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5 Great tips to handle stress
5 Great tips to handle stress
Stress has always been a part of our lives. In this hectic
time, people lead an increasingly stressful life. Experts state
that a little stress can be good; it keeps you sharp and ready
to move...
Allergies Causes & Treatments
There are many causes of allergies. Some people are allergic to foods such as nuts, chocolate, and shellfish, some to medicines. Some suffer from allergies to animal dander such as cats, some from seasonal allergies such as pollen in the springtime...
Back Exercises - Strengthen Your Back
The National Institute of Health has estimated that 4 out of 5
Americans suffer from back pain at some time or the other in
their lives. Back pain afflicts a person suddenly and without
giving any prior symptoms. When affected, one must use...
Chakras, Elements, and Emotions
An experiential study of the chakras, elements and emotions offers great gifts to support our human experience and our spiritual journey. The inter-relationship and the movement of change and evolution of the dominant or deficient energies and their...
Motivational Operations
There's an inexorable law operating in business. I call it the law of UP - Unfulfilled Potential. One can see aspects of this law working in other areas:
For instance, in neurophysiology, humans are supposed to use only a fraction of our...
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Osteoporosis – largely misunderstood
(NC)-Osteoporosis has often been called the "silent thief" because it progresses without symptoms. This condition causes the demineralization of bone and is a big concern due to the greater risk of broken bones; a high risk condition as people age. For many it is almost too late by the time osteoporosis is diagnosed. Prevention therefore is the best medicine when trying to avoid the onset of this debilitating disease.
Calcium is often touted as the best way to prevent osteoporosis. A review of the world's population however reveals that in the countries where high levels of calcium are consumed, high levels of osteoporosis are also present. Clearly there is more to preventing osteoporosis than just calcium intake; the absorption and utilization of calcium must also be considered.
Utilization of calcium must be facilitated through the use of specific minerals. The most important of these is magnesium, and this is frequently missing or insufficient in many supplements. Dr. Guy Abraham MD used a 1.2:1 ratio magnesium to calcium along with other factors in a study that resulted in a bone density 16 times greater than those using dietary advice alone.
In many instances, subjects have improved bone density yet remain at risk for fractures. This is due to the quality of bone that is built. Bone structure is crucial and can only build correctly with needed nutrients. Vitamin D and zinc enhance absorption and utilization of calcium, building a more fracture resistant bone according to studies.
In nature, calcium occurs in many forms. Most supplements however, deliver it only as calcium carbonate. Organic forms such as calcium citrate, gluconate or lactate are much more easily absorbed and utilized, particularly in a liquid. Liquids do not have to be dissolved so this makes more of the substance available to the tissues for absorption. For a balanced calcium supplement in a liquid organic form, look at Salus, a company that understands the issues in preventing osteoporosis and maintaining healthy bones. See your local natural product retailer or for more information call Flora at 1-888-436-6697.
- News Canada
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