Nutrition

Bones

Calcium

Much has been written in the New England Journel of Medicine on calcium and its effect on the body. Not only is it neccessary for health bones and teeth, but it appears to play a vital role in cell regulation and ph balancing in the body. Some have also made claims that the right kind of calcium can actually effect longevity, control cancer, and aid in a wide variety of the bodies functions.* It is important to pick the right form of calcium which greatly effects the absortion and utilization of the mineral.

They make a mineral liquid formula called Osteoprocare. It is the right form of calcium and contains all the supporting minerals as well as glucosamine Hydrochloride and chondroitin Sulfate.

You can also check with your local Shaklee distributer for an absorbable calcium, but they only have pill form.

For more information on calcium check out lifeforce-intl.com. This site Calciuminfo.com will provide basic and scientific information on calcium. They explain calcium as, "Calcium is the mineral in your body that makes up your bones and keeps them strong. Ninety-nine percent of the calcium in your body is stored in your bones and teeth. The remaining 1% is in your blood and soft tissues and is essential for life and health. Without this tiny 1% of calcium, your muscles wouldn’t contract correctly, your blood wouldn’t clot and your nerves wouldn’t carry messages. Click here to see how to get this essential 1% of circulating calcium."

MSM

MSM or methyl-sulfonyl-methane is considered the third most solid substance found in the body. It has functions related to the production of collagen which in turn has a direct effect on the production of cartilage and connective tissue. It is considered a substance that is found in every cell of a body. MSM like many substances reduce with age and supplementation may help to curve the degeration process. It has functions linked to blood circulation, tissue flexibility, immunity, hormone functions, enzyme activity, stress, concentration, and energy.*

Medical Research Products makes an MSM product. LFI also has an MSM product called FlexioPlus. There is also a lab in Arizona that produces pure MSM.

Dr Lee and Wild Mexican Yam Root

Dr. Lee of Harvard, began studying the effects of Wild Mexican Yam Root on osteoporosis, arthritis, menopause, and estrogen dominence. He formulated a natural Progesterone cream that showed promising results. Find out more on his site here. Below are important highlights from his site.

A History and Overview of His Important Work

John R. Lee, M.D. was a family doctor in Northern California when, in the early 1970s, he began seeing a lot of menopausal women with health complaints who weren't able to use estrogen because of a high cancer risk, heart disease, or diabetes for example. About that time he attended a lecture by Raymond Peat, Ph.D. who claimed that estrogen was the wrong hormone to be giving menopausal women, and that what they really needed was progesterone. Dr. Lee took a list of Dr. Peat's references and checked them out, and sure enough, it looked like Dr. Peat was right.

FOCUS ON PROGESTERONE
Dr. Lee began telling his menopausal patients to try using a progesterone cream called Pro-Gest and to his amazement they were delighted with the results. They reported relief from menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia, and they also reported relief from a wide array of other symptoms as diverse as dry eyes, bloating, irritability, gall bladder problems, osteoporosis pain, hair loss, and lumpy or sore breasts, for example. As a result of this unanimously positive feedback, Dr. Lee began to collect detailed data on these patients, and also began to research progesterone more in-depth, gathering studies from his local medical library, and communicating with scientists around the world to discuss their work. He realized that progesterone probably had a positive effect on bone health and began to get bone density tests for his patients on progesterone. Within a few years he realized that these women were gaining significant bone density - particularly those with the worst bone density to begin with.

Living Calcium™ Advanced

http://www.gardenoflife.com/detail_living_calcium_adv.shtml

Bone Density Support Formula*

* A comprehensive bone support formula that helps build and maintain good bone health.*

* An excellent source of MCHA calcium, along with a broad spectrum of vital minerals and nutritional cofactors to help support healthy bone density.*

* MCHA or Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite is a highly absorbable, body friendly form of calcium. MCHA used in Living Calcium™ Advanced is derived from Australian, grass-fed, free-range cattle. MCHA calcium provides the mineral matrix of living bone including magnesium and phosphorus that helps support healthy calcium and bone metabolism.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

 

 

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