Nutritional Healing

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Water: Your body cries for water, it is among the most important substances in living tissues and assists many physiologic processes. Water aids circulation, nutrient transport, tissue hydration, digestion,  elimination and the fluidity of body secretions and excretions. Standard RDA: Varies, although a baseline average for proper hydration is body weight divided by two as ounces. ex: #160 person = 80 ounces of water per day, increase slightly with increased environmental heat or physical exurtion. Unsweetened herbal teas can be substituted in part for water. Some recommendations state that exceeding above 150 oz (apx 5 qts) per day is excessive, although the science to support that is unavailable. This theory could be linked to non mineralized (distilled) waters potential to flush necessary electrolytes from the body, thus inhibiting proper body signaling and functions. Possible deficiency signs: dehydration, excessive thirst, dry and thin skin, constipation, decreased urination, poor circulation, insomnia, mental confusion, migraine, acne and other skin abnormalities due to improper transport of nutrients to the skin. Sources: Water is abundant, but best if derived from a pure source. 

Vitamin A: antioxident, increases blood platelets, aids in health of skin, hair, nails, eyes, lungs, ears and mouth. Standard RDA: 5000 IU. Possible Deficiency Signs:night blindness, increased succeptibility to infections, dry and scaly skin, lack of appetite and vigor, defective teeth and gums, retarded growth, diarrhea, ear abcesses, sinusitis, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive difficulties, respiratory infections, skin disorders, weight loss. Plant Food Sources: apricots, avocado, bananas, beet greens, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celery, chard, cherries, endive, garlic, green leafy vegetables, melon, mango, papayas, peaches, peas, pineapple, prunes, spirulina, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, all yellow and orange vegetables. Other Food Sources: butter fat, cheese, egg yolk, fish, liver, oils, whole milk.

Vitamin B: improves absorption of foods, normalizes brain/nervous system by increasing metabolic processes, maintains intestinal muscle tone, aids brain function, assists with the health of skin, eyes, liver and mouth, aids production of hydrochloric acid. Standard RDA B1 (thiamine): 1.4mg men/1.0 mg women or 0.5mg per 1000 cals. B2 (riboflavin): 1.6mgs per adults/overdose can be fatal to a child. B3 (niacin): 1.8mgs for men 1.3mgs for women or 6.6mgs per 1000 cals. B6 (pyrodoxine): 1.8 mgs for men/1.5mgs for women or 0.2mgs per 100 mg of protein. B12 (cyanocobalamine): 3mcg for adults, B5 (pantothenic acid). B13, B15 (panganic acid), B17 laetriel, biotin, choline, folic acid, inositol, PABA unavailable. Possible Deficiency Signs: loss of appetite, weakness and lassitude, irritability, insomnia, loss of weight, aches and pains, mental depression, constipation, impaired child growth, itching and burning of the eyes, cracking at corner of lips, mouth inflammation, bloodshot eyes, purplish tongue, gastrointestinal disturbances, nervousness, headaches, fatigue, depression, neuritis, skin eruptions, nutritional enemias, pallagra. Plant Food Sources: asparagus, avocados, almonds, bananas, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, dates, grapefruit, greens, legumes, lemons, melons, oranges, peaches, peas, pineapple, tomatoes, walnuts, whole grains. Other Food Sources: egg yolks, fish roe, honey, lean meats, organ meats, pork, poultry, shellfish, yogurt.

Vitamin C: antioxident, improvement in personality, vitality and bodily functions, guards against skin infections and wrinkles, promotes utilization of iron, regulates cholesterol in the blood, protects against disease, forms collagen, aids in the production of anti stress hormones and interferon, is needed for the metabolism of folic acid, tyrosine and phenylalinine, protects against harmful effects of pollution, increases the absorption of iron, may reduce high blood pressure and prevent artherosclerosis, works synergystically with vitamin E. Standard RDA: varies. Possible Deficiency Signs: soft gums, toothe decay, loss of appetite, muscular weakness, anemia, skin hemorrhages, capillary weakness. Plant Food Sources: almost all fresh foods, apples, berries, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, citrus fruits, collards, cucumbers, endive, melons, peas, pineapple, radishes, spinach, tomatoes, turnips, watercress. Other Food Sources: unknown.

Vitamin D: facilitates absorption of phosphorous and calcium from foods; therefore it is necessary for the formation of teeth and bones, regulates mineral metabolism, stabilizes nervous system and heart action, important in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and hypocalcemia, enhances immunitiy, is necessary for thyroid function and normal blood clotting. Standard RDA: 400 IU for adults. Possible Deficiency Signs: rickets, tooth decay, retarded growth, lack of vigor, muscle weakness. Plant Food Sources: green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, vegetable oils. Other Food Sources: butter, cheeses, sour cream, yogurt, cottage cheese, egg yolk, fish oils, fish roe, halibut, milk, sardines, fatty saltwater fish. Non Food Sources: Sunshine 15 - 30 minutes per day.

Vitamin E: antioxident, detoxifies the liver, rebuilds injured and unhealthy tissue, vital to the adrenals, pituitary and reproductive organs, prevents muscle degeneration. Standard RDA: 15 IU for men/12IU for women. Possible Deficiency Signs: may lead to increased fragility of red blood cells, in labratory tests this resulted in loss of reproductive powers and muscular disorders. Plant Food Sources: avocado, barley, bulgur, brown rice, olive oil, green leafy vegetables, wheat germ, whole grains of any source. Other Food Sources: cottage cheese, olive oil, soybean oil, vegetable oil, whole milk.

Vitamin F: growth promoting, necessary for healthy skin, hair and glands, promotes the availability of calcium to the cells, also considered to be important in lowering blood cholesterol and combatting heart disease. Standard RDA: not known/men may need 5X more. Possible Deficiency Signs: may lead to skin disorders, such as exzema. Plant Food Sources: soybeans, peanuts, safflower, cottonseed, corn, linseed, whole grains, yeast, eggs, root vegetables, fresh spinach, fruits, nuts, orange juice. Other Food Sources: Oils from above mentioned grains, seeds and vegetables.

Vitamin K: production of prothrombin (necessary for clotting), bone formation and repair, synthesis of ostecalcin (the protein in bone tissue on which calcium crystallizes), may help prevent osteoporosis, aids in converting glucose into glycogen for storage in the liver and healthy liver function, may increase resistance to infection in children, may help prevent cancers that target inner linings of the organs, aids in promoting longevity, the majority of K is synthesized by the body's friendly bacteria. Standard RDA: unavailable or not known. Possible Deficiency Signs: hemorrhages resulting from prolonged blood clotting time. Plant Food Sources: asparagus, black syrup, molasses, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, dark green leafy vegetables, oatmeal, oats, rye, safflower, soybeans, wheat, nettles, oat straw. Other Food Sources: egg yolks, liver.

Vitamin P (bioflavenoids): strengthens walls of capillaries, prevents Vit C from being destroyed in the body by oxidation, beneficial in hypertension, helps build resistance to infections and colds, may assist Vit C uptake and assimilation. Standard RDA: unavailable or not known. Possible Deficiency Signs: capillary fragility, appearance of purplish spots on the skin. Plant Food Sources: peels and pulp of citrus fruits, especially lemons. Other Food Sources: unknown.