Calcium

Green leafy and sea vegetables, nuts, molasses, dairy, fish w/ bones (sardines).

Builds bones and teeth, calms nerves, sooths pain, contract muscles, and blood clotting.

Magnesium*

Whole grains, dark leafy vegetables and seaweed, beans, nuts, and molasses.

Relaxes muscles, calcium and potassium metabolism, and B-complex utilization, and enzyme activation.

Sodium

Seaweed, sea salt, celery, and green vegetables.

Balances potassium, adrenal function, needed during extreme heat or stress.

Potassium

Vegetables, fruits, beans, whole grains, seeds, and seaweed.

Fluid balance, controls nerve and muscle activity.

Iron

Green leafy vegetables, seaweed, dried fruits, blackstrap molasses, eggs, fish, and liver.

Formation of hemoglobin in blood and myoglobin in muscles, supplies oxygen to cells.

Zinc*

Whole grains, pumpkin seeds, soybeans, yeast, seaweeds, eggs, and seafood.

Wound healing, immunity, works with vitamin A, reproductive hormone and enzyme metabolism, appetite, sense of smell and taste.

Chromium*

Whole grains, nutritional yeast, and seaweed.

Energy regulation, glucose metabolism, and B-complex function.

Copper*

Beans, nuts, dried fruits, seaweeds, and fish.

Bone growth and blood formation, work with vitamin C to form elastin.

Manganese*

Whole grains, fruits, green leafy vegetables, seaweeds, and nuts.

Enzyme activation, carbohydrate and fat metabolism, hormones, skeletal development, and coordination.

Selenium*

Whole grains and vegetables, seaweed, fish, and nutritional yeast.

Antioxidant, immunity, protects against radiation and pollution.

Sulfur

Garlic, onions, leeks, cruciferous vegetables, alfalfa sprouts, and eggs.

Protein/amino acid metabolism, and immunity.

* Frequently deficient in non-organic sources

A (fat soluble)

Dark green and deep orange vegetable and fruit, eggs, and liver.

Growth and repair of mucous membranes, bone & tooth formation, helps night vision, and immunity.

B-1 !

Wheat germ, whole grains, dried beans, yeast, liver, and nuts.

Nerve function, muscle tone, and carbohydrates metabolism

B-2* !

Green leafy vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and yeast.

Immunity, regulates metabolism, brain function, and it helps B-6.

B-6 !

Whole grains, wheat germ, beans, yeast, molasses, and fish.

Brain function, prevents PMS, carpet tunnel syndrome, and it reduces cholesterol.

B-12

Eggs, dairy, meat, fortified nutritional yeast, and homemade tempeh.

Increases mental agility, coordination, nerve function, red blood cell formation, and energy metabolism.

Biotin

Dark green vegetables, egg yolks, healthy intestinal bacteria, and whole grains.

Protein fat & carbohydrate metabolism, and it helps other B vitamins.

Folic Acid

Leafy vegetables, nutritional yeast, dried beans, and whole grains.

Red blood cell formation, protein metabolism, growth, and nerve function.

Niacin

Beans, whole grains, nuts, eggs, and fish.

Protein, carbohydrate & fat metabolism, and blood circulation.

Pantothenic acid

Whole grains, legumes, and meats.

Energy, vitamin, carbohydrate and fat metabolism.

C !

Citrus fruit, fresh fruit and vegetables.

Immunity, heals wounds, collagen formation, and antioxidant.

D (fat soluble)

Sunshine on skin oils (no sunscreen) - 15 min 3 X per week.

Bone and tooth formation, and calcium metabolism.

E* (fat soluble)

Wheat germ, vegetables oils (unrefined), dark leafy green vegetables, whole grains, sweet potatoes, and almonds.

Antioxidant, maintains cell membranes and nerves, red blood cell formation, hormones, and protects the vitamin A.

K

Green leafy vegetables, whole grains, fruit, healthy intestinal bacteria, soybeans, and alfalfa sprouts.

Blood clot formation.

Lecithin

Whole grain, unrefined oils, eggs, and liver.

Cholesterol metabolism, brain and nerve function, and liver function.

* Light Sensitive
! Fresh is best; these can be destroyed by cooking

Aloe Vera

Abrasion, bites, burns, dermatitis, dry skin, frostbites, hemorrhoids, mouth ulcers, ringworm, and skin wounds.

Apply herbal gel (juice is strong laxative).

Ashwagadha

Inflammation, rheumatic swelling, nervous exhaustion, brain fog, loss of memory, loss of muscular energy, and enhancing sexual function in men.

Powder: 3 to 6 g/day Extract: 500 mg/day

Arnica

Bruise, sprains

Homeopathic cream or gel.

Feverfew

Quell migraine, headaches, and eases arthritis.

Echinacea

Allergies, bronchitis, colds, cough, ear infection, flu, sinus problems, and sore throat.

Herbal tea and tincture

Chamomile

Canker sores, bites, colds, coughs, fever, flu, gout, gum disease, indigestion, insomnia, skin inflammation and irritation, varicose veins, and wounds.

Herbal tea internally and as a gargle; topically in creams and compresses.

Garlic

Lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, protect liver from toxins, allergies, blood clots, angina, arthritis, cold/flu, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, cold sores, and yeast infections.

Healthy and tasty addition to any meal. Fresh or in standardized supplement. Garlic soup!

Ginger

Dizziness, indigestion, motion or morning sickness, nausea, and vomiting.

Grated fresh root, herbal tea or tincture, standardized supplement. Avoid big amount on an empty stomach.

Gingko

Improving circulation in brain and extremities. Beneficial in aging, altitude sickness, Alzheimer’s disease, asthma, migraines, and tinitus.

40 to 80 mg 3 times daily of a 50:1 extract standardized to contain 24% ginkgo-flavones glycosides.

Ginseng

In traditional Chinese herbology, Panax ginseng was used to strengthen the digestion and the lungs, calm the spirit, and increase overall energy. Help to adapt to stresses of various kinds, whether heat, cold, exertion, trauma, sleep deprivation, toxic exposure, radiation, infection, or psychological stress.

Panax ginseng is 1 to 2 g of raw herb, or 200 mg daily of an extract standardized to contain 4 to 7% ginsenosides. Ordinarily, a 2- to 3-week period of using ginseng is recommended.

Goldenseal

Treating sore throats and diseases of the digestive tract (such as infectious diarrhea), topical antibiotic for skin wounds, immune booster and antibiotic.

Herbal cream, ointment, or powder. Tincture is swished or gargled.

Kava

Reduce tension, stress, and anxiety. Does NOT mix well with alcohol and other medications.

About 40-70 mg of kava lactones 3 times daily.

Licorice

Treating stomach ulcers, eczema, psoriasis, and herpes, and chronic fatigue syndrome .

Recommendation is 2 to 4 380-mg tablets of DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) taken before meals and at bedtime.

Lavender

Congestion, headache, insect bites, insomnia, and nervousness.

Use essential oil in bath or salve and steam inhalation. Do NOT ingest oil.

Nettle

Allergies (especially high fever), arthritis, urinary pain or infection.

Herbal extract, supplement or tea (fresh or dried).

Peppermint

Breathing problems, colitis, gallbladder problems, infections, intestinal inflammation, irritable bowel, muscle or nerve pain, oral inflammation, and sore throat.

Herbal extract or tincture, fresh or dried leaves in tea; Enteric-coated capsules for intestinal problems. Diluted essential oil in mouthwashes.

Saw Palmetto

Typical symptoms of BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) include difficulty starting urination, weak urinary stream, frequent urination, dribbling after urination, and waking up several times at night to urinate.

160 mg twice a day of an extract standardized to contain 85 to 95% fatty acids and sterols.

St. John Wort

Bruises, burns, muscle aches, rheumatic pain, nerves disorder, depression, and circulation.

Herbal tea; apply herbal oil

Valerian

Sedative, induces sleep, relives nervous disorders, eases cramps and tension.

2 to 3 g of dried herb, 270 to 450 mg of an aqueous valerian extract, or 600 mg of an ethanol extract, taken 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.

Turmeric

Possess anti-inflammatory properties (Curcumin) , antioxidant, help protect the liver from damage, high cholesterol, multiple sclerosis, and fungal infections.

400 to 600 mg of curcumin 3 times daily.

• The United States congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) in 1994. The term "dietary supplement" referred to products made of one or more of essential nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, and proteins. DSHEA later expanded the definition stating that herbs, or other botanicals (except tobacco), and any dietary substances that can be used to supplement the diet were to be included in the definition (herbs and other botanicals, amino acids, extracts from animal glands, fibers such as psyllium and guar gum, and compounds not generally recognized as foods or nutrients such as enzymes and hormone-like compounds).
• According to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) data, at least 40% of the US population has deficiency in one or more important nutrients. Lack of proper nutrients can impair the body’s normal functions and, over time, contribute to health problems.

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