Calcium for Weight Loss A study recently published in the most recent issue of the British Journal of Nutrition has shown that boosting calcium consumption spurs weight loss, but only in people whose diets are deficient in the mineral. The 15-week weight loss program was conducted on obese women and …

Warm weather Warm weather is wonderful. However, sometimes you can overdo the warmth — especially if you are active or exercising. Here are three problems children — and adults –can have in hot weather. These conditions are largely brought on by heat and dehydration — and with proper care it …

bone Diseases and Disorders Leukemia The cause of most human leukemia is unknown. It is a kind of cancer in which abnormal white blood cells multiply in an uncontrolled manner. they interfere with the production of normal white blood cells. Leukemia affects the production of red blood cells. Bursitis Bursitis …

Bone tumors Bone tumors are an abnormal growth of cells within the bone that may be benign or malignant (cancerous). The cause of bone tumors is unknown. They often arise in areas of rapid growth. Possible causes include inherited mutations, trauma and radiation, but in most cases no specific cause …

What Is Bone? To understand osteoporosis, it is important to learn about bone. Made mostly of collagen, bone is living, growing tissue. Collagen is a protein that provides a soft framework, and calcium phosphate is a mineral that adds strength and hardens the framework. This combination of collagen and calcium …

Why Exercise? Like muscle, bone is living tissue that responds to exercise by becoming stronger. Young women and men who exercise regularly generally achieve greater peak bone mass (maximum bone density and strength) than those who do not. For most people, bone mass peaks during the third decade of life. …

Oral Health and Bone Health Oral Health and Bone Disease Osteoporosis and tooth loss are health concerns that affect many older men and women. Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become less dense and more likely to fracture. This disease can affect any bone in the body, although …

What is constipation? Constipation means different things to different people. For many people, it simply means infrequent stools. For others, however, constipation means hard stools, difficulty passing stools (straining), or a sense of incomplete emptying after a bowel movement. The cause of each of these “types” of constipation probably is …

The Basics of Constipation Constipation is one of those topics few like to talk about. If you’ve suffered from this problem, though, you know it can be both painful and frustrating. Almost everyone gets constipated at some time during his or her life. It affects approximately 2% of the population …

Baby Constipation – It’s heartbreaking when your baby is constipated. There are many causes of infant constipation. One of the most common causes of constipation in babies is the introduction of solid foods. Common Causes of Infant Constipation are: ?Introduction of solid food(s) – breastfed babies may be more prone …

Treat Eczema Naturally First, before we discuss these natural options, it’s important to know WHY natural alternatives are ideal. Research has shown that eczema is often caused by underlying psychological (usually stress) trauma, food habits, or dehydration, and not external causes. That being the case, rubbing a steroid cream on …