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NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE
ADRENAL GLANDS
Disclaimer.
One of the main challenges in
trigeminal neuralgia and atypical facial pain is to the body systems most affected in
physical "stress management", the endocrine system (namely the adrenal glands).
The main focus of the following information is on nutritional support that may enhance and
strengthen the adrenal glands and perhaps aid in coping with TN and other facial
neuralgias.
The foods listed on these pages can be
sliced, chopped, diced, pureed, juiced and served at room temperature (when rapid spoiling
is not a concern) to allow for the pain, heat & cold intolerances & other
challenges to eating presented by TN. The actual amount of a nutrient, vitamin, mineral or
other substance in a food depends on the geographical location in which it is grown, how
it is grown, how it is stored & shipped as well as how it is cooked. For these
reasons, readers may choose to use supplements of the substances listed in addition to
food sources.
AS ALWAYS, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE
MAKING ANY CHANGES IN YOUR DIET OR TAKING ANY DIETARY SUPPLEMENT OR OTHER SUBSTANCES.
| Vitamin/Mineral |
Food Source(s) |
| Vitamin A |
apricots, asparagus,
broccoli, carrots, cantaloupe, endive, kale, lettuce, liver, mustard greens, pumpkin,
spinach, squash, sweet potatoes, watermelon |
| Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine) |
beef liver, brewer's
yeast, pork, rye & whole wheat flour, rice, bran, beans ( garbanzo, kidney, navy),
brown rice , salmon steak , soybeans, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, whole grain products |
| Vitamin B-2
(Riboflavin) |
almonds, brewer's yeast,
cheese, chicken, eggs, liver, kidney, mild wheat germ |
| Vitamin B-3 (Niacin) |
liver, brewer's yeast,
halibut, chicken white meat, peanuts, pork, salmon, sunflower seeds, swordfish, tuna,
turkey, veal |
| Vitamin B-5
(Panthothenic Acid) |
blue cheese , brewer's
yeast, corn, eggs, fish, lentils, liver lobster, meats of all kinds, peanuts, ,peas,
soybeans, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, whole-grain products |
| Vitamin B-6
(Pyridoxine) |
avocados, bananas, bran,
carrots, brewer's yeast, whole-wheat flour, filberts, lentils, rice, salmon, shrimp,
soybeans, sunflower seeds, tuna, wheat germ |
| Vitamin B-9 (Folic
Acid) |
barley, beans, brewer's
yeast, liver, endive, fruits (fresh), garbanzo beans, lentils, orange juice, oranges,
peas, rice, split peas, soybeans, sprouts, wheat germ, green-leafy vegetables(both cooked
and raw) |
| Vitamin B-12 |
beef , liver, cheese,
clams, eggs, flounder, herring, liverwurst, mackerel, milk, dairy products, oysters,
sardines, snapper, (Note: Vitamin B-12 is NOT found in vegetables) |
| Vitamin C |
currants, broccoli,
brussel sprouts, cabbage, collards, grapefruit, green peppers, guava, kale, lemons,
mangos, oranges, papayas, potatoes, rose hips, spinach, strawberries, sweet & hot
peppers, tangerines, tomatoes(cooked and raw), watercress |
| Vitamin D |
Cod liver oil, halibut
liver oil, herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines, sunlight, Vitamin D fortified milk |
| Vitamin E |
almonds, apricots, corn
oil, filberts, cottonseed oil, green vegetables, margarine, peanut oil, safflower nuts,
sunflower seeds, walnuts, wheat germ, whole grains, whole wheat flour |
| Vitamin H (Biotin) |
brewer's yeast, brown
rice, bulgur wheat, butter, liver, cashew nuts, cheese, chicken, eggs, green peas,
lentils, mackerel, meats, milk, oats, peanuts, soybeans, split peas, tuna, sunflower
seeds, walnuts |
| Vitamin K |
alfalfa, brussels
sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, Camembert cheese, cheddar cheese, green tea, oats,
soybeans, spinach, turnip greens |
| Potassium |
fruits, vegetables,
legumes, nuts, whole grains, meat, |
| Magnesium |
milk, cheese, meat,
seafood, whole grains, legumes, nuts |
| Zinc |
Oysters, eggs, whole
wheat |
| Selenium |
wheat germ |
In the United States, check nutrition
labels for the amounts of the above vitamins in specific foods or food products.
SUPPLEMENTS: If you choose to
use supplements of the above vitamins, consult your doctor as to how much to take.
SPECIAL WARNING
ABOUT TAKING VITAMINS A, D, E & K. These are fat soluble vitamins. If you take more than your body needs or can
use, your body will store them and they could reach toxic levels.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO AID
IN FOOD SELECTION
PLEASE NOTE: NUTRITION IS A HIGHLY
INDIVIDUAL MATTER. WHEN SELECTING FOODS FROM THE ABOVE & FOLLOWING LISTS, MEDICAL
CONDITIONS OTHER THAN FACIAL NEURALGIA CONDITIONS, A PERSON'S OVERALL HEALTH AND FOOD
SENSITIVITIES & ALLERGIES MUST BE CONSIDERED. AS ALWAYS, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE
MAKING ANY CHANGES IN YOUR DIETARY HABITS.
Apples - Rich in soluble fiber (Can be
beneficial to the digestive system, especially in people who must restrict their fluid
intake and are unable to get much exercise). No saturated fat, cholesterol or sodium
Apricots- High in carotene, potassium No fat sodium or cholesterol
Dry beans- High in potassium Contain soluble fiber Low in sodium
Bread- Contains B vitamins & fiber
Broccoli- Contains soluble fiber
Garlic- Source of selenium (Chewing on fresh parsley can help remove odor from breath) Rub
fingers with toothpaste, then rinse to help remove odor.
Oats & Oat Bran- Low sodium Nonfat Oatmeal can be added to soups & recipes such as
meatballs, meatloaf, breads & cookies. Oatmeal can be powdered in a blender to make
oat four for baking or coating meats.
Oranges- Contain fiber, vitamins B & C.
Pasta- Can be low in fat & cholesterol if fat is avoided in preparation, For people on
sodium restricted diets, limit salt in preparation Contains magnesium & zinc
Tomatoes- If vine-ripened, rich in vitamins A & C Contain fiber
Turkey- White meat has less fat & fewer calories. High in zinc.
Carrots- Contain vitamins A & C plus potassium
SUPPLEMENTS
Supplements of the vitamins & minerals named in the food sources table plus:
Multi-vitamin/mineral complex, Citrus bioflavonoids, Calcium chelate, Chromium picolinate,
Lecithin, Proteolytic enzymes, Bromelain, Protein (as free form amino acids), Choline,
Inositol, Para-aminobenzoic acid, Rutin, Calcium, phosphorus, Iron, Copper, Manganese,
Chromium, molybdenum, iodine, L-gluathione, coenzyme Q-10, kelp, Amino Acids (including
L--scsteine, L-mehtionine, L-lysine & L-ornithine).
Sources:
- Nector-Page, Linda, N.D., Ph.D.,
"Healthy Healing".
- Balch, James F., M.D., "A Prescription for Nutritional Healing".
- Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy, Fifth edition by Sue Rodwell Williams, PhD.,
M.P.H., R.D., Times Mirror/Mosby College Publishing.
Additional Source - Ellie
Wiltrout, registered dietitian
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