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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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.

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Shingles

Shingles [herpes zoster] is caused by a virus much like the one that causes chicken pox. But where chicken pox causes a general skin eruption, shingles usually erupts along a nerve path. Differences aside, the nutritional deficit caused by both diseases is high.

Vitamin A, 10,000-25,000 IU 1-3 times daily for 5 days, then stop for 2

Vitamin B complex, 100 mg. [time release] A.M. and P.M.

Rose hips vitamin C with bioflavonoids, 1,000-2,000 mg. A.M. and P.M.

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Impetigo

Caused by germs similar to those that cause boils — staphylococcus or streptococcus — it occurs more in children than adults, but no one is immune. It often results from scratching and infecting insect bites, allowing the germs to get into broken skin.

• Vitamin A and D capsules [10,000 and 400 IU] 1-3 times daily [reduce dose for child] for 5 days, then stop for 2
• Vitamin E, 100-400 IU [dry form] once a day
• Rose hips vitamin C, 500 mg. A.M. and P.M.

Measles

You can get measles at any age, though it’s more common among children. It is the most contagious of the communicable diseases. There is now a preventive vaccine for it, but the virus still manages to get a large number of the unprotected each year. The disease and rash can be mild, or severe with a heavy cough. Your body needs vitamins to help fight and recover from it. Read the rest of this entry »

Colitis

As a rule this illness is more common in women than men and often triggered by emotional upset. Alternating diarrhoea and constipation, as well as abdominal pain, are its distressing hallmarks. Diet is of prime importance and vitamins are recommended.

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• Potassium, 99 mg. [elemental] 1-3 times daily
• Sugarless cabbage juice [vitamin U], 1 glass 3 times daily Water, 6-8 glasses daily
• Aloe vera gel [for internal use], 1 tbsp. 3 times daily or 1-3 capsules 3 times daily
• 3-6 acidophilus caps 3 times daily or 2 tbsp. liquid 3 times daily 1 tbsp. bran flakes 3 times daily or 3-6 bran tablets Read the rest of this entry »

Blood Pressure — High and Low

HIGH

The importance of keeping your blood pressure down cannot be overestimated, and there are a number of natural ways that can help.

• Talk slower (fast talkers often don’t breath properly and this can result in elevated blood pressure)
• Reduce, if you are overweight (controlled, sensible dieting can significantly lower blood pressure in overweight individuals)
• Decrease sodium and increase potassium in your diet Decrease your sugar intake
• Eliminate caffeine
• Eat more onions and garlic
• Stop smoking
• Avoid stress or anxiety-provoking situations (jangling everyday noises, even loud televisions, can cause stress and elevate blood pressure.
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Why You Need Supplements During Illness

During illness the body is under stress. Cells are destroyed, exhausted adrenal glands deprived of nutrients are unable to function properly, and the body’s stress-fighting team of vitamin C, B6, folic acid, and pantothenic acid is severely depleted.

Because we require these vitamins to utilise effectively other nutrients and to keep our metabolism functioning all the time, our need for them is obviously increased when we’re ill. And since we know that fever and stress rob our body of its most essential nutrients, the importance of supplements is self- evident.

Again, the following regimens are not intended as medical advice, only as a guide in working with your doctor. 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 »