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	Vanilla A flavoring obtained from a tropical orchid. Vanilla is valued for its sweet flavor and scent and is widely used in the preparation of desserts and perfumes.


	Verbena Plant that has a longstanding use in herbalism and folk medicine, usually as an herbal tea. It is one of the original 38 Bach flower remedies (homeopathic remedies prescribed for stress).


	Vichy Shower Relaxing massage performed under sprinklers where water is heated to body temperature. This massage increases circulation and lymphatic flows, which aid the body in cleansing itself of toxins.

Vitamin A (Beta Carotene)

Helps maintain smooth, soft disease-free skin, helps protect the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, throat lungs, which helps reduce our susceptibility to infections. Also protects against air pollutants and contaminants, helps improve eye sight and counteracts night-blindness, aids in bone and teeth formation, improves skin elasticity, moisture content and suppleness, and helps reverse the signs of photo-aging. A lack of vitamin A can cause skin to become dry and hardened.


	Vitamin A Derivatives (Retinoids: retinol, retinyl palmitate, retinyl linoleate, retinyl acetate) Vitamin A derivatives such as Retin-A can help prevent and reverse sun damage. They have exfoliating and skin strengthening properties and they are used clinically in the treatment of severe cystic acne.


	Vitamin B Eight water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism. They are chemically distinct vitamins that often coexist in the same foods. Supplements containing all eight are generally referred to as a vitamin B complex. Individual B vitamin supplements are referred to by the specific name of each vitamin (e.g. B1, B2, B3).


	Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Thiamin is essential for neural function and carbohydrate metabolism. A severe thiamin deficiency results in Beriberi, which is a nerve and heart disease. In less severe deficiency, nonspecific signs include malaise, weight loss, irritability, and confusion.


	Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Helps in the formation and regeneration of red blood cells, thus helping prevent anemia. It is necessary for carbohydrate, fat protein metabolism, maintains a healthy nervous system, promotes growth in children, increases energy, and is needed for Calcium absorption.


	Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Works with soluble tyrosine in suntan-enhancing products. Believed to accelerate tyrosine in tanning products, and produces a characteristic yellow color in lotions. It is necessary for the maintenance of good vision, skin, nails and hair, alleviates eye fatigue, and promotes general health.


	Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Improves circulation and reduces the cholesterol level in the blood, maintains the nervous system, helps metabolize protein, sugar and fat, reduces high blood pressure, increases energy through proper utilization of food, prevents pellagra, and helps maintain a healthy skin, tongue, and digestive system.


	Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Participates in the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats and protein, aids in the utilization of vitamins, improves the body's resistance to stress, helps in cell building and the development of the central nervous system, helps the adrenal glands, and fights infections by building antibodies.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Necessary for the synthesis and breakdown of amino acids, aids in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, aids in the formation of antibodies, maintains the central nervous system, aids in the removal of excess fluid of premenstrual women, promotes healthy skin, reduces muscle spasms, leg cramps, hand numbness, nausea and stiffness of hands, and helps maintain a proper balance of sodium and phosphorous in the body.


	Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) Necessary for DNA and RNA synthesis, it is essential for the growth and reproduction of all body cells.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Essential for healthy teeth, gums and bones, it helps heal wounds, scar tissue, fractures, and prevents scurvy. Vitamin C builds resistance to infection, aids in the prevention treatment of the common cold, gives strength to blood vessels, and aids in the absorption of iron. It is required for the synthesis of collagen and is also one of the major antioxidant nutrients. It prevents the conversion of nitrates (from tobacco smoke, smog, bacon, lunchmeats, some vegetables) into cancer-causing substances. Moreover, Vitamin C has been shown to help slow the production of hyperpigmentation (age spots) while providing some UV protection.


	Vitamin D Regulates the body's absorption of calcium and is important in the formation of healthy bones, teeth, skin, and nails. Deficiency of Vitamin D can lead to dental decay. It is fat-soluble and is not sensitive to heat, light, or oxygen.

Vitamin E

Major anti-oxidant nutrient that retards cellular aging due to oxidation, supplies oxygen to the blood which is then carried to the heart and other organs (thus alleviating fatigue), aids in bringing nourishment to cells, strengthens the capillary walls, prevents the red blood cells from destructive poisons, and prevents dissolves blood clots. Vitamin E has also been used by doctors in helping prevent sterility, muscular dystrophy, and heart conditions.


	Vitamin F An essential fatty acid that helps form the membranes that protect the skin cells, preventing the formation of dry, scaly skin.


	Vitamin H (Biotin) Found in all living cells, biotin helps convert fats, proteins, and carbohydrates into body fuel.


	Vitamin K Needed for normal blood clotting. Vitamin K helps protect against osteoporosis, helps inhibit some cancer tumors, and aids in reducing excessive menstrual flow. It occurs primarily in plants and is fat-soluble, sensitive to light, oxygen, strong acids, and alcoholic alkalis.


	Vitamin P (Bioflavonoids) Vital in its ability to increase the strength of blood vessels and to regulate their permeability, Vitamin P assists Vitamin C in keeping collagen in healthy condition. A deficiency may result in varicose veins, a tendency to bruise and bleed easily, and/or the appearance of purplish spots on the skin.


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