health foodsMost people do not take extra vitamins and minerals in an earlier age. And, in most cases is normal – and varied diet full body make young enough to have healthy. But when the average age different ailments that call here and there to make us think. A and doctors will recommend us – additional intake of vitamins and minerals not only provide statutory body for nutrients in sufficient quantities, but also allows for a longer and higher quality of life. For example, additional calcium and vitamin D is mandatory for all women over the age of 50. Data from clinical trials show that most adult women fail to obtain only the necessary amounts of dietary calcium and vitamin D. However, everyone should be concerned with increased attention to what puts in his mouth. Some food additives can be particularly dangerous if they exceed the recommended doses. Consumption of too much calcium, for example, may increase the risk of kidney stones and excessive intakes of magnesium – can cause dangerously low levels of blood pressure. What does the information from the latest studies on what to avoid and what to consume.
Vitamin D
• Benefits: sufficient vitamin D levels decrease dramatically – by 30 to 50 percent risk of colon cancer, breast and esophagus. It is believed that the vitamin inhibits the growth of cancer cells and activates the immune system to fight infections.
• Why you need more: Less than 10% of women over the age of 50 obtain the recommended doses of vitamin D in food, studies show. Best food sources are egg yolk, oily fish, milk, dairy foods and green leafy vegetables.
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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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