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Vitamin E

Useful For:  Decrease in risk for hayfever, supports healing, good for skin and hair, increases heart health, regulates blood pressure.  As an antioxidant, it helps to protect against cancer.  It can also assist with lessening the effects of female hormonal issues (hot flashes and difficult menses).

Herbal Sources:  Alfalfa, Bladderwrack, Dandelion, Dong quai, Flaxseed, Nettle, Oatstraw, Raspberry Leaf, Rose Hips

Food Sources:  Wheat germ, whole grains, expeller-pressed vegetable oil, nuts and seeds, dark green leafy vegetables, sweet potatos, and brussel sprouts

Warnings:  High dosage Vitamin E (600-800 IU) should not be done without the oversight of a medical professional if you are on blood-thinners, have a bleeding disorder, or a Vitamin K deficiency.

 

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Calcium

Useful For:  Bones, teeth, heart, muscles, nerve transmission

Herbal Sources:  Alfalfa, Amaranth, Borage, Cayenne, Chickweed, Chicory, Dandelion, Eyebright, Fennel, Fenugreek, Flax, Hops, Horsetail, Kelp, Lemongrass, Mullein, Mustard Greens, Nettle, Oatstraw, Paprika, Parsley, Peppermint, Plantain, Raspberry Leaf, Red Clover, Rose Hips, Shepherd’s Purse, Violet Leaves, Watercress, Yarrow, Yellow Dock

Food Sources:  Seaweed, yogurt and other cultured dairy, dark green leafy vegetables, almonds, sesame seeds

 

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Alcohol and other Addictions

Herbs:  Milk Thistle

Foods:

Vitamins and Supplements:  Chromium (500 mcg x2 daily), Magnesium (250 to 1000 mg daily.  Start with a low dose and ramp up slowly.  Magnesium can have a strong effect on the digestive system), Niacin (B3) (100 mg x2 daily), Vitamin E (400 IU daily), Vitamin B Complex (High Potency), Vitamin C with bioflavenoids (2000-3000 mg a day.  Start at 500-100 and ramp up slowly.  Too much vitamin C all at once can have a strong laxative effect.)

Vitamins and Supplements specifically to reduce craving:  L-Glutamine (500-1000 mg 2-3x a day for 2-3 months), Buffered Vitamin C (1000 mg 2-3 times a day, same warning as above.), SaMe (200 mg daily)

Actions:  1/2 tsp baking soda in water between meals, x2 daily

Aromatherapy:

Folk Remedies:

Things to Avoid:

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