Acne:  Try a multivitamin and mineral supplement which is low in iodine.  Increase intake of:  Vitamin E, Vitamin A as retinol, Zinc.  Eliminate processed foods.

Allergies:  Increase your intake of:  Vitamin B12, Vitamin C which may improve the body’s response to allergens. Supplements to boost the immune system will help.

Anaemia: Increase your intake of:  Iron, Vitamin B1 and B6, Vitamin C between meals, Folic acid.

Arteriosclerosis: (hardening of the arteries)  Increase your intake of:  B-complex vitamins, Vitamins A (as beta-carotene), Selenium, Magnesium, Manganese, and Zinc.  Reduce fats and processed foods in the diet.

Arthritis:  Increase your intake of:  Vitamin A, Vitamin E, B-complex vitamins 100 mg three times daily.  Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium – which are needed to form the fluid around the joints, Copper taken orally or worn as a bracelet, Vitamin B5.

Asthma: Increase your intake of: Vitamin C but beware because it can interfere with medication taken for asthma. Vitamin A, B2, B5, B6, and E (in a dry form).

Colds:  Increase your intake of:  Vitamin C up to 2g per day during a cold, vitamin A, Vitamin E, Selenium, Zinc.

Cold Sores:  Increase your intake of:  Vitamin C, Vitamin E in oil taken internally and applied to the affected area, Vitamin B1, Zinc to boost the immune system.

Constipation: Chronic constipation may respond to an increased intake of B-complex vitamins particularly if it follows a course of antibiotics.  Vitamin B1 is most effective.  Increase your fibre intake.

Coughs:  Increase your intake of: B-complex vitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin A as beta-carotene, Vitamin E, Selenium, Zinc (all of which boost immune activity).

Dandruff:  Increase your intake of:  Selenium, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, Zinc.

Depression:  Increase your intake of: B-vitamins which address the nervous system.  Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium.

Diabetes:  Increase your intake of:  Chromium, Potassium, Zinc, B-complex Vitamins.

Diarrhea:  Increase your intake of: Potassium which is easily lost through diarrhea and vomiting.  Vitamins B1 and B3 which will address the digestive system.  Water to flush the system.  Take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement with food when you are able to eat properly again to replace lost nutrients.

Eczema:  Increase your intake of: Vitamin A as beta-carotene, B-complex vitamins particularly B2 and B6, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin E, Biotin, Copper.

Fatigue:  Increase your intake of:  Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium (a combined deficiency can cause fatigue), Iron, Vitamins B6 and B12 for energy.

Glandular Fever (mononucleosis): Increase your intake of: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Zinc, Magnesium, B-complex vitamins – all of which will address the immune system.

Gout: Increase your intake of: Magnesium, B6 and B12 which act as mild diuretics and aid kidney function, Molybdenum as part of a good multivitamin and mineral supplement.

Hair Loss: Increase your intake of: B-complex vitamins a high dosage tablet twice daily, Choline, Inositol, Calcium, Magnesium, vitamins and minerals in a good supplement.

Hangover: Take a B-complex tablet before drinking, one while you are drinking, and one before bed.  Take a good multivitamin and mineral tablet before bed.  Make sure it contains biotin and selenium.  If you have a hangover, take one B-complex tablet, and one multivitamin tablet twice daily until symptoms are eased. 

Hay Fever:  Increase intake of:  B-complex vitamins high doses 3 times daily, Vitamin C up to 2g daily, Zinc, Selenium, vitamins and minerals in a good supplement.

Headaches:  Increase intake of: Niacin (Vit B3), B-complex vitamins preferably time-release capsules, Calcium, Magnesium.

High Blood Pressure:  Increase your intake of: Potassium (discuss the treatment with your doctor as it can conflict with other medication), Magnesium, B-complex vitamins, Calcium, Vitamin E.

Influenza:  Increase your intake of: Vitamin C at the first sign of symptoms, Zinc, B-complex vitamins, Vitamins A and E.

Insomnia:  Take one Calcium and one Magnesium tablet just before bedtime (chelated if you can get it), then increase intake of: Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, dietary Calcium.

Menopausal Symptoms:  Increase intake of:  Vitamin E which can ease headaches and hot flushes, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium, vitamin D, B-complex vitamins.

Menstrual Problems:  Increase your intake of: vitamin B6 up to 150 mg 3 times daily, B-complex vitamins, B12 up to 150 mg 3 times daily, Iron, Magnesium.

Nausea:  Take vitamin B6 for morning sickness (consult your doctor first) and for travel sickness – appropriate for children in half doses.

PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome):  Increase intake of: Vitamin B6 up to 100 mg 3 times daily, B-complex vitamins, Vitamin E preferably in dry form, B12 up to 100 mg 3 times daily, Magnesium, Calcium.

Psoriasis:  Increase your intake of: Vitamin A as beta-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, B-complex vitamins, Protein.

Stress:  Take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement with special attention to extra B-complex and vitamin C, which can be taken in extra doses.  Take vitamin E up to 400 IU daily.

Thrush:  Increase your intake of: Vitamins and minerals which improve immune activity (ensure that all supplements are yeast-free), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin B-complex, Selenium, Zinc.

Varicose Veins (thrombosis):  Increase intake of vitamins and minerals which improve circulation, including: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Boron, Selenium, Silicon.