Dr. Jagdish Prasad Mehrotra

 In some of the disease like Scurvy is due to deficiency of vitamin “C” and Pellagra due to deficiency of “Niacin”. The disease can be corrected by use of deficient vitamin But most nutrient do not work solo, sometimes they join forces other times they interact and cancel the effect. Here I am taking some nutrient which work in pairs.

1. Calcium and Vitamin D:  Calcium is mostly absorbed in the small intestine and essential for bone strength but the body needs vitamin D’s assistance to absorb the nutrient. Vitamin D also has many other benefits throughout body.

Normal requirement of Calcium in adult – 1,000 daily, but in older adult 1,200 mg daily (starting in 50’s)

Normal requirement of Vitamin D in adult –400 IU daily, but in persons starting 70’s- 600 IU daily (starting in 50’s)

2. Sodium and Potassium: Sodium is an essential nutrient which we consume each day. Excess use of Sodium interferes with the natural ability of blood vessels to relax and expand, blood pressure increases which ultimately increases the chances of stroke or heart attack but Potassium encourages the kidneys to excrete sodium. Thus, high Potassium intake assist in keeping the blood vessels healthy and maintain blood pressure.

Normal requirement of Sodium in adult – 1,200 mg to 1,500 mg daily.

Normal requirement of Potassium in adult – 4,700 mg. daily.

3. Vitamin B12 and Folate: B12 helps the body to absorb folate and the two works together to support cell division and replication which allow the body to replace cells that die. This process is important during times of growth in childhood, and throughout the body of adults as well.

Normal requirement of B12- 2.4 micrograms

Normal requirement of folate 400 micrograms

Good source of vitamin B12- Meat, eggs, and milk

Natural source of vitamin Folate- Green leafy vegetables, beans and legumes Vegetarian and Alcoholic usually have vitamin B12 deficiency and can be supplemented wit tab or injection, while folate deficiency can be corrected by multivitamin. Deficiency of either or both vitamins may cause marocytic Anaemia. B12 deficiency can also cause mild tingling sensation and memory loss.

Headache is one of the most common maladies which refers to a pain sensation in the head. It may itself be an ailment or may be the symptom of any other illness. Headaches can last for a short time or may persist up to several weeks depending on its cause or type. Many reasons can trigger headache.

The following are eight reasons why you might get that headache

1. Stress: Physical stress or emotional stress can be identified as one of the most common causes for your headache. Tension, anxiety and depression may trigger a headache. This is also known as tension headache. In this condition, the muscles of your scalp, neck, face and jaw tighten, thus causing pain. Fatigue may also lead to this type of headache.
2. Eye problems: Sometimes eye problems may be the cause of your headache. Diseases such as glaucoma can cause headache. Straining your eyes for seeing distant objects or glaring at your computer screen for long can also result in headache.
3. Eating and sleeping pattern: Change in eating and sleeping pattern can also cause headache. Inadequate sleep or caffeine withdrawal can give you terrible headache sometimes.
4. Ear, nose or throat disorders: Ear, nose or throat problems can also give rise to headache. Sinus caused by cold or infection, tonsillitis or throat infections can also prompt a headache.
5. Medication: Excessive use of medication can be a factor responsible for your headache. This is also known as rebound headache.
6. Dental problems: Jaw or dental problems sometimes may trigger a mild headache which can turn severe also. The alignment of lower and upper jaw, tooth decay may be some of the causes for headache.
7. Hormonal problems: Sometimes a decline of your estrogen levels can also be a reason for your headache.
8. Bad posture: Sometimes, poor posture may strain the muscles of your back and neck, triggering a headache.

Headache can be very annoying. Sometimes pain relief medicines help in controlling headache, but consuming them regularly may affect your health. You must consult a doctor in order to get your headache treated in a proper manner.