calciumThe health of teeth and bones depends on calcium – it probably all know. But not everyone knows just drinking milk can not obtain the necessary dose of calcium for the body. Calcium is the only trace element whose living need not be measured in milligrams, in grams, so the required rate can not fit into one tablet. And as for all the vitamins and minerals, primarily specialists advise them to ensure, through proper nutrition.
Sun, cottage cheese and fish
According to recent recommendations in the period of active growth of the organism required 1.2 g calcium daily. After 25 years of age the dose is reduced to 0.6 d, but she pregnant again increased to 1.2 g, and for nursing mothers even 1,5 From this need calcium and women over 50 years to prevent osteoporosis. Where to get calcium? Of course, primarily of milk. However, to ensure only the required dose are needed 4-5 cups – they contain just about 1,2 on those who do not like milk remains rich variety of dairy products: cheeses, cottage cheese, yellow cheese. Ensuring that the amount of calcium is only half the task. Because besides the source and it must be mastered. This requires vitamin D and sunlight, which enhances the synthesis of this vitamin. Therefore, research shows that many Southern people hardly eat milk products, but nevertheless do not suffer from a lack of calcium: thanks to their permanent residence of the sun, their body fully absorb what deals with food. Drink fish oil, eat the cod liver and fish at all Stress, experts advise. If you do not like dairy products, you can fill the shortage of calcium, and drink more beans containing calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.
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Mineral Cosmetics

23 January 2010

mineral cosmeticsThe benefits and healing properties of mineral water is known since antiquity. As to mineral cosmetics, it appears only some 30 years ago, but quickly managed to establish because of its several advantages: it is suitable for every skin type, versatile and hypoallergenic, virtually no contraindications. Name speaks for itself that the basis of mineral cosmetics stand minerals, i.e. natural substances whose action is examined over time. They are all different in their effects, and each component in a special way to help improve the metabolism and cell renewal. For these reasons, certain mineral cosmetics as universal. It absorbs better skin fat, and this is especially important for people with oily skin, which is more difficult to choose the appropriate cream or lotion, makeup or lipstick. Mineral cosmetics are considered irreplaceable and sensitive and problem skin as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic action. Moreover, minerals are also useful for mature and aging skin – it moisture and they successfully conceal wrinkles. Mineral cosmetics in most cases it contains calcium needed for rapid penetration of active substances in the skin cells and potassium, which saturates it with oxygen, ie helps her to breathe. The regulation of water balance in the cells did meet sodium.
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