Health Ministry Article – August 2025 (“Natural Remedy for What Ails You!”)

a message from Asbury’s Health Ministry Team

“Natural Remedy for What Ails You!”

by Karen Turi, RN, BSN, a member of Asbury’s Health Ministry Team

There is absolutely no substitution for medical advice for health conditions; but sometimes just “tweaking” our diet or the vitamins we take might just help!!!

Some common conditions:

1. CRACKED LIPS… hydration, good IRON sources and Vitamin B2/B3/B6. Don’t forget to sunscreen your lips!!
2. DANDRUFF… ZINC (found in shellfish, poultry, nuts, and legumes). Zinc can also be a supplement, Vitamin B6/Omega-3.
3. POOR NIGHT VISION… “orange” foods like sweet potatoes and carrots, Vitamin A / Zinc
4. BLEEDING GUMS … foods rich in Vitamin C (peppers / leafy greens) or Vitamin C/ Vitamin K / Zinc
5. DRY SKIN… hydration, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Omega-3
6. MOOD SWINGS… hydration, protein, Vitamin D / Vitamin B6 and Magnesium
7. ACNE… Good cleansing (but not overcleansing with harsh products), hydration, avoid excess sugars. Vitamin A / Vitamin E
8. FATIGUE… good sleep habits, protein, hydration, green leafy veggies, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Iron
9. MUSCLE CRAMPS…foods rich in Potassium (bananas, spinach) / Calcium (dairy), Magnesium, Potassium
10. HAIR LOSS? BRITTLE NAILS?… hydration, protein, Biotin, Vitamin B7 / Vitamin A, Vitamin D / Zinc
11. TINGLING LIMBS… leafy greens, fatty fish, nuts and berries, Vitamin B12/ Omega-3
12. SLOW WOUND HEALING… protein, healthy fats, Vitamin A/ Vitamin C/ Zinc