Rohrersville man describes life as Vietnam POW Nov 12, 2009
During that time, Warner said, he endured beatings, long periods of solitary confinement and a bout with beriberi that permanently damaged his nerves. Warner said his six-week trek north to the infamous Hanoi Hilton was made worse when he was forced to leave a truck and walk. (The Herald-Mail Online)
• Thinking more kindly of that ear of corn Sep 2, 2009
(A severe thiamine deficiency causes beriberi, which can harm the heart or nervous system. . (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
WWII death march survivor recalls ordeal Aug 18, 2009
Those infectious diseases were complicated by others caused by malnutrition, such as scurvy and beriberi. The Japanese fed us just barely enough for us to exist, he said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Survivor discusses Death March Aug 18, 2009
Living in horrible conditions and starving, Robinson was ravaged by diseases, among them diphtheria, malaria, pneumonia, yellow jaundice, dysentery, wet beriberi, dry beriberi and dengue fever. At 6-feet-2 and 185 pounds pre-war, his weight plummeted to 96 pounds. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
In The End, It's Just Art Jul 10, 2009
"You got the car, you got the wife, you got the . . . coffee-table books," Andrew declares, as if mentioning malaria, typhoid and beriberi. Andrew (Joshua Leonard) entices Ben into joining him for an all-night pot-fueled conversation about "boundary-pushing" art, i.e. the kind meant to win hipster huzzahs while drawing yawns from all others. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The Importance of Vitamin B1 in Die... Jun 23, 2009
A disease called beriberi can result as a consequence of a severe deficiency. There are two main types of beriberi, which affect people in different ways ... Wet beriberi can cause cardiovascular problems and is associated with symptoms such as increased heart rates, edema in the lower legs, and possible congestive heart failure. (Suite101.com)
Jody Johnson: All about green tea Jun 18, 2009
The book discusses the medicinal properties, which includes but not limited entirely to: neutralizing and affects of alcohol, acting as a stimulant and anti-inflammatory agent, curing blotchiness, quenching thirst, eliminating gastrointestinal ills, curing beriberi disease and augmenting urinary and brain function. Everything one needs to know about cultivating and preparing the tea dosage for specific physical ailments are in this book. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Vitamins - Small Complex Nutrients ... Apr 15, 2009
Vitamins - Small Complex Nutrients Found in Food: Major Players in Maintaining Good Health. Vitamins - Small Complex Nutrients Found in Food. (Suite101.com)
Corn dog lovers, it's your day (thank two Corvallis guys) Mar 21, 2009
Sahnow's father, Stan, recognized the signs of impending beriberi. He knew he had to rustle up some real grub. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
