Natural Vitamins

Question: What natural substances/vitamins can I take to help get rid of my allergies? I'm on 5 different allergy medicines, and allergy shots, but I still get sinus infections all the time, my eyelids swell, and I can barely breathe through my nose. What are some natural vitamins or other substances I could take that would help relieve my allergy symptoms?

Answer: Quercetin, vitamin C, nettle leaf tea, freshly ground with a pestle and mortar blackseeds [Nigella sativa], lemon balm, licorice extract, and garlic. Quercetin, vitamin C and nettle leaf all have some anti-histamine [anti-allergy] properties. Blackseeds help support the immune system in general. Lemon balm is anti-viral and licorice is anti-inflammatory and supports the immune system in general. Garlic is anti-viral and antibacterial and helps clear mucuous. If you drink nettle leaf tea, save the tea bags [don't wring them dry] and lie down with the cooled moist tea bags on your eyes when they feel inflamed. You could alternatively try this with chamomile tea bags. You could also try raw unpasteurised local honey if you can find a reputable supplier. Eat foods rich in antioxidants such as dark skinned fruits and berries....pomegranates are great this time of year. Don't take licorice extract if you have high blood pressure. Mention anything else you want to take to a pharmacist to be usre there will be no -drug interactions. A few folk remedies for sinus troubles: http://possumsal.homestead.com/sinus.html Best wishes.

Question: What natural vitamins can I take to increase my sexs drive? What natural vitamins can I take to increase my sex drive?

Answer: Normally it'll be something that sounds a bit naughty, what it actually contains is irrelevant. Take your pick from mandrake, horny goat's weed, thrusting hog wort, rampant dog's wood, humping rose weed, galloping horse thunderer etc etc. Sex drive relates far more to stress, personal situations and partners than it ever will to something you eat. Edit: Good post noabuse, that made SOO much sense!

Question: natural vitamins? what is the best bitamin for when your feeling tierd

Answer: i wouldn't take anything until you find out what is causing your tiredness

Question: What are some natural vitamins and minerals i can take to help my muscles? I am looking to increase the size of my muscles and tone them. I already exercise everyday and have a well balance workout. However i wish to take some vitamins to help my muscles grow. What are they? And i don't wish to take those get ripped quick supplements or unhealthy supplements.

Answer: There is no vitamin supplement that is going to increase the size of your muscles, sorry. The key to building muscle is getting stronger by lifting weights and eating really healthy. You need to eat protein and vegetables at every meal saving fruit for sugar cravings only. Cut out sugar, soda, alcohol and crappy carbs (donuts, muffins, crackers, cookies, pie, cake, granola bars, pancakes, waffles, etc). Good luck.

Question: What natural vitamins or supplements can I take to help build muscle? I've been lifting weights since earlier this year. I've been getting more muscle mass and getting "buff." I would like to see better results. What can I take that is not harmful, but natural and organic?

Answer: These supplements are available in different compositions like some are protein rich while others are carbohydrate rich and which ever is suitable and required for your body, can be taken. Food alone is not able to provide the nutrition and vitamins required and supplements become very essential during that time. Multi vitamin mineral supplements help to fill your deficiency level of these nutrients and help to increase fitness level, health and performance. Chromium for example is a fat burner and muscle builder mineral. If your body has deficiency of this then you can take them in forms of supplements. Protein is the most important of all supplements. There are many different types of protein, but for bodybuilding, you should definitely look towards whey protein isolate or whey protein concentrate products. Your diet should also consist of high protein foods.

Question: Is taking over the counter natural vitamins and other medications for all kinds of aches and pains good for yo My friend at work is always trying to find and new way to make herself feel better buy taking natural medications. In fact she takes at least 22 pills a day. I see her not walking well and gaining weight. I don't think taking that many pills would be good for you.

Answer: I am hard pressed to understand why people will pay 100 or 200 a month to take supplements of all kinds that are not clinically tested nor have any history of actually working. I think the ones that do work only seem to work because the people taking them are 'suggestive' and can be convinced of anything. I personally think there is a lot of hogwash written about the value of natural vitamins. I remember 10 years ago the big deal with Vitamin E. Everyone had to take 400 mg of Vitamin E it would prevent heart attacks and this and that and heal scarring and all the rest of it. Now they are saying that is not true and it actually can contribute to increasing your chances of cancer. If you eat a proper moderate diet you should get all the vits and mins that you need from that alone and it is a lot cheaper!.

Question: WDoes anyone know any vitamins or natural apart from exercise to increase the efficiency of the thyroid gland? Does anyone know any vitamins or natural apart from exercise to increase the efficiency of the thyroid gland? My cousin has a thyroid issue and was wondering if anyone knew any vitamins or natural herbs apart from exercise and prescribed medications tht would help?

Answer: As mentioned above, iodine supplementation in the form of Iodoral or Lugols is a good choice since thyroid hormones are primarily composed of iodine. The goal is to take 50 mg daily. Beware of the release of toxins, though, which taking iodine does. It could cause a headache or blemishes, but it does go away in a few days. Another idea is l-tyrosine, which is a precursor to thyroid hormones. 1000 mgs. B-vitamins are important for good thyroid function. Make sure your cousin is taking Selenium, 200 mcg, which helps with conversion of T4 to T3. Finally, if your cousin has true hypothyroidism, nothing can really help it the best unless its medication. And a much better choice is natural desiccated thyroid, aka Armour, Naturethroid. You can read about a worldwide patient revolution for better treatment here: http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com

Question: Does anyone know any vitamins or natural apart from exercise to increase the efficiency of the thyroid gland? Does anyone know any vitamins or natural apart from exercise to increase the efficiency of the thyroid gland? My cousin has a thyroid issue and was wondering if anyone knew any vitamins or natural herbs apart from exercise and prescribed medications tht would help?

Answer: 1) TAKE CERTAIN SUPPLEMENTS: * An all-purpose mineral supplement from a health food store, * Ascorbic acid (C), * Choline. * Copper is necessary for the production of the TSH. * Copper and Zinc for the peripheral cellular mechanism of T4. * Iodine; 100 to 180 mcg per day is the suggested dose. * Kelp, * Thiamine (B1), * Vitamin B complex, * Zinc. 2) AVOID CERTAIN FOODS: The following foods, if eaten frequently, could interfere with iodine uptake, and cause poor thyroid function: * Almonds have a suppressive effect. * Broccoli, * Brussels sprouts, * Cabbage, * Cashews have a suppressive effect, * Cauliflower, * Garden cress could do the same, * Kale, * Kohlrabi, * Milk of cows grazing on these foods, * Mustard -- brown/Indian, black, or white, * Nitrates interfere with the tyrosine-iodine linkage. * Peanuts are OK; only the SKINS of peanuts need to be avoided. * Radish, * Rapeseed, * Rutabaga, * Soybeans, and * Turnips.

Question: What are some good natural vitamins / herbs to take for anxiety? I've been taking B complex and that helps a good deal, are kava pills good to try to relax?

Answer: See anxiety treatments, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris on page 6.

Question: what are some natural foods and vitamins i can take to help my pms mood swings? im having mood swings and anger issues one week before my period. this causes much stress on family members.im only looking for natural cures in vitamins or foods. advice much appreciated!

Answer: Try beans and pulses such as lentils. Try some a-z vitamins, that have a lot of iron Evening primrose oil helps too.

Question: Does smoked Salmon still contain most of its' natural vitamins and nutrients and Omega 3 fatty acids? Or are some of these qualities lost in the smoking process?

Answer: I am a great lover of smoked salmon. Its smoked raw and is never cooked,so in fact you are eating raw salmon. so it will contain all of its natural vitamins etc. I have even eaten fat less smoked bacon sliced very thin and it tastes very similar. Its the smoking process that give salmon it delicious flavour.

Question: Are there any natural vitamins that get your spirits up for a depressed person? I feel like I just want to jump out of my skin and have energy and feel extremly happy. I have the winter blues:(

Answer: st. john's wort

Question: Do you know what natural vitamins or herbs suppresses the appetite? I weight about 155 lbs, and I'm only 5'2". I need to lose about 35 lbs. What is a good way to lose weight? What would give me energy or help me not to be hungry? Thank you for you advice!

Answer: You could try hoodia..It is a newly discovered plant that suppresses appetite..

Question: what natural vitamins or OTC medicines can a woman take to reduce/relieve symptoms of menopause(cramps, flashe? my mother-in-law is going through menopause and she doesn't have very much money to spare, and she asked me to find out some stuff about it menopause and what she can take to help.

Answer: I recommend all natural Menopause Balance Complex. It uses compounds found in plants to ease mood swings, sleeplessness, and hot flashes associated with menopause with no side effects. Key ingredients are: Black Cohosh, Soy Isoflavones, Flaxseed, and a blend of dong quai, red clover, and licorice. Has no artificial colors, flavors or synthetic preservatives. A friend of mine has been taking it for some time and is very pleased with the results. Hope this is helpful and feel free to contact me with questions.

Question: Is there a Yahoo group for people into natural vitamins,herbs,foods? I really need to talk to people that are into healthy ways of taking care of them selves. I need to get better.

Answer: yeah, here's one I'm in. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AlternativeAnswers/

Question: Where can I find Natural Organic Vitamins? Pure Natural Organic Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements, etc. Hair, Skin, and Nails Vitamins for Hair Growth Acai Berry for Weight Management Green Tea for Weight Management Multivitamin for General Health No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Ingredients. No Caffeine, No Chemicals. Where can I find them?

Answer: The only place to find natural, organic vitamins, is in food. Acai is a scam and Oprah did not promote it.