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Miracles of Alkalizing Diet Figs ( Fresh and Dry) Soyabeans Grapes Tomatoes Lemons Turnips Lettuce http://www.healthlibrary.com/reading/ncure/chap11.htm (3 of 3) [5/19/1999 9:15:19 PM] [index]
Vitamins and their Importance in Health and Disease NATURE CURE Vitamins and their Importance in Health and Disease 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 is not possible to sustain life without all the essential vitamins. In their natural state they are found in minute quantities in organic foods. WE must obtain them from these foods or in dietary supplements. Vitamins, which are of several kinds, differ from each other in physiological function, in chemical structure and in their distribution in food. They are broadly divided into two categories, namely, fat-soluble and water-soluble. Vitamins A, D, E and K are all soluble in fat and fat solvents and are therefore, known as fat-soluble. They are not easily lost by ordinary cooking methods and they can be stored in the body to some extent, mostly in the liver. They are measured in international units. Vitamin B Complex and C are water soluble. They are dissolved easily in cooking water. A portion of these vitamins may actually be destroyed by heating. They cannot be stored in body and hence they have to be taken daily in foods. Any extra quantity taken in any one day is eliminated as waste. Their values are given in milligrams and micrograms, whichever is appropriate. Vitamins, used therapeutically, can be of immense help in fighting disease and speeding recovery. They can be used in two ways, namely, correcting deficiencies and treating disease in place of drugs. Latest researches indicate that many vitamins taken in large doses far above the actual nutritional needs, can have a miraculous healing effect in a wide range of common complaints and illnesses. Vitamin therapy has a distinct advantage over drug therapy. While drugs are always toxic and have many undesirable side effects, vitamins , as a rule are non-toxic and safe. The various functions of common vitamins, their deficiency symptoms, natural sources, daily requirements and their therapeutic uses are discussed in brief as follows : Vitamin A 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, almonds and other dry fruits. A prolonged deficinecy of vitamin A may result in inflammation of the eyes, poor vision frequent colds, night blindness and increased susceptibility to infections, lack of appetite and vigour, defective teeth and gums and skin disorders. The recommended daily allowance of vitamin A is 5,000 international units for adults and 2,600 to 4,000 international units for children. When taken in large therapeutic doses, which are usually 25,000 to 50,000 units a day, it is highly beneficial in the treatment of head and chest colds, sinus trouble, influenza and other infectious diseases . It is also valuable in curing night blindness and other eye diseases as well as many stubborn skin disorders. This vitamin can be given upto 1,00,000 units a day for a limited period of four weeks under doctor’s supervision. In a recent year-long study, huge doses of vitamin A given twice a year reduced death by about http://www.healthlibrary.com/reading/ncure/chap12.htm (1 of 4) [5/19/1999 9:15:35 PM]
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Page 3 and 4: Foreword NATURE CURE Foreword For p
Page 5 and 6: Preface completely ruined my health
Page 7 and 8: Principles and Practice of Nature C
Page 9 and 10: Principles and Practice of Nature C
Page 11 and 12: Fasting - The Master Remedy Methods
Page 13 and 14: Therapeutic Baths NATURE CURE Thera
Page 15 and 16: Therapeutic Baths This is also know
Page 17 and 18: Therapeutic Baths organic diseases
Page 19 and 20: Curative Powers of Earth disorders,
Page 21 and 22: Exercise in Health and Disease ix.
Page 23 and 24: Therapeutic Value of Massage NATURE
Page 25 and 26: Therapeutic Value of Massage kidney
Page 27 and 28: Yoga Therapy NATURE CURE Yoga Thera
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Page 35 and 36: Healing Power of Colours NATURE CUR
Page 37 and 38: Healing Power of Colours Orange : O
Page 39 and 40: Sleep : Restorative of Tired Body a
Page 41 and 42: Optimum Nutrition for Vigour and Vi
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Page 49 and 50: Vitamins and their Importance in He
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Page 57 and 58: Amazing Power of Amino Acids NATURE
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Page 63 and 64: Secrets of Food Combining catabolis
Page 65 and 66: Health Promotion the Vegetarian Way
Page 67 and 68: Importance of Dietary Fibre NATURE
Page 69 and 70: Importance of Dietary Fibre that a
Page 71 and 72: Lecithin - An Amazing Youth Element
Page 73 and 74: Role of Enzymes in Nutrition breaki
Page 75 and 76: Raw Juice Therapy NATURE CURE Raw J
Page 77 and 78: Raw Juice Therapy Bronchitis : Apri
Page 79 and 80: Sprouts for Optimum Nutrition NATUR
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Page 83 and 84: Acne restricted. Meats, sugar, stro
Page 85 and 86: Alcoholism at least ten days in the
Page 87 and 88: Allergies After having eliminated a
Page 89 and 90: Anaemia prove hazardous, destroying
Page 91 and 92: Appendicitis After spending three d
Page 93 and 94: Arteriosclerosis pickles , strong t
Page 95 and 96: Arthritis diluted with water on 50
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Asthma congestion of the lungs and
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Backache Certain safety measures ,
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Bronchitis greatly relieve pain. Po
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CANCER particularly carrots , green
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Cataract should be followed for two
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Cirrhosis of the Liver and a half l
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Colitis Diet plays an important par
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The Common Cold the optimum daily a
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Conjunctivitis vitamin A are : whol
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Constipation hard-boiled eggs. Regu
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Dandruff shampooing. Cider vinegar
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Defective Vision iv. from the finge
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Depression NATURE CURE Depression D
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Diabetes the starch granules burst
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Diarrhoea NATURE CURE Diarrhoea Dia
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Dysentery NATURE CURE Dysentery Dys
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Eczema NATURE CURE Eczema The term
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Epilepsy NATURE CURE Epilepsy Epile
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Falling of Hair NATURE CURE Falling
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Fatigue NATURE CURE Fatigue Fatigue
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Gall-Bladder Disorders NATURE CURE
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Gastritis NATURE CURE Gastritis Gas
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Glaucoma NATURE CURE Glaucoma Glauc
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Gout NATURE CURE Gout Gout refers t
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Headaches and Migraine NATURE CURE
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Headaches and Migraine asanas such
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Heart Disease alter body chemistry
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High Blood Cholesterol NATURE CURE
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High Blood Pressure NATURE CURE Hig
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High Blood Pressure Water Treatment
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Hydrocele Further short periods on
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Hypoglycemia Breakfast : Nuts, seed
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Indigestion digestive juices thereb
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Influenza avoiding complications wh
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Insomnia A balanced diet with simpl
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Jaundice Dinner : Two whole wheat c
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Kidney Stones In calcium phosphate
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Leucoderma NATURE CURE Leucoderma L
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Neuritis NATURE CURE Neuritis Neuri
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Nepthritis NATURE CURE Nepthritis N
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Obesity NATURE CURE Obesity Obesity
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Peptic Ulcer NATURE CURE Peptic Ulc
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Piles NATURE CURE Piles Piles or ha
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Premature Greying of Hair NATURE CU
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Prostate Disorders NATURE CURE Pros
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Psoriasis NATURE CURE Psoriasis Pso
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Pyorrhoea NATURE CURE Pyorrhoea Pyo
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Rheumatism NATURE CURE Rheumatism T
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Sexual Impotence NATURE CURE Sexual
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Sinusitis NATURE CURE Sinusitis Sin
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Stress NATURE CURE Stress The term
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Thinness NATURE CURE Thinness Under
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Tonsillitis NATURE CURE Tonsillitis
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Tuberculosis NATURE CURE Tuberculos
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Varicose Veins NATURE CURE Varicose
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Venereal Diseases NATURE CURE Vener
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Menstrual Disorders NATURE CURE Men
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Menstrual Disorders monthly interva
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Premenstrual Syndrome As most women
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Menopausal Problems All processed,
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Childbirth the Natural Way foot, th
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Habitual Abortion NATURE CURE Habit
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Female Sterility NATURE CURE Female
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Leucorrhoea NATURE CURE Leucorrhoea
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Inflammation of the Uterus NATURE C
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Prolapse of the Uterus NATURE CURE
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Vaginitis NATURE CURE Vaginitis Vag
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Pruritus Vulvae NATURE CURE Pruritu
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Hysteria NATURE CURE Hysteria Hyste
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Hysteria at the same time invigorat
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Goiter meals a day of juicy fruits,
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Cholera After the acute stage of ch
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Dermatitits fruit or vegetable juic
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Hiatus Hernia on yoga therapy. The
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Intestinal Worms possesses the powe
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Malaria Home Remedies Certain home
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Whooping Cough of fresh fruits for
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Halitosis and gums. It helps cure b
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Measles measles. About 15 to 25 ml.
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Mumps of fenugreek ( methi)should b
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Pleurisy has also been found benefi
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Pneumonia drops of lemon juice can
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Sore Throat The bishop’s weed (aj
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Cystitis inflammation should have s
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