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Vitamins
We have our own special Therapy unit were external treatment along with internal treatment is provided for skin, Hair, sinusitis, Varicose veins, bone and joint complaints.
VITAMIN D
It is called as sunshine vitamin – it is because , it becomes active in the body only with the help of sunlight .
It is a fat soluble vitamin
Vitamin -D felicitates internal absorption of calcium , so if vitamin D is not there calcium is not absorbed efficiently .
Vitamin -D it stimulates absorption of phosphate and magnesium
Best time to get exposed in sun is between – 7.30 – 9 am ( at least – 15 to 30 mts )
DAILY REQUIREMENTS
400 IU/ day- up to 1yr
600 IU / day-up (1-70 yrs.)
800 -900 IU for elderly above 70yrs
SOURCES OF VITAMIN D
ANIMAL SOURCES – fish (salmons, sardines ) ,egg(yolks)
PLANT SOURCES – spinach , okra (ladies finger) , soya beans
DEFICIENCY OF VITAMIN D
Recurrent infections
Fatigue and tiredness
Bone and back pain
Depression
Impaired wound healing
Hair loss – alopecia areata
Vitiligo
VITAMIN K – FAT SOLUBLE VITAMIN
Vitamin k got its name from German word ‘koagulations vitamin ‘
Vitamin k1 and k2 are commonly used
Vitamin k1- phytonadione9(source – leafy green and vegetables ) , vitamin k2- menaquinine (got from ,meats , cheese , eggs and synthesized by bacterial in intestine )
KEY ROLE OF VITAMIN K
It helps the blood to clot. hence prevent excessive bleeding ( warfarin blocks effect of vitamin k ) .it produces prothrombin which is a protein and clotting facts
Used in IV feeding
Used when antibiotics have killed vitamin k in intestine .
VITAMIN K – PROTHROMBIN
Clotting factors
Bone metabolism
Vitamin k for bones
Maintains strong bones
Improves bone density
Decreases risk of fracture
Heart – helps in keep blood pressure lower by preventing mineralization ( minerals built in arteries ) , hence help heart to pump blood freely ( mineralization occurs because of old ageing and is risk for heart disease .
CAUSES OF VITAMIN K DEFIENCY
Liver disease
Chronic condition – cancer , chemotherapy , chronic dialysis patient
Chronic condition – cancer , chemotherapy , chronic dialysis patient
Malnutrition
Alcoholism
Mal absorption – cystic fibrosis , celiac disease , chronic pancreatitis/ crohns disease
DAILY REQUIREMENT
Women above 19 – 90 micrograms
Men above 19 – 120 micrograms
SOURCES OF VITAMIN K1
PLANT SOURCES – leafy vegetables ( spinach ) , kate , carrots , cucumber , turnip , collards , parsley , broccoli , tomatoes , avocado , pomegranate , kiwi , apples , grapes , almonds
Diary products
Vegetable oils
SOURCES OF VITAMINK2
ANIMALs- liver (beef liver ) , eggs , milk ,yogurt , cheese
Easy bruising
Oozing of blood from nose /gums
Excessive bleeding from wounds , puncture , injuries or surgical site
Heavy menstrual bleeding and checked out all other causes .
Blood in urine /stool
Increased risk of fracture or osteoporosis
TEST TO KNOW IF DEFICIENT IN VITAMIN K
Prothrombin time (11 to 13.5 sec)
HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT
Homoeopathic medicines will be given to the depending according to the underlining disease condition that is if is caused due to any liver disease , gastrointestinal tract , alcoholism ,by giving medicine these disease will be corrected , it due to some absorption problem that will also be correct with the help of our homoeopathic medicines.
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Adelaide, South Australia