Author: Eliza

Cloudy, blurry vision might mean you have cataracts. This condition is much more common in older adults, especially those over age 60. Cataracts are the result of protein building up in the eye that is blocking clear vision. Light is not able to pass clearly to the eye. There are four types. The first is congenital which occurs when a baby is actually born with cataracts. They might also form in early childhood. The baby might have experienced an infection, poor development, or injury to the eye while in the womb. Secondary cataracts are the result of a medical condition, most commonly diabetes. Traumatic cataracts are the result of an injury. Age related cataracts form in older adults. Persons who have had eye surgery are also more susceptible. Other triggers of cataracts include smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, chronic exposure to sunlight, and excessive alcohol use.  

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Learn more about the remaining 4 essential vitamins in this article

In my last article, I had discussed 5 out of 9 essential vitamins. Continuing with our study about essential vitamins, we now look at the rest of them here in this article. They are vitamins H, P, M and K.

So, let’s go ahead and have a look at each of them-

Vitamin H or Biotin or Vitamin B7

Vitamin H or Biotin is an essential part of your diet that aids in keeping your body healthy. It also helps in the functioning of red blood cells and protection from infections.

Vitamin H deficiency may lead to several complications, as well as anemia, fatigue, and weakness.

Foods containing Biotin-

• liver
• egg yolks
• soybeans
• peanuts
• almonds
• walnuts
• cauliflower
• mushrooms
• salmon
• bananas

However, it is not that difficult to get enough Vitamin H in your diet. Here is everything you need

Learn all about kidney stones and how they can affect you

Kidney stones are small, hard deposits that form when your urine has excess minerals or salts. These minerals and salts then bind to create solid mineral deposits.

Although these may not seem like a big deal, they can be quite painful if they grow large enough to block the urinary tract.

If you have been diagnosed with kidney stones, it is important to know what this means and how to move forward. Let’s take a look at some information on kidney stones and what you should do next.

In my previous post on kidneys, I had made a passing reference to kidney stones- in this article we will discuss all about it.

What Are Kidney Stones?

A kidney stone is a small, hard deposit that develops in the kidneys. Kidney stones form

Learn more about the remaining 4 essential vitamins in this article

Continuing with our study about essential vitamins, we now look at the rest of them here in this article. They are vitamins H, P, M and K.

So, let’s go ahead and have a look at each of them-

Vitamin H or Biotin or Vitamin B7

Vitamin H or Biotin is an essential part of your diet that aids in keeping your body healthy. It also helps in the functioning of red blood cells and protection from infections.

Vitamin H deficiency may lead to several complications, as well as anemia, fatigue, and weakness.

Foods containing Biotin-

• liver
• egg yolks
• soybeans
• peanuts
• almonds
• walnuts
• cauliflower
• mushrooms
• salmon
• bananas

However, it is not that difficult to get enough Vitamin H in your diet. Here is everything you need to know about Vitamin H- what it is and its benefits:

Vitamin H

As a vegan for years, the question of where do you get your
protein or your calcium or your whatever always comes up. So, where is it
acquired? Read on.

PROTEIN

Nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, whole grains (brown rice,
quinoa, bulgur, barley, etc), meat, chicken and fish substitutes, artichokes,
asparagus, beets, bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots,
cauliflower, celery, chard, collards, corn, cucumber, eggplant, kale, leeks,
lettuce, okra, onions, parsnips, potatoes, radishes, string beans, sweet
potatoes, squash, tomatoes, turnip, and all vegetables not listed, apples,
apricots, avocado, banana, berries, cantaloupe, cherries, dates, figs, grapes,
grapefruit, guava, kiwi, lemon, limes, mango, melons, nectarines, oranges,
papayas, peaches, pears, persimmons, pineapples, tangerines, all the fruits not
listed, tofu.

BETA CAROTENE (Antioxidant)

Sweet potato, carrots, butternut squash, red peppers,
tomatoes, pumpkin, spinach, collards, cantaloupe, apricots, peaches, broccoli.

COENZYME Q10 (Antioxidant
protection, decrease risk of skin cancer.)                                

Peanuts, sesame seeds, pistachio nuts, broccoli, cauliflower,