Calcium and Osteoporosis How Do We Keep It Working
Copyright 2006 PillFreeVitamins.com
Most people know that calcium is important to building and maintaining strong bones, teeth, and muscles. However, many are unaware of the other important roles calcium plays in the body: it helps with digestion through the production of hormones and enzymes, helps nerves pass the messages needed to contract the heart and other muscles in the body, assists in normal blood clotting, and may help prevent high blood pressure and colon cancer.
Without a good supply of calcium, you are almost certain to end up with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes the bones to become thin and brittle. 99 percent of all the calcium in your body is located in the teeth and bones.
The remaining 1 percent is in the blood stream, this 1 percent is so important to the normal functioning of our bodily functions that your body will take away calcium from its bones to perform them if you don't get enough in your diet.
Other causes besides poor diet also cause osteoporosis. After the age 35, your bone density decreases. This is because the body produces less estrogen and testosterone, hormones that control how fast the body uses calcium. Fewer hormones in the system mean less calcium in the bones, and end up causing greater bone loss.
Women are at greater risk of developing osteoporosis after menopause because their bodies completely stop making estrogen. They also usually have thinner bones and smaller skeletons to begin with, which leaves them more vulnerable to the disease.
This does not mean how ever, that osteoporosis is a disease just for women, and this thought has not served men well. For example, doctors are more likely to educate women than men about the importance of a diet high in calcium and supplements.
They may not be so quick to give men the same instruction. Although men don't go through menopause, they do produce fewer hormones as they age, and so are also at increased risk of developing osteoporosis.
Calcium and how we keep it working
The right amount of calcium intake is a major concern today, especially for older women, who are at high risk for osteoporosis. As the most common mineral in the body, calcium is important to everyone. We depend on calcium for the development of strong bones and teeth, proper muscle action, heart health, and a functioning nervous system. Calcium also helps in maintaining the body's acid balance, as well as in blood clotting and other processes.
Even when major symptoms like bone loss are not there, a calcium deficiency in the body can cause other problems, including muscle pains and cramps, anxiety, sleep disorders, and hyperactivity.
Do we need a better diet to stop this from happening? If we do, we should first think about making the most of the calcium that's already given to us in our food. We know that eating a particular food is not enough after a certain age. We also need to exercise, and take vitamins that help as well. Maintaining a healthy acid balance by following a diet that consists of the right foods such as vegetables and fruits is important as well.
The diet we choose to use needs to be able to do everything that is needed. It needs to maintain a good acid level, keep calcium high, and also keep us energized to be able to take on our day.
It is also important to get a good amount of sunlight so that our body can produce Vitamin D which is used to absorb calcium from foods. People who live in the northern parts of the world need a natural vitamin D supplement such as fish liver oil during the winter months, when sunlight and outdoor activities are at a low.
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Steven Godlewski is a self-made millionaire and is currently working with the staff at PillFreeVitamins.com He has an extensive background in nutrition as well as other health related fields. For more health-related articles see their website at:
http://www.pillfreevitamins.com
Lime for Health and Beauty
Although it has sour taste, lime (citrus aurantifolia) has many benefits, from as being used for flavouring beverage to supporting beauty. This fruit functions as expectorant, astringen, antiseptic and antioksidant. No wonder it becomes one of the most popular fruits in the world.
According to the historical data available, lime came from South East Asia before spreading to Africa, Europe and US. But whenever its origin, one should admit that it has many amazing benefits.
For instance, it works wonder for a smelly body. Having smelly body can reduce one's confidence, right? That's why some people also use it for washing their hands after eating.
For you who have oily skin, lime can solve the problem by causing the pores to contract. That is why this fruit is often used to reduce the oil on an oily face. By rubbing it on your face, particularly on your nose and forehead, you can overcome any problem that is commonly inherent in an oily face such as acne. Well, by opening your kitchen cabinet and with a few minutes of preparation you can find a safer, less expensive, and easy-to-use natural skin care.
The same goes for the skin of your head; lime can be used to vanish annoying dandruff. If you want to use this fruit as dandruff cure, first squezee it and use the water. Rub the water on your head skin and leave it for about half an hour. Then wash your head with water.
Having cold.and flu? Don't worry! This fruit is a good home remedy for cold and flu. Boil three limes in 500 ml of water. Leave it until the amount of water become half of the original amount. Add honey and drink it warm.
If you get cut, smear its water on it. Although it is painful, the astringen substance will stop the cut from bleeding and cover it.
Last, don't forget that this fruit is very juicy. Although not as rich as in other kinds of citrus fruits, Vitamin C contained in lime is much enough. You can make a fresh drink with it. Add sugar and ice to make it taste better. If you are experiencing throat ache, try to drink it. lime juice can also be drunk by dieting people. Vegetables and fruits that are rich in vitamin C are very good for maintaining a balance diet.
The benefits of lime are much longer than just these few. But as always, If you are in doubt, you should consult with any knowledgeable health professional before using it. There will be times when you do need modern medicines or supplements.
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Nina Amalia is the owner of Secrets-of-Plants.com, a website devoted to provide information on the uses of mecidinal herb and alternative medicines such as natural cures for insomnia.
Calcium and Osteoporosis How Do We Keep It Working
Copyright 2006 PillFreeVitamins.com
Most people know that calcium is important to building and maintaining strong bones, teeth, and muscles. However, many are unaware of the other important roles calcium plays in the body: it helps with digestion through the production of hormones and enzymes, helps nerves pass the messages needed to contract the heart and other muscles in the body, assists in normal blood clotting, and may help prevent high blood pressure and colon cancer.
Without a good supply of calcium, you are almost certain to end up with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes the bones to become thin and brittle. 99 percent of all the calcium in your body is located in the teeth and bones.
The remaining 1 percent is in the blood stream, this 1 percent is so important to the normal functioning of our bodily functions that your body will take away calcium from its bones to perform them if you don't get enough in your diet.
Other causes besides poor diet also cause osteoporosis. After the age 35, your bone density decreases. This is because the body produces less estrogen and testosterone, hormones that control how fast the body uses calcium. Fewer hormones in the system mean less calcium in the bones, and end up causing greater bone loss.
Women are at greater risk of developing osteoporosis after menopause because their bodies completely stop making estrogen. They also usually have thinner bones and smaller skeletons to begin with, which leaves them more vulnerable to the disease.
This does not mean how ever, that osteoporosis is a disease just for women, and this thought has not served men well. For example, doctors are more likely to educate women than men about the importance of a diet high in calcium and supplements.
They may not be so quick to give men the same instruction. Although men don't go through menopause, they do produce fewer hormones as they age, and so are also at increased risk of developing osteoporosis.
Calcium and how we keep it working
The right amount of calcium intake is a major concern today, especially for older women, who are at high risk for osteoporosis. As the most common mineral in the body, calcium is important to everyone. We depend on calcium for the development of strong bones and teeth, proper muscle action, heart health, and a functioning nervous system. Calcium also helps in maintaining the body's acid balance, as well as in blood clotting and other processes.
Even when major symptoms like bone loss are not there, a calcium deficiency in the body can cause other problems, including muscle pains and cramps, anxiety, sleep disorders, and hyperactivity.
Do we need a better diet to stop this from happening? If we do, we should first think about making the most of the calcium that's already given to us in our food. We know that eating a particular food is not enough after a certain age. We also need to exercise, and take vitamins that help as well. Maintaining a healthy acid balance by following a diet that consists of the right foods such as vegetables and fruits is important as well.
The diet we choose to use needs to be able to do everything that is needed. It needs to maintain a good acid level, keep calcium high, and also keep us energized to be able to take on our day.
It is also important to get a good amount of sunlight so that our body can produce Vitamin D which is used to absorb calcium from foods. People who live in the northern parts of the world need a natural vitamin D supplement such as fish liver oil during the winter months, when sunlight and outdoor activities are at a low.
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Steven Godlewski is a self-made millionaire and is currently working with the staff at PillFreeVitamins.com He has an extensive background in nutrition as well as other health related fields. For more health-related articles see their website at:
http://www.pillfreevitamins.com
