Guest guest Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Chocolate are you talking, about the dark kind of chocolate it is very high in magnesium, it relaxes your muscles it can stop spasms, but this is only one of the minerals. The magnesium is usually balanced with calcium a ratio of two to one. Your mother may want to have her electrolytes checked at the doctors office. Here are the deficiencies of minerals and vitamins. PS: chocolate may also boost your endorphins. Deficiency's Vitamins And Minerals Deficiency of vitamin B1 A deficiency will result in beriberi, and minor deficiencies may be indicated with extreme fatigue, irritability, constipation, edema and an enlarged liver. Forgetfulness, gastrointestinal disturbances, heart changes, irritability, labored breathing and loss of appetite may also be experienced. With too little thiamin around a person may also experience nervousness, numbness of the hands and feet, pain and sensitivity, poor coordination, tingling sensations, weak and sore muscles, general weakness and severe weight loss. Deficiency of vitamin B2 A shortage of this vitamin may manifest itself as cracks and sores at the corners of the mouth, eye disorders, inflammation of the mouth and tongue, and skin lesions. Dermatitis, dizziness, hair loss, insomnia, light sensitivity, poor digestion, retarded growth, and slow mental responses have also been reported. Burning feet can also be indicative of a shortage. Deficiency of vitamin B3 A deficiency may cause pellagra, the classic niacin deficiency disease, and is characterized by bilateral dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia. A shortage of niacin may be indicated with symptoms such as canker sores, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, halitosis, headaches, indigestion, insomnia, limb pains, loss of appetite, low blood sugar, muscular weakness, skin eruptions, and inflammation. Deficiency of vitamin B5 With Vitamin B5 in short supply symptoms like fatigue, headaches, nausea, tingling in the hands, depression, personality changes and cardiac instability have been reported. Frequent infection, fatigue, abdominal pains, sleep disturbances and neurological disorders including numbness, paresthesia (abnormal sensation such as " burning feet " syndrome), muscle weakness and cramps are also possible indications that this nutrient is in short supply. Biochemical changes include increased insulin sensitivity, lowered blood cholesterol, decreased serum potassium, and failure of adrenocorticotropin to induce eosinopenia. Deficiency of vitamin B6 Irritability, nervousness and insomnia as well as general weakness, skin changes such as dermatitis and acne as well asthma and allergies might develop when pyridoxine is in short supply. Symptoms may include nails that are ridged, an inflamed tongue as well as changes to your bones - which can include osteoporosis and arthritis. Kidney stones may also appear. Vitamin B6 deficiency symptoms will be very much like those of B2 and B3. Vitamin B6 is needed by the body to manufacture its own B3 vitamin. Deficiency of vitamin B9 A deficiency of folic acid on an unborn baby may increase the risk of the baby being born with spina bifida and other serious defects of the nervous system. When deficient of folic acid, you might suffer from fatigue, acne, a sore tongue, cracking at the corners of your mouth (same as deficiency of vitamin B2, vitamin B6 as well as iron). Long term deficiency may result in anemia and later in osteoporosis, as well as cancer of the bowel and cervix. Deficiency of vitamin B12 Some symptoms of a deficiency will include a sore tongue, weakness, fatigue, and weight loss, back pain and apathy. It might further result in loss of balance, decreased reflexes, tingling of the fingers, ringing in the ears etc. A deficiency may also result in the raising of the level of homocysteine in the blood - which in high doses can be toxic to the brain, which may be involved in Alzheimer disease. Severe deficiency may result in pernicious anemia also called ian pernicious anemia. Another problem that appears in deficiency is the eroding of the myelin sheath - the fatty sheath of tissue, which insulates the nerve fibers in your body. Deficiency of vitamin C When there is a shortage of VITAMIN C, various problems can arise, although scurvy is the only disease clinically treated with vitamin C. However, a shortage of vitamin C may result in " pinpoint " hemorrhages under the skin and a tendency to bruise easily, poor wound healing, soft and spongy bleeding gums and loose teeth. Edema (water retention) also happens with a shortage of vitamin C, and weakness, a lack of energy, poor digestion, painful joints and bronchial infection and colds are also indicative of an under-supply. Deficiency of vitamin D A shortage can lead to softening of the bone and muscle twitching and convulsions, and in children it causes rickets - resulting in bent legs. In adults, the shortage causes loss of minerals from the bones, (osteomalacia) where the bones are sore, tender, and weak muscles with the possibility of deafness developing. In older people, osteoporosis may appear when protein is also lost from the bone. Vitamin D in short supply is also linked to having a burning sensation in the mouth and throat, diarrhea, insomnia and visual problems. Deficiency of vitamin E Deficiency of Vitamin E is not common, and the symptoms not very clear cut, but may include fatigue, inflamed varicose veins, wounds healing slowly, premature aging and sub-fertility. When Vitamin E is in short supply symptoms may include acne, anemia, muscle disease, dementia, cancers, gallstones, shortened red blood cell life span, spontaneous abortion (miscarriage), and uterine degeneration. Deficiency Vitamin F fatty acids Hair loss and eczema may be indicated when deficient in Vitamin F and may cause damage to the kidneys, heart and liver. Behavioral disturbances are also noted when deficient. The immune system can become less efficient with resultant slow healing and susceptibility to infections. Tear glands can also not work effectively and may dry up. Blood pressure and cholesterol levels may be higher when deficient and blood more likely to form clots. ============================================== Minerals Deficiency of calcium Prolonged bone re-absorption from chronic dietary deficiency results in osteoporosis - from either too little bone mass accumulation during growth or higher rate of bone loss at menopause. Dietary calcium deficiency also has been associated with increased risk of hypertension, and colon cancer. When it is in short supply, a variety of symptoms from aching joints, eczema, elevated blood cholesterol, heart palpitations, brittle nails, hypertension (high blood pressure) and insomnia can become evident. Muscle cramps, nervousness, numbness in the arms and legs, rheumatoid arthritis, convulsions, depression and delusions have also been noted. Deficiency of chloride A deficiency of chloride is extremely rare and unlikely to occur but a deficiency of chlorine in the body may cause excessive loss of potassium in the urine, weakness and lowered blood pressured. Deficiency of magnesium A severe deficiency caused by mal-absorption, chronic alcoholism, renal dysfunction, or the use of certain medications can cause neuromuscular manifestations, and personality changes can occur. Many cardiovascular problems are indicated with magnesium in short supply and rapid heartbeats as well as fatigue, irritability, and seizure can occur. Insomnia, poor memory, painful periods, depression, hypertension and confusion may also indicative of magnesium in short supply. It is used for the management of premature labor, and for the prophylaxis and treatment of seizures in toxemia of pregnancy. A deficiency may also be a contributing factor to incontinence in older people and bedwetting in children. Some symptoms of a Manganese deficiency: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Multiple Sclerosis Deafness Nerve problems Depression PMS Gout Poor muscle co-ordination Hearing problems Retarded growth rate Infertility Ringing in ears (Tinnitus) Lack of concentration Stiff tendons Loss of libido in both sexes Stuttering Memory loss/mental confusion Tremors Miscarriages or still births Natural Sources of Manganese: Black walnuts, other raw nuts/seeds, pineapple, blueberries, avocado, cantaloupes, spinach, and the bran/germ of whole grains. Deficiency of phosphorus Deficiency of this element is unusual but may have symptoms varying from painful bones, irregular breathing, fatigue, anxiety, numbness, skin sensitivity and changes in body weight. A ratio of 2:1 in the diet between phosphorus and calcium can cause low blood calcium levels. If calcium is in short supply relative to phosphorus there may be increased risks of high blood pressure and bowel cancer. Deficiency of potassium The kidneys excrete any excesses, but deficiencies are seldom found in people on normal diets, although most people could look at increasing their potassium intake. A deficiency may result in fatigue, cramping legs, muscle weakness, slow reflexes, acne, dry skin, mood changes, irregular heartbeat. If you are into bodybuilding, it is also a good idea to increase your potassium intake, since potassium is needed to maintain your muscles in good form, controlling your muscle actions, and since potassium is lost in excessive sweating and urine. A great way to include this in your diet is to have a banana, citrus fruit or even a dash of apple cider vinegar. Deficiency of sodium. A deficiency is rare, but can easily happen with diarrhea, vomiting or excessive sweating, and a shortage may lead to nausea, dizziness, poor concentration and muscle weakness. Deficiency of sulfur Deficiencies will only really happen if a diet is deprived of protein, or a poorly planned vegan diet, and a protein shortage is more likely to happen than a sulfur deficiency. Sulfur is said to clean the blood and to help protect us against toxic build-up Jeff el _http://www.msprotocols.netfirms.com/_ (http://www.msprotocols.netfirms.com/) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 actually i was trying to be a bit subtle .. this is chocolate that has marijuana in it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 No need to be subtle. Why it works! Specific Analysis of Hemp Seeds Moisture Fat Protein (N x6.25) Ash Energy Carbohydrates Carotene (Vit. A) Thiamine (B1) Riboflavin(B2) Pyridoxine (B6) Niacin (B3) Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Insoluble Dietary Fiber Soluble Dietary Fiber Total Dietary Fiber 5.7% 30% 22.5% 5.9% 503Calories/100g 35.8% 16,800 IU/lb. 0.9 mg/100g 1.1 mg/100g 0.3 mig/100g 2.5mg/100g 1.4 mg/.100g 10 IU/100g 3mg/100g 32.1% 3.0% 35.1% Hemp Seed Nutrition A complete mineral assay was performed on the sterilized hemp seeds by the Ohio Hempery. The following is that information. Thanks to them! It can be seen that hemp is especially high in the most needed minerals: Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Sulfur. It is also low in heavy metals like Strontium, Thorium, Arsenic, and Chromium. The vitamin results were disappointing until you see that hemp's vitamins compares favorably with other grains. Vitamins are mostly provided by fresh vegetables. You would have to eat over a pound of hemp seeds to meet your RDA in many vitamins. The heat from the sterilization process does affect the vitamin content, vitamins are damages by heat. The fresh green leaves of the hemp plant could not be tested for nutrition due to the fact they are illegal to posses. Mineral Assay of Sterilized Hemp Seeds ELEMENT LEVELS (PPM) Aluminum Antimony Arsenic Barium Beryllium Boron Cadmium Calcium Chromium Cobalt Copper Germanium Iodine Iron Lead Lithium Magnesium Manganese Mercury Molybdenum Nickel Phosphorus Platinum Potassium Selenium Silicon Silver Sodium Strontium Sulfur Thorium Tin Titanium Tungsten Vanadium Zinc Zirconium 54. 1.75 0.3 6.48 0.04 9.5 0.28 1680. 800-1200 mg/day 0.65 0.53 12. 2.67 0.84 .080-.150 mg/day 179. 18 mg/day 0.027 0.062 6059. 300-400 mg/day 95.43 <0.001 0.51 5.0 8302 800-1200 mg/day. 9.23 6170. <0.02 13.8 0.40 22. 7.33 2394. 8.12 2.6 1.78 1.84 0.84 82. 15 mg/day 1.23 PROTEIN Hemp seeds contain up to 24% protein. A handful of seed provides the minimum daily requirement for adults. Ohio Hempery's testing confirms that hemp has a high quality protein content that contains all eight essential amino acids in the correct proportions that humans need. I have found in my own research that hemp has actually nine essential amino acids but there seems to be a debate in the scientific community how many essential amino acids there actually are. Some say eight, others say nine. The basic proteins in hemp are easy to digest. They are comprised of 80% edestine, the most digestible of all protein types. When scientists developed the base vegetable protein model the called it " edestine " . The used hemp to find it. Relatively unknown, hemp protein is the model Soybeans contain a higher total percentage of protein, but these are complex proteins that many people find difficult to digest. Hemp was once the basis of the edstine model of vegetable protein. The very basis of proteins and the vegetable default model. All this is not to mention that these seeds taste great. Hemp seeds can be used as a protein and to enhance flavor in any recipe. PROTEIN SCAN OF HEMP SEEDS Amino Acid phosphoserine aspartic acid + asparagine glutamic acid + glutamine threonine serine proline glycine alanine valine cystine + cysteine methionine cystathionine isoleucine leucine tyrosine phenylalanine tryptophan ethanolamine lysine histidine arginine mg/g seeds 0.9 19.8 34.8 3.7 8.6 7.3 9.7 9.6 3.0 1.2 2.6 0.9 1.5 7.1 5.8 3.5 0.6 0.4 4.3 2.5 18.8 ANALYSIS OF HEMP SEED OIL Moisture............................................ 0.19 % Vitamin A.................................... 8,700 IU/lb. Vitamin E........................................... <1 mg/100g Phosphatides..................................... 0.03 % Chlorophyll................................. 6 PPM Fat Stability AOM................. 5 hours Free Fatty Acid................................. 0.94% Insoluble Matter............................... 0.01% Iodine Value...................................... 166.5 Peroxide Value................................. 7.0 meg/kg Saponification Value...................... 192.8 Specific Gravity................................ 0.9295 at 20 C Unsaponifiable Matter..................... 0.28% Smoke Point..................................... 165 C Flash Point....................................... 141 C Melting Point................................... (-8 C) Jeff el _http://www.msprotocols.netfirms.com/_ (http://www.msprotocols.netfirms.com/) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Rikki Nice to hear from you! The most recent post on cannabis is: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mscured/message/11346 Just scanned it, probably not useful??? According to the Herb Book (by the late Lust) cannabis is a analgesic-hypnotic, tranquilizer, antispasmodic (and a number of other things too). Perhaps she should consider a antispasmodic herb that doesn't produce the " I feel like I'm in a dream " state of mind. The Herb Book lists 80 herbs that are antispasmodic. If any are going to be of any use is the question. Take care, Szpak > Hi all > My mum who has MS and was suffering with muscle spasms was able to get some > 'special chocolate' from an anonymous person in UK who imports from Holland as > a service to people who need it medicinally. > She was advised to take some in the morning and some at night. > Anyway - the good news is that it has reduced her spasms by half - and she > does feel more relaxed - the down side is that she feels really sleepy and > spaced out in the day time .. and when she skips a day time dosage - she feels > really strange as her body is going thru withdrawal. > These are my questions for the wise > 1) Does any-one have any tips for taking anything to reduce the withdrawal > effects when she skips a dosage ? > 2) Has any one heard the benefits of taking it in a drop form sublingually > instead of eating it in the chocolate form ?? > 3) Any other advise about taking this sepcial chocolate ?? > > Thank you all for your advice & support > > Rikki > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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