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VITAMIN C (Ascorbic acid)

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning that your body doesn't store it. We get what we need, instead, from food. You need vitamin C for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It helps the body make collagen, an important protein used to make skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Vitamin C is essential for healing wounds, and for repairing and maintaining bones and teeth.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant, along with vitamin E, beta-carotene, and many other plant-based nutrients. Antioxidants block some of the damage caused by free radicals, which occur naturally when our bodies transform food into energy. The build-up of free radicals over time may be largely responsible for the aging process and can contribute to the development of health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and arthritis

Low levels of vitamin C have been associated with a number of conditions, including high blood pressure, gallbladder disease, stroke, some cancers, and atherosclerosis (the build-up plaque in blood vessels that can lead to heart attack and stroke). Getting enough vitamin C from your diet (by eating lots of fruit and vegetables) may help reduce the risk of developing some of these conditions. The evidence that taking vitamin C supplements will help or prevent any of these conditions is lacking, however.


Vitamin C plays a role in protecting against the following:

Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
Common Cold
Cancer
Osteoarthritis
Age-related Macular Degeneration
Pre-eclampsia
Asthma


Other
VITAMIN C may also be helpful for:
•Boosting immune system function
•Maintaining healthy gums
•Improving vision for those with uveitis (an inflammation of the middle part of the eye)
•Treating allergy-related conditions, such as asthma, eczema, and hay fever (called allergic rhinitis)
•Reducing effects of sun exposure, such as sunburn or redness (called erythema)
•Alleviating dry mouth, particularly from antidepressant medications (a common side effect from these drugs)
•Healing burns and wounds
•Decreasing blood sugar in people with diabetes

Available Forms:
You can purchase either natural or synthetic vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, in a variety of forms. Tablets, capsules, and chewables are probably the most popular forms, but vitamin C also comes in powdered crystalline, effervescent, and liquid forms. Vitamin C can be purchased in dosages ranging from 25 - 1,000 mg.


How to take VITAMIN C:
The best way to take vitamin C supplements is 2 - 3 times per day, with meals, depending on the dosage. Some studies suggest that adults should take 250 - 500 mg twice a day for any benefit. Talk to your doctor before taking more than 1,000 mg of vitamin C on a daily basis and before giving vitamin C to a child.

Daily intake of dietary vitamin C (according to U.S. recommended dietary allowances), are listed below.

Pediatric

•Birth - 6 months: 40 mg
•Infants 6 - 12 months: 50 mg
•Children 1 - 3 years: 15 mg
•Children 4 - 8 years: 25 mg
•Children 9 - 13 years: 45 mg
•Adolescent girls 14 - 18 years: 65 mg
•Adolescent boys 14 - 18 years: 75 mg
Adult

•Men over 18 years: 90 mg
•Women over 18 years: 75 mg
•Breastfeeding women: 120 mg
Because smoking depletes vitamin C, people who smoke generally need an additional 35 mg per day.

The doses recommended to prevent or treat many of the conditions mentioned in the Uses section is often 500 - 1,000 mg per day.


Precautions:
Because of the potential for side effects and interactions with medications, you should take dietary supplements only under the supervision of a knowledgeable health care provider.

Vitamin C supplements have a diuretic effect, so drink plenty of fluids when taking them.

Most commercial vitamin C is made from corn. People sensitive to corn should look for alternative sources, such as sago palm.

Vitamin C increases the amount of iron absorbed from foods. People with hemochromatosis (an inherited condition where too much iron builds up in the body) should not take vitamin C supplements.

While vitamin C is generally considered safe because your body gets rid of what it does not use, in high doses (more than 2,000 mg daily) it can cause diarrhea, gas, or stomach upset. If you experience these side effects, lower the dose of vitamin C.

People with kidney problems should talk to their doctor before taking vitamin C.

People who smoke or use nicotine patches may need more vitamin C because nicotine decreases the effectiveness of vitamin C in the body.

Infants born to mothers taking 6,000 mg or more of vitamin C may develop rebound scurvy because their intake of vitamin C drops after birth. If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor before taking more than 1,000 mg of vitamin C.

Vitamin B

Vitamins B  are eight water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism. The B vitamins were once thought to be a single vitamin, referred to as vitamin B (much as people refer to vitamin C or vitamin D). Later research showed that they are chemically distinct vitamins that often coexist in the same foods. In general, supplements containing all eight are referred to as a vitamin B complex. Individual B vitamin supplements are referred to by the specific name of each vitamin (e.g., B1, B2, B3 etc.).






LIST OF VITAMIN B
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
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Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
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Vitamin B3 (niacin or niacinamide, sometimes also known as vitamin PP)
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Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
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Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, or pyridoxamine, or pyridoxine hydrochloride)
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Vitamin B7 (biotin)
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Vitamin B9 (folic acid)
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Vitamin B12 (various cobalamins; commonly cyanocobalamin in vitamin supplements)
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The B vitamins may be necessary in order to:



Support and increase the rate of metabolism

Maintain healthy skin and muscle tone

Enhance immune and nervous system function

Promote cell growth and division, including that of the red blood cells that help prevent anemia

Reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer, one of the most lethal forms of cancer, when consumed in food, but not when ingested in vitamin tablet form.

All B vitamins are water-soluble, and are dispersed throughout the body. Most of the B vitamins must be replenished regularly, since any excess is excreted in the urine.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A helps form and maintain healthy teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin. It is also known as retinol because it produces the pigments in the retina of the eye.

Vitamin A promotes good vision, especially in low light. It may also be needed for reproduction and breast-feeding.

Vitamin A is found in animal liver, whole milk, and some fortified foods.

Function
Vitamin A helps form and maintain healthy teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin. It is also known as retinol because it produces the pigments in the retina of the eye.

Vitamin A promotes good vision, especially in low light. It may also be needed for reproduction and breast-feeding.

FOOD SOURCES





Vitamin A comes from animal sources, such as eggs, meat, milk, cheese, cream, liver, kidney, cod, and halibut fish oil. However, all of these sources -- except for skim milk that has been fortified with Vitamin A -- are high in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Sources of beta-carotene are carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, winter squashes, cantaloupe, pink grapefruit, apricots, broccoli, spinach, and most dark green, leafy vegetables. The more intense the color of a fruit or vegetable, the higher the beta-carotene content. These vegetable sources of beta-carotene are free of fat and cholesterol.

Side Effects
Vitamin Side Effects Revealed
If you get too much vitamin A, you can become sick. Large doses of vitamin A can also cause birth defects. Acute vitamin A poisoning usually occurs when an adult takes several hundred thousand IU. Symptoms of chronic vitamin A poisoning may occur in adults who regularly take more than 25,000 IU a day. Babies and children are more sensitive and can become sick after taking smaller doses of vitamin A or vitamin A-containing products such as retinol (found in skin creams).

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VITAMIN

vitamin for Healthy Life
The term of VITAMIN is derived from the words 1)vital and 2)amine. Vitamins work together with enzymes in chemical reactions that release energy from digested food and regulate billions of chemical activities that occur in our body every minute.


WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINSVitamin B and C are Water soluble vitamins and not stored so they must be taken into the body every day


FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS
Vitamin A, D, E and K can be stored in the human body's fatty tissue and in Liver ; hence the toxicity guidelines of megadosing should be observed.

Most Demanded: GINSENG

What Ginseng Is Used For
Treatment claims for Asian ginseng are numerous and include the use of the herb to support overall health and boost the immune system. Traditional and modern uses of ginseng include:
• Improving the health of people recovering from illness
• Increasing a sense of well-being and stamina, and improving both mental and physical performance
• Treating erectile dysfunction, hepatitis C, and symptoms related to menopause
• Lowering blood glucose and controlling blood pressure
How Ginseng Is Used
The root of Asian ginseng contains active chemical components called ginsenosides (or panaxosides) that are thought to be responsible for the herb's medicinal properties. The root is dried and used to make tablets or capsules, extracts, and teas, as well as creams or other preparations for external use.

What the Science Says

• Some studies have shown that Asian ginseng may lower blood glucose. Other studies indicate possible beneficial effects on immune function.

• To date, research results on Asian ginseng are not conclusive enough to prove health claims associated with the herb. Only a handful of large clinical trials on Asian ginseng have been conducted. Most studies have been small or have had flaws in design and reporting. Some claims for health benefits have been based only on studies conducted in animals.

• NCCAM supports studies to better understand the use of Asian ginseng. Areas of recent NCCAM-funded research include Asian ginseng's interactions with other herbs and drugs and the herb's potential to treat chronic lung infection, impaired glucose tolerance, and Alzheimer's disease.
Side Effects and Cautions

• When taken by mouth, ginseng is usually well tolerated. Some sources suggest that its use be limited to 3 months because of concerns about the development of side effects.

• The most common side effects are headaches and sleep and gastrointestinal problems.

• Asian ginseng can cause allergic reactions.

• There have been reports of breast tenderness, menstrual irregularities, and high blood pressure associated with Asian ginseng products, but these products' components were not analyzed, so effects may have been due to another herb or drug in the product.

• Asian ginseng may lower levels of blood sugar; this effect may be seen more in people with diabetes. Therefore, people with diabetes should use extra caution with Asian ginseng, especially if they are using medicines to lower blood sugar or taking other herbs, such as bitter melon and fenugreek, that are also thought to lower blood sugar.

• Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

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USE GINKGO BIOBA

Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is one of the oldest living tree species and its leaves are among the most extensively studied botanicals in use today.
Ginkgo has been used in traditional medicine to treat circulatory disorders and enhance memory. Scientific studies throughout the years have found evidence to support these uses
It also shows promise for enhancing memory in older adults. Laboratory studies have shown that ginkgo improves blood circulation by dilating blood vessels and reducing the stickiness of blood platelets.
Ginkgo leaves contain two types of chemicals (flavonoids and terpenoids) believed to have potent antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are substances that scavenge free radicals -- compounds in the body that damage cell membranes, tamper with DNA, and even cause cell death
Free radicals are believed to contribute to health problems including heart disease and cancer as well as Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Antioxidants such as those found in ginkgo can help neutralize free radicals

Medicinal Uses and Indications:


Based on studies conducted in laboratories, animals, and humans, gingko is used for the following:
Dementia and Alzheimer's disease
Clinical studies suggest that ginkgo may provide the following benefits for people with Alzheimer's disease:




•Improvement in thinking, learning, and memory (cognitive function)

•Improvement in activities of daily living

•Improvement in social behavior

•Fewer feelings of depression
 
Intermittent Claudication . Because ginkgo improves blood flow, it has been studied in people with intermittent claudication (pain caused by reduced blood flow to the legs).
 
Glaucoma
 
Memory Enhancement
 
Macular Degeneration
 
Tinnitus
 
Other




A standardized ginkgo extract was reported to significantly improve functional measures (such as coordination, energy level, strength, mental performance, mood, and sensation) in 22 people with multiple sclerosis (MS).


Available Forms:


•Standardized extracts containing 24 - 32% flavonoids (also known as flavone glycosides or heterosides) and 6 - 12% terpenoids (triterpene lactones)

•Capsules

•Tablets

•Liquid extracts (tinctures, fluid extracts, glycerites)

•Dried leaf for teas





Initial results often take 4 - 6 weeks, but should grow stronger beyond that period.



Memory impairment and cardiovascular function: Generally, 120 mg daily in divided doses, standardized to contain 24 - 32% flavone glycosides (flavonoids or heterosides) and 6 - 12% triterpene lactones (terpenoids). If more serious dementia or Alzheimer's disease is present, up to 240 mg daily, in 2 or 3 divided doses, may be necessary.



Intermittent claudication: 120 - 240 mg per day

 
Possible Interactions:


Ginkgo may alter the metabolism and effectiveness of some prescription and non-prescription medications. If you are being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use ginkgo without first talking to your health care provider:

 
Antidepressants -- Taking ginkgo along with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) antidepressants may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome, a potentially fatal condition. Ginkgo may enhance the effects (both good and bad) of antidepressant medications known as MAOIs, such as phenelzine (Nardil). SSRIs include:




•Citalopram (Celexa)

•Escitalopram (Lexapro)

•Fluoxetine (Prozac)

•Fluvoxamine (Luvox)

•Paroxetine (Paxil)

•Sertraline (Zoloft)

Antihypertensive (blood pressure) medications -- Ginkgo may lower blood pressure. For that reason, if you take medication to lower your blood pressure you should ask your doctor before taking gingko.

Blood-thinning medications -- Ginkgo has blood-thinning properties and should not be used if you are taking anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications. 
Blood-thinners include:




•Aspirin

•Clopidogrel (Plavix)

•Heparin

•Warfarin (Coumadin)
 
 
Medications to lower blood sugar -- Ginkgo may increase insulin levels in healthy people and decrease insulin levels in people with diabetes. If you have diabetes, use gingko with first talking to your doctor.
 
Cylosporine -- It may help protect the cells of the body during treatment with  drug cyclosporine, which suppresses the immune system.
 
Trazodone -- There is one report of an elderly Alzheimer's patient going into a coma after taking ginkgo and trazodone (Desyrel), an antidepressant medication
 
Thiazide diuretics(water pills) :  There is one report of a person who took a thiazide diuretic and gingko experiencing high blood pressure.
 
 
 
Alternative Names:


Fossil tree; Kew tree; Maiden hair tree

 

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GADGET

Introduction
 Asian ginseng is native to China and Korea and has been used in various systems of medicine for many centuries. Asian ginseng is one of several types of true ginseng (another is American ginseng, Panax quinquefolius). An herb called Siberian ginseng or eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is not a true ginseng.
Common Names—Asian ginseng, ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Korean ginseng, Asiatic ginseng
Latin Name—Panax ginseng

What Ginseng Is Used For
Treatment claims for Asian ginseng are numerous and include the use of the herb to support overall health and boost the immune system. Traditional and modern uses of ginseng include:
• Improving the health of people recovering from illness
• Increasing a sense of well-being and stamina, and improving both mental and physical performance
• Treating erectile dysfunction, hepatitis C, and symptoms related to menopause
• Lowering blood glucose and controlling blood pressure
How Ginseng Is Used
The root of Asian ginseng contains active chemical components called ginsenosides (or panaxosides) that are thought to be responsible for the herb's medicinal properties. The root is dried and used to make tablets or capsules, extracts, and teas, as well as creams or other preparations for external use.

What the Science Says
• Some studies have shown that Asian ginseng may lower blood glucose. Other studies indicate possible beneficial effects on immune function.
• To date, research results on Asian ginseng are not conclusive enough to prove health claims associated with the herb. Only a handful of large clinical trials on Asian ginseng have been conducted. Most studies have been small or have had flaws in design and reporting. Some claims for health benefits have been based only on studies conducted in animals.
• NCCAM supports studies to better understand the use of Asian ginseng. Areas of recent NCCAM-funded research include Asian ginseng's interactions with other herbs and drugs and the herb's potential to treat chronic lung infection, impaired glucose tolerance, and Alzheimer's disease.
Side Effects and Cautions
• When taken by mouth, ginseng is usually well tolerated. Some sources suggest that its use be limited to 3 months because of concerns about the development of side effects.
• The most common side effects are headaches and sleep and gastrointestinal problems.
• Asian ginseng can cause allergic reactions.
• There have been reports of breast tenderness, menstrual irregularities, and high blood pressure associated with Asian ginseng products, but these products' components were not analyzed, so effects may have been due to another herb or drug in the product.
• Asian ginseng may lower levels of blood sugar; this effect may be seen more in people with diabetes. Therefore, people with diabetes should use extra caution with Asian ginseng, especially if they are using medicines to lower blood sugar or taking other herbs, such as bitter melon and fenugreek, that are also thought to lower blood sugar.
• Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.
Sources
• Ginseng, Asian (Panax ginseng). In: Coates P, Blackman M, Cragg G, et al., eds. Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. New York, NY: Marcel Dekker; 2005:265–277.
• Ginseng, Panax. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed on July 2, 2007.
• Ginseng. Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed on June 28, 2007.
• Ginseng root. In: Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckman J, eds. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. Newton, MA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000:170–177.
• National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Hepatitis C and Complementary and Alternative Medicine: 2003 Update. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Web site. Accessed on July 9, 2007.

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What is Acne?

Acne is a general term for pimples and deeper pustules that are clogged pores.
Acne is an inflammatory skin disorder of the skin's sebaceous glands and hair follicles . During puberty high levels of hormones are produced in both girls and boys.. Hormones don't go away after adolescence. Many women still get premenstrual acne from of the release of progesterone after ovulation.
Acne is a disease that affects the skin's oil glands. These glands make an oily substance called sebum. The pores connect to the glands by a canal called a follicle. Inside the follicles, oil carries dead skin cells to the surface of the skin. A thin hair also grows through the follicle and out to the skin. When the follicle of a skin gland clogs up, a pimple grows. Most pimples are found on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Acne is not a serious health threat but it can cause scars

What Causes Acne?


 The exact cause of acne is unknown, several related factors are:






* Increase in hormones called androgens (male sex hormones), which causes sebaceous glands to enlarge and make more sebum.
* Hormonal activity supposed to be responsible, such as menstrual cycles and puberty.

* Another factor is heredity or genetics. Researchers believe that the tendency to develop acne can be inherited from parents. For example, studies have shown that many school-age boys with acne have a family history of the disorder
* Accumulation of dead skin cell.
* Bacteria in the pores, to which body becomes allergic.

*Skin irritation or scratching of any sort will active the inflammation.
* Some types of medicine
* Starting or stopping birth control pills
* Greasy makeup.

Occupations: In some jobs, exposure to industrial products may produce acne

Drugs: Some medications may cause or worsen acne, such as those containing iodides, bromides, or oral or injected steroids (either the medically prescribed prednisone or the steroids bodybuilders or athletes take.) Most cases of acne, however, are not drug-related.

KEEP EXERCISING

One of the biggest problems in America today is lack of activity. We know it's good for us but avoid it like the plague either because we're used to being sedentary or afraid that exercise has to be vigorous to be worth our time. The truth is, movement is movement and the more you do, the healthier you'll be. Even moderate activities like chores, gardening and walking can make a difference.




Just adding a little movement to your life can:



•Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes

•Improve joint stability

•Increase and improve range of movement

•Help maintain flexibility as you age

•Maintain bone mass

•Prevent osteoporosis and fractures

•Improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression

•Enhance self esteem

•Improve memory in elderly people

•Reduce stress

Live a Healthy Life Style

One of the biggest problems  today is lack of activity. We know it's good for us but avoid it either because we're used to being sedentary or afraid that exercise has to be vigorous to be worth our time. The truth is, movement is movement and the more you do, the healthier you'll be. Even moderate activities like gardening walking and chores,  can make a difference.




Just adding a little movement to your life can:


•Increase and improve range of movement
•Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
•Improve joint stability
•Help maintain flexibility as you age
•Improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
•Maintain bone mass
•Prevent osteoporosis and fractures
•Enhance self esteem
•Improve memory in elderly people
•Reduce stress

DIFFERENT MEDICINE SYSTEM

Allopathy
Some medical dictionaries define the term Allopathy or Allopathic medicine as the treatment of disease using conventional evidence-based medical therapies, as opposed to the use of alternative medical or non-conventional therapies
The term allopathic, is used in medicine to distinguish one form of medical practice, medical tradition, or medical profession from another. The term was coined by the founder of homeopathic medicine, and was used through the 19th Century as a derogatory term for the practitioners of orthodox medicine. The meaning and controversy surrounding the term can be traced to its original usage during a heated 19th-century debate between practitioners of homeopathy, and those they derisively referred to as "allopaths".

HOMOEOPATHY
Homeopathy is a popular alternative medicine.  Homeopaths contend that remedies for diseases can be created by taking substances which cause symptoms similar to that disease and repeatedly diluting and shaking them hard between each dilution. According to homeopaths the 'therapeutic powers' of the substance are retained by the diluent but that the dilution removes any toxic effects. The end product is so diluted that it is indistinguishable from pure water, sugar or alcohol by laboratory tests but is still claimed to have an effect on consumers.

Homeopathy was created by Samuel Hahnemann in the late 18th century. The therapeutic applications of the remedies used in homeopathy are recorded in homeopathic materia medica, and practitioners select treatments according to a patient consultation that explores both the physical and psychological state of the patient.

AYURVEDA
Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. It was a major influence on the development of Unani, Chinese and Tibetan Medicine. "Ayurveda" roughly translates as the "knowledge of life", or "knowledge of a long life". Ayurveda is concerned with measures to protect "ayus", which includes healthy living along with therapeutic measures that relate to physical, mental, social and spiritual harmony.