H.W. 499 – Capstone Purdue University Global

1. Fedora Tasha NikbakhtUnit 4 Assignment: Vitamins, Herbs, and Nutritional Supplements Presentation H.W. 499 – Capstone Purdue University Global

2. Assignment Unit 4 Analyzing the health benefits of herbs, supplements, and vitamins. From ancient history to present day. In the ages when there was no formal medical practices, proper hygiene, sanitization, the creation of western medicine, and pharmaceuticals: Ancient practices taught from thousands of years ago were practiced in many parts of the world. Practicing and researching ancient medicines, teas, discovering healing properties, remedies, potions, etc. Herbalism has been practiced during ancient times, during B.C., and A.D., era’s as an alternative way and the only known way to help cure treat illness and disease in ancient historic days of mankind. Through ancient practices, old wisdoms, and throughout time that physicians, healers, doctors, would know what correct and proper nutrition, herbs, and C.A.M practices of Eastern medicine’s and philosophies would know which herbs are good and what their uses are. Today in modern society Herbology, Herbalism, and C.A.M, Alternative medicine has become a profitable, booming, and in- demand industry, because it not only involves health, it is about other people’s lives.

3. Cont’d . . . Herbs that were used in the past and used now that have many versatile uses are: Garlic, ginger, ginseng, turmeric, pepper, and dried forms of fruits, herbs, and vegetables. Garlic, for example has many uses, it is anti – microbial, anti – bacterial properties, is used in cooking, can be taken as a powder or freshly minced, aids in digestion, assists with the immune system, strengthens immune system and used for immune support, used for de tox purposes. Contains nutrients and the food we eat also contain nutrients. Garlic is a universal healer. Ginger,is a root that has many health properties, is strong, potent, and is used not only in cooking, nutrition, but aids in digestive support, it is also anti - microbial, and like garlic, “warms the body”. Ginger is known to curb nausea and is frequently used is herbal teas. It shows that all we need is derived or can be found in nature, that is the essence of alternative medicine. “Benefits of Curcumin and Turmeric are vast, including: Turmeric is a flowering plant of the ginger family, it is a spice and a root, herbs also contain macro and micro nutrients and minerals. Turmeric has anti - inflammatory properties. Chronic inflammation contributes to many common Western Diseases.” [Gunnars 2018]. “Curcumin can suppress many molecules known to play major roles in inflammation” [Gunnars 2018]. Reference/Bibliography: 1. Gunnars, Kris, Retrieved from: [2018, June 03]. http://www.healthline.comhttps://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric.

4. The Importance of Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements With all of this information, it is important to understand the benefits of Nutrition, Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, and Supplements, and many Western Diseases can be cured, healed, with CAM Alternative Medicine, Eastern Medicine, and TCM which includes all of these methods combined. It is important to realize that in modern day society, this advanced field is expanding, evolving, and has become a growing business because it involves our health. Some benefits of taking vitamins and minerals are as follows: weight loss, slower aging, less hunger, healthier babies, better memories. [Tweed 2017]. Modern day supplements are being utilized by 70% of the population and is anti - aging. Reference/Bibliography: 1. Tweed, Vera, Retrieved from: [June 13th, 2017]. https://www.betternutrition.com/go-natural/health-benefits-of-multivitamins.

5. The Importance of Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements According to Research and Further Data With all of this information, it is important to understand the benefits of Nutrition, Vitamins, minerals, herbs, and supplements, and many Western Diseases can be cured, healed, with CAM Alternative Medicine, Eastern Medicine and TCM which includes all of these methods combined. When it comes to nutrition, herbs, and supplements, they fall under the category of natural products. According to the NIH, “Complementary health approaches include natural products and mind and body practices. This group includes a variety of products, such as herbs (also known as botanicals), vitamins and minerals, and probiotics. They are widely marketed, readily available to consumers, and often sold as dietary supplements”. [NIH 2018]. Modern day supplements are being utilized by 70 % of the population and is anti – aging, this includes natural herbs. [NIH 2018].

6. Natural Products Data and Survey – NIH ***Retrieved from: NIH. Retrieved from: [2013]. https://nccih.nih.gov/health/integrative-health#hed3

7. How is Nutritional Information Obtained? How do we know which Herb is good for what Purpose? • In ancient and historical times, there was no information for ordinary people. They had to go to specialists to be healed cured obtain information now all of the information is accessible to everyone publicly and in modern times: Including online, books, articles, medical books, naturopathy books and articles, and online catalogues. • Emerson Ecologics & Swanson catalogues are prime examples of researching and purchasing products from herbs, to supplements, and obtaining information. www.swansonvitamins.com www.emersonecologics.com

8. Bibliography: Exhibit A - Retrieved from: www.Medscape.comhttps://www.bing.com/imageshttps://www.bing.com/images/ Vitamins and supplements Exhibit C – n.n. retrieved form:[2018 ] http://oldbridgedrugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Vitamins-and-Supplements-_-Old-Bridge-Drugs-and-Surgicals.jpg

9. References and Bibliography: National Institute of Health, NIH. Retrieved from: [2018]. https://nccih.nih.gov/health/integrative-health. - United States Department of Health and Human Services. Website: http://www. nccih.nih.gov Childers, Linda. Retrieved from: [October 2013]. https://www.newyou.com/health/food-as-medicine/. Gunnars, Kris, Retrieved from: [2018, June 03]. http://www.healthline.comhttps://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric. Tweed, Vera, Retrieved from: [June 13th, 2017]. https://www.betternutrition.com/go-natural/health-benefits-of-multivitamins. N.N Retrrieved from: [2018] http://www.emersonecologics.com N.N Retrieved from: [2018] http://www.swansonvitamins.com Retrieved From: www.Medscape.comhttps://www.bing.com/imageshttps://www.bing.com/images/ Vitamins and supplements n.n. retrieved from:[2018 ] http://oldbridgedrugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Vitamins-and-Supplements-_-Old-Bridge-Drugs-and-Surgicals.jpg

10. Google Image Credit: n.n. Childers, Linda. Retrieved from: [October 2013]. https://www.newyou.com/health/food-as-medicine/ It is safe to conclude that food is medicine, medicine is food and vitamins, supplements is vital for our health longevity and is used as preventive medicine. By use of ancient practices and wisdoms, it is the modern day anti - aging medicine. It is not only for our health, but it is also a booming industry.