Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin often referred to as the “sunshine” vitamin because the best source of vitamin D comes from the sun. Vitamin D regulates calcium metabolism and influences phosphorus, which in turn is important to strong bones. If you have a vitamin D deficiency despite adequate calcium and phosphorus levels, youRead More →
Diet can make a big impact on how a women experiences menopause. In addition to relying on natural remedies for hot flashes such as eating the right foods can help a woman sail through menopause whereas eating the wrong foods can increase menopausal symptoms. Certain foods trigger bloating, hot flashes,Read More →
Calcium is needed by the body for a variety of reasons. It’s important to build strong bones and teeth and is needed for proper nerve function. Deficiencies in calcium can result in osteoporosis, poor blood clotting, and rickets. On the other hand, although it’s rare, over-retention can cause impaired kidney function, hypercalcemia,Read More →
If you have been diagnosed with osteopenia or have osteoporosis, you may want to make sure you’re eating a calcium-rich diet. However, to get calcium you don’t have to consume just milk products. There are plenty of vegetables, fish, fruits, nuts, and legumes that have calcium.Read More →
Calcium and phosphorus are important and needed by the body. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and helps to develop and maintain strong bones and teeth. Phosphorus is the sixth most abundant mineral, and similar to calcium, it is found in our bones and teeth. The idealRead More →
he latest news on the osteoporosis front is a new piece of equipment that provides whole-body vibration. The idea started because astronauts in space lost muscle strength and bone density, and they were unable to walk when they returned. Further, they had an increased chance of suffering bone fractures.Read More →
This salad is a bone-builder because it has watercress for calcium, daikon radishes and shiitake mushrooms for vitamin C—calcium is absorbed better when taken with vitamin C—and walnuts because they promote bone health and are a good source of boron—which is possibly needed by the body to prevent osteopenia, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.Read More →