NATURAL C

ARE WIT

H VITA

MINS, H

ERBS &

SUPPLE

MENTS

TAMIK

A PHILL

IPS

KAPLAN U

NIVERSIT

Y

HW499P

PROFE

SSOR E

AVES

AUGUST 2

7TH 2

011

WHAT ARE AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES?

The body’s immune system is made to protect from invading diseases and infections, however when a person has been diagnosed with this form of disorder, the body’s immune system will attack the healthy cells.

Autoimmune disorders or diseases can affect any person, but those who are at a greater risk are those of Hispanic, Native, and African American. Women are higher in autoimmune diseases then men.

Outside of taking the prescribed medication to treat the illness there are vitamins that may reduce the affects to help live well productive lives.

The three autoimmune diseases that will be focus on are Type II Diabetes , Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus.

VITAMIN

S, HER

BS, &

SUPPLE

MENTS

FOR

DIABETE

S II Since type 2 diabetes may affect the whole body taking vitamins, herbs and supplements can reduce the affects.

Vitamins such as multivitamin & mineral supplements; This will reduce the risk of infections used daily.

Vitamin E (improves glucose tolerance)

Vitamin B Complex (improves systems of diabetic neuropathy, blood sugar levels and reduces nerve damage)

Coenzyme Q 10 (C Q10) (protect against induced depletion)

Some herbs that are also use to treat type II diabetes are includes Aloe Vera, Asian ginseng and bitter melon. These herbs manage blood sugar and give energy.

Type

II dia

betes

wor

k wel

l when

trea

ted w

ith v

itam

ins,

her

bs

and s

upplem

ents

alo

ng sid

e th

e pre

scrip

tion a

long s

ide

physic

al

activ

ities

and s

ocia

l suppor

t.

MULTIP

LE S

CLEROSIS

: VITA

MINS, H

ERBS,

& SUPP

LEMENTS

Ther

e ar

e five

mai

n form

s of

multi

ple s

cler

osis

med

icat

ion,

each

hav

ing h

arsh

sid

e eff

ects

. Peo

ple w

ho use

nat

ural

supple

men

ts c

an re

duce o

r del

ay d

isab

ility

if u

sed re

gularly

.

Vitamin D3: Prevents or treat MS patients

Vitamin B3: Antioxidant and & immune support

Vitamin B12 : As an injection helps with energy

Cannabis: Slow down the procession of MS (only use as a medical supplement in certain states, asked doctor for more information)

Calcium

Ginkgo bioba: Antioxidant

Green tea: Antioxidant and immune effects

Coenzyme Q10: Muscular support and antioxidant

CONT. VITAMINS, HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS

LUPU

S: VITA

MINS, H

ERBS, &

SUPPLE

MENTS

NATURAL T

REATMENT

WILL

HELP

WIT

H SYM

PTOMS

Vitamin E: May prevent cell damage

Vitamin D3: Lower the chance of osteoporosis in lupus patients

Vitamin A: Same as vitamin E, but also may help with joint pains

Omega-3 fatty acids: Improve the symptoms of lupus

Flaxseed: Counter’s the inflammation

SAM-e: Relieve pain from joint swelling

References

Lliades, C. M.D. (2011), Using Supplements, & Herbs as Part of Lupus Treatment, Everyday Health. Retrieved from http://www.everydayhealth.com/lupus/herbs-supplements-for-lupus-treatment.aspx

Sahelian, R. M.D. (2011), Diabetes Natural Treatment Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements that help lower blood sugar, role of diet and food, alternative therphy. Retrieved from http://www.raysahelian.com/diabetes.html

University of Maryland Medical Center (2011), Multiple Sclerosis. Retrieved from http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/multiple-sclerosis-000111.htm