Meningitis

MENINGITIS occurs when the three layers of membranes lying between the skull and brain become infected by bacteria, virus, or fungi.  These infecting organisms are commonly spread via the bloodstream from acute infections of the nose and throat.

Meningitis is more commonly found in children than in adults.  Symptoms include headache, stiff neck, high fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, changes in temperament, and drowsiness, which may develop into a comma.

Medical attention for meningitis should be sought promptly.  The drug selected for treatment of the disease depends on the type of infecting organism.  During the fever, the body`s needs for vitamin A and C are increased.  A well-balanced  diet adequate in protein is necessary to help the body ward off infection and repair damaged tissue.

Nutrients that may be beneficial in treatment of meningitis in which brain the body member :

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Protein

BD Diagnostics BD Directigen Test Kits Meningitis Combo Kit - Test Kits - Model 252360

[Ref:Nutrition Almanac]

Treatment of GOITER

 

A GOITER  is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck. The main  function of thyroid gland is to regulate the rate of metabolism.  Goiter may be caused by a lack of iodine in the diet. Inflammation of the thyroid gland due to infection or under or overproduction of hormones by the thyroid gland.

 Symptoms of  goiter are  a swelling at the base of the neck, hoarseness, change in the rate of metabolism and in extreme cases, difficulty in swallowing and breathing. Treatment of goiter varies with the cause.  If goiter is due to an iodine deficiency, increasing the intake of iodine will prevent further enlargement of the gland  and in some cases, reduce its size. The use of iodized salt has helped to eliminate goiter  in many places where iodine does not occur naturally in foods.

In treatment of Goiter Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Iodine may be beneficial.

Treatment of PSORIASIS

PSORIASIS,

  A recurring disease, is characterized  by eruptions on the skin of red circular patches of all sizes covered with dry, silvery scales.  The patches enlarge slowly, forming more extensive patches.  Psoriasis appears mainly on the legs, arms, scalp, ears and lower back.  The cause is unknown, although its occurrence correlates highly with heredity.

Exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light reduces the scaling and redness of psoriasis. An increased intake of animal protein can spread the disease, while a reduction in animal protein  and fat intake can be useful for treating psoriasis.  Vitamin A, The B complex, vitamin C, and vitamin D, all of which play a part in skin health, have been found to be useful in treating some cases of the disease.  Some researchers have also found vitamin E to be effective in healing psoriasis. The body member of this ailment is skin.

Nutrients that may be beneficial in treatment of psoriasis  are :

**(The amounts are Not Prescriptive)**

• Vitamin A : Up to 100k IU during first week; reduce to 25k IU for three months; repeat.
• Vitamin B Complex 
• Vitamin B2
• Vitamin B6 : 100-200 mg
• Vitamin B12  
• Folic acid

• Pantothenic acid
• Vitamin C :Up to 3k mg
• Vitamin D 
• Vitamin E : Up to 1.6k IU

• Vitamin F : 2 tbsp
• Bioflavonoids
• Lecithin : 3.5k mg
• Magnesium
• Sulfur : Ointment
• Low fat
• Low animal protein.

 

 

Treatment of ECZEMA

ECZEMA is a skin condition characteristic by inflammatory itching and the formation of scales. Sometimes eczema is related to an allergic  reaction. Vitamin A and C together with the B-Complex vitamins are helpful in the prevention and healing of eczema. The body member of this ailment is skin.

Nutrients that may be beneficial in treatment of eczema  are :

**(The amounts are Not Prescriptive)**

• Vitamin A : ** 50k-75k IU  for two to three months; and reduced to 25k IU for next few months if condition does not cure.

• Vitamin B6.

• Biotin.

• Choline

• Inositol : **500 mg.

• Vitamin C : **Up to 1k mg

• Vitamin D : **800 IU

• Vitamin F.

• Sulfur : Ointment.

• Zinc.

STRESSFUL CONDITIONS

The major problems in modern society despite adequate food supply is nutritional deficiency, resulting in malnutrition or disease, this is caused by ignorance of good nutrition. To maintain a healthy body and mind it is necessary to take well-balanced diet, rich in all essential nutrients.

A number  of diseases can appear when there is a deficiency of one or more nutrients. Most diseases caused by such deficiencies can be corrected. Many authorities believe all these related to nutrition. These explanations are designed to give an understanding of the specific ailments.

Any nutrient quantities which have been found by some researchers to be effective in the treatment of the ailment do not constitute prescriptive amounts. Build up the dosages slowly and your time in trying to heal any ailment. If you wish to take large amounts of a nutrient, it would be wise to consult a physician.