Description
Hypokalemia is a disease of the Whole Body.
The deficiency of Potassium in the Body is known as Hypokalemia.
Potassium is an important electrolyte that regulates the Nerve functions and the Muscle controls. It is necessary in the contraction of the Heart.
Functions of Potassium
It Builds Muscles
It Builds Proteins
It lowers the Blood Pressure
Maintains the normal Body Growth
Controls the Acid-Base balance
Breaks down and uses the Carbohydrates
It maintains the pH and the acid levels
It reduces the risk of Kidney Stones
It prevents Leg Cramps and Phosphorus
controls the Electrical activity of the Heart
The normal level of potassium in the body is 65 to 94 mg/dl. If it is low from this level then it creates problems. It causes Neuromuscular and Kidney Disorders.
Causes of Hypokalemia
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Excessive Sweating
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Chronic Kidney Disease
Excessive use of Diuretics
Infection in the Gastrointestinal Tract
If not treated properly, Hypokalemia may cause
Death
Weakness
Constipation
Note : Potassium should be taken in a balanced way. The excess or deficiency of Potassium is bad for human health.
Materia Medica for Hypokalemia
Single Herb Eat 2 Bananas per day.
Have one Avocado as salad daily.
Boil Sweet Potato. Peel off the skin. Consume it daily.
Include Spinach in your daily diet either in cooked, juice or soup form.
Eat raw Cabbage as salad daily.