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Roma Patel

Roma Patel . Herbs and vitamins. Welcome Back Does any one have any questions or comments from last week’s lecture???. Today’s Agenda. Introduction about Herbs and Vitamins. Why are they necessary for us? Different types of Herbs and Vitamins. What are the usage of Herbs and Vitamins?.

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Roma Patel

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  1. Roma Patel Herbs and vitamins

  2. Welcome BackDoes any one have any questions or comments from last week’s lecture???

  3. Today’s Agenda • Introduction about Herbs and Vitamins. • Why are they necessary for us? • Different types of Herbs and Vitamins. • What are the usage of Herbs and Vitamins?

  4. Quick Question before we start another lecture.What is CAM?

  5. What are Vitamins and Herbs?

  6. Why are Vitamins and Herbs necessary?

  7. Herbs • Herbs are a safe and effective alternative method of healing and relieving any disorder. It have been used to heal for thousands of years and it used properly can allow us to heal better, enjoy better health without the use of chemical or drugs.

  8. Different types of Herbs • Mainly four type of herbs, which can be used for medical purpose. • Mild Herbs • Preventative Herbs • Sedatives and Stimulants Herbs • Powerful Herbs

  9. Herbs can be used different ways • Decoctions • Essential oils • Extracts • Infusions • Ointments • Powders • Syrups

  10. Herbal Safety • To use an herbal product as safely as possible • Consult your doctor first • Do not take a bigger dose than the label recommends • Take it under the guidance of a trained medical professional • Be especially cautious if you are pregnant or nursing http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus

  11. Example of Herbal Usage • Ginger: It is use to treat for nausea, cold, flu etc. • Valerian: It is use to treat for tranquilizer and sleep aid. • Chamomile: It is a mild sedative or relaxant that may help with nausea of migraine and some digestive problem. • Peppermint: It is used for to treat digestive problems. • Garlic: It help to lower blood cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus

  12. Different Types of Vitamins • Fat Soluble Vitamins: Vitamins A, D, E and K • Water Soluble Vitamins: Vitamins C and B-complex. http://www.organicfacts.net

  13. Vitamins and It’s Benefits • Vitamin A: It can prevent eye disorders, acne, skin disorders, infections, healing of wounds • Vitamin D: It can prevent rickets, arthritis, tooth decay, bone repair, immunity, blood pressure, diabetes • Vitamin E: It can help to reduce anti-aging, skin care, heart diseases, blood circulation, sterility, brain function, menopause, painful menstrual cycles, eye disorders • Vitamin K: It helps to prevent internal bleeding, blood clotting, biliary obstruction, osteoporosis, excessive menstrual flow, menstrual pain http://www.organicfacts.net

  14. Vitamins and It’s Benefits Cont... • Vitamin C: It help to prevent eye disorders, cancer, scurvy, common cold, infections, diabetes, stress, high blood cholesterol, heart diseases, cancer, high blood pressure, kidney disorders, internal bleeding, piles, corneal ulcers, inflammations, lead poisoning, immunity. http://www.organicfacts.net

  15. Vitamin B-Complex • Vitamin B1: It is necessary to prevent Beriberi, heart diseases, indigestion, body metabolism, blood circulation, brain development. • Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin: Cataract, skin disorders, body metabolism, immunity, nervous system, anemia • Vitamin B3 or Niacin: Weakness, digestion, nervous system, skin disorders, migraine, heart disorders, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, diarrhea • Vitamin B5 or Pantothenic Acid: Stress, arthritis, infections, skin disorders, greying of hair, high cholesterol http://www.organicfacts.net

  16. Vitamin B-Complex Cont.… • Vitamin B6 or Pyridoxamine: Diabetes, piles, convulsions, excessive menstrual bleeding, stress, insomnia, morning sickness, travel sickness • Vitamin B7 or Biotin: Skin disorders, body metabolism, hair care • Vitamin B9 or Folic Acid: Anemia, digestion, sprue, pregnancy, brain growth, skin disorders, gout, red blood cell formation • Vitamin B12 or Cyanocobalamin: Anemia, smoking, pregnancy, liver disorders, kidney disorders, mouth ulcers http://www.organicfacts.net

  17. Vitamins • The best way to maintain vitamins is proper nutrition. • Fruits and vegetables are the good sources, which contain many vitamins. • Meats contain many of B-Complex vitamins. • NIH also recommend to take vitamin supplement daily

  18. References • Ginger: Medline Plus Supplements (n.d.) . National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health. Retrieved from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus. • Herbal Medicine (n.d.). Acupuncture4pain. Retrieved from http://www.acupuncture4pain.com. • Health Benefits of Vitamins (n.d.). Facts on Food, Nutrition and Home Remedies. Retrieved http://www.organicfacts.net.html • Vitamins - Google Search (n.d.). Google. Retrieved http://www.google.com/search

  19. References Cont. • Lambson, L. (n.d.). Glossary of Herbs: Types of Herbs & Ways to Use Them. Find Health, Education, Science & Technology Articles, Reviews, How-To and Tech Tips At Bright Hub - Apply To Be A Writer Today!. Retrieved http://www.brighthub.com. • Sachs, K. (n.d.). Why Do We Need Vitamins in Our Diet? | eHow.com. Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com. • Vitamins and Minerals (n.d.). KidsHealth - the Web's most visited site about children's health. Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org.

  20. Any Questions?

  21. Thank You !!

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