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VALERIAN

If struggling to drop off to sleep, 450mg of valerian root an hour before bed can help you get to sleep.

VAGINAL DRYNESS

- see Vitamin E

VERTIGO

see Camomile

Vetivert Essential Oil

Calming. Helpful in states of stress and tension. Settles the nerves.

Brings balance to the central nervous system bringing a more centred feeling. May be useful in weaning people off tranquillisers. Helpful in insomnia.

Sedative to the nerves but a tonic to the blood, increasing the flow of blood to the limbs. Useful in rheumatism and arthritis.
VINEGAR

Vinegar speeds up the healing process and reduces the unsightly colour of bruises. Soak a cotton wool ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for an hour.

VITALITY

See DHEA

VITAMINS

VITAMIN A (Beta Carotine)

Vitamin A helps the body to fight against free radicals. It can help to strengthen the immune system, increase lung capacity, reduce the sun’s risk of sun and DNA damage, as well as reduce cholesterol levels. Speeds up healing of the mucous membranes of the lungs and throat, and can help combat catarrh.
Dosage: One 5,000iu capsule, daily (avoid if pregnant).
Foods to eat: Nuts and seeds, which supply antioxidants and zinc.

B VITAMINS

 These are often referred to as the 'stress' vitamins as they are beneficial if you are suffering from anxiety, fatigue, tension, irritability and poor concentration. By helping to de-stress you, B vitamins also take the pressure off your adrenal glands, which are needed to produce oestrogen.

Vitamin B1 (thiamine)

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) has positive effects on the nervous system, mental well-being, skin, eyes, and hair.

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) nourishes skin, nails, hair, growth, reproduction and vision. The body needs more of this nutrient during stress situations.

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCL)

itamin B6 (pyridoxine HCL) is necessary to metabolize B12 in the body. It helps the body release excess water and nourishes the nervous system.

VITAMIN B12

Helps prevent a range of conditions from anaemia to poor mental functioning to heart disease and depression. It works well alongside other B vitamins, particularly Folic Acid and Vitamin B6, so its best to take as a complex – either a B-complex or multi nutrient formula. The recommended daily intake for adults is just 1.5mg.

Vitamin C
A ll fruit and vegetables contain Vitamin C, but best sources include citrus fruit and leafy green vegetables.
Vitamin C is a powerful anti-oxidant and has potent immune-stimulating properties as well. It has an important in skin health and healing, and has natural anti-histamine action.
  • Flu remedy - Take 500mg Vitamin C 4 times a day for no more than 4 days.
  • Vitamin C with bioflavanoids has been shown to reduce hot flushes.

Studies have shown that Vitamin C enhances the sperm quality and also prevents sperm from clumping together making them more motile and with more forward progression.

Vitamin D
Vitamin D has recently received huge media attention as a sunshine supplement that can boost longevity. During spring, 60% of Britons suffer from minor Vitamin D deficiency due to lack of sunlight over the winter. Research shows that it is this deficiency that causes the usual early spring cold virus outbreak.
It is naturally manufactured in the skin on exposure to the sun’s rays. It has a role to play in the development of healthy teeth and bones through an ability to increase the absorption of calcium from the diet and reduce its loss from the body.


Vitamin E
Has an anti-oxidant, immune-stimulating and blood thinning properties. It has a proven benefit in the prevention and treatment of heart disease. It helps to thin the blood which stops it from clotting and allows the blood to keep flowing round the body. It can also reduce the effects of LDL (bad) cholesterol. There are claims that it has chemical activities similar to oestrogen.

Many women experience vaginal dryness after the menopause. Taking a daily Vitamin E supplement has helped many. It has also been claimed to help reduce hot flushes.

It has also been shown to increase fertilisation rates.

Whenever taken alongside regular hayfever treatments, Vitamin E has been shown to help with a blocked or runny nose.

Vitex

Also known as Agnus castus, is a herb native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia. It has hormone regulating effects in the female body and is traditionally used to treat conditions such as infertility, pre-menstrual syndrome and menopausal symptoms.

VITILIGO

See Beta-Carotine




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