Posts Tagged ‘calcium’
Creamy Greens Soup: A Great Source of Calcium
The dairy industry would have us believe that milk is an indispensable source of calcium in our diet as calcium is necessary for healthy bones. What the milk advertisements don’t tell us is that there are many other sources of calcium besides dairy products, and that the mineral is only one of the building blocks…
Read MoreHow Stress Can Dissolve Your Bones…Plus 3 Steps to Fix It Fast
When you’re stressed out and cortisol, the main stress hormone, is wildly fluctuating, many things happen in a cascade of badness… Your serotonin, the happy brain chemical, falls off a cliff. Result? You feel like crap: weepy, despairing, and not like your happy self. You deposit belly fat, as in suddenly you stare down at…
Read MoreIs Sunscreen Making You Fat?
Can’t lose weight no matter what? Maybe it’s your sunscreen. Don’t get mad–it’s just doing its job, just maybe a little too well. Slathering on sunscreen seems like a no-brainer. It’s still the best way to save face, prevent signs of aging like wrinkles and brown spots, and, oh yes, reduce your risk of skin…
Read More5 Reasons You May Be Deficient in Critical Vitamins And Minerals
Micronutrient Deficiency—sounds scary, doesn’t it? Well, if you are not currently taking steps to avoid it, then it can be a little bit frightening. Whenever your body isn’t getting enough essential micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids) it cannot perform optimally. It might start as just a few sleepless nights, or poor nail or…
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