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Vitamins And Minerals- Benefits Of A Healthy Diet

We have all been taught about the importance of feeding on balanced diets that contain carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. Apart from this knowledge, some of us do not really know what comprises these elements. Well, let us first note that, these elements are contained in a variety of foods, but in different quantities. Let us take a detailed look and see what vitamins and minerals really are and how they are beneficial to our bodies.

Vitamins and minerals are commonly known as protective food, meaning that, they contain elements that help our bodies fight diseases and recover when attacked by disease-causing pathogens. They do this by boosting the immune system and helping cells and other body organs to do their job as required.  

There are many types of vitamins and minerals. Vitamins come in two categories; fat soluble and water soluble. Vitamins, A, D, E and K fall in the fat soluble category, meaning that, they can dissolve in fat and be stored in the body. Vitamins C and B complex are water soluble and are not stored in the body and hence need to be taken regularly as they are passed out of the body with urine.

Minerals are inorganic elements which are obtained from the soil and water. They are absorbed by plants and when we consume the plant products, they get into our bodies. Some are required in large quantities and others in small ones, but all the same, they are all very important in helping the body function normally. They include calcium, zinc, potassium, iodine, iron and copper. It is important to make sure that vitamins and minerals are consumed in their right proportions as over or under-consumption has its own detrimental effects.

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What It Is & Why It Works:

The Essiac formula was popularized by Rene Caisse, a French Canadian
nurse who learned the formula from a friend who had received it from
an Ojibwa medicine man as a remedy for cancer. Her life’s work
involved using the formula on thousands of cancer patients with
excellent success rates. The original formula consisted of burdock
root, sheep sorrel, turkey rhubarb, and slippery elm which was brewed
into a tea and administered as a beverage. The basic actions of these
herbs are as follows:
Burdock: Contains proven anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and tumor
protective compounds. Regarded as a blood purifier , organ tonifier,
lymph system cleanser, and poison neutralizer.

Sheep Sorrell: High in chlorophyll, this herb helps to carry oxygen
through the bloodstream. It improves liver, digestive, and bowel
functions and is indicated for inflammatory diseases, tumors, cancers,
and urinary/kidney diseases.

Slippery Elm Bark: Contains the compound inulin which acts on liver,
pancreas, and spleen. Diuretic, laxative, and reduces swelling. The
mucilaginous nature of this herb is soothing to the digestive tract.

Turkey Rhubarb: Acts as a laxative and purgative, its cooling
properties stimulate the colon and restore the stomach and liver. It
both cools and invigorates stagnant blood. Used as stomach soother,
liver cleanser, and for tumors and cancers.

Watercress: Although not included in Rene Caisse’s original formula,
the chemist who developed the formula for Essiac Herbals™ added this
herb for its high vitamin and mineral content. Native Americans used
watercress for liver and kidney disorders. Well known as a blood
purifier and system cleanser.

Avoid if:
No known medical conditions preclude the use of Essiac.

Are there any foods that alter the effectiveness or should be avoided
when using Essiac Herbals™?
White flour, white sugar, refined foods, coffee, and black tea should
be avoided. Foods that promote the action of Essiac Herbals™ are
broccoli, sprouts, fresh vegetable juices such as carrot, parsley,
spinach, wheat grass. In addition, drinking sufficient amounts of
filtered, distilled, reverse-osmosis, or spring water from reliable
sources facilitates the body’s absorption of nutrients and herbal
compounds.

Possible Drug Interactions:
There are no known drug interactions. Always consult a physician
before beginning to take an herbal supplement while taking
prescription medications.

Special Information If You are Pregnant or Breastfeeding:
In large quantities, Burdock root may stimulate the uterus. Please
consult with your physician before including any herbs or supplements
into your diet while pregnant.

Typical Dosage:
Shake well before using.
10-15 drops of Essiac Herbals™ sublingually OR in 2-4 oz of distilled
water
For preventative purposes: Take 2 doses per day
For serious conditions: Take 3-4 doses per day

This herbal concentrate is most effective when taken on an empty
stomach. Take Essiac Herbals™ at least one half hour before eating a
meal, or two hours after eating. If this is not possible, attempt to
take your dosage when your stomach is not totally full. The herbal
compounds will be more readily absorbed by your system when it is not
fully engaged in digesting a meal.

Essiac Herbals™ can be taken at the same time as other vitamins and
supplements. Consult a physician for determining the most effective
way to combine the protocols of herbal and prescription medication.

Storage:
Essiac Herbals™ has an indefinite shelf life due to its alcohol base.
For best potency keep in a cool, dark, and dry place.

Overdosage:
No information on overdosage is available.

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Question by SilverTwilight: Chart of Vitamins/Minerals and Their Benefits?
I need a chart of the vitamins and minerals humans need to intake (calcium, iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, etc.) and what they do for the human body.

Best answer:

Answer by Imtiaz
(Based on National Academy of Sciences’ 1968 Recommended Dietary Allowances)
From US FDA website http://www.fda.gov/FDAC/special/foodlabel/dvs.html
You found this information at www.wholefoodvitaminsandsupplements.com
Nutrient Amount
vitamin A 5,000 International Units (IU)
vitamin C 60 milligrams (mg)
thiamin 1.5 mg
riboflavin 1.7 mg
niacin 20 mg
calcium 1.0 gram (g)
iron 18 mg
vitamin D 400 IU
vitamin E 30 IU
vitamin B6 2.0 mg
folic acid 0.4 mg
vitamin B12 6 micrograms (mcg)
phosphorus 1.0 g
iodine 150 mcg
magnesium 400 mg
zinc 15 mg
copper 2 mg
biotin 0.3 mg
pantothenic acid 10 mg

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