Some Important Facts About Calcium
Health News February 15th, 2010
* Calcium is the mineral most needed by the body. Daily needs of calcium is 800 mg for adults over 25 years and 1,000 mg after age 50 years. Pregnant and lactating mothers should consume 1200 mg of calcium per day. Calcium needs of children and adolescents increases with age:
o The baby was s.d. 5 months: 400 mgkalsium
o Infants 6 months s.d. 1 year: 600 mg
o Children age 1 s.d. 10 years: 800 mg
o Teenagers age 11 s.d. 24 years: 1200 mg
* Approximately 99% of calcium is in bone tissue and teeth, the rest are in the blood and body cells.
* The benefits of calcium for the body, among others:
o Establishment and Maintenance of bone and teeth. Children need calcium for bone growth and their teeth calcium deficiency can lead to bone growth and imperfect children suffering from rickets. Adults need calcium to keep bones and rejuvenate the system teeth. Minerals in the bones and teeth are replaced 100% every seven years.
o Prevent Osteoporosis. If you do not get enough calcium from food, your body will take it from “a bank of calcium” at the joint arms, legs and other long bones. Lack of calcium consumption in a long time will cause your body take it directly from the solid bones. This results in bone-porous and break easily (osteoporosis). When a woman from the age of 20 years each day to consume 400 mg of calcium is lower than required, at the age of 55 years of his bones brittle 1 / 3 share.
o Glycogen Storage. Calcium plays a role in the process of glycogen storage. When no calcium, the body will feel constantly hungry because they could not store glycogen.
o Smooth muscle function, brain and nervous system. Muscle, brain and nervous system need calcium to function optimally. Lack of calcium can cause spasms (cramps) muscle and brain function and disorders of the nervous system.
* Too much calcium can be harmful to the body. The body can not absorb calcium if you do not have enough magnesium and phosphorus. Magnesium and calcium phosphorus change the form so that the body can absorb. Calcium and magnesium released by the body through the albumin in the blood. Too much calcium will create urgency of albumin, magnesium, so do not channeled through the blood and the body will lack of magnesium. If you do not get enough magnesium, the kidneys can not process calcium deposits that can occur kidney stones. In addition to phosphorus and magnesium, vitamin D, zinc and iron are also needed in the processing of calcium and can be driven by the role of excessive calcium. Consumption of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin D, zinc and iron must be balanced to keep the body healthy.
* Drink too much and exercise can throw a lot of calcium and magnesium from the body. Add calcium consumption after work and heavy exercise. Do not drink too much.
* Calcium supplements are usually not required if your daily consumption contain enough calcium-rich foods. Here are some portions of food and calcium content:
o one cup of milk (350 mg)
o A glass of orange juice (290 mg)
o One slice of cheese (200 to 250 mg)
o A piece of pizza (230 mg)
o tin of sardines (185 mg)
o symmetrical ice cream (90 mg)
o A cup of broccoli (76)
o A piece of idea / Tempe (258 mg)
6 Heart Healthy Tips
Health Tips February 15th, 2010
Saturated fat easily changed to “bad cholesterol” the risk of coronary heart disease. You must mencermatinya. Skin poultry, red meat / trip-myopia and whole milk contains a lot of saturated fat. Expand eating seafood rich in omega-3 and vegetables / fruits are rich in fiber and vitamins. Choose low-fat milk.
2. Reduce the portion of salt.
If you have high blood pressure, beware of foods containing high salt and MSG. Replace snacks like nuts onion, chips, salted dry bread with low-salt snacks.
3. Take every opportunity to exercise.
Select up stairs than take the elevator. Parking your car further so that you can walk longer. Do some homework helpers handed ordinary, such as mopping floors or washing vehicles. Sempatkan evening walk ( “JJS”) with the family.
4. Control your weight.
Keep your weight to avoid obesity. If you are currently overweight, follow the program can gradually reduce your weight. Obesity makes you more vulnerable to many diseases.
5. Monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Perform periodic health examination to measure blood pressure and cholesterol in your blood. Hypertension is often present without realizing it, so often called the “silent killer”.
6. Reduce stress.
High stress increase the risk of heart attack. Take time to relax, multiply along with others that makes you happy and for a moment forget the burden of life. Rest adequately.
10 Have sex Benefits
Health Care February 15th, 2010
seks relationship is a gift. A healthy sex life in a legitimate family ties is one source of great happiness. Here are 10 benefits of sexual health:
1. Sports.
“Sexual activity is a form of physical exercise, ‘says Dr. Michael Cirigliano of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Having sex three times a week burns around 7,500 calories in a year, equal to the running as far as 75 miles.
2. Breathing In.
Collided love increase oxygen levels in cells, helping the organs and tissues to work optimally.
3. Bones and muscles strong.
“All physical activity increases testosterone,” said Dr. Karen Donahey, director of program Sex and Marital Therapy at Northwestern University Medical Center, Chicago. Testosterone is believed to help strengthen bones and muscle men. Read the rest of this entry »
Pain When Have Sex: What reason?
Health Lifestyle February 15th, 2010
when moose “Ooh” to shriek “Ouw”, then you know something is wrong with your body. Pain during sex is a common problem encountered, but did not must always be taken lightly.
Pain when having sex in medicine known as disparunia (dyspareunia). Although men can also feel pain during intercourse, disparunia more prevalent in women. The pain may occur in the pubic area and deeper into the pelvis (pelvic) with characteristics of a sharp pain, burning or like menstrual cramps before, during or after contact. Read the rest of this entry »
Sugar for Diabetes Patients
Health Lifestyle February 15th, 2010
sugar-sintetisBila you suffer from diabetes, you should limit consumption of sugar. However, eating and drinking sweets are often hard to break, especially when small since been a part of lifestyle. For many people, the tradition of drinking “wedang” sweet it was hard to remove.
To get diabetes while maintaining a sweet consumption, many people switch from natural sugar to artificial sugar. Ads are also heavily influence the level of acceptance of “low-calorie sugar” is in the community. However, whether these synthetic products safe? Read the rest of this entry »
