogenins, have tumor-shrinking and anti-estrogenic properties, which is why this herb is used in breast cancer treatment. Also, Butcher's broom has the ability to increase the number of cancer-fighting cells in one's body. 9. Sheep's Sorrel To most people, this herb is just a common weed, but it has numerous health benefits. Sheep's sorrel is beneficial for people who are experiencing the side effect of cancer medications. It helps patients' tissue rebuild and return to the condition they had before cancer's occurrence. You have probably heard of the Essiac tea that became popular due to cancer-curing properties. Well, this tea contains sheep's sorrel. 10. Astragalus This herb comes from China where it is known for its numerous health benefits, including cancer-fighting properties that were confirmed by several studies. For example, scientists from the University of Texas have revealed that cancer patients who received Astragalus had twice the survival rate of patients who received placebo. This herb is versatile and works perfectly with other herbs to fight off cancer. A study from Italy discovered that Astragalus and ligustrum combined decreased mortality rate in breast cancer patients from 50% to 10%. Astragalus improves person's immune system which helps it identify cancer cells in the body. More Herbs and Spices that Prevent Cancer Ginger – has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and it is associated with decreased risk of getting cancer. Black pepper – inhibits the growth of cancerous stem cells of breast tumors without destroying healthy cells. Also, it is linked with numerous health and cancer-fighting properties. It adds flavor to your food and protection for your body. Oregano – contains carvacrol which is a molecule that helps offset the spread of cancer cells by acting as a natural disinfectant.

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