NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES AND THEIR HERBAL CURE
- November 10, 2022
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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What is Nutrition?
Nutrition is all about having balanced healthy food. Food we eat is a source of various micro and macronutrients for the proper functioning of the body. Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals like iron, copper, magnesium, zinc, manganese etc . These micronutrients are needed in a small amount of the body but their deficiencies can cause severe life threatening conditions. And on the other hand macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water required in a large amount. Macronutrients are the basis of structure and functions of the human body. When the body is not getting enough nutrition it lands into nutritional deficiencies leading to various diseases like anemia etc.
Major Nutritional deficiencies and their management with herbs:
- Calcium: Calcium is the constituent of bone. It makes bone stronger. It controls nerves and muscle functions.
Deficiency symptoms:
- Numbness
- Tingling fingers
- Abnormal heart rhythm
- Joint pain
- Prone to fractures
Natural Sources:
- Milk
- Cheese
- Yogurt
- Green leafy vegetables like kale or broccoli
Herbs Rich in calcium:
- Asthishrikhla
- Shatavari
- Shigru
- Shilajit
- Amla
- Giloy
- Ashwagandha
- Vitamin D: Vitamin D is essential for bone health. It is required for better absorption of calcium in the bones. The best source of Vitamin D is sunlight. At least 30 min exposure of direct sunlight is needed.
Deficiency symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Bone pain
- Mood swings
- Muscle pain
- weakness
- Osteoporosis
- Prone to fractures
- Hairfall
Natural sources:
- Mushroom
- Fish
- Egg yolk
- Cod liver oil (fish oil)
- Yogurt
Herbs Rich in Vitamin D:
- Basil
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Rosemary
- Potassium: Potassium is necessary in maintaining a healthy blood Pressure. It helps our Heart muscles, nerves to work properly. It removes toxins from the body.
Deficiency symptoms:
- Muscle weakness, twitching, cramps
- Constipation
- Tingling and numbness
- Palpitations
- Arrythmiya
Natural Sources:
- Banana
- Milk
- Lentils
- Kidney beans
- Legumes
- spinach
Herbs Rich in Potassium:
- Coriander
- Basil
- Parsley
- Turmeric
- Dill weed
- Iron: Iron is useful in producing Red blood cells that carry oxygen to the body cells as tissues. Deficiency of iron is commonly known as anemia.
Deficiency symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Increased heart rate
- Pale face
- Frequent headaches
- Brittle nails
- Cold hands and feet
- Scanty periods in menstruating women
Natural sources:
- Spinach
- beetroot
- Beans (kidney bean, soybean)
- Lentils
- Beef
- pomegranate
- Nuts
- Dark chocolate
Herbs Rich in Iron:
- Amalaki
- Draksha
- Haritaki
- Punarnava
- Giloy
- Shilajatu
- Shatavari
- Vitamin B12: This tremendous Vitamin is useful in formation of DNA and blood cells. It also improves the function of neurotransmitters. It is essential for brain and nervous system functions. Its deficiency is known as pernicious anemia.
Deficiency symptoms:
- Numbness in legs, hands and feet
- Memory loss
- Difficulty in thinking
- Weakness
- Anemia
- Depression
- psycosis
Natural sources:
- Mik
- Yogurt
- fish/chicken
- Egg
Herbs Rich in Iron:
- Wheat grass
- Punarnava’
- Kalamegha
- Amalaki
- Ashwagandha
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.