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Tue, June 3, 2008 1:32 pm By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 Scurvy is a disease caused by the deficiency of Ascorbic acid, the chemical name of Vitamin C.
The symptoms of scurvy include fatigue and nausea. Those suffering from scurvy will have a feeling of discomfort and pain in the muscles and joints all over the body. If a person suffering from scurvy has any wound or cut in his body, it will take a long time to heal properly. The teeth become loose accompanied by swelling and bleeding in the gums. The hair and skin also becomes dry as the disease gets intense. The bleeding in the body’s muscles and joints including knees and arms is extremely painful.
According to doctors, adults suffering from scurvy should consume about 300 to 1000 mg of ascorbic acid per day whereas the consumption of ascorbic acid by the infants suffering from this disease should be 50 mg per day.
The human body doesn’t produce Vitamin C. Hence, people suffering from scurvy should increase the intake of fresh fruits, especially citrus fruits, and vegetables. Their diet should consist of fruits rich in Vitamin C including lemon, oranges, guava, green peppers, watermelon, papaya, olives, honey, mango, strawberry. The vegetables fortified with Vitamin C are tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage which should also be included in the diet. The patients should not forget to consume citrus juices.
Another excellent home remedy for scurvy is Indian gooseberry (known as “Amla”). Gooseberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C. Make a powder of dry gooseberry and sugar and mix the powder with milk. One tsp of the syrup thrice a day will banish scurvy effectively.
Tags: deficiency, remedy, Vitamin C, herbal, Scurvy
Wed, May 28, 2008 12:25 pm By James Coolridge
 The rich color, the surprising structure and the strong sweet taste has made pomegranate a newly found popular fruit in the US. The pomegranate, which has its native in Persia and China, has reached the people living in North America who are finding it a great fruit to look for in the supermarket.
Here are the health benefits of pomegranate.
The seeds, juice and peel of the pomegranate offer polyphenol protection. Polyphenols are plant antioxidants that can help you to protect from developing many different kinds of disease. The fruit has an amazing antioxidant power which is very important for cardiovascular health. According to recent studies, consumption of pomegranate seeds at least for 3 months can halt the hardening of the arteries. In addition to this, the juice from the seeds can curb atherosclerosis by lowering high blood cholesterol levels.
Pomegranate is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin B-6. It also promotes the strength of blood vessels. Moreoever, the juicy seeds of pomegranate called as “arils” have ellagic acid which is the main polyphenol found in the fruit which helps control several types of cancer, including breast cancer. The high level of punicic acid present in the fruit is related to conjugated linoleic acid which is a healthy trans fat found in nature. According to recent studies, daily drinking 6 to 8 ounces of pomegranate juice seems to prevent or inhibit cancer growth in prostate, breast, and reduces inflammatory enzymes in colon cancer. According to recent studies, eight ounces of pomegranate juice daily for three months improved the amount of oxygen getting to the heart muscle of patients with coronary heart disease. This fruit also reduces inflammatory enzymes in colon cancer.
Inculcate a habit of drinking pomegranate juice at least once in two days. Include the fruit in your diet and ensure that you are really living a healthier diet lifestyle.
Tags: antioxidant, Vitamin C, pomegranate, Vitamin B-6
Mon, May 26, 2008 12:24 pm By James Coolridge
 Do you remember the time when your mom served you broccoli, you either left it in the dining table unattended or ate showing weird faces! Well, you may not have liked the taste or the tight head of the fleshy green stem of the vegetable appeared distasteful! Whatever the reason is, we say that you shouldn’t ignore your mom’s recipe. Eating broccoli is really a good idea! Read on to explore the health benefits of broccoli.
Broccoli is a versatile disease fighter and is abundant in numerous well-known phytochemicals and antiocidants including indoles, isothiocyanates, quercetin, glutathione, Vitamin C, folate, lutein, glutathione, beta carotene and glucarate. Broccoli is extremely strong in anticancer activity, particularly against lung, colon, and breast cancers. Broccoli is rich in cholesterol-reducing fiber and has antiviral and antiulcer activity. It is a super source of chromium that helps regulate insulin and bloodsugar. Broccoli is also a good source of calcium, thus help fight osteoporosis. Beta-carotene and vitamin C present in broccoli have been linked to a reduced risk of numerous conditions, including cataracts, heart disease, and several cancers. Hence, it packs the most nutritional punch of any vegetable.
Broccoli is also rich in Vitamin A, nutrition responsible for giving good vision and preventing certain eye-related ailments such as cataracts or macular degeneration. This nutrient is also essential in bone growth and development as well as fostering the body’s immune system.
Broccoli is a fiber find. Not only is it a rich source, but half of its fiber is insoluble and half is soluble, helping to meet your needs for both types of fiber.
According to the nutrition experts, one cup of chopped and cooked broccoli provides calories and 4.6 g protein, 8.7 g carbohydrates, 6.4 g fiber, 178 g calcium, 1.8 mg iron, 220 RE vitamin A, 0.13 mg thiamin, 0.32 mg riboflavin, 1.18 mg niacin, 98 mg vitamin C.
So next time when your mom serves you broccoli, just thank her to serve and start eating to get the nutritional punch!
Tags: cancer, carbohydrates, antioxidant, broccoli, Vitamin C, Vitamin A
Fri, May 9, 2008 4:44 am By James Coolridge
 Nutritious food has direct impact on your body’s immune system. If you have proper intake of these nutritious food, then you will be actually increasing your immune system to fight off ailments such as common cold. Here is a list of some of the great foods that you need to include in your diet not only to fight off cold and flu, but also to maintain your overall health.
Water: Inculcate the habit of drinking plenty of water. It becomes vital if you are suffering from common cold because, your body gets dehydrated. As a result, it becomes easier for the germs to take hold. So, drink clear bottled mineral water. Remember, your water should be CLEAN!
Garlic: If you get the initial feeling of common cold, count on garlic which has a lot of health benefits. Garlic has the ability to banish common cold during initial stages. Garlic produces a chemical called allicin which has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties to ward off common cold. Get the most of it by eating one or two cloves of raw garlic.
Withdraw solid foods: If you have reached the acute stage of cold and when fever is present, you should avoid eating solid food. Instead, drink fruit and vegetable juices diluted with water.
Seeds, nuts: If you have surpassed the acute symptoms, you can eat a balanced diet. Include seeds, nuts, vegetables, fruits and nuts. Avoid meat, fish, eggs and starchy foods.
Oranges: Who can forget oranges when it comes to common cold? They are effect weapons to fight colds. The credit goes to its high content of Vitamin C which is regarded as the best Vitamin to fight cold and flu. An orange a day keeps common cold away! When you feel cold coming on, drink a full glass of fresh orange juice to frighten away the cold.
Tags: water, garlic, oranges, Vitamin C
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