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| Article Title :: Miracles of Alkalizing Diet |
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| The human body is composed of various organs and parts, which are made up of tissues and cells. These tissues and cells are composed of 16 chemical elements.The balance or equilibrium of these chemical elements in the body is an essential factor in the
maintenance of health and healing of disease. The acid-alkaline balance plays a vital role in this
balanced body chemistry. All foods, after digestion and absorption leave either an acid or
alkaline ash in the body depending on their mineral composition. The normal body chemistry is
approximately 20 per cent acid and 80 per cent alkaline. This is the acid-alkaline balance.In normal health, the reaction of the blood is alka (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: Cause of Acidosis |
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| Whenever the alkalinity of the blood is reduced, even slightly, its ability to transport the carbon dioxide gets reduced. This results in the accumulation of acid in the tissues. This condition is known as acidosis or hypo-alkalinity of the blood. Its symptoms are hunger, indigestion, burning
sensation and pain in the pharynx, nausea, vomiting, headache, various nervous disorders, and drowsiness.Acidosis is the breeding ground for most diseases. Nepthritis or Bright’s disease, rheumatism, premature old age, arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, skin disorders, and various degenerative diseases are traceable to this condition. It seriously interferes with the functions of the gl (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: Diet in Disease |
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| In the diet during disease, breakfast may consist of fresh fruits, lunch may comprise raw vegetables with acid and sub-acid fruits, and for dinner raw and cooked vegetables, or light starchy vegetables like beet, carrot, cauliflower, egg-plant and squashes may be taken. Sweet fruits may be added to this diet after seven days.Foods are classified as acid-producing or alkaline-producing depending on their reaction on the
urine. Calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium present in foods contribute to the alkaline
effect, while sulphur, phosphorous and chlorine contribute to the acidic effect. Depending on the
pre-dominating constituents in a particular food, it is classified as acid (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: Vitamins and Their Importance in Health and Disease |
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| The word 'Vitamine' meaning a vital amine was proposed by a Polish Researcher, Dr. Cacimir Funk, in 1911 to designate a new food substance which cured beri-beri. Other terms were proposed as new factors were discovered. But the word vitamin, with the final ‘e’ dropped, met with popular favour.Vitamins are potent organic compounds which are found in small concentrations in foods. They
perform specific and vital functions in the body chemistry. They are like electric sparks which
help to run human motors. Except for a few exceptions, they cannot be manufactured or
synthesized by the organism and their absence or improper absorption results in specific
deficiency disease. It i (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: Vitamin A and the Importance in Health and Disease |
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| Known as anti-opathalmic, vitamin A is essential for growth and vitality. It builds up resistance to respiratory and other infections and works mainly on the eyes, lungs, stomach and intestines. It prevents eye diseases and plays a vital role in nourishing the skin and hair. It helps to prevent
premature ageing and senillity, increases life expectancy and extends youthfulness.The main sources of this vitamin are fish liver oil, liver, whole milk, curds, pure ghee, butter, cheese, cream and egg yolk, green leafy and certain yellow root vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, turnip,
beets, carrot, cabbage and tomato and ripe fruits such as prunes, mangoes,pappaya, apricots, peaches, (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: B Complex Vitamins and Their Importance in Health and Disease |
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| There are a large variety of vitamins in the B group, the more important being B1 or thiamine, B2 or riboflavin, B3 or niacin or nicotinic acid, B6 or pyridoxine, B9 or folic acid, B12 and B5, or pantothenic acid. B vitamins are synergistic. They are more potent together than when used
seperately.ThiamineKnown as anti-beberi, anti-neuritic and anti-ageing vitamin, thiamine plays an important role in
the normal functioning of the nervous system, the regulation of carbohydrates and good
digestion. It protects heart muscle, stimulates brain action and helps prevent constipation. It has
a mild diuretic effect. Valuable sources of this vitamin are wheat germ, yeast, the outer (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: B Complex Vitamins and Their Importance in Health and Disease (Part II) |
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| PyridoxineVitamin B 6 or pyridoxine is actually a group of substance - pyridoxine, pyridoxinal and pyridoxamine - that are closely related and function together. It helps in the absorption of fats and proteins, prevents nervous and skin disorders and protects against degenerative diseases.The main sources of this vitamin are yeast, wheat, bran, wheat germ, pulses, cereals, banana,
walnuts, soyabeans, milk, egg, liver, meat and fresh vegetables. Deficiency can lead to
dermatitis, conjuctivitis, anaemia, depression, skin disorders, nervousness, insomnia, migraine
headaches and heart diseases.The recommended daily requirement is 2.0 mg. for adults and 0.2 mg. for chil (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: Vitamin C and the Importance in Health and Disease |
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| Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is essential for normal growth and the maintenance of practically all the body tissues, especially those of the joints, bones, teeth, and gums. It protects one against infections and acts as a harmless antibiotic. It promotes healing and serves as protection against all forms of stress and harmful effects of toxic chemicals. It helps prevent and cure the common cold. It also helps in decreasing blood cholesterol.This vitamin is found in citrus fruits, berries, green and leafy vegetables, tomatoes, potatoes, sprouted bengal, and green grams. A deficiency can cause scurvy marked by weakness, anaemia, bleeding gums and painful and swollen parts, slow healin (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: Vitamin D & Vitamin K and the Importance in Health and Disease |
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| Vitamin D is necessary for proper bone and teeth formation and for the healthy functioning of the thyroid gland. It assists in the assimilation of calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals from the digestive tract. This vitamin is found in the rays of the sun, fish, milk, eggs, butter, and sprouted seeds. A deficiency can cause gross deformation of bones and severe tooth decay.The recommended daily allowance of this vitamin for both adults and children is 400 to 500
international units. Therepeutically, upto 4,000 to 5,000 units a day for adult or half of this for
children, is a safe dose, if taken for not longer than one month. It is beneficial in the treatment of
muscular fatigu (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: Vitamin E and the Importance in Health and Disease |
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| Vitamin E is essential for normal reproductory functions, fertility and physical vigour. It prevents unsaturated fatty acids, sex hormones and fat soluble vitamins from being destroyed in the body by oxygen. It dilutes blood vessels and improves circulation. It is essential for the prevention of
heart diseases, asthma, arthritis, and many other conditions. It is available in wheat or cereals germ, whole grain products, green leafy vegetables, milk, eggs, all whole, raw or sprouted seeds and nuts. Its deficiency can lead to sterility in men and repeated abortions in women, degenerative developments in the coronary system, strokes and heart disease.The official estimated requirement (read full article) |
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