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Natural Cures for Beriberi

Beriberi is caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), which in turn causes neurological, mental, and cardiovascular problems.

Symptoms of beriberi range from mild to severe. Mild symptoms include fatigue, irritation, slow learning and confusion, poor cold tolerance, nausea, vomiting, and whiteheads on the face or upper torso. Severe symptoms include memory loss, heart pain, weight loss, abdominal and heart discomfort, poor digestion, gas, diarrhea, constipation, extreme fatigue, mood swings, mental confusion, tachycardia (rapid heart rate), and heart failure, and if left untreated, can even result in death.

Parasites, gastrointestinal or liver disease, food allergies, and/or severe stress can all be causes or co-factors of beriberi.

Beriberi is divided into two classifications - primary beriberi and secondary beriberi.

When the factors causing beriberi are properly addressed, the condition usually starts to resolve within a few days to one week depending on the severity of the deficiency B1 and the severity of the symptoms.

There are natural cures for beriberi that do not involve the use of pharmaceutical drugs. They involve restoring the biochemical balance of the body, and making dietary and lifestyle changes designed to improve one's general health.