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Sea water will protect against gastric ulcers

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Sea water can be a tool for the prevention of ulcers and stomach cancer. This is indicated by the results of laboratory studies that will test on humans. The primary cause of stomach ulcers is a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori . Earlier, Japanese scientists have found that taken from a depth of over 200 meters and purified from the salt sea water, which watered laboratory rodents, reduced the number of bacteria. According to scientists, the toxic effect of this water due to the high content of calcium, potassium and magnesium. To participate in the new experiment, Taiwanese researchers selected 60 patients. Half of them will drink 200 ml of the prepared salt water several times a day, and the second - a conventional water. If the results of the experiment will be conclusive, the seawater can be used in the prevention of diseases caused by Helicobacter pylori .

A Grandma's Guide to Staying Fit on Her Golden Age

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Admit it. One of the most feared changes in life is getting old. But, it is an established fact that each one of us will be like one someday. Nevertheless, regardless of age, one has to stay healthful and physically fit. The following are 10 ways on how to stay fit and healthy at 60. Choose less acidic foods; eat more alkaline foods, instead. Other than alteration in the digestion process in older individuals, too much acidity can cause reduce absorption of calcium in foods. In similar manner, grandmothers and grandfathers are also advised to only eat lighter meals so that they are easier to digest. Experts prefer 6 small, frequent meals for older people. Do exercise. A perfect exercise for older people is resistance training. Resistance training works by preventing muscle wasting, since normally, older people are at greater risk of losing muscle mass. Do resistance training approximately three times a week reduce spine fracture risk. On top of that, walk daily. One essential th...

Vitamin D Health Benefits

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BY: Boris Washington Vitamin D offers numerous health benefits, which make it the key factor for a healthy and balanced lifestyle. For that reason, we have to take care of the levels of vitamin D in our blood. We already know that vitamin D is essential for the regulation of the calcium in our body, it takes care of the bone density and prevents numerous diseases related to our bones thus preventing bone deformities. We have to highlight its effects on our immunity. Vitamin D is there to minimize the risk of respiratory infections and regulate the blood pressure. Some recent studies have shown that vitamin D can play a key role in the prevention of up to 17 types of cancers, breast cancer being one of them. Vitamin D can also increase the serotonin levels, which makes it a great way to deal with depression and other mental health issues. It also prevents diabetes type I because vitamin D can regulate the levels of insulin in our blood. And finally, this valuable vitamin has been ...

Vitamin D Overdose How Much Is Too Much?

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If there is a need for you to take high doses of vitamin D, make sure to take adequate doses of calcium and magnesium, too. And please always consult your doctor about that. One of the main benefits of vitamin D is its key function in the absorption of calcium, which is a great preventive measure against osteoporosis. And besides this valuable function, it can also strengthen your immune system and reduce the risk of some types of cancer by 50%. One of the best ways to get the necessary doses of vitamin D is from the Sun. Our body is capable of determining when it has produced a good amount of vitamin D from the sun. When there is enough vitamin D produces the production stops and the ultraviolet light so you don't have to be afraid of vitamin D overdose from sunshine. People who suffer from vitamin D deficiency can have increased doses of vitamin D as a treatment. As we already know we can get vitamin D from the sun, food and vitamin supplements. Vitamin D supplements are most ...