Vicki's Blog / Bone Structure
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Dec 03, 2013
5 Health Benefits of Goji Berries
Read more →If you aim for vitality and an immunity boost, this is your berry. Commonly Chinese medicine practitioners use goji berries to treat diabetes and high blood pressure, maintain eye health, and nourish the liver and kidneys. The Goji berry is packed with vitamins C and E, along with carotenoids like beta-carotene and lycopene. Some research suggests goji berries help increase metabolism and boost energy levels. 1. 500 times more vitamin C by weight than oranges. 2. Contains 19 amino acids which include 8 essential amino acids. 3. 21 trace minerals that include zinc,...
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Dec 03, 2013
Soy to Help Ease Menopause
Read more →Many women going through menopause turn to soy because they have heard that its plant-based estrogen-like compounds also known as isoflavones may ease menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and irritability. A lot of women who have added soy to their diet may experience similar relief from symptoms as women who took hormone replacement therapy. The soy is believed to help soothe the symptoms caused by the changes in our bodies. Breast cancer has been linked to long-term hormone therapy many women used so its great to search for an alternative relief like soy. Nature's Way Soy...
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Nov 25, 2013
4 Benefits of Tea This Winter
Read more →Tea has been around for centuries as a homeopathic remedy from everything to stomach aches, heart disease and even cancer prevention. Here are 6 ways sipping on a cup of tea of the right kind can answer your health problems. 1. Green tea may help you see better. Components in green tea are positive for the tissues of the eye and especially beneficial to those tissues in the retina. 2. Black tea can help reduce stress levels. Not only does a cup of black tea aid in reducing the levels of...
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Nov 25, 2013
4 Things You Should Know About Supplements
Read more →There are many sports supplements on the shelves everywhere claiming to make us faster, stronger and more enduring. But how many of them are actually beneficial and worth taking for boosting our sports performance. Finding out which supplement is right for you could be difficult. Today’s dietary supplements include include vitamins, minerals, herbals and botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, and many other products.Dietary supplements come in a variety of forms as well from traditional tablets to capsules, and powders, as well as drinks and energy bars. Some of the most popular supplements include vitamins D and E, minerals like calcium and...
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Nov 07, 2013
Joint Function: How To Stay Active
Read more →Joint pain doesn’t just have to happen because you’re getting older. By exercising, eating right and treating yourself, you can keep your joints feeling young to enjoy an active lifestyle. Exercise and Weight-loss - Being overweight can put some stress on your joints, losing some extra pounds is the place to start to help keep your joints performing their best and to prevent discomfort to your joints. Exercise is key in preserving healthy joint function by strengthening the muscles around the joints, enhancing local circulation, and raising levels of natural painkillers. Eat Your Way...
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Nov 05, 2013
The Value of Vitamin D
Read more →Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins for our overall health. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in the human body. It has many functions, and a lack of vitamin D can lead to many serious health problems. Vitamin D helps to: -Prevent bone fractures -Prevent falls in older people and osteoporosis -Reduce the risk of cancer, especially colon cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer -Reduce the risk of diabetes, especially in young people and in those living in high altitude -Protect...
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Jun 26, 2013
Estrogen role in strengthening the bone structure of the body
Read more →Estrogen is a hormone that is made from DHEA (dihydroepiandosterone) and is found in both males and females. In females, its primary function is to regulate the monthly menstrual cycle but it also has other effects. This hormone is very important in strengthening the bone structure of the body. It causes decreased osteoclastic activity and causes deposition of calcium ions. It also joins the epiphyses of the bones and hence causes the women to be of shorter than that of men. The skin becomes more vascular and the number of red blood cells also increases. Its production decreases as aging...
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