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VITAMINS :

In experts viewpoint the vitamins affect the skin. Its lack might just cause the skin to be lifeless, blotchy, dry or oily. Vitamins A, E, C & D keep the skin resilient. Vitamin E & c are the simplest form of anti-oxidants and are found in the citrus fruits and veggies. Anti-oxidants help prevent skin damage from free radicals (from pollution, cigarette smoke & sunlight ) that can break through the membrane that protects the skin’s cells & cause inflammation, visible lines & wrinkles. Vitamin A helps prevent sun damage and vitamin C accelerates skin healing. Vitamin C & D have also been known of having the prowess to pass through the skin layers  & help heal tissue damaged by burn or injury.

Vitamin A :

It brings in a healthy skin. A serious lack or excess intake can cause dry & rough skin. It as well is a good emollient but it is not as effective as its chemically created sister : rtinoin or Retin-A, which attaches itself to a receptor on the skin cell to help exfoliate the skin and form healthy new cells. Synthetic vitamin A like compounds called retinoids applied directly to the skin have been used to treat acne and skin wrinkling and mottled pigmentation caused by chronic sun  exposure. Used systematically , retinoids such as isotretinoin (accutane) and etretinate treat acne and help prevent skin cancer in those at very high risk.

Vitamin C :

Also known by its chemical name ascorbic acid it plays its crucial role in healing skin wound and in preventing scurvy. It is similar to AHAs (alpha hydroxyl acids) in terms of efficacy. There is evidence that applying topical vitamin C will help rejuvenate the skin and make it appear younger by activating the oxidizing influences to which the skin is subjected. When used for skin care Vitamin C fights off free radicals. Your skin is constantly assaulted by free radicals that break down the collagen and elastin which are essential to keep the skin firm and healthy. It is this vitamin that is thought to strengthen the damaged collagen and elastin in the dermis (the deepest layers in the skin). It is very efficacious but it also loses its potent very quickly, which can make a cream worthless. Vitamin C derivatives have L– ascorbic acid as its most stable form. Its packing is important as vitamin C can oxidize pretty fast when in air contact. The product must be in an air tight brown glass bottle or metal tube, which will screen out light and prevent air from seeping in. Both AHAs and Vitamin C will reduce the signs of ageing . For dry skin use a vitamin C cream or serum in the morning and an AHA based cream at night. For the oily skins an AHA or salicylic acid cleanser or toner works best in the morning followed by vitamin C serum at night.

Vitamin D :

 Vitamin D is formed in the body, partly by interaction with sunlight. Vitamin D an anti-oxidant and anti-carcinogen, may playa role in skin pigmentation. Since it can be absorbed by the skin , applying this vitamin topically can have an effect on skin’s health. Vitamin D is toxic in large amounts and mega dozes should be avoided. Sunbathing , however will not result in an overdose.

Vitamin E :

An anti-oxidant it can help prevent free radical damage. Based on the observation that skin damage caused by the sun and other environmental agents are induced by the free radicals, there is the possibility that vitamin E may be effective in preventing skin damage. It is being used more and more in skin preparations and lipsticks as a way to fend off the damage. Vitamin E oil, which assists in general skin healing and condition , can also reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

CASE STUDY   : ACIDITY

Acidity & heartburn are the forerunner of not just the duodenal & stomach ulcers but also cancer of the stomach. Ulcers are caused by a bacteria –the heliobacter pylori.

Symptoms   :  Its pain feels like a burning sensation that radiates upwards. Heartburn is most often the result of gastric juices refluxing up into the oesophagus  above the stomach. The discomfort of heartburn usually gets worse if you lie down because this makes it easier for the gastric juices to back up. Many  a time it is mistaken for the cardiac pain-the pain before heart attack. It also is characterized bys our belches  & a burning sensation in the stomach.

Why it occurs   :   Overeating or not eating properly, not chewing the food completely results in the production of the excessive acid as the digestive juices tend to get forced into the oesophagus causing the sour taste. 

Avoidance Measures    :

· Over the counter digestive aids & antacids are generally effective & safe. Antacids work by neutralizing excess acids in the stomach. They are made from a mixture of magnesium hydroxide & aluminium hydroxide (one constipates and the other tends to produce diarrhea) combined they counter each others effects.

· Acid blockers (also called H2 blockers, drugs like Tagamet, & Zantac) are often prescription drugs that inhibit the release of acids in the first phase. Best option is to take an antacid for immediate relief combined with an acid blocker for extended relief. After all a single dose of dose of acid blocker last for nine to twelve hours. An important difference is that antacids stay in the gastro-intestinal tracts and aren’t absorbed systematically & therefore might result side effects-depression, headache, or confusion.

· Take simple food and eschew all spicy & fried foods Water dilutes the acidic state of the system so drink it in plenty. An abdominal mud pack placed for 20 minutes everyday is beneficial as well.

· In case of chronic acidity take only butter milk for a week. This will serve as an alkaline cleanser & a neutralizer of the acidic state of the system. After this initial stomach wash , take a well balanced diet, with a predominance of raw foods. Also take plenty of fruit juices so as to flush out the acidic residues. Juices of citrus fruits such as lemons & oranges are especially beneficial since they attack bacteria & prevent fermentation.

· On remaining untreated it results peptic ulcers. So to prevent it take at least 2 bananas as they contain vitamin U an anti ulcer factor. Bananas also neutralizes the acidity of the body juices & mucilage in them coats the lining of the stomach. This protects the lining of the stomach from the effect of the  ulcerating hydrochloric acid secreted in the stomach. Raw cabbage & cabbage juice mixed with carrot juice as well have the same effects.

· Untreated Acidity may lead to Acidosis .It may also result due to the depletion of the alkaline reserve on account of diarrhea, diabetes & certain pulmonary disorders.

· Orange juice, taken in quantities is an excellent blood cleanser due to its speedy effect on the acidic conditions of the body. Carrots & celery being rich in minerals also have an effective alkaline reaction.

· The common thought goes that oranges , lemons harm the acidity cases, but these citric acid containing fruits-oranges, tomatoes, grapes, lemons  have malic acid, traces of oxalic acids which combine with the sodium and potassium to form either sodium or potassium malate, citrate or oxylate. These end products are then oxidized in the body & an alkaline ash content from potassium and sodium is left behind. This increase in blood alkalinity reduces the acid components such as phosphates, urea, & ammonia. Grapefruit is especially useful one in this context.

· Raisins because of their highly alkaline nature are useful for maintaining the acid alkaline balance of the body. By reducing the urinary ammonia they reduce the urine acidity as well. Moreover the organic acid of raisins is completely oxidized during the period of digestion.

CHOCOLATES :

Life’s like a box full of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get but the chocolate lovers know exactly what a chocolate gives them..It is probably the world’s number one comfort food ,soothing, & stimulating at the same time. A dieter’s demon, chocolate has been hugely responsible for a ballooning weight problem among those who love it. And now for the sweet news. Chocolate may actually be good for you. It contains a phytochemical called phenolic acid. Phenolic substances , it seems, can act as antioxidants which may offer some protection from heart disease and cancer. Nutritionists have to add up that it contains steric acid which, unlike other saturated fatty acids in our diet, does not raise the blood cholesterol. Researchers say that chocolates do not clog arteries that can lead to heart disease. And that is not all. A small lump of this dark delicacy supplies a stimulant similar to caffeine , sugar, fat, magnesium and a chemical called phenylethylamine which is said to be the chemical our brain releases when in love.

Wud u wanna argu wid such a craving ?