Tabacco ProjectsjoeTobaccos Special concerns.Quiting concerns are mostly weight gain. The most you would gain is about 10 pounds women would gain a little more. some people thinking about weight gain witch stresses the person out so they want to smoke more. Ways around weight gain and stressing about it are going for long walks getting off the bus one stop ahead of you are gust a few ways. The main thing is to gust stay bissy and ceep your mind off smoking. At lest try to work out for at lest 30 minutes a day 5 times a week.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.aspmika
Tobacco Assignment:Cost factors of quitting:When smoking cigarettes one of the hardest things to deal with is quitting. Although it is hard, it is very possible. Due to the fact that smoking is a very costly habit, it may be wise to reconsider what you are doing to yourself and the people around you. Although it is addicting, addictions can be broken. Think of how much money you spend each day on cigarettes. Then think of how much you spend on them per year! Imagine how much money you could save by not polluting your insides with this unnecessary smoke. As a way to look into your future, multiply the amount you spent in one year by ten! This will give you an estimate of how much you will spend in the next ten years on cigarettes. Just think, you could travel the world, or take your family on a memorable vacation with all the money you could save by stopping smoking.Social Acceptance:Throughout the time of smoking, its views have been noticeable negative as the years have proceeded. Now a days, if you are considered a smoker you have less of a chance of getting a job at businesses because it costs the employer more money on insurance, smoking causes a distinctive odor to cling to drapes, and other fabrics, and it is said that smoking causes you to be sick more often, therefore your employer will have to spend an extra amount of money trying to hire someone to fill for you one those days that you are absent. Although it is easy to find a place to suck down a cowboy killer, in the future this may not be the case. Over the past couple years, smoking has been restricted to limited places. Now a days, many restaurants and other public places are banning smoking. Also friends and family are not permitting their friends and family to smoke cigarettes inside or out. In my opinion, smoking was once viewed as being "cool" but over the past couple years, the views have gone from positive to negative in a short period of time.Health to others:One of the worst things that occurs from smoking is the effects of second hand smoke. This is when people in your community are smoking, they blow their drag out and you coincidently inhale it. Although you are not exactly putting a cigarette to your mouth, the effects of second hand smoke are known to kill many people each year. It can cause lung cancer as well as heart disease. Another negative aspect of smoking is that when family mothers and mothers smoke, it can cause asthma and heavy breathing to babies. Smoking is also linked to SIDS which is sudden infant death syndrome. When you are a child and are being raised in a smoking environment, it is said that you are at more of a risk to get ear infections, colds, bronchitis, and other things that are related to your breathing.Setting Examples: When becoming a smoker one thing that you need to consider is the effects it may have on your family. Although when "acting" like a parent, you tell you children that it is not good to smoke and it is bad for you, what you as the parent are saying is that its bad, but it is ok to do it anyway. Although it is quiet obvious that it is hard to quite, showing a bad example toward your children is one of the worst things you can do as a parent. It is showing your children that it is ok to smoke even though it damages your body.
sarah e
Nicotine, is a chemical that naturally occurs in tobacco. Nicotine is named after Jean Nicot, who valued the medicinal properties of the herb and sent some to Queen Catherine de Medicis of France, to help cure her son's headaches. The treatment was successful and in homage tobacco was called Nicotania Tabacum, hence nicotine.But all history aside, nicotine is as addictive as heroin or cocaine, is not more so (and certainly easier to obtain). A person can be physically and psychologically addicted to nicotine.Nicotine creates a pleasant and calming affect that makes one want to smoke more. It interferes with the nerve system, slowing the flow of information between cells. Eventually, the smoker will up the amount tobacco smoked, increasing nicotine levels in the bloodstream. The body builds up a tolerant (as with most drugs) so the smoker will increase it's tobacco use even more. In time, a certain level of nicotine is reach and the addict will keep using tobacco to maintain that level. Nicotine reaches the system faster than drugs that are injected intravenously.WHen the smoke is inhaled, the nicotine enters the lungs and is absorbed into the bloodstream. It can affect the heart, the blood vessels, the hormonal system, your metabolism and the brain. Nicotine can also be found in breast milk and the cervical mucous of smokers (which is why a woman should not smoke while nursing!) If you smoke while pregnant, the nicotine enters the placenta and can be found in amniotic fluid and umbilical cord blood of newborns. The nicotine can cause birth defects, so it is beneficial to not smoke while pregnant.Several factors related to Nicotine affect the metabolism and excretion systems. A smoker can have nicotine in their body three to four days after quitting.Sources-http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp
jen
FACTSSmokeless tobacco is known as oral, snuff, chewing, snuff and spit tobacco. There are carcinogens, (cancer causing), and causes cancer in the mouth, and in the pancreas, with many other health problems. You can get gum disease, destruction of bone sockets around the teeth, and tooth loss, sometimes if you use it enough, you get bad breath, and your teeth get stained yellow. Snuff (dip, pinch) and is put between the gum and the cheek. If you have dry snuff, you can sniff or inhale it up your nose. Chewing loos leaves, plugs or twists, get absorbed into the saliva, and you get the nicotine that way.RISKSThere are multiple risks to smokeless tobacco. You can get oral cancer, pancreatic caner (which attacks your pancreas), addiction to nicotine, leukoplakia (white cancerous sores in the mouth), bone loss, and gum recession (peeling back of gums).WHO USES IT?The Center for Disease Control and Prevention showed that adults, 18 and up, percentage of men who use it is 6%, and the percentage of women who use it is 1%. There are recent surveys though that 14% of high school boys and 2% of high school girls use chewing tobacco. The survey said that 2.9% of middle school students had used it within the past two days of taking that survey. There are many major league baseball players that use smokeless tobacco. Smokers who use smokeless tobacco instead of cigarettes still have a chance of getting lung cancer because the nicotine and tobacco still effect your lungs.http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Quitting_Smokeless_Tobacco.asp?sitearea=&level=
josh
Tobacco
The following was information gathered at
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.aspas you can see from reading this i do not agree with there information
Why Quit?
stated by the website provided smokeing can cause many health risk, i do not know what to beleive because there are no specifics for what can go wrong for different things that are being smoked. the site dose not tell if it is talking about ciggerets or cigars or other forms of smokeing products. it states that smokeing also causes other things including cancer of the mouth, voice box (larynx), throat (pharynx), esophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas, cervix, stomach, and some leukemias. once again it dosnt state what the research was done on. smokeing is said to cause premature wrinkling of the skin, bad breath, bad smelling clothing, and bad smelling hair. this is opinionated because some people enjoy the smell of smoke. it is also said to be the most common cause of blindness in the elderly. it is also said that smokers are twice as likly to die of a heart attack. Women over 35 who smoke and use birth control pills are in a high-risk group for heart attack, stroke, and blood clots of the legs. Based on data collected in the late 1990s, the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated that adult male smokers lost an average of 13.2 years of life and female smokers lost 14.5 years of life because of smoking, smokeing what we do not know because the website dose not state what the person was smokeing. no matter how long you smoke for if you stop smokeing then you will increase your health. these are quoted things from the site that will happen if you quit
Quitting smoking has major and immediate health benefits for men and women of all ages. Benefits apply to people with and without smoking-related disease.Former smokers live longer than continuing smokers.Quitting smoking decreases the risk of lung cancer, other cancers, heart attack, stroke, and chronic lung disease.Women who stop smoking before pregnancy or during the first 3 to 4 months of pregnancy reduce their risk of having a low birth weight baby to that of women who never smoked.The health benefits of quitting smoking far exceed any risks from the less than 10 pound weight gain or any adverse psychological effects that may follow quitting.
What Are the Benefits Over Time?
20 minutes after quitting: Your heart rate and blood pressure drops.
12 hours after quitting: The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.
2 weeks to 3 months after quitting: Your circulation improves and your lung function increases.
1 to 9 months after quitting: Coughing and shortness of breath decrease; cilia (tiny hair-like structures that move mucus out of the lungs) regain normal function in the lungs, increasing the ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce the risk of infection.
1 year after quitting: The excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker's.
5 years after quitting: Your stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker 5 to 15 years after quitting.
10 years after quitting: The lung cancer death rate is about half that of a continuing smoker's. The risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, cervix, and pancreas decrease.
15 years after quitting: The risk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker's.
Visible and Immediate Rewards of Quitting
Premature wrinkling of the skin, Bad breath, Stained teeth, Gum disease, Bad smelling clothes and hair, Yellow fingernails, will change if you stop smokeing.
the immediate things that you will notice are, Food tastes better. Your sense of smell returns to normal Ordinary activities no longer leave you out of breath (for example, climbing stairs or light housework)
luke
Tobacco:Help with Physical Addictions One of the main ways to get rid of physical addiction to smoking is Nicotine Replacement Therapy(NRT). NRT is gives you nicotine without many of the other harmful things in cigarettes. This helps get rid of some of the cravings to smoke which 70-90% of smokers say are the reason that they can't quit. Some forms of NRT are gum, patches, sprays, and inhalers. NRT's are helpful, but they are not usually the only thing that you should use to quit smoking. The psycological aspects of smoking should also be treated while you are using NRT's which doubles the chance that a person can quit smoking. NRT's should not be used by people who are pregnant or have heart or circulatory diseases. When using NRT's it is important not to overdose on nicotine because this can damage your cardiovascular health. NRT's can be used as soon as a person stops smoking. There is no type of NRT that is proven to be more effective, basically whichever type of NRT that a person is most comfortable with is the type that they should use. Combinations of NRT's can also be used which will give you a higher dose of nicotine. There are also some medicines that can help you quit smoking. They work by affecting the brain so that it does not want nicotine.Sources:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp?sitearea=&level=
madison
TobaccoOther types of methods to quitThere are many different ways that a person can quit using tobacco. Some are basic therapies or treatments, while others are pills or pouches that are on the market but have not been approved or reviewed by the FDA.The basic therapies and such include:
Atropine and scopolamine combination therapy: This therapy is described as " Some smoking cessation clinics offer a program using shots of the anticholinergic drugs atropine and scopolamine to help reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms. These drugs are more commonly prescribed for other reasons, such as digestive system problems, motion sickness, or Parkinson's disease. The treatment usually involves shots given in the clinic on one day, followed by a few weeks of pills and wearing patches behind the ear. It may include other drugs to help with side effects as well. Some clinics claim high success rates, but there is no published scientific research to back up these claims. Both atropine and scopolamine are FDA approved for other uses, but they have not been formally studied or approved for help in quitting smoking. Before considering such a program, you may want to ask the clinic about long-term success rates (up to a year). Because these medicines are directed only at the physical aspect of quitting, you may also want to ask if the program includes counseling or other methods aimed at the psychological aspects of quitting." (http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp#other) People may choose this type because they think that one shot and a couple of pills is quicker than several visits to a therapist for hypnosis or acupuncture.
Hypnosis: This is describe as "an artificially induced trance state resembling sleep, characterized by heightened susceptibility to suggestion." (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hypnosis) A person trying to quit may find this helpful because when they are in the trance like state they are more susceptible to opinion and if someone on the outside is telling them to quit, then they are more likely to listen .
Acupuncture: The dictionary definition for this type of therapy is "a Chinese medical practice or procedure that treats illness or provides local anesthesia by the insertion of needles at specified sites of the body." (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=acupuncture) Also, on the American Cancer Society website it states that "but there is little evidence to support its effectiveness. Acupuncture, when it is done, is typically done on the ears on particular ear sites. Although there is a very weak suggestion that acupuncture might lower the desire for smoking, there still is no solid evidence that it is truly effective as a smoking cessation tool" (http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp#other)
Laser Therapy/ Cold laser therapy: The American Cancer society describes this as "Cold lasers are sometimes used for acupuncture, with laser beams to stimulate the body's acupoints rather than needles. The treatment is supposed to relax the smoker and release endorphins (naturally-occurring pain relief substances) in the body to simulate the effects of nicotine in the brain, or balance the body's energy to relieve the addiction. Despite claims of success by some cold laser therapy providers, there is no scientific evidence that shows this is an effective method of helping people stop smoking" (http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp#other) The person trying to quit may prefer this over acupuncture because of a needle issue and a laser sounds better than hypnosis and safer than acupuncture. Even though there is not a high success rate there are those cases that do work and people may be a lot comfortable with the idea of lasers and not needles.
Filters: "reduce tar and nicotine in cigarettes are generally not effective since studies show that smokers who use filters actually tend to smoke more." (http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp#other) So, don't choose this one because it can cause more severe long and short term effects than the other options.
Smoking deterrents: "such as over-the-counter products that change the taste of tobacco, "stop smoking diets" that curb nicotine cravings, and combinations of vitamins have little scientific evidence to support their claims." (http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp#other) Some people may prefer this type because it is a basic thing that can be picked up at the local pharmacy. There are also so many commercials for things like these, like patches and gum, and people believe what is said and they enjoy the convenience.There are others that have not been approved or reviewed by the FDA. These include:
Tobacco lozenges and pouches: " Lozenges containing tobacco, (Ariva, Interval) and small, tobacco-containing pouches (Revel, Exalt) are being marketed as alternative ways for smokers to get nicotine in places where smoking is not permitted, rather than as quit smoking aids. The FDA has ruled that these are types of smokeless tobacco, not smoking cessation aids; therefore, the FDA does not have authority over them. There is no evidence that these products can help a person quit smoking" (http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp#other) People may enjoy these because of their simplicity and convinience, all you have to do is pop one in your mouth like a cough drop and thats it. Also, these can be taken in places where smoking in not allowed.
Nicotine lollipops and lip balms: "some pharmacies made a product called a "nicotine lollipop". These lollipops often contained a product called nicotine salicylate with a sugar sweetener. Nicotine salicylate is not approved for pharmacy use by the FDA. The FDA has warned several pharmacies to stop selling nicotine lollipops and lip balm on the Internet, calling the products "illegal." The FDA also said "the candy-like products present a risk of accidental use by children." (http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp#other) People may choose these because of their simplicity, they can be used anywhere where smoking is illegal. But families with small children should either not buy them and look for another type, or keep them out of reach where there is no chance that a child can get one.
sarah h
Quitting Success Rates:When a person wants to quit smoking there are many types of procedures and help that you can go to when wanting to quit. During these steps and procedures, the success rate of actually quiting smoking is very low. About 5% to 16% of people are able to quit smoking for at least 6 months without any medicine to help with withdrawal. 25% to about 33% of people who use medicine for quiting smoking can usually stay clean for a little over 6 months, and going to group therapy can also increase the rates of staying clean. Although the success rates are low, it doesn't mean you shouldn't try them if you really want to quit smoking. When quiting smoking the success rates of other people don't matter as much because in the end all you need is your success rates.How to quit:When considering quiting smoking there are four main goals that you have to achieve to make quitting smoking successful.
Making the decision to quit
Setting a quit date and choosing a quit plan
Dealing with withdrawal
Staying quit (maintenance)During this time, following these steps will take you through the process of quitting cigarette smoking, as soon as you make your decision to quit your off to the best start you could be, and after you set a date, your even better although the hardest part is dealing with the withdrawals you will have family, friend, sugarless gum, and love from everyone being there to support you!
joyce
When Smokers QuitTwenty minutes after quitting your heart rate and blood pressure will drop.Twelve hours into quitting the carbon monoxide level in your body will drop to normal.Two weeks to three months after quitting your circulation and lung functions increase.One to nine months after quitting coughing and shortness of breathe decreases, normal functions of the lungs return and the risk of infections decrease.One year after quitting the excess of coronary heart disease is half the risk of a smoker.Five years after quitting your stroke risk is reduced to half of a nonsmoker 5-15 years after the person has quit.Ten years after quitting lung cancer is reduced to half that of a continuing smoker, and the risk of other cancers such as the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, cervix and pancreas decrease.Fifteen years after quitting the risk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker.How many cigarettes is that?Find out how many cigarettes are consumed over a given period of time. You supply the number of cigarettes or packs and the amount of time. Then press the "Calculate" button. "Reset" will let you try again. # packs OR # cigarettes per day for # of (pick one): daysweeksmonthsyearsTotal Cigarettes: Total Packs: Calculate the cost of smokingUse our calculator to see how much cigarettes cost you. Q.1 How much do you pay for a pack of cigarettes? $ Q.2 How many cigarettes are you smoking each day? Q.3 When did you start smoking? (day month year) Cost per day: $ Cost per week: $ Cost per month: $ Cost per year: $ Cost if you continue smoking for years$ A. Total cost to date: $ Find out how many cigarettes you smoke over a period of time with our Cigarette Calculator. Secondhand SmokeThis type of smoke is a mixture of two types: sidesteam smoke and mainsteam smoke. Sidesteam smoke is smoke that comes from the end of a lighted cigarette, pipe or cigar. Mainstream smoke is the smoke that is exhaled by a smoker. When nonsmokers are exposed to the smoke of a smoker it is called involuntary smoking. These nonsmokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke absorb nicotine and other toxic chemicals just as the smokers do. Why Is It a Problem?Secondhand smoke is known as a “known human carcinogen” a cancer causing agent by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Tobacco smoke contains 4,000 chemical compounds and more than 60 of these compounds are suspected to cause cancer. Secondhand smoke is harmful in many ways, in the United Sates alone, it is responsible each year for:35,000 deaths from heart disease in people who live with smokers3,400 lung cancer deaths in nonsmoking adultsrespiratory problems in nonsmokers, including coughing, chest discomfort and reduced lung functions150,000 to 300,000 lower respiratory tract infections in younger children 18 months of age, which have resulted in 7,500 to 15,000 hospitalizationsSmoking increases the number of severity of asthma attacks in about 200,000 to one million asthmatic children.In a website (http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_2X_Secondhand_Smoke-Clean_Indoor_Air.aspit) states that in 2006 US Surgeon General's report reached several important conclusions: Secondhand smoke causes premature death and disease in children and in adults who do not smoke. Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), acute respiratory infections, ear problems, and more severe asthma. Smoking by parents causes respiratory symptoms and slows lung growth in their children. Exposure of adults to secondhand smoke has immediate adverse effects on the cardiovascular system and causes coronary heart disease and lung cancer. Many millions of Americans, both children and adults, are still exposed to secondhand smoke in their homes and workplaces despite substantial progress in tobacco control.Where is it a Problem?There are three major locations secondhand smoking can occur at are: the workplace, public places, and the home.The workplace is a major issue for secondhand smoke exposure to adults. Since the secondhand smoke from exposure in the workplace has been linked to an increased risk for heart disease and lung cancer among adult nonsmokers.Public places make everyone vulnerable to secondhand smoke exposure in public places, such as restaurants, shopping centers, public transportation, schools, and daycare centers.The home: In the United States, 21 million, or 35% of children live in homes where residents or visitors smoke in the home on a regular basis. Approximately 50% to 75% of children in the United States have detectable levels of cotinine, the breakdown product of nicotine, in their blood. (
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_2X_Secondhand_Smoke-Clean_Indoor_Air.asp)
charleane
Quitting Smokeless Tobacco
Charlene Rodriguez
Quitting smoking is very hard to do, but possible. The reason it is so hard, is because Tobacco is incredibly addictive. The Nicotine in Tobacco is said to be as addictive as heroine or cocaine. There at two things you must overcome in order to quit. They are to not be physically and psychologically dependent on nicotine.
The effects of Nicotine are very serious. It effects a lot of your body. Parts of yoru body effected by Nicotine are : your heart and blood vessels, your hormonal system, your metabolism and brain. What Nicotine does is makes you have a pleasure feeling. That is what makes you want to use more Nicotine. Eventually your body develops a tolerance and that leads to an increase of the use of nicotine. “Smokeless tobacco delivers a high dose of nicotine”. “Smokeless tobacco constantly produces levels of nicotine higher than those seen with smoking and blood vessels of Nicotine throughout the day are similar among smokers and those who use smokeless tobacco”.
When you quit nicotine you will have Nicotine withdrawals. The withdrawal is both physical and mental. “Physically the body is reacting to the absence of Nicotine. Psychologically, the user is faced with giving up a habit, which is a major change in behavior”. The symptoms of withdrawal are: dizziness, depression, feeling of frustration and anger, irritability, trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating, restlessness, headaches, tiredness, increased appetite. The symptoms can last from a few days to several weeks.
When thinking of quitting, there are many things you should take into consideration. First is social acceptance. It is common you will have bad breath, gum disease and discolored teeth. Secondly, it starts adding up and costing a lot of money. Most importantly though, is setting an example. You don’t want to set a bad example for your children and showing them that smoking is ok.
There are many places to turn to for support while trying to quit. One big source is telephone based programs. You are transferred to trained councilors. You are helped to plan a quitting method. The good thing about this is that, “it doesn’t require transportation or childcare, and its available nights and weekends”. To get help finding a program call ACS at 1-800-ACS-2345.
There is also group counseling. Some important things to take into consideration are: session lengths. The sessions should be at least 20-30 minutes per session. The other thing is the number of sessions. You should have at least 4-7 sessions. The third thing is the number of weeks. The things listed below are things you should avoid in group meetings. “Promise instant, easy success with no effort on your part, using injections or pills with “secret” ingredients, charge a very high fee, are not willing to provide references from people who have taken the class”. One thing you should know though is that the programs have a fairly low overall success rate.
There are other ways to help with Nicotine withdrawals. There is Nicotine gum and Lozenges. “Lozenges allow you to control your dosage and help keep craving at bay”. Its really important if you are pregnant or have a heart disease you should talk to your doctor before taking Nicotine replacements. Others are Bupropion and varencline. Bupropion reduces the symptoms of Nicotine withdrawal. It effects chemicals in the brain that are related to nicotine cravings. Varenciline is a pill you take twice a day. It “interferes with Nicotine receptors in the brain, reduces physical pleasure from Nicotine and helps lesson symptoms”.
People who want to quit have no idea where to begin. The first thing you have to do is make the decision to quit. Set a quit date and choose a quit plan. You have to deal with your withdrawals and staying quit. You should also make a list of your reasons for quitting. Some examples are: “I want to be healthier, I already have problems with my gums/ teeth, and I don’t them to get worse”.
When you are picking a quit day you should pick a specific day within the next month. Or a birthday or anniversary. Some things that prepare you for your quit day are:
“Pick date and mark it on calendar
Tell friends/ family/ coworkers about quit day
Stock upon oral substances
Decide on a plan
Consider seeing your doctor or dentist.
zach
dealing with withdrawalThere are two types of withdrawal from nicotine. They are physical and psychological. The physical types are not life threatening just annoying you can just replace the nicotine to lower the symptoms. They can be limited and you can still get the urge to smoke just because it is a habit like watching TV or eating at certain parts of the day. One way to help fight the urge to smoke is to realize that it is a urge and try to stop it. Some people say they have these symptoms, I’ll just use it to get through this rough spot. Today is not a good day; I’ll quit tomorrow. How bad is tobacco, really? Uncle Harry chewed all his life and he lived to be over 90. You've got to die of something. Life is no fun without smoking. The main part of withdrawal is realizing that it is all in your head and you don't actually have to smoke a cigarette. You can also help yourself by staying away from others that smoke so you feel like you don't have to. You should change your habits and switch from alcohol and coffee to juice and water will help you stay away from cigarettes. And get some exercises instead of taking a coffee break. you something to take the place of the cigarettes like sugarless gum or hard candy, raw vegetables like carrot sticks, or sunflower seeds. Do exercises and other activity's to keep your hands bizzy or take a hot bath. or read a book. Take deep breaths as you would when you were smoking. Whenever you feel the urge try and hold it off for 10 minuets.
james
Nicotine WithdrawalWhen smokers try to cut back or quit, the lack of nicotine in there system leads to withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal effects both the physical and mental parts of your life. psychologically, the smoker has to give up a habit, which requires willpower. physically, the body reacts to the lack of nicotine. both must be dealt with for the quitting process to be successful.Withdrawal symptoms can include any of the following :Dizziness( not a good idea to paint house)depressionfeelings of frustration and angereasily irritatedinsomnia and/or nightmaresconcentration issuesrestlessnessheadachestiednesseat morethese symptoms can cause a smoker to start smokeing again to restore the nicotine levelsin there bloodstream back to symptomless levels.if a person smokes regularly for a few weeks or longer then quickly stops smokeing or greatly reduces the amount that they smoke withdrawal symptoms will occur. they usually start within a few hours and peak 2or 3 days later. symptoms can last for a few days to several weeks.sources
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.aspMypyramid.govmilkWhat's in the milk group?There are many different foods and drinks that come from milk and they are all considered to be in that food group. A lot of foods however, that are made from milk, lose most of their calcium, and results in having little or none at all. Most often than not, people buy milk, cheese butter, and yogurt. The healthier choice is to get all fat free, or low fat. You can get light ice cream, in a lot of flavors.How much is needed? Like many things, it depends on how much you weigh, how old you are, and who you are. For example, here is a chart that I pulled off of the internet.
vegetable
What’s in the Vegetable Group?Anything that is a vegetable or one hundred percent vegetable juice counts a member of the vegetable group. It does not matter how the vegetable is prepared, it can be chopped, cooked, mashed, or anything else as long as it is one hundred percent vegetable. There are five groups of vegetables, dark green, orange, dry beans and peas, starchy, and other vegetables.
How Many Vegetables do you need?The amount of vegetables that you should eat depends on your height, weight, sex, and how much physical activity that you do.What Counts as a Cup of Vegetables?One cup of raw, cooked, or juiced vegetables or two cups of leafy greens counts a cup from the vegetable group.Why is it important to eat vegetables?There are many health benefits that come from eating vegetables’ in your diet such as reducing the risk for stoke, type 2 diabetes, and coronary heart disease. Eating vegetables helps reduce the risk of mouth, stomach, colon cancer and kidney stones.Vegetables are a great source for nutrients that include potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. Vitamin A keeps eyes and skink healthy to fight off infections, vitamin E helps protect vitamin A and fatty acids from cell oxidation (decay) and vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds.Tips to help you eat vegetables Buying fresh vegetables in season costs less and are more likely to taste better sine they are in their peak of flavor. Keeping frozen vegetables in the freezer allow for an easy meal by placing them in the microwave and heating them up. Add vegetables to you dinner to make the meal seem more interesting. To make vegetables more appealing add dip or any kind of sauce to your vegetable. Also, always wash your vegetables off before eating.
Why is it important to eat vegetables?There are many health benefits that come from eating vegetables’ in your diet such as reducing the risk for stoke, type 2 diabetes, and coronary heart disease. Eating vegetables helps reduce the risk of mouth, stomach, colon cancer and kidney stones.Vegetables are a great source for nutrients that include potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. Vitamin A keeps eyes and skink healthy to fight off infections, vitamin E helps protect vitamin A and fatty acids from cell oxidation (decay) and vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds.Tips to help you eat vegetables Buying fresh vegetables in season costs less and are more likely to taste better sine they are in their peak of flavor. Keeping frozen vegetables in the freezer allow for an easy meal by placing them in the microwave and heating them up. Add vegetables to you dinner to make the meal seem more interesting. To make vegetables more appealing add dip or any kind of sauce to your vegetable. Also, always wash your vegetables off before eating
meat and beans
What's in the Meat & Beans Group? How much is needed? What counts as an ounce?What foods are included in the meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts (meat & beans) group?All foods made from meat, poultry, fish, dry beans or peas, eggs, nuts, and seeds are considered part of this group. Dry beans and peas are part of this group as well as the vegetable group. For more information on dry beans and peas click here.Most meat and poultry choices should be lean or low-fat. Fish, nuts, and seeds contain healthy oils, so choose these foods frequently instead of meat or poultry. (See Why is it important to include fish, nuts, and seeds?)Some commonly eaten choices in the Meat and Beans group, with selection tips, are:Meats*Lean cuts of:beefhamlambporkvealGame meats:bisonrabbitvenisonLean ground meats:beefporklambLean luncheon meatsOrgan meats:livergibletsPoultry*chickenduckgooseturkeyground chicken and turkeyEggs*chicken eggsduck eggsDry beans and peas:black beansblack-eyed peaschickpeas (garbanzo beans)falafelkidney beanslentilslima beans (mature)navy beanspinto beanssoy beanssplit peastofu (bean curd made from soy beans)white beansbean burgers:garden burgersveggie burgerstempehtexturized vegetable protein (TVP)Nuts & seeds*almondscashewshazelnuts (filberts)mixed nutspeanutspeanut butterpecanspistachiospumpkin seedssesame seedssunflower seedswalnutsFish*Finfish such as:catfishcodflounderhaddockhalibutherringmackerelpollockporgysalmonsea basssnapperswordfishtrouttunaShellfish such as:clamscrabcrayfishlobstermusselsoctopusoystersscallopssquid (calamari)shrimpCanned fish such as:anchoviesclamstunasardines*Selection TipsChoose lean or low-fat meat and poultry. If higher fat choices are made, such as regular ground beef (75 to 80% lean) or chicken with skin, the fat in the product counts as part of the discretionary calorie allowance. Click here for more details on discretionary calories.If solid fat is added in cooking, such as frying chicken in shortening or frying eggs in butter or stick margarine, this also counts as part of the discretionary calorie allowance. Click here for more details on discretionary calories.Select fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, trout, and herring, more often (See Why is it important to include fish, nuts, and seeds?).Liver and other organ meats are high in cholesterol. Egg yolks are also high in cholesterol, but egg whites are cholesterol-free.Processed meats such as ham, sausage, frankfurters, and luncheon or deli meats have added sodium. Check the ingredient and Nutrition Facts label to help limit sodium intake. Fresh chicken, turkey, and pork that have been enhanced with a salt-containing solution also have added sodium. Check the product label for statements such as “self-basting” or “contains up to __% of __”, which mean that a sodium-containing solution has been added to the product.Sunflower seeds, almonds, and hazelnuts (filberts) are the richest sources of vitamin E in this food group. To help meet vitamin E recommendations, make these your nut and seed choices more often.http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/meat.htmlHow much food from the meat & beans group is needed daily?The amount of food from the Meat and Beans Group you need to eat depends on age, sex, and level of physical activity. Most Americans eat enough food from this group, but need to make leaner and more varied selections of these foods. Recommended daily amounts are shown in the chart.Daily recommendation*Children2-3 years old2 ounce equivalents**4-8 years old3 – 4 ounce equivalents**Girls9-13 years old5 ounce equivalents**14-18 years old5 ounce equivalents**Boys9-13 years old5 ounce equivalents**14-18 years old6 ounce equivalents**Women19-30 years old5 ½ ounce equivalents**31-50 years old5 ounce equivalents**51+ years old5 ounce equivalents**Men19-30 years old6 ½ ounce equivalents**31-50 years old6 ounce equivalents**51+ years old5 ½ ounce equivalents***These amounts are appropriate for individuals who get less than 30 minutes per day of moderate physical activity, beyond normal daily activities. Those who are more physically active may be able to consume more while staying within calorie needs.http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/meat_amount.aspx#What counts as an ounce equivalent in the meat & beans group?In general, 1 ounce of meat, poultry or fish, ¼ cup cooked dry beans, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, or ½ ounce of nuts or seeds can be considered as 1 ounce equivalent from the meat and beans group.The chart lists specific amounts that count as 1 ounce equivalent in the Meat and Beans group towards your daily recommended intake:Amount that counts as 1 ounce equivalent in the Meat and Beans groupCommon portions and ounce equivalentsMeats1 ounce cooked lean beef1 small steak (eye of round, filet) = 3 ½ to 4 ounce equivalents1 ounce cooked lean pork or ham1 small lean hamburger = 2 to 3 ounce equivalentsPoultry1 ounce cooked chicken or turkey, without skin1 small chicken breast half = 3 ounce equivalents1 sandwich slice of turkey (4 ½ x 2 ½ x 1/8”)½ Cornish game hen = 4 ounce equivalentsFish1 ounce cooked fish or shell fish1 can of tuna, drained = 3 to 4 ounce equivalents1 salmon steak = 4 to 6 ounce equivalents1 small trout = 3 ounce equivalentsEggs1 eggNuts and seeds½ ounce of nuts (12 almonds, 24 pistachios, 7 walnut halves)½ ounce of seeds (pumpkin, sunflower or squash seeds, hulled, roasted)1 Tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter1 ounce of nuts or seeds = 2 oz eqDry beans and peas¼ cup of cooked dry beans (such as black, kidney, pinto, or white beans)¼ cup of cooked dry peas (such as chickpeas, cowpeas, lentils, or split peas)¼ cup of baked beans, refried beans1 cup split pea soup = 2 oz eq1 cup lentil soup = 2 oz eq1 cup bean soup = 2 oz eq¼ cup (about 2 ounces) of tofu1 oz. tempeh, cooked¼ cup roasted soybeans 1 falafel patty (2 ¼”, 4 oz)2 Tbsp. hummus1 soy or bean burger patty = 2 oz eq.
FruitlukeOrange
The traditional medical uses of oranges are for Anemia, Blood, Constipation, Gout, Indigestion, Liver, Lungs, Scurvy, Skin Problems, Strengthening Blood Vessels, and Weight Loss. They are a good source of Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Fluorine, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon Zinc, B-1, 2, & 6, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Bioflavanoids, Biotin, Folic Acid, and Inositol. The freshness test for oranges is weight and good color. Because an orange is a citrus fruit it should not be take in excess because it can take calcium from the body. Always remove the skin of an orange before eating it. Orange juice should be drunk right after it is juiced to get all of the Vitamin C. The top three vitamins in oranges are Vitamin C, Thiamin , and Riboflavin.
charleane
Pinapple is traditionally used for Blood disorders, Digestive problems, Grout, Inflamation, Sciatica, and weight loss. Pineapple is a good source of Calcium, Chlorine, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodiu,. Sulfur, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Bromelain. When doing the freshness test you want to look for a golden colored skin that have, sweet aroma to them. Some general information about Pineapple is that its organically grown. The pineapple has a rinda and that is the primary source for the bromelain. The rind is a natural digestive that is also known to be a natural anti-inflammatory. The three main vitamins in pineapple are, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin E.
sarahCanberries are traditionally used for bladder, hemorrhoids, indigestion, rectal problems, urinary tract problems and weight loss. cranberries are a great soucre for calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C. When looking to buy canberries, look for cranberries that are firm with a rich and deep color. Important information that you need to know is that canberries are very acidic, which if you drink canberry juice your urine with become more acidic and if you have a urinary tract promblem you should ask you doctor beofre drinking it. Canberrys also contain very high amounts of sugar. Some genral information you need to know about canberries is that they are grown by bogs, the bog water is drained and the cranberry feild is flooded!
joeApple
Apples are a tradition fruite especially used in pies. However they have many benifical effects for our health such as; arthritis, gout, cleansing toxins in our body and are good for weight loss. Apples also have good sources of Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A just to name a few. Some people believe that you should not eat apple seeds because of the cyanide in them is toxic. Some apples have wax covering them, therefore it is better to buy organicly grown apples or eat ones you grow yourself.
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Apples are traditionally used to make apple cider with. The apples that have fallen onto the ground from the trees are normally picked up, and press the juices out so that they run it through machinery. People also use apples for apple pie, apple cobbler...there are many apple-y things.Apples are good source of pectin, a fiber that can lower blood cholesterol and sugar levels. Fresh apples are also good sources of the vitamin C — protects your body's cells from damage. Vitamin C also helps form the connective tissue collagen, keeps your capillaries and blood vessels healthy, and aids in absorbing iron and folate.Some people say that you can eat the whole apple, however that is untrue. The seeds inside of the apple contain cyanide, [poison], and in large amounts could hurt of maybe kill you. Apples should be firm and not bruised. They should be strong and healthy. Apples are free of fat, sodium, and cholesterol. They contain a lot of Vitamin C, that helps in the prevention of cancer
joyce
Lime is usually used for arthritis, skin problems, scurvy, indigestion, constipation and weight loss. The fruit; lime is an excellent source of potassium, bioflavanoid and Vitamin C. When looking for limes they should have a smooth skin which usually has more juice. Some important information to know is that when eating limes this fruit is full of citrus can take away calcium from the body. More information to know is that when drinking a citrus kind of fruit you should exercise, since limes add more acid into the body. There are many kinds of vitamins that can be found inside limes such as; Vitamin E, Vitamin A IU, and Vitamin C.
zach
Cantalope is a good way to solve the fallowing problems Constapation, kidney problems skin disorders, digestive tonic and bladder problems to see if your melon is fresh you put your finger where the vine was attached and push in slightly and then remove your finger the cantalope should stay round. Iy is vary important that you dont mix with the melon wheil jucing melons taste better when drunk alone. a lot of the melons nutriants come from its rind so you want to juce the rined also
madison
Pear juice is traditionally used for bladder problems, constipation, toxin elimination, liver and prostate. It is a good source of phosphorus, Vitamins B-1 and 2, Pectin, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Folic acid. When you buy your pears, you want to look for pears that have a deep green color to them and possibly gold or even red. A good pear is slightly firm, yet not soft or mushy. When juicing, don't use a soft pear as it will clog your juicer, and you may want to dilute pear juice with either water or apple juice.
anglea
Strwaberries are traditionally used for acne, weight loss, constipation, kidneys, gout, and fluid retention. Strawberries are a great source of calcium, iron, phophorus, potassium, and vitamin c. For the freshness test you want to make sure you buy them during strawberry season. If you have any kind of reactions while eating strawberries then you should consult your doctor about whether or not you can juice them. Strawberries are really high in natural sugars, so if you have any kind of sugar illness, you need to be careful. Strawberry juice tends to be on the thick side, so it is suggested that you dilute it with another kind of juice or water. They are also very high in vitamin c, vitamin a, and niacin.www.juicingbook.com
mika
One fruit that is extremely healthy for you is pineapple. This fruit is generally used for blood disorder, gout, sciatica, digestive problems, inflammation, and weight loss. If you are looking for clacium, potassium, vitamin A, chlorine, sodium, vitamin C, phosphorus, sulfur, and bromelain. The way to test if a pineapple is ripe is if it has a golding brown color to the outside. Also a technique that i have found is if the tassles on the top pull out easily. If a pineapple is grown organically it is ok to eat it/grind it up. This part of the fruit is good for you because the rind is the main source of bromelain.
Vegetablejoe
Carrots
Carrots are used for artherites, cancer, eye sight, and weight loss. They are a good source of calcium, Vitiman B, D, E, K and C. The best carrots are those you grow yourself and can eat fresh right out of the garden. It is best to buy organic if you have to. In juicing carrots you will find that they are very sweet. It is best to mix them with another vegetable such as beats. Some people find that drinking carrot juice turns their skin a yellowish-orange. This is a sign that it is making your liver work to release the toxins within your body. Many people have found that using carrots and apples for juicing increases nutriance and adds flavor. That is why they are the most popular for using when juicing.
http://www.juicingbook.com/carrots/Peppers
Traditionally used as a; artery cleaner, enhance eye sight, reduce high blood pressure, and prevents hair loss. It gives a good source of potassium, silicon, vitiman A and C. The best peppers to buy are those that are green or red that have not been waxed. If you are using them in a juice they are both considered green juice. Therefore you want to keep the amount you use small. Another reason to anly use a small amount is that they have a very stronge flavor.
http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/pepperred/mika
Although there are many good vegetables out there one that is especially good is tomatoes. Tomaotes are generally used for bladder problems, gout, liver, weight loss, gall bladder problems, kidneys, and skin problems. They are also a good source of Phosphorus, vitamin c, and sulfur. The key to eating a good tomatoe is harvesting it at the right time. Typically, a good hardy tomatoe to eat is a vine tomatoe. These are generally ripe in the mid summer time. One tomatoe that you want to avoid is a hothouse tomatoe. This is so because this type of tomatoe is picked before they are ripe, shipped to where they have to go and then sprayed with a chemical to make them ripe. One interesting fact is that tomatoes are actually fruits even though everyone classifies them as a vegetable. One thing you should be aware of is that tomatoe leaves are actually poisoness. If you eat tomatoes raw, it is actually good for you, it cleanses your liver is good for you circulation. When tomatoes are cooked they make a oxalic acid. This same acid can be found
lukeLettuce(Iceberg) and Parsley
Lettuce is a very common vegetable. Its juice is traditionally used for anemia, constipation, hair loss, insomnia, liver, nervous system, and weight loss. Iceberg Lettuce is a good source of calcium, chlorine, iron, magnesium, potassium, silicon, sulfur, vitamin A, and vitamin E. The way to test lettuce for freshness is if it is heavy, and the leaves are dark. Lettuce juice is a green juice and you should only have one fourth of you juice be green juice. Iceberg lettuce is good for you, but the darker lettuces are have more nutritional value. Iceberg lettuce contains Vitamin C, Riboflavin, and Thiamin.Parsley is another common vegetable, its juice is traditionally used for anemia, arthritis, bladder problems, circulation, endocrine system, eye problems, kidneys, liver, prostate, skin, urinary tract, and weight loss. It is a good source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur, vitamin A, vitamin C, and chlorophyll. The freshness test for parsley is how dark the leaves are, the darker they are the better the parsley is. Parsley, like lettuce, is a green juice so it should only be one fourth of the juice that you drink. Parsley juice should also never be drunk by itself because it is too powerful. The three greatest amounts of vitamins in parsley are vitamin C, Riboflavin, and Thiamin.
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Radish- Radish is traditionally used for Asthma Eczema, Lung Problems, Skin Problems, Sinus Problems and Thyroid Problems. Radish is a good source of Iron, Magnesium, Potassium. Sodiuma dn Vitaminc C. When doing the freshness trest you want the radish to be nice red color. If the radish has green on the top then you cut it off so the nutrients dont go to the leaves. Its important that you mix the radishes with other vegetables because it usually has a strong taste. Some common things to mix it with are apple juice and carrot juice. Three greatest amounts of vitamins in Radish are Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6 and Vitamin A.Spinach-Spinach is traditionally used for :AnemiaCirculationColitisConstipationEyesKidneysLiverLymph SystemNervous SystemSkin ProblemsPoor DigestionThyroid GlandsSpinach is a good source of Calcim, iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassiu, Sodium, Vitamin A, B Complex, and Chlorophyll. When doing the freshness test you want to took for dark green leaves. The darker the color is the more nutrients there are. One important thing about Spinach is that its good for your body if you have no more than 1/4 of your juice being green juice. Spinach is considered a natural Laxative so if you have to much its too much Laxative for your body. Spinach has oxalic acid in it and if your body has to much of that, then you can loose nutrients. Three vitamins that are very common in Spinach are: Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Vitamin E
mikaChicory is a plant with blue flowers. This plant is general used to strenghthen your immune system and can rarely be found in salads. Three vitamins and minerals that you can find in chicory is iron, vitamin a, and patassium. When harvesting, you should obviously find the healthies plants with a mix of white and green color to it. One warning is to not take only due to the fact that the taste is unbarable because of its bitter and sour taste. A few other vegetables that chicory goes well with is carrots and cellery.Madison
When you think of juice, you may not always think of a big ol' glass of red pepper juice, but it is possible, and some people do do it. In fact, red pepper juice is traditionally used for artery cleaning, arthritis, circulation, eyes, hair loss, high blood pressure, and skin problem. Drinking this juice will supply your body with many needed nutrients including: potassium, silicon, vitamin A, and vitamin C. But, you don't want to juice a rotten pepper, so to check for freshness you always want to look for a slightly shiny pepper that looks like it has NOT been waxed. It is important to remember that a red pepper is considered a green juice, so all you need it 1/4 of it in your juice, and they have a strong flavor, so all you need is a fourth of a pepper. There are two main types of vitamins in red pepper juice, and they are Vitamin C and Vitamin A.Sources used:
http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/pepperred/Tomato juice is one of the most popular vegtable juices, you can find it a most every supermarket or foods store. This juice is traditionally used for bladder problems, gall bladder problems, gout, kidneys, liver, skin problems, and weight loss, and it is a good source of phosphorus, sulfur, and vitamin C. You don't want rotten tomato juice, so don't juice a rotten tomato, so when purchasing one always look for one that was vine ripened and always but in season during the summer growing season. You want to avoid hothouse tomatoes, becuase they are picked green and then gassed in order to make them red. Don't forget that tomatoes are a fruit and not a vegetable, so because of this, they are best drunk alone. There is a difference in raw and cooked tomatoes. Cooked tomatoes, can leech the body of important minerals such as calcium. Raw tomatoes are good for cleansing the body, especially the liver. Here's a funny story for those that like funny and historical stories. Tomatoes leaves are actually poisonous and for the longest time, people in North America would not eat Tomatoes thinking that if the leaves were poisonous, then so must be the fruit. The a man travelled to Italy and saw everyone eating Tomatoes to his surprise! Shocked with what he saw, he travelled back to North America and began selling crushed Tomatoes as an elixir. The belief being that if the leaves are poisonous, but the fruit isn't, then it must help make you healthy. Today, this Tomato elixir is known as ketchup.Sources used:
http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/tomato/Here's a funny story for those that like funny and historical stories like myself!
Tomatoes leaves are actually poisonous and for the longest time, people in North America would not eat Tomatoes thinking that if the leaves were poisonous, then so must be the fruit.
The a man travelled to Italy and saw everyone eating Tomatoes to his surprise! Shocked with what he saw, he travelled back to North America and began selling crushed Tomatoes as an elixir. The belief being that if the leaves are poisonous, but the fruit isn't, then it must help make you healthy. Today, this Tomato elixir is known as ketchup.
sarah H
Brussels Sprouts are usually used for preventing cancer, and keeping the immune system strong. Brussels sprouts are a good soucre for calcium, sulfur, potassium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B-1. When looking to buy Brussels sprouts, take caution when you see yellow in the leave colors. Look for dull colored leaves that show no wilting. The importance of Brussels sprouts are that they are found in green juice, so it will be very beneficial if you put more then 1/4 of your juice containing green juice. Did you know that Brussels Sprouts is a member of the cabbage family. Almost similar to Broccoli Brussels sprouts have a great source of calcium although it contains less vitamin A than broccoli.
Carrots are traditionally used for acne, arthritis, asthma, preventing cancer, cataracts, eye problems, liver problems, and weight loss. Carrots are a good source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, vitamins ( BCDE and K). When looking to buy carrots the freshness test always works, look for carrots with a dark orange color. Try to buy carrots without cracks. Some organic growers sell juicing carrots. Some important information on carrots is that, some may find drinking too much carrot juice turns their skin a yellowish orange color. But if this happens, it is a sign that the carrot juice is making your liver work. When your liver begins working, it releases toxins thus causing the yellowish orange color. If you turn orange i would suggest to cut down on drinking and eating carrots! Some general information about carrots that are you should try and buy organic grown carrots
joyce
Romaine Lettuce is considered to be one of the best resources for “Prana Energy,” (
http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/lettuceromaine/). With romaine lettuce, it is used for its rich nutrients. The best way to obtain these rich nutrients is too use romaine lettuce when its leaves are at it darkest stage. To keep you romaine lettuce fresh for a long period of time break of the bottom of the lettuce to preserve this freshness. Since romaine lettuce is a green juice it is important that you don’t not have more than ¼ of you juice consisting of green juice. The darker you romaine lettuce head is, the more nutrients you will find in it like: its calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, Vitamin A and E, B-6 and potassium. All these nutrients will be found in romaine lettuce making it a good vegetable to eat.Parsnip is an essential vegetable that is used for treating acne, asthma, skink problems, arthritis, ulcers, weigh loss and cataracts. It is a good source of sulfur, phosphorus, chlorine, and vitamin C. When using parsnip make sure it is colored cream. There is no real important information on parsnip. Parsnip is a sweet tasting juice that should be mixed with different juices to relax its strong amount of flavor. There are many different amounts of vitamins that can be found in parsnip like: Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin a, IU and Vitamin A, RAE.Information was found at (
http://www.juicingbook.com/).
zach
For one of the vegetables I had to choose Asparagus I found that the main wses for asparagus was to help blood presure, Eye problems, kidneys, prostate, skin problems, rheumatism, nurvous system, bowel aid and, Anemia. Asparagus is a good sourse of potassium, vitamin A, Vitamin B-1, vitamin c, choline, and folic acid The best time to buy asparagus is in the season Aprol to june. you want firm but tender asparagus there are also two types of aspara gus thick or thin stememed asparagus. the second vegetable I had to do was beet green. Beet greens are normally used for Anemia circulatory problems kidneys, lymphatic circulation, menophause, tiredness, bladder problems, eye fatigue, liver, menstral problems, skin problems, weightloss problems. Beet green juice is a good sourse of Iron, potassium, vitamin B-6choline, vitamin A, sulfur, chlorine, sodium, calcim. To check of the vegi is in good shape for juicing you want a firm smooth beet dont use soft or brused beats. size dosent matter
jen
Broccoli is extremely useful for medicinal purposes. It helps reduce the speed of cancerous cells that can go anywhere in your body. Broccoli helps repair sun damaged skin, so that it will be as healthy as it could get. The nutrition that helps is called Asphalia. Broccoli is the only vegetable that is less nutritious if it is frozen rather than fresh. You always look at the color of it, of the green ness, and of the leaves on it. Broccoli is a good source of calcium, potassium, folate and fiber. Broccoli has a lot of Vitamin A and Vitamin, which both protect your body's cells from damage.
BASILBasil is traditionally used for herbs in soups and stews. French cooks really like it,and have traditionally used its leaves in soups and salads. Most of the varieties of basil from Asia have a stronger taste than the the European varieties.Basil is a good source of Vitamin K and a very good source of iron, calcium and vitamin A. Its also a good source of dietary fiber. If you buy basil from a store, it normally comes in plastic so that it keeps it fresher on the shelves.It also helps keep healthy cholestoral levels for you bodys cells.Basil is a very common ingredient in Thai, Vietnamese and chinese cooking.
josh
the first vegatable i had was red cabbage. it is used for many things such as, helping asthma, high blood pressure, hairloss and long problems. it is a good source of Chlorine,Iodine,Potassium, Sulfur,Vitamin B-6,Vitamin C, and Vitamin U. for the freshness test you look for a heavy solid cabbage with the leaves that are full of color. it is important that you remember that sense cabbage is a green juice that your drink only consist of 1/4th green juice to be benaficial. other things to remember is that cabbage can cause some people to have gas and it can also cause mild cramping in the intestains. this happens because cabbage is high in sulfur.some general things, cabbage is cheap and high in nutrients, also it is better for you raw then cooked.
the second vegatable i have is collard greens. this vegatable is known for helping with Asthma, Scurvy,Cancer,Capillary Strength, andCataracts. this vegatable is a good source of Magnesium,Vitamin A, andVitamin C. for the freshness test you want to look for smaller leaves and you want to stay away from yellow looking leaves. important things to know are the collard greens are another green juice so you dont want your drink to consist of more then 1/4th of them. other important things are are high in oxalic acid and should be avoided by those who suffer from or are at risk for kidney stones, gout,
rheumatoid rthritis, osteoporosis and those whose stomach is easily irritated. general information on collard greens, Greens are very nutritious foods. Greens are generally speaking harder to digest when you eat them raw due to cellulose walls. When you juice the greens, you extract the nutrients thus bypassing the cellulose walls.
james
CabbageThis project is on the health benefits of cabbage. Even though cabbage is a delicious and healthful staple in other countries, it is almost foreign to Americans. Cabbage is a sturdy, strong and abundant vegetable. It is hardy and easy to grow. It is almost universally available in all countries and cultures. Cabbage is rich in nutrition and fiber. It is an absolutely phenomenal source of vitamin C. What is even more amazing is that cabbage is famous for a specialized, naturally occurring nitrogenous compound known as indoles. Current research indicates that indoles can help lower can lower the risk of various forms of cancer. Cabbage is rich in vitamin A: responsible for the protection of your skin. Vitamin C: an all important anti-oxidant and helps the mitochondria to burn fat. Vitamin E: a fat soluble anti-oxidant which plays a role in skin integrity. Vitamin B: helps maintain integrity of nerve endings and boosts energy metabolism. Modern science has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the health benefits and therapeutic value of cabbage, which also plays a role in the inhibition of infections and ulcers. Cabbage extracts have been proven to kill certain viruses and bacteria in the laboratory setting. Cabbage boosts the immune system's ability to produce more antibodies. Cabbage provides high levels of iron and sulphur, minerals that work in part as cleansing agents for the digestive system. Try to enjoy a serving at least once a week along with your other valuable and health promoting cruciferous vegetables. Try to cook your cabbage lightly. Steaming and quick stir fry dishes are considered to be the best methods for preserving the power packed natural nutrition given so freely by Mother Nature. Cabbage soup anyone?
Vitamins
Zach W
For the first project I had to research vitamin H and what it dose for the body. Vitamin H is received from certain intestinal bacteria, Vitamin H is also known as Biotin. This particular Vitamin is used for boosting metabolism. protects amino acids and set up for the building of protein. this particular virtaman is used for cell growth http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/vitamin-h-000342.htm (that was the one I presented in class and I revised it afterword. ) It is esential for normal growthand development. the benifits are the relive of mussle pain and depression. You can find Vitamin H in split peas, tuna, and walnuts. The best way to take Vitamin H is to take it in liquid for for bioavalibility. The vitamin can be altered if there is moister or heat added. VH can help with the fallowing, Hair loss, dermatitis, anemia, muscel pain,and last loss of appitite. if you drink alchol or tabacco with VH it will not be as succesful. http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-h-biotin.html
josh
my vitamin was B-2 and useing the link provided i found the following infomation.
http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-b-2-riboflavin.htmlOverview:Vitamin B-2, otherwise known as riboflavin, is readily absorbed from foods, such as meat, dairy products, and fortified grains. This vitamin is essential to energy generation, nerve development, blood cell development, and the regulation of certain hormones.How This Vitamin Works in Your Body:Releasing food energyNormal growth and developmentKeeps healthy mucous membranes linings together with vitamin AKeeps healthy brain and nervous system, skin, hair, and blood cellsEssential for iron, pyridoxine, and niacin functionsCould increase growth of body during development stagesPotential treatment for cheilitisThe following may benefit from this supplement:People with needed nutritional supplementsPregnant or breastfeeding womenSubstance abusersPeople with excess stress or who have undergone recent surgeryHyperthyroidism sufferersParticipants in vigorous physical activityWhere This Vitamin is Found:BananasBeef liverDairy productsEggsEnriched breadsFortified cerealsHamMixed vegetablesPorkTunaWheat germHow to Use:Available as:Liquid: the best form due to its high bioavailability and fast absorption. Always choose liquid as your first choice when supplementing your diet.Tablets: availableRecommended Daily IntakesMen: 1.3 mgWomen: 1.1 mgPregnancy: 1.4 mgLactation: 1.6 mgCautions:Consult your doctor if you have:Are or planning to be pregnant.Over 55:Increased need for riboflavin.Pregnancy:Keep within DRI.Breastfeeding:Keep within DRI.Storage:Heat and/or moisture may alter the vitamin. Refrigeration is recommended.Symptoms of Deficiency:Symptoms include red, swollen, cracked mouth and tongue; fatigue; depression; anemia; and greasy, scaly skin. The formation of cataracts may be a result of this vitamin deficiency.Overdose:Signs of Overdose:None expected in individuals with normal kidney functioning. However, in rare cases, symptoms may be itching, numbness, a burning sensation, or light sensitivity.Side Effects:Reaction or effect : What to doYellow urine (in large doses) : No needed action. Interactions:Interacts with : Combined effectAntidepressants (tricyclic) : Reduces B-2 efficacy. Phenothiazines : Reduces B-2 efficacy.Probenecid : Reduces B-2 efficacy. Alcohol/Tobacco products : Reduces B-2 efficacy.
charleane
Vitamin E is very beneficial to the body. Vitamin E has makes it so you have a healthy circulatory system. It helps prevent bloot clotting and decreases the wound healing process. Vitamin E also "decreases symptoms of premenstrual syndrom and certain types of breast disease". There have been studies that state, taking large amounts of vitamin E decreases the risk of atherosclerosis. Vitamin E is categorized in the fat tissues of our bodies. This can last from a few days to six months. This can be bad at times though, because if you get too much of it, it will get go to your liver and can cause serious health problems. Some Sources of Vitamin E are:Wheat germVegetable oil and margarineAvocadoWhole grain productsEgg yolkNutsLiverPeanut butterYou cant really overdose on a vitamin but too much of Vitamin E can casue nausea and digestive problems.
Jen M
Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine)Thiamine is a very important vitamin because it helps you metabolize your fat, however, it is water soluble, which means that it disintegrates in water. After it is in the body, the water in your body makes it disappear in some parts, but not completely because the nutrients in Thiamine store the vitamin in your muscle tissues. It helps keep your heart healthy along with your digestive system and your nervous system. However, its not able to be stored in the body, minus your muscle tissues, so you have to take in the vitamin frequently to remain healthy.The vitamin, Thiamine can be found in bananas, pork, spinach, breads, yeast, and many more.If you have a Thiamine deficiency meaning that you cant take in and keep Thiamine, or that you just don't eat the proper foods for it, it results in having no nutrition. Or, if you are an alcoholic, the alcohol takes away the nutrition that some of your foods, and can lead to death or wasting.
sarah E
The Wonder of Vitamin CVitamin C is perhaps one of the most well-known vitamins in our diets. When you visit the super market you will find many products with "a full serving of vitamin C". People use Vitamin C tablets.Vitamin C is required for a healthy immune system, and can help prevent cancer, colds, cataracts, heart disease and aid in the healing of wounds. Vitamin C is also required in the synthesis of collagen in connective tissues.The ascorbic acid in Vitamin C is needed for healthy cell development, healthy gum tissues and is excellent for clearing up infection and preventing cholesterol problems.So Vitamin C is a useful and much need nutrient. What happens if the body is Vitamin C deficient?When devoid of Vitamin C, the gums will bleed, the body is weaker and bruises more easily. You can develop scurvy, the scourge of malnourished sailors. However Scurvy is easily treated with does of Vitamin C.The best dosages tend to be 60 mg per day or 200-300 mg in recent studies. While for pregnant and nursing women it is 75-95 mg.You can however overdose on this vitamin. The symptoms include gastrointestinal complaints, such a diarrhea.Now, if you do not wish to get your vitamin C, in pill form, there are many foods which contain it. Most if not all fruit contain Vitamin C while leafy green vegetables (such as Spinach) contain it as well. When taking the vitamin in pill form do not mix it with aspirin as it could cause stomach pain. Antidepressants and birth control pills can also react with it. It is best to get your vitamin see in the form of fruit or vegetable and snacks fortified with vitamin c (think of those delicious gummy snacks at the grocery store, they're loaded with a full daily value!)
Luke C
Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin B-5 also known as Pantothenic Acid is used by the body to help take carbohydrates, protein, and fat and turn them into energy. There are many benefits of this vitamin, it helps with natural growth, it helps take the food that you eat and turn it into energy, and it can help relieve stress and fatigue. There is a large list of common foods that have Pantothenic Acid in them, these foods include Avocados, Bananas, Blue cheese, Broccoli, Chicken, Collard greens, Eggs, Lentils, Liver, Lobster, Meats, Milk, Oranges, Peanut butter, Peanuts, Peas, Soybeans, Sunflower seeds, Wheat germ, and Whole-grain products. Vitamin B-5 can be taken in different forms, but liquid is the best because your body absorbs it the fastest.There are some minor downfalls to taking Vitamin B-5. If you have Hemophilia(when your blood does not clot) you should consult a doctor before taken extra Vitamin B-5. The only affect of taking too much Vitamin B-5 is diarrhea, if this occurs you should reduce the amount of Vitamin B-5 that you are taking and see a doctor. Vitamin B-5 can limit the effect of the medicine Levodopa. Also its own effects are limited if it is used by a person who uses tobacco products. Vitamin B-5 is a good thing to take to improve your overall health.
Madison W
Vitamin B-6, works as a coenzyme, a molecule that provides a transfer site for chemical reactions within your body, it helps convert tryptophan, the chemical in turkey that makes you sleepy, to niacin, which can be found in multiple foods including: meat, fish, eggs, milk, and whole grained foods.This vitamin promotes a healthy cardivascular, nervous, and immune systems, and supports healthy skin, hair and nails and a normal red- blood cell formation. It can be used as a possible anemia treatment, functions as a tranquilizer. It also causes a reduction of PMS symptoms and may reduce asthma symptoms and it increases serotonin to ease sleep. People who would benefit from taking B-6 vitamins include pregnant or breast-feeding women, substance abusers, estrogen or contraceptive user, or those with increased nutritional needs.This vitamin can be found naturally in many foods, including: avacados, bananas, chicken, ham, potatoes, salmon, shrimp, sunflower seeds, and many others. B-6 is available in liquid form, due to its fast absorption.Before taking B-6, you should consult your doctor if you have intestinal problem, liver disease, overactive thyroid, or sickle-cell disease. If you are over 55, a marginal deficincy of this vitamin is more likely to occur. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid large doses because it could cause dependency in the child. Some symptoms of deficiency include weakness, mental confusion, inablity to sleep, irratablity, anemia, or tongue discoloration. Signs of an overdose include include irreversible nerve damage, and excess use of the vitamin may lead to kidney stones. Stop and consult your doctor if depression occurs and you are on an oral contraceptive, or if you have been taking the vitamin for several months and begin to have severs sensory neuropathy. This vitamin interacts with many other substances. Some of these include: oral contraceptives reduce vitamin absorption rates, as do tobacco and alcohol and phenytoin.
Anglea R
Vitamin B-9 (Folic Acid) Folate, Pteroyiglutamic Acid) Folacin)Folic Acid (vitamin B-9) is also known as folate, and folacin; it's chemical name is pteroyigulamic. this is a very important vitamin. This vitamin is needed to do many things in the body. The vitamin can be made in the body and then stored in the liver.Vitamin B-9 is needed in cell growth and DNA synthesis. Vitamin B-9 is also very important in the formation of red blood cells, amino acids and last but not least energy productions. Along with those it is absolutly vital for creating heme, which is the iron substance in hemoglobin, essentail for oxygen transport. Vitamin B-9 works as a coenzyme in RNA and DNA synthesis. It is also good for digestion and for your nervous system. The vitamin also works to better your mental and emotional health. So it can be used as a treatment for depression and anxiety.Not having enough folic acid (vitamin B-9) can cause diarrhea, heartburn and constipation. For an unborn baby being deficient in the vitamin can be dangerous. It increases the risk that the baby might be born with some serious defects to its nervous system, like spina bifidia. In adults and teens when there is a deficincy of the vitamin you can sufer from fatigue, acne, sore tongue, and cracking at the corner of your mouth. Having a long term deficincy may cause anemia and cancer of the bowl and/or cervix.The recommended daily dosage of vitamin B-9 is 400 micrograms. People on meds for epilepsy need to e careful with large amounts of the vitamin because it can change the functions of those medications. But having to much of the vitamin can cover up a vitamin B-12 deficincy. Folic acid is most effective when it is taken with other B vitamins like, B-12, B-6, and vitamin C. Fresh greens like broccli, and spinich contain vitamin B-9; it is also found in fruits and starchy veggies, whole grains, and beans.
Joyce K
Vitamin D also known as Cholecalcifero plays an enormous role in the development of bone growth, Vitamins D is used to absorb calcium and phosphorus from the body to create this bone. In a section from a website it states that Vitamin D can be found in different sources: “Great sources of this supplement include fortified milk, oily fish, liver, and eggs.”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many benefits that Vitamin D can give to the body by helping prevent substance abusers, nutritional intake, and extended stress. Vitamin D can also help people that do not receive enough sunshine by giving them the needed nutrients, vegetarians that don’t receive enough Vitamin D, and patients that suffer from cystic fibrosis patients. Vitamin D can be found in many different sources, in a section from a website of health listed them: cod-liver oil, egg substitutes, halibut-liver oil, herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines, sunlight, tuna, and Vitamin-D-fortified milk. (http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many different ways that Vitamin D can be taken or used, but the best way that it can be obtained is through its liquid state. Tablets for Vitamin D can also be taken to help get the needed amount. When taking Vitamin D you should be cautious and consult your doctor and from a statement from a health website it pronounced that:“Consult your doctor if you have:have planned pregnancy while taking vitamin D, epilepsy, heart or blood-vessel disease, kidney, liver or pancreatic disease, chronic diarrhea, intestinal problems, sarcoidosis and if you are over 55:higher potential for adverse reactions and side effects.”(
http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)There are some symptoms of deficiency that could occur would be weakness in the muscles, bone pain tenderness, osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer and in children rickets.(
http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many different signs of an overdose of Vitamin D, in a segment of a health cite described these signs:“high blood pressure, Irregular heartbeat, nausea, weight loss, seizures, abdominal pain, appetite loss, mental-and physical-growth retardation, premature hardening of arteriesKidney damage.” (
http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)There are many different side effects that are caused by Vitamin D but these are found to be the most important:The loss of appetite, dry mouth, nausea or vomiting, increased thirst, mental confusion, and headaches. If any of these systems should occur discuss with your doctor straight away.Vitamin D has different sorts of interactions such as:“Anticonvulsants: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Barbiturates: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Calcitonin: Calcitonin effect reduced when treating hypercalcemia.Calcium (high doses): Risk of hypercalcemia increased. Cholestyramine: Vitamin absorption reduced.Colestipol: Vitamin absorption reduced.Cortisone: Vitamin absorption reduced.Digitalis preparations: Heartbeat irregularities increased.Diuretics, thiazide: Hypercalcemia risk increased.Hydration: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Mineral oil: Absorption of vitamin D increased.Phosphorus- containing medicines: Risk increased of too much phosphorus in blood.Primidone : Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Vitamin-D derivatives: Increased potential for toxicity due to additive effects.Alcohol: Depletes storage of vitamin D in liver”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)These are very important interactions that Vitamin D can cause and should be taken seriously and looked into every few months.
Mika
My vitamin is vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Without Vitamin c your body cannot stay healthy. Its a vital vitamin because it is healthy for your blood system and nervous system; it also strengthens blood vessels. One key thing that vitamin c does is it helps the collagen tissue which helps against infection and disease. Last but not least, vitamin c helps your body if it is being over worked. For example, if your have a cold or the flu, vitamin c aids the body and strengthens your white blood cells. Some other things that the vitamin does is it can prevent allergies, can improve male fertility, may reduce cholesterol, etc. This vitamin can be found in grapefruit, lemons mango's, tomatoes, strawberries, orange juice, etc. There are many ways to get your share of this vitamin, some being, tablets, liquid formula, a shot from your doctor, your just simply eating some of the key foods that make your body healthy. Some cautions that you should be aware of before taking in vitamin c is if you have: gout, kidney stones, sickle-cell, anemia, and iron storage disease. Some side effects may be, flushed face, headache, mild diarrhea, etc. If your body takes in aspirin the vitamin c will not work as strong. Some ways that you can verify that you have overdosed is: if your face gets flushed, headache, increase in urination, diarrhea, etc.
sarah H
Vitamin B-12, also known as cyanocobalamin, acts as a coenzyme for the creation of DNA material. This Vitamin helps cell development and plays a big role in carbohydrates, protein, metabolism and fat. Vitamin B-12 is not found in plant foods but has good sources of this of VitaminB-12 include dairy products eggs fish and meats!This Vitamin helps the development or nerves hair, and skin. This vitamin helps with Alzheimer's and keeps your immune system strongThis vitamin is found in beef, cheese, dairy products and others such as: Eggs,Flounder, Herring, Liverwurst, Sardines, and Swiss cheese. This vitamin is available in liquids and tablets. The recommend daily intakes are for women, 2.4mcg and for men, 2.4mcg. You should keep this in the refrigerator. Symptoms from vitamin B-12 include nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, confusion, and memory loss, and skin itching
james
Vitamin K is a group of 2-methilo-naphthoquinone derivatives. There are three notable forms of vitamin K, K1 (phytonadione, phylloquinone, phytonactone), K2 (menaquinones), which can be formed by natural bacteria in the intestines, and K3 (menadione), the most active synthetic form of the preparations K3-K7. Vitamin K plays an important role in blood clotting and bone metabolism. High serum concentrations of undercarboxylated osteocalcin and low serum concentrations of vitamin K are associated with lower bone mineral density and increased risk of hip fracture. Vitamin K supplements may improve bone mass in postmenopausal women. Vitamin K prevents calcification of arteries and other soft tissue. Calcification of organs and other soft tissue is an adverse consequence of aging. Vitamin K may play a role in the regulation of blood sugar. The pancreas, which makes insulin, has the second highest amount of vitamin K in the body. Vitamin K's primary function is to regulate normal blood clotting due to its role in the synthesis of prothrombin. Vitamin K supplements improve bone health and reduce risk of bone fractures, particularly in postmenopausal women who are at risk for osteoporosis. Three vitamin-K dependent proteins have been isolated in bone. Higher vitamin K levels correspond to greater bone density, while low levels of vitamin K have been found in those with osteoporosis. In bones, vitamin K mediates the gamma-carboxylation of glutamyl residues on several bone proteins, notably osteocalcin. Osteocalcin is a protein synthesized by osteoblasts (bone forming cells). The mineral-binding capacity of osteocalcin requires vitamin K-dependent gamma-carboxylation of three glutamic acid residues.The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin K is 80 mg per day for adult males and 65 mg per day for adult females, and 5 mg/day for the newborn infant. Rich sources of vitamin K include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, spinach and soybeans.Vitamin K deficiency is very rare and occurs when there is an inability to absorb the vitamin from the intestinal tract. Vitamin K deficiency can also occur after prolonged treatment with oral antibiotics. Vitamin K deficiency is often the result of impaired absorption rather than not getting enough in the diet. Prolonged use of antibiotics can also cause a low level of this vitamin because they destroy some of the bacteria in the gut that help to produce vitamin K. Newborns are at risk for vitamin K deficiency. This is because their digestive tracts contain no vitamin K-producing bacteria. Vitamin K deficiency in adults is rare. When it occurs, it is found in people with diseases that prevent the absorption of fat. These diseases include cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, and cholestasis. Symptoms of vitamin K deficiency include easy bruisability, epistaxis, gastrointestinal bleeding, menorrhagia and hematuria.There is no known toxicity associated with high doses of phylloquinone (vitamin K1), menaquinone (vitamin K2), or menadione (vitamin K3) and its derivatives. High intake of vitamin K is not recommended for individuals taking anticoagulant medications such as Warfarin (coumadin).
