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Tag: Fatigue (medical)

  • Vitamins Effectiveness, Never Proved, A Placebo

    I have seen elders seeking the Doctor out for Vitamins to treat them for fatigue ;if slightly informed, as the imagine themselves to be,  even ask for B12.

    Vitamin K
    Vitamin K

     

    What is basic is that the necessary Vitamins for the Body comes from the natural foods, like Vitamin D from Sunlight ,C from Lemon,Citrus Group,B from Milk, liver, eggs, peanuts,A from Carrots.

     

    Vitamins from Natural food.
    Vitamins from Natural food.

    Follow the Link at the end of the post.

     

    This has been taught to us in the school.

     

    Yet there is a craze for Vitamin Tablets and injections and Doctors oblige, even unasked for the get their commission from the Pharmaceutical Companies.

     

    Has the efficacy of the Vitamins , especially B12 , been proved?

     

    The answer is No.

     

    Vitamins are not Effective.

     

    ‘Primary-care practitioners have been fielding such requests about this reputedly potent fatigue-fighter for at least a half-century. So you would think the revitalizing properties of vitamin B12 for healthy individuals would be well established by now. Well, think again. And you might also be surprised by how many people truly are vitamin B12 deficient.

    The oversized reputation of vitamin B12 probably stems from long-ago research at Boston City Hospital that established the vitamin’s importance in relieving the fatigue associated with pernicious anemia, a disease that impairs the absorption of vitamin B12 from food.

    The injectable red liquid quickly gained a reputation as a magic antidote for everyday fatigue in otherwise healthy people with normal vitamin B12 blood levels. This belief has persisted despite the lack of good scientific evidence for its use as an all-purpose energizer. In 1985 a National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey recorded about 2.5 million vitamin B12 injections, of which less than 400,000 were for diagnoses compatible with B12 deficiency disorders…

    It wasn’t until 1973 that the first randomized controlled clinical trial—involving 29 subjects and lasting only six weeks—took place. The participants, all with normal vitamin B12 blood levels, were given either a twice-weekly dose of the vitamin or a placebo for two weeks, followed by a rest period of two weeks, and a final two-week phase in which the vitamin and placebo recipients were secretly switched.

    The study was flawed because only the group that received the vitamin first was analyzed. No statistical differences were noted in appetite, sleep patterns, and fatigue, but those initially given vitamin B12 were “happier” and “felt better.”

    In another small randomized controlled study from 1989, five people with chronic fatigue syndrome were given a mixture of liver extract, folic acid, and B12, or a placebo, at different phases of the month-long study. Their fatigue levels were the same regardless of which phase they were in.

    The role of vitamin B12 has been much better established as replacement therapy for people who are really deficient in the vitamin, which is essential for DNA synthesis, red blood cell development, peripheral nerve integrity, and cognitive function. B12 is not made in our bodies and can be obtained only from animal proteins (or artificially fortified grains). Once it’s ingested, stomach acid is necessary to pry it from food, after which the vitamin combines with something called intrinsic factor, a substance made in the stomach, before eventually being absorbed in the small intestine.”

    Vitamin Chart.

    Natural Food like Egg,Milk,Carrots, Rice/Wheat Bran,Lemon , Citrus Fruits,Peanuts,Whole Grains, Spinach,Lentils,Green leafy Vegetables.

     

    This is the Link for details.

     http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/guide/vitamins-and-minerals-good-food-sources#

    Information Source for Vitamin Study.

    http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/02/vitamin-b12-cure-all-or-placebo/index.htm?EXTKEY=NE33000H

     

    Please remember that Natural food is safe and effective.

     

    Artificial Vitamins and excess of Vitamins in the body may lead to serious consequences to your Health.

     

  • Depression Causes and Cure.

    Depression is an expression of being unhappy which you become aware of.

    Suddenly you feel that nothing is working out for you and you are at odds with yourself,doubting about your job,relationship and the meaning of Life.

    Some of the symptoms are:

    You get the feeling that whatever you are doing at present is worthless and might feel you are searching for something of which you are not sure.

    If you happen to read books and if they happen to be depressive you sink further.

    Any well-meaning advice will appear to be useless and you might feel despondent.

    What one needs to know that there are no individuals or a day with out depression.

    The degree differs.

    When the these low down feelings persist you become acutely depressed.

    What causes Depression?

    Sometimes there may be an obvious reason for becoming depressed, sometimes not. There is usually more than one cause and different people have different reasons.

    It may seem obvious why – there may be life events or changes in circumstance such as a relationship breakdown, bereavement or even the birth of a child – but sometimes it’s not clear. Either way, it can become so bad that you need help.

    Often people don’t realise how depressed they are, because the depression has come on gradually. They may try to struggle on and cope by keeping busy. This can make them even more stressed and exhausted. This can cause physical pains, such as constant headaches, or sleeplessness.”

    At the adolescent age,impatience to get things done causes anxiety which might lead to Depression.

    The inability to achieve the set goals causes anxiety which  may result in Depression.

    At an advanced age,insecurity about future,at the middle age concerns about old age might trigger Depression.

    It can also be due to some biological reasons like Thyroid,metabolic imbalance in the system.

    • “An underactive or overactive thyroid gland
    • Treatments for depression

      “There are two types of treatment available: talking treatments and medication. Both can be accessed through your doctor.”

      Talking treatments

      • Counselling helps you to talk about your feelings in private with a sympathetic professional. Your GP may have a counsellor at the surgery.
      • Cognitive behavioural therapy can help to overcome the powerful negative thoughts that are part of depression.
      • Interpersonal and dynamic therapies can help if you have difficulties getting on with other people. A relationship counsellor might be helpful if you’re having difficulties with your partner.
      • If you have a disability or are caring for a relative, a self-help group may give you support.

      Medication

      Antidepressants can be effective if depression is severe or goes on for a long time. They may help feelings of anxiety and help you to deal with problems effectively again.

      The effects of antidepressants won’t usually be felt straight away – people often don’t notice any improvement in their mood for two or three weeks.

      As well as tablets, an alternative remedy called St John’s wort is available from chemists. There is evidence that it’s effective in mild to moderate depression. It seems to work in much the same way as some antidepressants, but some people find it has fewer side effects. You should discuss taking it with your doctor, particularly if you’re taking other medication.”

      Like all medicines, antidepressants have some side effects, although these are usually mild and tend to wear off as the treatment goes on. The newer antidepressants (called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) may cause nausea and anxiety for a short while. The older antidepressants can cause dry mouth and constipation. Unless the side effects are very bad, your doctor will usually advise you to continue taking them.

      Four out of five people with depression will get better without help. The shorter the time you have been depressed, the better the chance that it will lift on its own. However, even with treatment, one in five people will still be depressed two years later.

      Support

      It may be enough to talk things over with a relative or friend. If this doesn’t help, talk it over with your family doctor.

      • Talk to someone close to you about how you feel. Going over a painful experience and crying it out can help you come to terms with it.
      • Get some regular exercise. This will help you keep fit and hopefully, sleep better. Do jobs around the house to take your mind off thoughts that make you depressed.
      • Eat well, even if you don’t feel like it. Don’t drink alcohol, as this makes depression worse, although it might not seem to at first.
      • If you can’t sleep, try not to worry about it. Do something relaxing in bed such as reading, watching TV or listening to the radio.
      • If you know what is making you depressed, write it down and think of ways to tackle it. Pick the best ones and see if they help.
      • Keep hopeful – this is a very common experience and you will come through it, probably stronger and more able to cope than before.”
      One must remember that the treatments are only supports and one can definitely beat depression only by him/herself.
      Antidepressants might help to calm the mind chemically ,but over a period of time these drugs might become habit-forming if they are Barbiturate based.
      Even Alfazolam  may be contra-indicated for some.
      Counseling is effective only if one is ready to receive advice, be it a Counselor or Relatives or friends.
      Normally under the spell of Depression,the mind will refuse.
      Normal advice is to take safe antidepressants under the advice of a qualified Physician .
      Never exceed the dose.
      In general, one must know the facts of Life.
      Life is what it is.
      Do not analyse and judge your or other’s Life.
      Learn to look at Facts ,not impressions.
      We generally carry impressions and hardly look at facts.
      Never attempt to ascribe motives for the behavior of others around you.
      Planning is fine but too much thinking and planing is unhealthy.
      This puts one under pressure because Life has to be run, with interaction with others whether one likes it or not and we can not control what others think of us nor can we control circumstances.
      Plan for a shorter period.
      Remember none knows whether he/she will be alive the next second.
      Do not think you are indispensable, the world has been here before you were born and will  be after you go.
      Never think you are the one who supports Family or you are indispensable at work either.
      Do what you have to do with out reasoning out for Life has to felt and Lived ,not analyzed.
      Those who feel that they can not reach their goals should know that any activity you undertake depends on various factors, some of them under your control,most of them out of your control.
      So do the best you can and not be anxious.
      Results will come.
      It is worth noting that if you achieve whatever you want in a very short span of Time, you will have nothing to live for.
      Life can be led joyously only when we have something unattainable as well.
      Also have Faith.
      Do not question every thing in Life for ultimately you will end up as a mental patient,probably this might take some time.
      It could be any Faith , may also be Atheism.
      Read Books that are light and Books are Optimistic.
      Be with people who are not whiners.
      People around those who suffer from Depression must not judge those who are  as they could become  one the next day.
      Be positive and talk things that are joyous and optimistic and avoid serious pontificating.
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