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If you drink beer daily, you may be at risk of vitamin B deficiency. Alcohol washes B vitamins from the system, especially B1. A deficiency can lead to beri-beri and heart disorders, and can occur in quite young people. A multi-B tablet contains all parts of the B group.
Bad breath is embarrassing. It isn’t always the fault of poor dental hygiene. There may be an infection in the nose, sinuses or throat, which can be fixed. Stomach gases are absorbed by the blood and released in the lungs, and exhaled, a most common cause. An acid suppressant or PPI (proton pump inhibitor) will cut back acid production. Chewing antacids, parsley sprigs or capsules also may help.
Some people experience a leaking heart valve, sometimes the long-term after-effect of rheumatic fever when a child. These days, repair or replacement of heart valves is almost routine, and most patients recover extremely well.
If you suffer constant headache, it maybe the result of imbibing an array of medications. Many medications are notorious for causing headaches. Often a doctor’s reassessment will result in a drastically reduced pill list and, magically, adverse symptoms disappear. A simple remedy is drink plenty of water.
Sufferers of an itch between their toes can gain relief and cure without expensive medications. An application of methylated spirits will often fix the problem. Meths dissolves water, so it helps to dry out the problem zone, which is often infected with tinea. For a “natural” cure, try applying starch powder or cornflour. To kill the germs, use tea-tree oil and tolnaftate drops. A barefoot beach walk is also helpful.
One’s temporo mandibular joint is where the jaw articulates with the skull. While it normally fits snugly, often, especially in youth, it gets out of alignment from knocks in rough contact sports. This will sometimes lead to muscle spasm of the jaw muscles, which leads to pain and pressure on nerves. Some claim the condition causes asthma, headache and stomach upset.
A discomfort and burning sensation at the lower end of the breastbone is often Barrett’s syndrome. It commonly follows from acid refluxing from the stomach into the lower food tube, causing irritation. It is diagnosed by endoscopy. Treatment is usually acid-suppressing medication. But if the condition persists, have a check-up, as it could be cancer.
Many people suffer from cold feet (the literal kind) and are surprised, for they believe blood is supposed to be warm. But if inadequate blood is reaching your feet, they will feel cold. The condition is common among diabetics and those with high cholesterol, which blocks arteries, preventing normal circulation. Vitamin B3 helps improve circulation, but it may give you a hot, red face too.
Many women suffer from a crumbling spine, especially the big vertebral bones. They can be repaired. Specialist radiologists inject glue, which holds them together. Imaging will indicate if a person is a suitable candidate. The procedure literally holds the bones together, preventing further damage.
Extract from Signs of the Times, July 2005 .
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