The Importance of taking a Calcium SupplementWritten by Ryan Cote
Calcium is most abundant mineral in human body and also an important supplement to take. Calcium is needed to form bones and teeth and is also required for blood clotting, transmission of signals in nerve cells, and muscle contraction. The importance of calcium for preventing osteoporosis, however, is probably its most well-known role.While anyone can benefit from taking a calcium supplement, it's a MUST for those that rarely consume dairy products, especially women because of threat of osteoporosis. It seems that few people realize how important calcium is to their body, but if you consider fact that it's needed for healthy bones, that in itself is a strong argument to make sure you're getting enough calcium daily. What's adequate daily intake of calcium? 1,000-1,200 mg daily. So how do you choose a calcium supplement. A form of calcium has recently emerged called coral calcium. It's a natural form of calcium derived from Okinawa marine coral. The amazing thing about coral calcium is that it naturally contains calcium and magnesium in a 2:1 ratio. This biologically perfect ratio gives your body a perfect pH balance while supplying basic ingredients for rejuvenation of body. Since most of body is comprised of water our pH level has a direct effect on all body chemistry. An imbalanced pH describes pH level of body when it is too acidic or too alkaline for long period of time. Scientific studies have shown that for a body to be healthy it must have a balanced alkaline system. They found acidic systems are highly susceptible to degenerative diseases including Cardiovascular Disease (the #1 killer in U.S.), Cancer (#2 killer in U.S.), and Diabetes, as well as systemic weight loss.
| | How to Break Out of a Weight Loss PlateauWritten by Renee Kennedy
How to Break Out of a Weight Loss Plateau by Renee KennedyWhat is a weight loss plateau? You are on a diet, but you reach a period of time (two or more weeks) where you can't seem to lose any weight. Your weight may actually fluctuate 3lbs up or down, but you can't seem to break below this range. You can experience a weight loss plateau for different reasons: 1. You are consuming too many calories for amount of calories that you are burning off. 2. You are not consuming enough calories; your body defends itself by slowing down your metabolism. First, you need to determine if you are experiencing a plateau or if your weight is in a state of normal fluctuation. Weigh yourself once per week. If you have not lost any weight after 3 weeks, you've hit a plateau. Remember, people lose weight at different rates. If you've lost even one pound after three weeks, you are still losing weight and probably don't need to change anything. The closer you get to your goal weight, harder it will be to lose weight. Second, if you are experiencing a plateau, look at your current diet and exercise patterns. The NutriCounter can function as a measurement tool to see how many calories you are consuming each day. (http://www.nutricounter.com) It will also help you determine if you are eating appropriate amount of carbohydrates and protein each day. You should also keep an exercise journal that will help you determine how much exercise you are getting each day. Here are some patterns that you may need to break. (Note: before trying any of methods below, get your doctor's advice. This is especially important if you have special dieting needs.) 1. You should be eating at least 1200 calories a day if you are a woman and 1500 calories per day if you are a man. If you restrict your calories too much your body will start stockpiling fat because it thinks you are starving.
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