Vitamin Supplements

Polyps

These small annoying growths should definitely be seen by a doctor, and in most instances surgical removal is necessary. Butas far as supplements go, Dr. Jerome J. DeCosse, professor chairman of surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsi olyp s,n, used 3,000 mg. vitamin C [time release] daily on patients with p and had noteworthy success with the treatment.

Postoperative Healing

After surgery, your body needs all the nutritional support it can get.

Vitamin E, 400 IU [dry form] 3 times daily

2 vitamin C complex, 1,000 mg. with bioflavonoids, hesperidin,and rutin A.M. and P.M. Read the rest of this entry »

Constipation

Everyone is bothered by constipation at some time or other. Usually this is due to a lack of bulk in the diet or because of certain medications, such as codeine. Harsh laxatives can rob the body of nutrients, as well as cause rebound constipation and laxative dependency, so natural remedies should be your first choice.

2 tbsp, unprocessed bran flakes daily 3-9 bran tablets daily

1 tbsp, acidophilus liquid 3 times daily

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Golfers

As much as you enjoy it, golfing takes a lot out of you. The stress and tension of the game can use up B vitamins at a rapid clip. The right supplements might not get you down into the seventies, but they can help you stay energetic throughout the game.

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Stress B complex A.M. and P.M

Tennis Players

Ifyou play tennis often, you might look good on the outside, but be a nutritional mess inside. I’ve found that far too many tennis buffs skip meals, or eat only protein — both bad habits. A demanding game like tennis requires that you serve yourself all the vitamins you need. Read the rest of this entry »

Night Workers

The Centre for Research on Stress and Health at the Stanford Research Institute has found that “the rotating shift exacts aheavy physical and emotional toll from workers.” When eating _and sleeping patterns are disrupted, so are the body’s biological rhythms, and it takes “three to four weeks for the circadian rhythms to become synchronised.” If you change from day to night shifts often, your body is under much stress, your chances of illness are greater, and your risk of ulcers is high. I feel that supplements are essential:

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1 vitamin D, 400 IU with largest meal

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Nursing Mothers

The same supplements recommended for pregnant women plus additional vitamins A, B6, B₁₂, and C. Your body and your baby need the best nourishment you can give them.

Runners

During the first fifteen to twenty minutes of running you burn up almost only glucose. The body then comes in with fats [lipids] for energy [in utilising lipids for energy, a compound called acetylcoenzyme-A is formed]. If there are only animal fats present, the compound forms slowly and energy is insufficient. If polyunsaturates are present, on the other hand, the compound forms quickly. Increase your intake of polyunsaturates — seeds, peanuts – and antioxidants, such as vitamin A, C, E and selenium, to avoid free radical reactions. Read the rest of this entry »

Special Situation Supplements

Your body’s vitamin needs are not always the same and special situations require special foods regimens and supplements. What follows is a list of such situations, most of them temporary, with supplement suggestions. For foods that offer specific vitamins and minerals see Chapters IV and V. Once again, this information is not prescriptive [See pages 119 for nsp.]

Acne

This scourge of teenage years has been treated in a variety of ways, from X-rays to tetracycline, with only varying degrees of success. I encourage more natural treatment of the condition, and have been delighted by the results.

Multiple vitamin with minerals but low in iodine, 1 daily Vitamin E, 400 IU [dry form], 1-2 daily Read the rest of this entry »

Vitamins for Healthy Skin

What you look like on the outside depends a lot on what you do for yourself on the inside. And as far as you skin is concerned, vitamins and proper nutrition are essential.

To look your best, make sure you’re getting 55 to 65 g. of protein a day. Drink eight glasses of water daily [herbal teas can count for a few of them], and keep your milk and yoghurt consumption restricted to the nonfat variety. Keep away from chocolate, nuts, dried fruids, fried foods, cola drinks, coffee, alcohol, cigarettes, and excessive salt. Also, do not use sugar. Small amounts of honey or blackstrap molasses will sweeten just as well and you’ll look better for it.

A good start toward healthy, glowing skin is a daily protein drink. It can be taken in place of any meal, but it makes an especially good breakfast. Read the rest of this entry »

Basic Vitamin-Mineral RNA–DNA Programme

Along with proper diet, a good supplement regimen is important to the success of an RNA–DNA programme. I’ve found that the following works best:

1 High potency multiple vitamin with chelated minerals [time release preferred] A.M. and P.M.

2 Vitamin C, 1,000 mg. with bioflavonoids, A.M. and P.M.

3 Vitamin E, 400 IU [dry form] with antioxidants A.M. and P.M.

4 RNA–DNA, 100-mg. tablets, 1 daily for one month, then 2 dailyfor the next month, then 3 daily thereafter, 6 days a week

5 Stress B complex A.M. and P.M. Read the rest of this entry »