Henry Pasternak, D.V.M., C.V.A.
See book keywords and concepts |  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 B-complex is essential for the normal functioning of the nervous system, the maintenance of muscle tone, and the stimulation of digestive and insulin secretions. | | The best sources of b-complex vitamins are nutritional yeast, whole grains, and liver.
Once you ensure that your pet has received nutrients to help the thyroid gland, the next step is to make sure that the cells are responding appropriately to the thyroid hormones. |
Ralph Golan, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  After this, I usually suggest a multiple with 20 to 50 milligrams a day of b-complex vitamins. If there is a letdown, I suggest staying at the higher dose a while longer, then tapering again.
High-dose supplement therapy, however, is not meant to be more than a temporary measure—up to a year, if necessary. Once treatments of underlying disorders and dietary and lifestyle changes have raised the level of health sufficiently, such megadoses are often unnecessary. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  It is characterized by the fluctuation of estrogen levels, which can begin
þ b-complex vitamins. These nutrients help to reduce water retention, combat fatigue, and prevent nervous and mental disorders. In fact, vitamin B6 injections have been used to reduce hot flashes and treat mood disorders. Take a good daily B-complex supplement that provides at least 25 to 50 milligrams of vitamin B6, 50 to 100 micrograms of B12, and 400 to 1,000 micrograms of folic acid.
þ Selenium. | | Because coenzyme Q10 is present in high amounts in vegetables, vegetarians already get enough.)
þ b-complex vitamins. These vitamins are necessary for efficient nerve and immune function. Vegetarians in particular may want to take a B-complex supplement to treat the neurological symptoms of Lyme disease. Typical dosage: one to two 50-milligram B-complex capsules per day. Make sure they include 50 milligrams of thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, B6, and pantothenic acid, plus 50 micrograms of B12 and biotin and 100 micrograms of folic acid.
þ Magnesium. |
Francois Couplan, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Besides protein and fat, coconut meat contains b-complex vitamins and minerals. It is remarkably low in sodium.
The spongy pulp found inside a sprouting coconut is eaten raw as a delicacy. It has a pleasant, sweet flavor.
A sweet sap flows from several slashes made on the tips of the flower buds or by cutting them off. This sap can be drunk fresh, boiled down to syrup and sugar (named "jaggery" in India), fermented into wine ("toddy") and vinegar and distilled into a strong alcohol known as "arrack" or "fenny."
The terminal leaf bud is eaten raw, cooked or occasionally pickled. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  In general, 50 mg of b-complex vitamins daily is recommended, and a minimum of 1,000 to 2,000 mg of vitamin C can be especially helpful for healing back injuries. When taking vitamin C, remember to apportion your intake so that you are not taking more than 1,000 mg (1 g) at a time. Calcium and magnesium in a one-to-one ratio, and 10 to 50 mg of manganese per day are additional nutrients that can aid the healing process.
Reinjury frequently occurs as a result of a person's inability to correctly perform a particular exercise or stretch. |
The Complete Book of Alternative NutritionSelene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
See book keywords and concepts | | When it comes to lightening that mental load, experts agree, the B in b-complex vitamins stands for "boost."
"The B vitamins are important for people with CFS because they're key vitamins for brain and central nervous system function, and they're involved in energy production," says Dr. Magaziner. They also help support the adrenal glands, which are important players in the body's reactions to stress, he says.
"When you're stressed or fatigued, your body uses more B vitamins," adds Dr. Manu. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Zinc boosts the immune system, as do beta-carotene, ascorbic acid, and the b-complex vitamins.
Homeopathy
Homeopathic remedies, which are chosen according to the patient's presenting symptoms, can be highly successful in the treatment of ear pain and infections, and in the prevention of reinfection. A physician looks for the severity of pain, and whether or not there is fever, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In addition, the color of the ear and the presence of fluid are taken into account. These are some common remedies a homeopath might choose:
•Belladonna... |
The Complete Book of Alternative NutritionSelene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
See book keywords and concepts | | You can also get b-complex vitamins in most multivitamin/mineral supplements, say the experts. Dr. Cheney recommends that people with CFS get at least 50 milligrams each of thiamin, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6, along with 400 micrograms of vitamin B12.
To get more vitamin B12 in your diet, reach for foods such as tuna, nonfat yogurt, fish, chicken and low-fat cheese, which are rich in this vital nutrient.
Charging Up with Coenzyme Q10
Ask someone if he's had his dose of coenzyme Q10 today and he'll probably give you a look usually reserved for alien life forms. |
Gabriel Cousens, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Vitamin E increases fertility for men and women and helps to prevent miscarriages and stillbirths. The b-complex vitamins help protect against stress and are important as metabolic intermediates in the brain and central nervous system. Nuts, seeds, and grains are high sources of magnesium, manganese, iron, zinc, copper, molybdenum, selenium, chromium, fluorine, silicon, potassium, and phosphorus. All of these minerals are needed during pregnancy. Paciferins, which have an antibiotic-like resistance to disease factor, boost the immune system. |
Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  It also contains moderate amounts of the b-complex vitamins, vitamin D, and traces of vitamin E. Eyebright has been used for centuries both as an eyewash and in tea form as a tonic for the eyes. Take a cup of eyebright tea two to three times daily.
¦ Ginkgo biloba extract contains flavonoids with an affinity for organs that are rich in connective tissue, including the eyes. Ginkgo protects cellular membranes and has notable antioxidant properties. It also enhances the use of oxygen and glucose by the cells, and improves circulation. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Therefore, it is a good idea to eat foods high in b-complex vitamins, such as whole grains and legumes, and avoid alcohol, fat, and sugar, in order to promote a healthy liver.
Supplements
Itamin and mineral supplements can also be helpful in reducing inflammation. Recommended supplements include:
•Vitamin C.The dosage can be based on a woman's bowel tolerance; stop short of a level causing diarrhea.
•Beta-Carotene... 150,000 to 200,000 IU.
• Selenium...400 meg.
•Vitamin E...800 to 1,200 IU. | | B-Complex...B-complex vitamins nourish the brain and help the mind overcome depression. B vitamins can be obtained from blue-green algae or bee pollen, 50 mg times times a day.
•Vitamin E...This powerful antioxidant helps reduce clotting. Start slowly with 200 to 800 IU a day and increase to 800 to 1,000 IU.
•Selenium...Selenium should be taken along with vitamin E to improve its action and to keep tissues elastic. 200 mg is recommended.
•Pycnogenol...Pycnogenol keeps collagen elastic and softens blood platelets so that they can move more efficiently. 400 mg is advised.
•Coenzyme Q10... |
Robert Hass, M.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  Nutritional supplements: Gonzalez recommends large doses of antioxidant vitamins and minerals, such as the b-complex vitamins, vitamins C, E, A, and minerals such as selenium, magnesium, and calcium.
TABLE 5. |
The Complete Book of Alternative NutritionSelene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
See book keywords and concepts | | Experts suggest taking 50 milligrams of b-complex vitamins two to three times daily.
Beta-carotene. A potent antioxidant, beta-carotene sweeps up cell-damaging free radicals that are produced due to everyday stress. These unstable compounds float among your eel Is and damage tissue structure, which leads to rapid aging. Getting rid of free radicals keeps your body healthy, which boosts energy, says Jesse A. Stoff, M.D., a physician in private practice in Tucson and author of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Hidden Epidemic. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Antianxiety nutrients include the b-complex vitamins, calcium, magnesium, GABA, and L-tryptophane.
Valerian and several other herbs have an antianxiety effect.
Pregnancy-Related Problems
Pregnancy is a time of promise, joy, and vitality. But there can be physical problems associated with it too. Morning sickness, breast tenderness, fatigue, and constipation are some of the many complaints commonly linked with pregnancy. Further, after childbirth many women experience depression due, in part, to hormonal shifts in the body. | | It is essential to get all the b-complex vitamins, since they work together to balance proper brain functioning. The essential fatty acids, such as omega-6 and omega-3, as well as magnesium and niacin, are of particular importance. Note, though, that niacin dosages and the length of time it should be taken will need to be carefully monitored as this nutrient can impact liver functioning. Vitamin C is important as an immune-enhancing antioxidant; it is also significant to the production of serotonin. |
John Heinerman
See book keywords and concepts |  A, traces of b-complex vitamins, 92 mg. vitamin C, and 27 mg. magnesium.
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS
In my professional career as a medical anthropologist, I've met a lot of ordinary people with very interesting occupations and backgrounds. One of these was a Pennsylvania woman then in her mid-thirties. She came to a holistic health conference I happened to be speaking at in the city of Philadelphia awhile back. |
Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts |  B-complex vitamins and pantothenic acid are essential for combating stress. coenzyme qio. This is another stress fighter. l-tyrosine and vitamins b6 and c. These will improve sleep quality and alleviate anxiety and depression. multivitamin and mineral complex.
On the Research front_
Additional therapies that have proven helpful in relieving temporomandibular joint dysfunction in studies are acupuncture; biofeedback in combination with intraoral appliances; progressive relaxation training; and isokinetic exercise. |
Carol Simontacchi
See book keywords and concepts |  Children can therefore "inherit" iron deficiency from their days as a formula-fed infant unless the diet has been made very adequate in iron, vitamin C (which aids in iron absorption), and several of the b-complex vitamins.
A study conducted in the New York City area showed that about one-third of children may be deficient in iron, associated with mental and psychomotor impairment during the first two years of life.26 One possible cause? Cow's milk. Studies have shown that intestinal blood loss is increased by thirty percent in infants fed whole cow's milk. | | Tryptophan is first converted to niacin, one of the b-complex vitamins important to brain function. It also converts to serotonin, a neurotransmittet associared with lowering hyperactivity, controlling aggression, muting the response to sensory input, enhancing sleep, and improving mood and cognitive performance.24
When adequate amounts of tryptophan have reached the brain, serotonin levels are normalized, exerting a calming effect, decreasing aggressive behavior, inducing sleepiness, elevating mood, and so on. | | But even the most dedicated sifting never removed all of the germ of the wheat; and this, we now know, is rich in the b-complex vitamins, in an oil containing vitamin E, and in essential fatty acids. Thus what was considered fine white flour at the beginning of the nineteenth century was still relatively nutritious and vitamin-rich.
"The new roller mills revolutionized man's most basic foodstuff. | | If the b-complex vitamins and minerals are busy handling the onslaught of sugar, they aren't available to the brain for its functions, leading to a functional deficiency that can show up as learning and behavior disorders.
Does sugar affect the brain? Definitely. Just ask Miss Redman or any schoolteacher. Ask Mom.
CHILDREN'S DIVISION/FOURTH PLACE:
"Packaged" food producers, for producing the worst possible "food" products and marketing them directly to children. |
Mark Bricklin
See book keywords and concepts |  Fredericks and others who have investigated blood sugar problems recommend a daily supplement of brewer's yeast, perhaps a tablespoon a day, because of its b-complex vitamins and its relatively high content of chromium, a trace element that helps to normalize blood sugar metabolism. If you are overweight, try by all means to slim down, because that can also be a great help.
A clinical psychologist who is knowledgeable about hypoglycemia points out that if you, or your doctor, do not wish to bother with a glucose tolerance test, there is a simple alternative. | | Santa Monica, California, told us that in his own experience, b-complex vitamins often hold the key to solving allergy problems. It seems, though, that pantothenic acid, one of the B vitamins, is especially important. Nutritionist Adelle Davis recognized this and related it to the fact that allergies are "stress diseases" and pantothenic acid is crucial in building resistance to stress. | | Finally," she wrote, "I decided to try mixing all the b-complex vitamins, backing them up with brewer's yeast, and putting them in a carrying agent that would make them adhere to my skin but that would be friendly to the B vitamins. I crush up six tablets of riboflavin, eight tablets of niacin and seven tablets of pantothenic acid and then mix them with two rounded teaspoons of brewer's yeast powder. Then I add two teaspoons of either crude sesame oil or rice bran oil. I mix them all together and apply once a day all over the feet between toes, on nails, etc. |
Ronald Klatz and Robert Goldman
See book keywords and concepts |  If you start supplementing your diet with a B-complex vitamin, a 1 cc injection from your physician may be your best bet, since it's concentrated enough to show fast, effective results. b-complex vitamins can also be purchased in capsule or tablet form from most health food stores, in doses as low as 50 mg to as high as 500 mg per vitamin.
THINK YOUNG, LIVE LONG
All the techniques described in this chapter have one thing in common: each requires a commitment to a full and happy life, taking time for pleasure in the day as well as using hours for achievement and obligation. |
John Heinerman
See book keywords and concepts | | B-complex vitamins, and 2 mg. vitamin C. An additional analysis commissioned by the Vita-Mix Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio shows the vitamin A content is 20 I.U. per 100 grams of apple juice and the presence of chromium was detected in 0.2 ppm (parts per million).
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS
There are several things which make apple juice one of the most beneficial things for even the worst kind of constipation. First there is the high pectin content. Pectin is a water-soluble substance in many fruits and vegetables that yields a gel from which jellies are made. | | A, trace amounts of some b-complex vitamins, and
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Celery
4 mg. vitamin C. Another nutritional analysis shows that celery has appreciable amounts of magnesium in a range of 27-32 mg. per celery stalk.
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS
King Henry VIII (1491-1547) was one of England's more illustrious— if not somewhat infamous—monarchs. His social relations, especially with women, left much to be desired. In fact, some of his many ex-wives were either imprisoned, banished, or beheaded, depending on his mood at the time their separate fates were being decided. |
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