Knowledge part 3 - Vitamin K & Vitamin C

Vitamin K (k1 & K2) is normally produced by bacteria in the large intestine, and dietary deficiency is extremely rare unless the intestines are heavily damaged, or are unable to absorb the molecules.

Vitamin C or L-ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient for humans. Ascorbate (an ion of ascorbic acid) is well known for its antioxidant activity.

So, Vitamin C functions as an antioxidant and enhances iron absorption. I am learning lots of details which I think everyone would benefit from this as well.

Vitamin C's effect on the common cold, stroke, spongy gum. And too much of it will cause diarrhea.

The uses and recommended daily intake of vitamin C are matters of on-going debate but my opinion would be consuming sufficient of combination fresh fruits and veggies in our diets.

The amount is given in milligrams per 100 grams of fruit or vegetable.

Kakadu plum 3100
Camu Camu 2800
Rose hip 2000
Acerola 1600
Seabuckthorn 695
Jujube 500
Indian gooseberry 445
Baobab 400
Blackcurrant 200
Red pepper 190
Parsley 130
Guava 100
Kiwifruit 90
Broccoli 90
Loganberry 80
Redcurrant 80
Brussels sprouts 80
Wolfberry (Goji) 73
Lychee 70
Cloudberry 60
Elderberry 60
Persimmon 60
Papaya 60
Strawberry 60
Orange 50
Lemon 40
Melon, cantaloupe 40
Cauliflower 40
Garlic 31
Grapefruit 30
Raspberry 30
Tangerine 30
Mandarin orange 30
Passion fruit 30
Spinach 30
Cabbage raw green 30
Lime 30
Mango 28
Blackberry 21
Potato 20
Melon, honeydew 20
Cranberry 13
Tomato 10
Blueberry 10
Pineapple 10
Pawpaw 10
Grape 10
Apricot 10
Plum 10
Watermelon 10
Banana 9
Carrot 9
Avocado 8
Crabapple 8
Persimmon - fresh 7
Cherry 7
Peach 7
Apple 6
Asparagus 6
Beetroot 5
Chokecherry 5
Pear 4
Lettuce 4
Cucumber 3
Eggplant 2
Raisin 2
Fig 2

All excess Vitamin C is disposed of through the urinary system. The deficiency of Vitamin C and K will also lead to nosebleed. The human body can only store a certain amount of vitamin C,and so the body soon depletes itself if fresh supplies are not consumed.

While plants are generally a good source of vitamin C, the amount in foods of plant origin depends on: the precise variety of the plant, the soil condition, the climate in which it grew, the length of time since it was picked, the storage conditions, and the method of preparation.

Knowledge part 2- Nosebleed

I am so curious with why, how nosebleed happens? And how to prevent it from happening again.

There are many reasons as to why nosebleed accured, I will only bring some of the causes that contribute it from happening. Causes that I think may or may not be applied to most people especially my family.

1. As nose is part of our body rich in blood vessels which is situated on a vulnerable place on the face. So, trauma to the face can cause injury to the nasal and bleed, it called 'blunt trauma'.

2. Infections, as usual such as nose picking, surgery, etc.

3. Low relative humidity of inhaled air (dry season), particularly during cold winter seasons. Suggested to apply ointment or some type to help to lubricate inside the area of the nose especially middle part. Vaseline is the only type I know, or you may check others.

4. Consuming exersive alcohol.

5. Vitamin C and Vitamin K deficiency.

6. This is the part that I learned so much of what to do during nosebleed (from http://www.medicinenet.com):

A. Pinch all the soft parts of the nose together between your thumb and index finger.

B. Press firmly toward the face - compressing the pinched parts of the nose against the bones of the face.

C. Lean forward slightly with the head tilted forward. Leaning back or tilting the head back allows the blood to run back into your sinuses and throat and can cause gagging or inhaling the blood.

D. Hold the nose for at least five minutes. Repeat as necessary until the nose has stopped bleeding.

E. Sit quietly, keeping the head higher than the level of the heart. Do not lay flat or put your head between your legs.

F. Apply ice (wrapped in a towel) to nose and cheeks.

Hope this article helps, especially when you have little kids at home or even self-help.

Knowledge part 1 - B12

Being semi-vegetarian for the first time, I want to make sure feeding my body with the right stuffs in the right quantity. Today, I was doing article about B12, it's interesting to know that B12 plays a very important part in our body functions especially brain and nervous systems. B12 cannot made by plants or animals as only bacteria have the enzymes required for its synthesis. As b12 mostly found in animal products, such as fish (salmon and trout), yoghurt, and eggs. A strict vegetarian may be good to consult with their highly respected people who know more about it.

White spots in the skin, light-headed and migraine headaches, an eye twitch, this is usually in one eye only, it also can occur on the eyelid and surrounding, and some mood swing or/and personality changes can also occur because of b12 deficiency.

Find out more about b12 and and b12 deficiency.

Hopefully this information will help you ^_^